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Cenzo’s fried bologna sandwich
Courtney E. Smith

13 Stellar Sandwiches to Eat in Dallas

Bite into fried bologna, excellent clubs, and a grinder to remember

by Eater Staff Updated
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Cenzo’s fried bologna sandwich
| Courtney E. Smith
by Eater Staff Updated

Sandwiches can be simple, humble creations — say, peanut butter and jelly smeared on some grocery store white bread — but they’re also capable of culinary greatness. Those seeking the best lobster rolls, tomato and burrata creations, chicken sandwiches, and club sandwiches will be pleased.

Here are some epic locals sandwiches to try for a lunchtime treat.

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TJ's Seafood Market

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The best lobster roll in Dallas is a hotly debated issue, but TJ’s is top-notch. It’s a Connecticut-style sandwich with a ridiculously generous portion of huge lobster chunks on an eggy, custom-baked challah bun drizzled with lemon thyme-infused butter. The restaurant has added some new lunch options for the summer, if that doesn’t tickle your imagination, including a fried cod sandwich that’s worth a try.

11661 Preston Rd (at Forest Ln.), Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 691-2369
(214) 691-2369

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Goodfriend Package

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Just across the street from the original Goodfriend, Goodfriend Package serves up some of the city’s best sandwiches piled high with house-made pastrami, cured hams, and other delectable meats. There are always seasonal and limited specials to try if you’ve been there before, but if not then try a classic like the Ruben or pastrami on rye.

1155 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 807-2899
(972) 807-2899

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Shug's Bagels

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More than just a bagel shop, Shug’s offers lox-and-cream cheese sandwiches, egg-and-bacon sandwiches and even crispy chicken cutlet sandwiches, all on its signature New York-style boiled bagels. There is also an array of deli meat, cheese, veggie, and salad (think chicken or egg) choices.

3020 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 526-5050
(469) 526-5050

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Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar

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There’s a lot to love on the menu at this seafood spot but two of its sandwiches will really blow your doors off. First is the club, which is a simple study on the classic presentation and entirely satisfying. The second can be found on the appetizers menu — the little fried fish sandwiches made with the catch of the day, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and dill pickles. It’s an ideal hand-held bite.

3219 Knox Street, Dallas, Texas 75205

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Georgie Butcher Shop

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Head around the side of Georgie to the butcher shop and grab a grinder for lunch for a gormet treat. It’s got mortadella, Calabrese salami, Berkshire ham, Swiss, pickled onions, tomato, shaved lettuce, mayo, and red wine sherry vinaigrette, all on focaccia.

4514 Travis Street, TX 75214
(469) 466-8373
(469) 466-8373

Sachet

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This Oak Lawn Ave. restaurant’s falafel sandwich is an explosion of savory, herby flavors. The falafel is stuffed into house-made pita bread and layered with hummus, herb tahini sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and just enough hot sauce for a cool but crisp/spicy but smooshy bite. Pro-tip: order the Greek fries as the side. 

4270 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 613-6425
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Liberty Burger Lakewood

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While this spot is known for its great burgers, it also serves a few wonderful sandwiches. Order the Traitor, which features grilled chicken breast, Swiss, applewood-smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and basil garlic aioli on a multi-grain bun.

1904 Abrams Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 887-9999
(214) 887-9999

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Jimmy's Food Store

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Everyone has their favorite sandwich at Jimmy’s, but the piece de resistance is arguably the prosciutto panino. It’s got thinly sliced prosciutto layered with thick slices of freshly pulled mozzarella, flavorful, juicy tomatoes, and fresh shreds of basil on a giant crusty roll.

4901 Bryan St., Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 823-6180
(214) 823-6180

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INVASION

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Anytime the craving for a crispy chicken sandwich kicks in, this is the place to go. The Cardi B, a chicken sandwich with spicy mayo and a pickled coleslaw and jalapeno blend, is hands down its best-known sandwich. For those ready to mix it up, the U.O.E.N.O. awaits: basil parmesan buttermilk fried chicken topped with crisp onions and jalapenos drizzled with a house-made sour cream ranch. 

4029 Crutcher St, Dallas, TX 75246
(214) 272-7312
(214) 272-7312

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Pecan Lodge

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Instead of ordering brisket by the pound at this Deep Ellum staple, consider the Pitmaster sandwich. That same luscious smoked beef is stacked on top of a bun, smoky pulled pork, and house-made sausage, then topped with slaw, fresh sliced jalapenos, and tangy house barbecue sauce. 

2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 748-8900
(214) 748-8900

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Fond

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It’s tough to beat the Tower Club at this Downtown spot. This take on it features roast turkey, pork belly, cheddar, Swiss, tomatoes, and herb aioli on a ciabatta bun. It’s a must-order for the first visit — but when you return, you’ll find there’s not a bad sandwich on the menu.

1601 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75201
(972) 803-6045
(972) 803-6045

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La Bodega Rotisserie and Goods

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What you’ll get at this sandwich shop in Oak Cliff depends on the season — the menu rotates regularly. The tomato and burrata is a perennial favorite, and the Mediterranean chicken salad deserves all the raves it gets. Honestly, this sandwich menu is worth eating all the way through.

208 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
(945) 233-8225
(945) 233-8225

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Cenzo's Pizza & Deli

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While one can (and should) go for the meatball, Italian deli, and turkey club sammies here, do not sleep on the fried bologna. It takes its inspiration from the famous version served at Robert’s in Nashville but the twist here is a house-made pistachio butter that might make you order a second sandwich to eat it again.

1700 West 10th Street, Dallas, Texas 75208

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TJ's Seafood Market

11661 Preston Rd (at Forest Ln.), Dallas, TX 75230

The best lobster roll in Dallas is a hotly debated issue, but TJ’s is top-notch. It’s a Connecticut-style sandwich with a ridiculously generous portion of huge lobster chunks on an eggy, custom-baked challah bun drizzled with lemon thyme-infused butter. The restaurant has added some new lunch options for the summer, if that doesn’t tickle your imagination, including a fried cod sandwich that’s worth a try.

11661 Preston Rd (at Forest Ln.), Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 691-2369
(214) 691-2369

Goodfriend Package

1155 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Just across the street from the original Goodfriend, Goodfriend Package serves up some of the city’s best sandwiches piled high with house-made pastrami, cured hams, and other delectable meats. There are always seasonal and limited specials to try if you’ve been there before, but if not then try a classic like the Ruben or pastrami on rye.

1155 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 807-2899
(972) 807-2899

Shug's Bagels

3020 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205

More than just a bagel shop, Shug’s offers lox-and-cream cheese sandwiches, egg-and-bacon sandwiches and even crispy chicken cutlet sandwiches, all on its signature New York-style boiled bagels. There is also an array of deli meat, cheese, veggie, and salad (think chicken or egg) choices.

3020 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 526-5050
(469) 526-5050

Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar

3219 Knox Street, Dallas, Texas 75205

There’s a lot to love on the menu at this seafood spot but two of its sandwiches will really blow your doors off. First is the club, which is a simple study on the classic presentation and entirely satisfying. The second can be found on the appetizers menu — the little fried fish sandwiches made with the catch of the day, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and dill pickles. It’s an ideal hand-held bite.

3219 Knox Street, Dallas, Texas 75205

Georgie Butcher Shop

4514 Travis Street, TX 75214

Head around the side of Georgie to the butcher shop and grab a grinder for lunch for a gormet treat. It’s got mortadella, Calabrese salami, Berkshire ham, Swiss, pickled onions, tomato, shaved lettuce, mayo, and red wine sherry vinaigrette, all on focaccia.

4514 Travis Street, TX 75214
(469) 466-8373
(469) 466-8373

Sachet

4270 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

This Oak Lawn Ave. restaurant’s falafel sandwich is an explosion of savory, herby flavors. The falafel is stuffed into house-made pita bread and layered with hummus, herb tahini sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and just enough hot sauce for a cool but crisp/spicy but smooshy bite. Pro-tip: order the Greek fries as the side. 

4270 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 613-6425
(214) 613-6425

Liberty Burger Lakewood

1904 Abrams Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75214

While this spot is known for its great burgers, it also serves a few wonderful sandwiches. Order the Traitor, which features grilled chicken breast, Swiss, applewood-smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and basil garlic aioli on a multi-grain bun.

1904 Abrams Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 887-9999
(214) 887-9999

Jimmy's Food Store

4901 Bryan St., Dallas, TX 75206

Everyone has their favorite sandwich at Jimmy’s, but the piece de resistance is arguably the prosciutto panino. It’s got thinly sliced prosciutto layered with thick slices of freshly pulled mozzarella, flavorful, juicy tomatoes, and fresh shreds of basil on a giant crusty roll.

4901 Bryan St., Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 823-6180
(214) 823-6180

INVASION

4029 Crutcher St, Dallas, TX 75246

Anytime the craving for a crispy chicken sandwich kicks in, this is the place to go. The Cardi B, a chicken sandwich with spicy mayo and a pickled coleslaw and jalapeno blend, is hands down its best-known sandwich. For those ready to mix it up, the U.O.E.N.O. awaits: basil parmesan buttermilk fried chicken topped with crisp onions and jalapenos drizzled with a house-made sour cream ranch. 

4029 Crutcher St, Dallas, TX 75246
(214) 272-7312
(214) 272-7312

Pecan Lodge

2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

Instead of ordering brisket by the pound at this Deep Ellum staple, consider the Pitmaster sandwich. That same luscious smoked beef is stacked on top of a bun, smoky pulled pork, and house-made sausage, then topped with slaw, fresh sliced jalapenos, and tangy house barbecue sauce. 

2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 748-8900
(214) 748-8900

Fond

1601 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75201

It’s tough to beat the Tower Club at this Downtown spot. This take on it features roast turkey, pork belly, cheddar, Swiss, tomatoes, and herb aioli on a ciabatta bun. It’s a must-order for the first visit — but when you return, you’ll find there’s not a bad sandwich on the menu.

1601 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75201
(972) 803-6045
(972) 803-6045

La Bodega Rotisserie and Goods

208 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208

What you’ll get at this sandwich shop in Oak Cliff depends on the season — the menu rotates regularly. The tomato and burrata is a perennial favorite, and the Mediterranean chicken salad deserves all the raves it gets. Honestly, this sandwich menu is worth eating all the way through.

208 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
(945) 233-8225
(945) 233-8225

Cenzo's Pizza & Deli

1700 West 10th Street, Dallas, Texas 75208

While one can (and should) go for the meatball, Italian deli, and turkey club sammies here, do not sleep on the fried bologna. It takes its inspiration from the famous version served at Robert’s in Nashville but the twist here is a house-made pistachio butter that might make you order a second sandwich to eat it again.

1700 West 10th Street, Dallas, Texas 75208

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