The Best Plant-Based Sandwiches in the US
Ah - sandwiches. Bliss of all sorts smashed between two slices of heaven. Toasted, cold, melty, thick, saucy goodness that make your tongue (and heart) sing with every bite. Today, on National Sandwich Day, we celebrate you and all of the unimaginable greatness you’ve achieved since people thought the only plant-based sandwiches that existed included two ingredients: PB & J (not throwing shade at you, PB or J, we really really love you).
You want a steak sando piled so high yuo can’t fit your mouth around it? We’ve got that. Want a healthy[ish] take on the classic tuna melt? We got that, too!
Thanks to our rockstar City Leaders, we’ve got the best plant-based sandwiches in the US right here for you to enjoy on this glorious day of gluttony.
The Best Plant-Based Sandwiches in the US
AZ
Phoenix
Ike’s Magic Mike - *Request Vegan* Vegan meatballs, marinara
CA
Berkeley
The Butcher’s Son Jalapeño Business - Steak, bacon, fresh & pickled jalapeños, mayo, pepperjack on a fresh hoagie
San Diego
Ike’s Pilgrim - *Request Vegan* Vegan turkey, cranberry sauce, sriracha on a dutch crunch roll
San Francisco
Bun Mee Crispy Tofu Banh Mi - Crispy organic tofu, soy mayo, shaved onion, carrots and daikon, cauliflower relish, jalapenos, Vietnamese herbs, and fried shallots
CT
Guillford
Three Girls Vegan Creamery Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - Buffalo chicken with buttermilk ranch and rainbow slaw on a pretzel bun
Willimantic
Not Only Juice Banh Mi - baked tofu, pickled carrots, pickled daikon, cucumbers, jalapeño, cilantro, sriracho mayo
FL
Boca Raton
The Cheesecake Factory Impossible Burger - *Order without cheese, without secial sauce* A Delicious Plant-Based Burger with Melted Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onion, and Our Special Sauce on a Toasted Brioche Bun.
Tampa
Farmacy Vegan Kitchen California Cuban - Peppered deli slices, homemade pickles, Farmacy cuban mustard on a grilled Gulf Coast sourdough.
HI
Maui
Moku Roots High Protein Veggie Sandwich - Homemade high-protein seed bread, kale pesto, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, avocado, sprouts
IL
Chicago
Ground Control Portobello Po Boy - Baby portabella breaded in a flavorful crispy batter, with pickled red onion and cabbage, tomato, spring greens and a spicy garlic mayo
LA
New Orleans
Breads On Oak Live Food Sandwich - avocado, carrots, cucumbers, arugula and miso spread on sourdough multigrain
MA
Boston
Bartleby’s Seitan Stand The Demon’s Deluxe - Crispy fried seitan patty with kosher dill pickle chips, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, and your favorite sauce on a pretzel bun
Hadley
Pulse Cafe Cheezesteak - House made seitan, grilled peppers and onion, tomato confit, cashew cheese spread, baguette
MD
Baltimore
L’eau de Vie Double Decker Club Sandwich - Tofu-bacon, seitan-sausage, cashew-cheese, herb mayo, lettuce, roasted carrot, on multigrain
MN
Minneapolis
The Herbivorous Butcher Weekly Special - Check out their weekly special made with their house-made meats and cheeses!
NH
DOVER
Roots The Works - Homemade plant-based egg & veggie sausage, melty cheese, special sauce, and crispy hashbrowns in a grilled english muffin
NJ
Jersey City
Subia’s Spicy Buffalo Strips Sandwich - Pan-seared Buffalo strips marinated in a hot pepper buffalo sauce with mixed greens, onions, roasted red peppers and cheese
NV
Las Vegas
No Butcher No Tuna - Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mayo on a fresh roll (GF option available)
NY
Brooklyn
Chickpea & Olive Buffalo Chik’n Fried Tofu - Buffalo chik’n, lettuce, tomato, fresh herb buttermilk ranch
Manhattan
Orchard Grocer The Daily - fried cashew mac’n’cheese with tomato, ranch, buffalo sauce & pickles.
OR
Eugene
Cornbread Cafe Polk St Pile Up - Hot Things tofu, french fries and mac uncheese on a hoagie bun
Portland
East Side Deli Veg-Italian - *Order with vegan mayo, no cheese* Field Roast Vegan Slices topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Pepperoncini, Olives, Mayo, Deli Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Olive Oil, Italian Seasonings, Salt & Pepper.
PA
Philadelphia
Triangle Tavern Vegan Meatball Sub - Vegan meatballs, marinara, red onion, pepperoncini, basil on a fresh roll
RI
Providence
Plant City (Make Out) Tomato Basil Sandwich - Cashew ricotta, blistered tomato, sunflower pesto, arugula on ciabatta
TX
Austin
True Food Kitchen T.L.T. - smoked tempeh, butter lettuce, organic tomato, avocado, vegan mayonnaise, seeded grain bread
WA
Seattle
Highline The Bell Toll - House made seitan steak strips topped with caramelized onions, red bell peppers, button mushrooms, roasted garlic aioli, and house made Swiss served on a toasted hoagie. Served with house made AuJus.
Our Favorite Sandwich Ingredients
Meats
Lemon Herb Deli Slices by The Butcher’s Son
Maple Turkey Deli Slices by The Butcher’s Son
Roast Beef Deli Slices by The Butcher’s Son
Wild Mushroom Deli Slices by Field Roast
Peppered Deli Slices by Tofurky
Tuna by Good Catch
Benevolent Bacon by Sweet Earth Foods
Comrade Cluck ‘No Chicken’ by No Evil Foods
Cheeses
Cheddar Slices by Violife
Smoked Provolone Slices by Violife
Ghost Pepper Jack by The Uncreamery
Tomato Cayenne Chao Slices by Field Roast
Fresh Vegan Mozzarella by Miyoko’s
American Slices by Follow Your Heart
Cream Cheese by Violife
Condiments
Just Mayo by JUST
Organic Yellow Mustard by Annie’s
Spicy Brown Mustard by Sir Kensington’s
Chipotle Fabanaise by Sir Kensington’s
Vegan Honey Mustard by Follow Your Heart
What did we miss? We’d love to add it to our list!
At Kompas, we’re on a mission to make the World a better place for all living beings. We believe in equality and lead with compassion as we build our app that helps people find the best plant-based food options nearby.
Want to join us? Sign up for updates here, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn!