The sandwich, in its basic form, is described as “slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread”. Yawn. In my humble opinion, sandwiches don’t get nearly enough love. For all you sandwich lovers out there, get ready to indulge in some of the best breakfast and lunch sandwiches from one end of the island to the other! Here’s a roundup of some of our favorites.

Hola Cuban Café

Located in the heart of downtown, Hola Cuban Café serves up delicious Cuban classics perfect for breakfast and lunch.

• Breakfast: Croqueta Sandwich
  Start your day with a hearty Croqueta Sandwich. Choose from ham, chicken, or cheese croquetas, pressed with Swiss cheese on Cuban bread for a melty, savory start to your morning.
• Lunch: Classic Cuban Sandwich
  For lunch, you can’t miss the Classic Cuban Sandwich. It’s a tasty combination of tavern ham, slow-roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread.

Location: 31 S 5th Street. Open 9 am – 3 pm, Thur & Sun; 9 am – 6 pm, Fri & Sat; Closed Mon – Wed.

T-Ray’s Burger Station

Located in a former Exxon service station, T-Rays is a local favorite serving up good home cookin’ at a great price. Known for mouthwatering burgers and comfort food, the menu is simplistic, eclectic and oh so good.

• Lunch: Fried Bologna Sandwich
  Feeling nostalgic? The Fried Bologna Sandwich is a must-try. It’s a blast from the past, perfect for those looking to rediscover an old-school favorite.

Location: 202 South 8th Street. Open 7 am – 2 pm, Mon – Fri; 8 am – 1 pm, Sat.

4th Street Deli

For those craving classic deli sandwiches stuffed with delicious meats and cheeses, as well as salads with a twist, 4th Street Deli is sandwich (and salad) heaven. It wasn’t voted the island’s Best Sandwich Shop & Deli for nothing.

• Lunch: Hot Pastrami
  Spice things up with the Hot Pastrami Sandwich. It’s packed with pepper jack cheese, pastrami, pepperoni, and jalapenos.
• Lunch: Washington Roast Beef
  Try the Washington Roast Beef for a gourmet experience. Featuring roast beef, ripe brie, and marinated mushrooms, this sandwich is served hot and bursting with flavor.

Location: 3 N 4th Street. Open 10:30 am – 3 pm, daily; Closed Sunday.

Aloha Bagel and Deli

The bagels at Aloha Bagel and Deli are so good that if you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re at your favorite NYC deli, and with their commitment to serving only the freshest, most delicious bagels, it’s no wonder they claim to be the “best little bagel shop on Amelia Island”—and I’m pretty sure they are.

• Breakfast: Nova Bagel
  The Nova Bagel is a standout. A toasted bagel topped with plain cream cheese, NOVA salmon, capers, tomato, and onion makes for a perfect breakfast bite.

Location: 432 S 8TH Street. Open 6:30 am – 2 pm, daily.

The Patio at 5th and Ash

Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere at The Patio at 5th & Ash with their eclectic menu of fresh and flavorful options. Dine inside or on the patio under a canopy of live oaks.

• Lunch: Grouper Sandwich
  The Grouper Sandwich, available grilled or blackened, is a crowd favorite. Served with lettuce, tomato, and a spicy island slaw, it’s a must-order!

Location: 416 Ash Street. Open 11 am – 9 pm, daily; Closed Tuesday.

The Boat House

The Boat House is a relaxed and playful dining environment with live entertainment outside on the patio, which is exactly where you should sit. The eclectic menu with a Southern twist, makes it a great place for a lunch full of flavor.

• Lunch: Southern Chicken Sandwich
  This sandwich – with fried chicken, Dijon mustard, honey, apple slaw, and pickled onion – is a mouthwatering combination of savory and sweet.

Location: 30 S 2nd Street. Open 4 pm – 9:30 pm, daily (opens at 2 pm on Sat & Sun).

Magnolia’s Café

From homemade biscuits and gravy to tasty afternoon sandwiches, Magnolia’s Cafe offers something for everyone with fresh ingredients, hot coffee, and perfectly chilled cold brew.

• Breakfast: Chicken and Biscuit Sandwich
  Elevate your morning with buttermilk fried chicken, pimento cheese, red pepper jelly, and hot honey on a homemade biscuit.
• Lunch: Maple Pepper Bacon BLT Savor this irresistible twist on the BLT with crispy, sweet, and peppery bacon paired with fresh lettuce and juicy tomato, all perfectly stacked on grilled bread.

Location: 1480 Sadler Road. Open 7 am – 2 pm, daily.

Garden Street Bistro

Located on S 3rd Street, Garden Street Bistro is a hidden gem worth finding. Not only do they serve breakfast and brunch all day every day, but they also have incredible pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches. Sit inside or outside in the courtyard beneath wisteria vines.

• Breakfast: Breakfast BLT
  You’re going to want to try this breakfast BLT that includes bacon, lettuce, tomato, a fried egg, and lemon basil aioli on rye.
• Lunch: The Portobello
  For lunch, try The Portobello, featuring grilled portobello mushroom, avocado slices, sautéed spinach, and onions on rye.

Location: 105 S 3rd Street. Open 8 am – 9 pm, Mon & Fri; 8 am – 3 pm, Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun; Closed Tues.

Coquina

Located at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Coquina is an open-air, oceanfront outdoor restaurant with a menu inspired by our Spanish roots. With the surf in your ears, salt on the rim of your drink, and the grilled catch of the day in a sandwich, it doesn’t get much better than this.

• Lunch: Catch-of-the-Day
  Enjoy the Catch-of-the-Day sandwich with grilled fresh fish, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickled red slaw on a toasted bun.

Location: 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy. Open 11 am – 9 pm, daily.

Marche Burette

Dine a while. Shop a while.  Marché Burette, located in the Shops at Omni Amelia Island Resort, is a great spot to pick up a gift and grab a tasty breakfast or lunch all while overlooking a scenic lagoon.

• Breakfast: Egg, Ham, and Swiss Croissant
  Start your day with this buttery, flaky croissant filled with egg, ham, and Swiss cheese.
• Lunch: Shrimp Salad Sandwich
  The Shrimp Salad sandwich is a delicious combination of cajun shrimp salad, rémoulade sauce, and sweet grass dairy gouda on toasted sourdough.

Location: 87 Amelia Village Circle. Open 6:30 am – 5 pm, daily (open until 9 pm Fri-Sun).

Next time you’re exploring Amelia Island, make sure to stop by these local spots and treat yourself to some of the best sandwiches around. Check out all of our dining options, here.