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The best sandwiches in Asheville

Start with Butterpunk in River Arts District for the OG, Sunny Point Café for biscuits and gravy and Biscuit Head in West Asheville for A cathead biscuit with gravy and the jam bar. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.

4 places · Updated November 7, 2026

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  1. ButterpunkRiver Arts District · bakery

    Get: The OG

    North Carolina's best breakfast sandwich per The Daily Meal (2026).

  2. Sunny Point Cafécafe

    Get: Biscuits and gravy

    Michelin Recommended (2025, 2026).

  3. Biscuit HeadWest Asheville · Biscuit sandwich

    Get: A cathead biscuit with gravy and the jam bar

    Explore Asheville's top brunch pick (2026).

  4. Roman's Deli & CateringDowntown · Deli

    Get: Turkey, cranberry and pesto

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Where is the best sandwiches in Asheville?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Butterpunk (River Arts District), Sunny Point Café and Biscuit Head (West Asheville). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Butterpunk, get the OG. At Sunny Point Café, get biscuits and gravy. At Biscuit Head, get A cathead biscuit with gravy and the jam bar. At Roman's Deli & Catering, get turkey, cranberry and pesto.

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