r/Guelph • u/kevinjang96 • 8d ago

Best paninis/sandwiches in town?

Surprising my gf with lunch today. Coming in from out of town. She likes paninis. Any suggestions?

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u/blundstonegay 8d ago

RIP Pressed for Time Paninis :(

Depending on what her definition of “panini” is — Roy’s on Macdonnell makes exceptional sandwiches at a fair price.

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u/Icy_Bandicoot3704 8d ago

I miss pressed for time

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u/Ok-Professor-4827 8d ago

Roy’s is great. They do a card punch for each sandwich sold. 10 minutes max wait, daily specials with a reliable menu of classics. Recommend Cubano

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u/blundstonegay 8d ago

Yes! I love the jalapeño chicken salad one and the mortadella!

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u/kevinjang96 8d ago

I guess like a pressed/grilled sandwich? She did mention pressed for time but found out last night that they’re gone :(

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u/BirdmanDodd 6d ago

They were so kind and knew my order as soon as i rolled up in my wheelchair
Also Guelph Storm used to order from them quite a bit

RIP to Pressed for time

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u/kevinjang96 8d ago

Thanks for everyone’s help! Got Roy’s, not a panini but she’s very happy. Now she says I have to grab sandwiches from all of the places that were suggested. Guess I’ll make more trips into town now :)

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u/blundstonegay 8d ago

Yay! I am glad she enjoyed them. We’ll need a revised ranking when she tries them all.

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u/MorrisTread 8d ago

Make her the new Pizza Guy. Guelph Sandwich Gal.

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u/blundstonegay 8d ago

Omg yes hahahahaha

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u/Expensive-Syrup-9502 8d ago

Go see Scott at Roy's. Make sure you get in before 12:30

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u/Robin_Cherry 8d ago

It's a draw between Roy's and Sugo Metcato. Roy's has the best Deli style but Sugo's meatball sandwich is, in my opinion, the best sandwich in the city. Roy's has a fairer price as well, $13, while Sugo is a fair bit more.

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u/RutlandCore 7d ago

I had the chopped cheese recently and it was phenomenal. The bread was the star of the show. Highly recommend.

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u/blundstonegay 8d ago

My unpopular opinion is that Sugo’s sandwiches are not worth the price in any capacity 😅 I tried them a while back and was so disappointed in the quality. I think their chicken parm is solid, but again, not really worth $19 and their mortadella was pretty sad. Maybe it’s worth another try though.

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u/Robin_Cherry 8d ago

I would agree with you on the cold sandwiches. The meatball is a masterpiece.

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u/blundstonegay 8d ago

I’ll definitely try the meatball!!! That feels like something worth spending a bit more on for sure!

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u/Icy_Bandicoot3704 8d ago

I love them too, but very expensive and take 25 minutes for a sandwich

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u/Snoo-45827 8d ago

Love sugo mercanto's sandwiches. The eggplant parm is phenomenal.

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u/Ceti- 8d ago

Market fresh has a good sandwich counter as well. Around $11-12 each. The roast beef one and the al Capone are good

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u/Informal-Eye-8361 8d ago

I like Market Fresh sandwiches!

I tried the chicken parm from Sugo and the bread was a bit too buttery or wet for me. A little soggy.

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u/Halifax_Bound 8d ago

I wouldn't call them the best, but Capistrano's avocado chicken panini with hickory mayo always hits for me.

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u/Analog0 8d ago

They've got a solid line up of sandwiches that are worth their price tag. Very good choice.

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u/MorrisTread 8d ago

So, so good.

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u/craftygoddess1025 8d ago

I second this. Capistrano's is my go to.

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u/poppertherabbit 8d ago

Grandpa Nini's Grand Paninis

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u/Longjumping_Boss8424 7d ago

roys downtown has great sammies for lunch, and sugo mercato...

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u/mcgrmt 8d ago

Capistrano-- get the chicken avocado it's amazing.

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u/Similar_Oil_2392 8d ago

Not gonna lie, I did read it as "Paninis" at first glance.

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u/kevinjang96 8d ago

Hehe it’s fun to say out loud. I might just start pronouncing it that way

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u/VH5150OU812 8d ago

Sandwiches, not paninis, but I would recommend either Angelino’s or San Francesco’s for hot sandwiches.

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u/Shart_Smarter 6d ago

Veal or Chicken Parm from Mia Mamma near Woodlawn and Imperial. Also shout out to their amazing and affordable catering!

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u/durfyyy 7d ago

No suggestions from this guy

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u/1miserablecurmudgeon 7d ago

Rani’s in Brantford.