The Best Places to Grab a Sandwich in Rochester, According to Locals

We've got some really delicious restaurants in Rochester, but nothing hits quite like a delicious sandwich from a restaurant. Is that just me? I'm just not capable of making a sandwich at home that tastes nearly as good as a sandwich I've ordered. Maybe it's because I didn't have to make it myself...

Anyway! Whether you always go out for lunch, you forgot your lunch, you were too lazy to make your lunch for the day (that one's me), or you're free during lunchtime for whatever reason and you're looking for a bite to eat, we've got you.

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Restaurants with the Best Sandwiches in Rochester, MN

I asked for locals suggestions for the best places to grab a sandwich in Rochester. Obviously I have my own options but I didn't want this to be just what Carly likes, I wanted a more diverse list than that!

So I gathered suggestions and put together this list of the best places to grab a sandwich in Rochester according to locals.

Who knows, maybe you'll find a new place to try. Or maybe you're just visiting and you're looking for a sandwich that'll hit the spot.

Once you've had your sandwich, if you aren't going back to work, you now have all of this energy to go shopping! Well, lucky for you, we've got tons of amazing local businesses to support around Rochester.

I've got a big list of those below. Of course, this only scratches the surface, so take it as a jumping off point, if you will.