There’s nothing quite like a properly made sandwich — crusty bread, juicy fillings, and sauce dripping everywhere. Thankfully, Dublin is absolutely stacked with sambos that slap. Here’s your hit list for the best places to get your lunchtime fix.
1. Greenville Deli – Big Flavour, No Messing
With spots in Rathmines, Inchicore, Monkstown, and now Goatstown, Greenville Deli is a certified sambo powerhouse. They’ve built a loyal fanbase by doing the basics brilliantly — then levelling them up with bold ingredients and serious attention to flavour. Our personal fav is their Asian Pulled Pork or an all time classic The Chicken & Chorizo. All absolute bangers. It’s comfort food, turned up to 11. Visit Greenville Monkstown, Inchicore, Rathmines or now Goatstown to get your fill. Vibes: Local favourite, always buzzing, plenty of regulars. Expect full bellies and zero regrets.
2. Green Bench Café – Lunchtime Legend
Montague Street’s own Green Bench Café is a tiny spot with a big rep. They do daily specials that change constantly — and locals queue up religiously for the hoi sin pork with herby stuffing. If it’s sunny, nab one and stroll to Stephen’s Green. Perfect lunch break.
3. Tír Deli – Irish Produce, Elevated
Located on Hatch Street Upper, Tír Deli is doing sandwiches with a conscience. Everything is locally sourced and wildly delicious — think roast chicken, stuffing, and gravy in a perfectly crusty roll. Feels like Sunday dinner, minus the washing up.
4. Meltdown – Cheese Lovers Rejoice
Meltdown is grilled cheese central. Based on Stephen Street Lower and Leeson Street, their sambos are unapologetically indulgent. Cheese, sauce, spice — it’s a full-body experience. Order the Hot Chick and don’t look back.
5. Deli 613 – A New Kosher Classic
Tucked into Rathmines, Deli 613 has brought Jewish deli culture to Dublin with a bang. Their salt beef sandwiches, falafel wraps, and schnitzels are next-level. Even Leo Varadkar has dropped in — and he knows a good lunch when he sees one.6. Carved – Sandwiches With a Cheffy Twist At Carved, it’s all about quality. With spots in Grand Canal Dock and Ballsbridge, they’re serving up next-level sambos like porchetta with salsa verde and roast turkey with cranberry. Yes, it’s gourmet. No, it’s not pretentious.
The Final Bite
Dublin is in its sandwich era, and these places are leading the charge. Whether you’re after something quick and cheesy or slow-roasted and hearty, there’s something here for every kind of craving. Start your sambo crawl at Greenville Deli, and thank us later.
