Cold sammies, warm sammies, long sammies, and little ones too — no matter how you prefer your favorite sandwich, we won’t judge and Tampa Bay has ’em all. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic Cuban or want to venture into mango turkey, we’ve laid out a few of the best small spots in town.

Cass St. Deli 1331 W. Cass St., Tampa Tampa’s first and only New York-style Jewish deli. The deli is serving up signature dogs, corn beef sandwiches and more five days a week, Wed-Fri. from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Photo of the fried bologna sandwich via Ray Roa
Boozy Pig 3255 W. Cypress St., Tampa Boozy Pig is part butchery, part restaurant. The south Tampa joint showcases customizable cuts alongside sandwiches, bacons, and sausages on demand. Photo via Boozy Pig/Facebook
King of the Coop 6607 N. Florida Ave., Seminole Heights Best known for its Nashville Hot Chicken, King of the Coop is becoming a Tampa foodie’s staple. Besides that, other offerings include fried catfish and a few popular faves from Soul Food Street Kitchen (which King of the Coop’s chef ran at Tampa Armature Works)— one of which is the jalapeño-cheddar hush puppies with pimento cheese, creamed collard greens and mac ‘n’ cheese. Photo via King of the Coop/Facebook
Bodega on Central 1120 Central Ave., St. Petersburg This Latin street food joint serves its hot pressed Cubans, fresh juices and more from a boxy little building on Central. Bodega’s come-as-you-are atmosphere and high-quality fare have made this hole in the wall a Tampa Bay favorite. Photo via Bodega on Central/Facebook
Brocato’s Sandwich Shop 5021 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa This family eatery specializes in large sandwiches and Cuban food. Other sandwich offerings include Palomilla steak, roast beef, Italian sub, chicken Parmesan and meatball. The restaurant also offers a variety of soups and salads, black beans and rice, deviled crabs, chicken and yellow rice dinners, empanadas (meat pies) and guava and apple pastries. Photo via Google Maps
Cafe Hey 1540 N. Franklin St., Tampa After shutting down last year for renovations, Cafe Hey sent many into panic. But the classic cafe has since reopened and added a new draft bar where you can get your regular or sample Collective Arts Brewing’s Canadian-based brew. They still offer their popular Cuban sandwiches alongside other fan favorites. Photo via Cafe Hey/Facebook
El Cap 3500 4th St. N., St. Petersburg This local joint is most well-known for its budget burgers, but the line on its sign touting “fine sandwiches” isn’t a lie. Popular options include the “Homer Ham Sandwich” and “Triple-play Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato sandwich.” Photo via El Cap/Facebook
Saigon Deli 3858 W. Waters Ave., Tampa You’ll find some of the quick and tasty standards of the Vietnamese dinner table, including some damn fine pho, capable stir-fries, bun salads, and a plethora of pre-packaged puddings and desserts. No matter what they come in for, though, everyone leaves with at least one banh mi. Photo via Saigon Deli/ Facebook
Biff Burger 3939 49th St. N., St. Petersburg Not only is this hole-in-the-wall spot’s fries crispy with just the right amount of grease, they’re also cheap, cheap, cheap. There are burgers out the wazoo, and you can be sure they’ll make ’em just the way you want. Calories may be high, but prices are always low. Photo via
Mazzaro’s Italian Market 2909 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg Mazzaro’s is a local Italian market in St. Pete offering coffee, pastries, wine and, most importantly, sandwiches. The menu features 26 options, and is everything Publix wishes it could be. Photo via Mazzaro’s Italian Market/Website
Chubby’s Super Subs & Pizza 5023 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa Offering good cheesesteaks without the grunge, Chubby’s sports a nice version of the Philadelphia favorite, along with pasta dishes and pizza, and even wine by the glass. The joint’s sandwich selection is made up of grilled and cold options. Guests can go big with the Steak Bomb (its specialty) or keep it simple with ham and cheese. Photo via Chubby’s Super Subs/ Facebook
Brooklyn South 1437 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Brooklyn South is a specialty food store focused on imported and domestic cheeses and charcuterie. The locally-owned joint also offers specialty sandwiches like rosemary ham, mango turkey, and a “Breuben,” or corned beef with gruyere cheese, a special mayo, and Sabrett sauerkraut.
Dead Bob’s 6717 Central Ave., St. Petersburg A locally-owned sports bar located on the beach end of Central, unpretentious with an outdoor bar and good eats. The “sammich bits” section of its menu includes everything from gyro wraps to turkey sandwiches. Look for the new South Tampa location to open in the near future. Photo via
Moxie’s Multiple locations Not just another cafe and deli downtown, Moxie’s has an espresso bar menu to rival Starbucks, as well as a large menu consisting of breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, and wraps with many options available on crusty Cuban bread. Photo via Moxie’s/Facebook
Palm Avenue Sandwich Shop 2002 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa Next to a car shop, you may not expect much from this hole-in-the-wall, but its Cubans and hot bar are next level. Guests can stop in early for breakfast sandwiches, or opt for something simpler, like turkey or ham and cheese. Photo via Palm Avenue Sandwich Shop/Facebook
Riverside Seafood 6501 N. 40th St., Tampa In addition to the multitude of fish and chip options, guests can choose from six sandwiches including a straight “fish sub.” The good news is, all the sandwiches come with two slices of bread, according to its menu. Photo via Riverside Seafood/Google Maps
Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop 9000 N. Florida Ave., Tampa Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop’s focus is fresh ingredients. According to its website, the shop’s bread is delivered daily and the owners roast their own beef and turkey. The dressings and baked goods are house-made, and its menu features location-named specials like “The Seminole,” and “Ham-A-Tampa.” Photo via Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop/Facebook
Sunday’s Delicatessen 1930 E 7th Ave., Ybor City The outpost of Chef David Sunday, who closed his fine-dining restaurant across the street and opened up this temple to all things deli, including huge sandwiches, homemade desserts and breakfast served all day. Photo via Sunday’s Delicatessen/Facebook
Swann Ave. Market 1021 W. Swann Ave., Tampa Locally owned with a grand craft beer and wine selection, the deli makes classic sandwiches like Cubans and Reubens, as well as custom orders. Swann Avenue carries cigars, too. Photo via Swann Ave. Market/Facebook
West Tampa Sandwich Shop 3904 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa When former President Barack Obama visited, he tried a Cuban with honey (now named “Obama Sandwich”). Though a classic Cuban is this shop’s specialty, guests can also expect a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. Keep your ear open to hear what some of the local politicians and politicos are talking about, too. Photo via Google Maps
Coney Island Sandwich Shop 250 Dr. M.L.K. St. N., St. Petersburg A no-frills, American diner with a straightforward menu including bacon and egg, ham and cheese, and even grilled cheese if you’re in the mood for something melty. Check out the Shine mural festival work outside, too. Photo via City Of St. Pete/flickr
Joyce’s Sandwich Shop 2010 E. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Tampa With a menu of Cubans in assorted sizes, there isn’t really a bad option at Joyce’s. More straight-forward options include a club sandwich, steak platter, canned soda, and one dessert option for when you’re feeling daring—a brownie. Photo via Photo via Joyce’s Sandwich Shop/Facebook
La Segunda Central Bakery 2512 N. 15th St., Ybor City If you want the best Cuban sandwich, you have to go the source—the bakery whose crunchy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside bread is the first choice for restaurants in the Cuban sammie business. Get one here where the bread’s made fresh, though, and you may never go anywhere else. (The guava turnovers are pretty awesome, too.) Photo via Google Maps
Munch’s 3920 6th St. S., St. Petersburg Originally founded in 1952 as a Sundries store and post office, the spot soon turned into a huge family-run business now known as Munch’s Restaurant and Sundries. This restaurant offers a wide variety of breakfast options, as well as lunch. Try the catfish sandwich or chicken hoagie. Photo via Munch’s/Website