Making the perfect sandwich is an art. Getting the right cheese to meat ratio, as well as picking out the perfect sauces to add that extra je ne sais quoi takes time and practice. The stress of getting all the parts just right is enough that many prefer to have a sandwich made for them.
Some people unfortunately live in sandwich deserts, so it's helpful to know where to find the nearest oasis. Luckily, FindTheHome did the work for you. The site crunched the numbers to find the cities in America that boast the most sandwich, hoagie and sub shops per 10K people.
#10. Kihei, HI
Delis per 10k people: 4.6
Population: 21,930
Notable Restaurant: 808 Deli in Kihei, HI
Try: Wasabi Roast Beef
#9. Chillicothe, OH
Delis per 10k people: 4.6
Population: 21,885
Notable Restaurant: Mister Sub in Chillicothe, OH
Try: Italian Sausage Sub
#8. Garner, NC
Delis per 10k people: 4.6
Population: 26,213
Notable Restaurant: Jersey Mike's Subs in Garner, NC
Try: Famous Roast Beef and Provolone
#7. Fredericksburg, VA
Delis per 10k people: 4.6
Population: 25,931
Notable Restaurant: Great Steak in Fredericksburg, VA
Try: Super Steak Cheesesteak
#6. Helena, MT
Delis per 10k people: 4.9
Population: 28,747
Notable Restaurant: Staggering Ox in Helena, MT
Try: Mouse Trap: Features Swiss, provolone, cheddar, Monterey jack, sunflower seeds, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce and sauce.
#5. Portsmouth, NH
Delis per 10k people: 5.2
Population: 21,237
Notable Restaurant: Lexie’s Joint in Portsmouth, NH
Try: The Big Catch Sandwich
#4. Bloomingdale, IL
Delis per 10k people: 5.4
Population: 22,168
Notable Restaurant: Crave Cafe in Bloomingdale, IL
Try: Cuban Panini
#3. Doral, FL
Delis per 10k people: 5.7
Population: 47,076
Notable Restaurant: Philly Steak Sub Shop in Doral, FL
Try: Chicken Bomb
#2. Acworth, GA
Delis per 10k people: 5.8
Population: 20,799
Notable Restaurant: Miss L’s Sandwich Shop in Acworth, GA
Try: Corned Beef, Coleslaw, and Russian Dressing
#1. Hammond, LA
Delis per 10k people: 6.5
Population: 20,107
Notable Restaurant: Brady’s Sandwich Shop in Hammond, LA
Try: Bahn Mi Xiu Mai: A Pork meatball sandwich on fresh baked bread with cilantro, jalapeno, onion, cucumber, mayonnaise, and sriracha.
