Vote for Your Favorite Central Minnesota Sandwich Place in the Sandwich Showdown [CONTEST]
Who has the best sandwich in Central Minnesota?
There's a lot of great sandwiches in our area, but we're looking for that ONE PLACE that makes a sandwich like no other.From now until midnight Sunday night, August 19th, you can vote below for your favorite sandwich shop.
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The rules are simple. One vote per day per household or business (IP Address). Only Minnesota voters will be considered in determining a winner.
You can win, too!
Not only are you helping pick the best sandwich spot in Central Minnesota, YOU can win, too. Each time you vote, make sure you register for a Twin Cities Weekend Package including tickets to the Minnesota Twins, Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America, Minnesota Zoo and a Minneapolis/St. Paul hotel stay. It's a $320 value. We'll draw a winner from all of our entries on August 20th.
Some sandwich spots have paid to have display space on this page. Please take a moment and consider visiting them to sample their sandwiches. While these sponsors are already on the nomination list for the contest, any restaurant in Central Minnesota is eligible in this contest. In fact, we've included all the restaurants that were nominated between July 23 and July 27. If you don't see your favorite on the list below, you can choose OTHER and write-in your favorite.
5th Avenue Grille
Downtown St. Cloud in Le Hotel St-Germain Suite HotelWe could describe the sandwich, but we think the ingredients do the talking. 5th Avenue Grille Chicken Sandwich — $9. Grilled chicken breast, feta spread, pepper jack cheese, salsa verde, served with French fries, potato chips or cole slaw.
A.T. The Black and White
Little FallsNothing says Minnesota like the Black & White in Little Falls and their favorite sandwich — The Parmesan-Encrusted Walleye on toasted ciabatta with spring mix and a homemade cranberry aioli. Perfect with sweet potato fries.
Best Burger Ever
Waite ParkBest Burger Ever invites you to come and try their Patty Melt Bundle. It’s served with Swiss cheese and fried onions on toasted rye bread, but order how you like it. Add jalapeños, tomato, pickles, you name it. The Bundle comes with shoestring fries and a soda for $7.99.
Boulder Tap House
St. CloudPicking just one great sandwich at Boulder Tap House is really tough. There’s the Carnita Cuban and the Honey BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich. But we nominate the Parmesan & Dill Ham Melt — honey-baked ham, parmesan and Swiss cheese, tomato, and cucumber dill sauce on a grilled Ciabatta bun.
Bug-a-boo Bay Caribbean Club
On Lake L'Homme Dieu, AlexandriaTry the Taste of Cuba at Bug-a-boo Bay-Caribbean Club with pulled-pork, shaved ham and salami smothered with Swiss cheese, dill pickles and a mustard aioli on grilled Cuban bread. Drive, boat or bike to Bug-a-boo Bay and enjoy the outdoor patio, live music, sand volleyball and happy hour specials.
Domino's Pizza
Three St. Cloud area locationsDomino's wants your vote for its oven-baked sandwiches. Each of its eight sandwiches is toasted in a powerful pizza oven to fuse the flavors including Chicken Bacon Ranch, Chicken Habanero, Philly Cheese Steak. Domino's oven-baked sandwiches are available at three St. Cloud area locations.
Erbert and Gerbert's
Downtown St. Cloud and St. Cloud WestErbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop honors ancient Greece with The Spartan — Chicken Breast, Tomato, Lettuce, Hellmann's® Mayo, Cheddar Cheese, and Cherrywood Smoked Bacon. They’ve even adorned the sandwich with Silver Spring® Peppadew Mustard Sauce, a curiously fantastic condiment featuring the newly discovered South African sweet and spicy peppadew fruit.
Gerard's Dining and Sports Bar
Sauk CentreWhere’s the beef? Gerard's Dining and Sports Bar in Sauk Centre. Try the Prime Rib Dip made with thinly-sliced prime rib — not roast beef — on a parmesan hoagie bun with a side of au jus and horseradish sauce. Or get it Philly style with sautéed peppers, onions and melted Swiss Cheese.
Good Earth Food Co-Op
St. CloudThe Good Earth Food Co-Op offers organic foods plus a “good for you” deli with soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and beverages. Try the Chicken Rosemary Wrap with baked chicken (antibiotic and hormone free), lettuce, mayo, dijon mustard, green onion, rosemary leaf and sliced almonds on a sprouted whole wheat tortilla.
Great Harvest Bread Company
Waite ParkGreat sandwiches start with great bread from Great Harvest Bread Company in Waite Park. Try their Addictive Chicken Salad with chunks of white and dark meat chicken in a specially seasoned mayonnaise with sweet and spicy pecans. They roast the pecans right in the store making this sandwich addicting.
Jordie's Trail Side Café
BowlusJordie's in Bowlus offers great sandwiches. The Reuben with mounds of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, all on marble rye. Or the 4th Avenue BLT — bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a fresh focaccia bread. Jordie's is open has breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Ko-Z's Eats and Sweets
Waite ParkKo-Z's Eats and Sweets serves unique sandwiches, wraps, soups and desserts. Like the customer favorite, the Turkey Temptation — smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and homemade chipotle mayo piled high on toasted artisan ciabatta. During this contest, “like” Ko-Z's Facebook page, and get $1 off this sandwich.
Milaca Dairy Queen
MilacaEven though the Milaca Dairy Queen has plenty of sandwiches, not all of them are hot. In fact, maybe the best one is the DQ sandwich, with frosty DQ soft serve nestled between chocolate wafers. Enjoy a DQ ice cream sandwich on your way to the cabin or lake.
Neighbors Eatery and Saloon
AlbertvilleNeighbors Eatery and Saloon in Albertville offers the delicious Neighbors Roast Beef Sandwich with tender grilled roast beef, mushrooms, onions and provolone on top sourdough bread, mashed potatoes and smothered in our homemade gravy. Relax and unwind on their patio while the kids enjoy the new game room.
Old Capital Tavern
Sauk RapidsSauk Rapids' Old Capital Tavern serves extraordinary lunches and dinners plus 50 crafts brews on tap and a huge whiskey selection. Specially-priced now: Four Alarm Pig's Ass Masterpiece with Boston pork butt topped with giardinera veggies, spicy black porter barbecue sauce, pepper jack cheese, spicy red cabbage slaw on a baguette.
Quiznos
SartellThe Honey Bacon Club at Quiznos, an all-time favorite — ham, all natural turkey breast, smokey bacon, Swiss cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato and onion with a delicious Honey French dressing served on either rosemary parmesan, garlic focaccia, Italian white, Artesian wheat, flatbread or wraps. Or try the new Chicken Milano.
River City Extreme
MonticelloTake a break at River City Extreme in Monticello with a River City Club Sandwich. It's a mouth-watering combination of grilled ham and turkey topped with Swiss and American cheese. Add lettuce, bacon and mayo on sourdough bread. Relax and sit in the garden patio or by the firepit.
TGI FRiDAY'S
St. CloudFriday's Jack Daniel's Chicken Sandwich is special. Grilled chicken breast with Jack Daniel’s glaze, topped with applewood-smoked bacon, mixed cheese, Cajun-spiced fried onion strings, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Jack Daniel’s mayo. All on a brioche bun. Or try the Caribbean Chicken, California Club or new Triple Stack Reuben.