National Sandwich Day in the Upstate: 10 Local Spots to Celebrate One Bite at a Time

It’s National Sandwich Day! 🥖
Whether you’re a fan of a messy pulled-pork BBQ or a crisp turkey-avocado club (hold the avocado if you’re me 😉), today’s the perfect excuse to support local eateries and find your new favorite lunch spot.

We’ve rounded up 10 beloved sandwich shops across the Upstate where you can grab a bite, meet a friend, and celebrate one of life’s simplest pleasures — a really good sandwich.

🏙️ Greenville County Favorites

1️⃣ Mike’s Cheesesteaks & More (Greenville)
Locals swear by the rib-eye Philly on a toasted hoagie. Add their house fries for the full experience.

2️⃣ Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery (Greenville)
Try the “Turkey & Fig Panini” with local Blue Ridge Creamery cheese — a perfect sweet-savory balance.

3️⃣ Sully’s Steamers (Downtown Greenville)
Famous for steamed bagel sandwiches; the “Italian Job” and “Gamecock” are consistent crowd-pleasers.

🏡 Spartanburg & Boiling Springs Bites

4️⃣ The Deli Korner (Spartanburg)
Family-owned since 1985. Get the Reuben or their signature chicken salad on pretzel bread — you can’t miss.

5️⃣ Southside Smokehouse (Landrum)
Their brisket sandwich with tangy Carolina sauce deserves its own holiday. Cozy fireplace and live music some weekends.

6️⃣ Maverick Biscuit (Inman)
The Maverick Club is my personal favorite.

🌄 Cherokee & Beyond

7️⃣ Harold’s Restaurant (Gaffney)
A local legend since 1932. Their “Famous Burger on Loaf Bread” is technically a sandwich — and totally worth the trip.

8️⃣ Daddy Joe’s Beach House BBQ & Grill (Gaffney)
Try their Smoked Chicken Salad sandwich and pair it with cole slaw. You won’t be sorry.

🥬 Hidden Gems Across the Upstate

9️⃣ The Open Door (Pickens)
Shrimp Po’Boy, Smash Burger & Buffalo Chicken Sandwich….oh my!

🔟 Groucho’s Deli (Anderson)
So many sandwiches to choose from and be sure to follow up with a brownie or cookie for dessert.

❤️ Make It a Mini Adventure

Turn lunch into a local outing:

• Try a new place each month and rank your favorites.

• Share photos on social media to support local restaurants.

• Ask owners what makes their sandwich special — you’ll hear some amazing stories.

Every meal spent locally keeps money in our community — and that’s something worth celebrating today and every day.

National Sandwich Day is more than a food holiday — it’s a reminder that community connections often start across a table.
So take a lunch break, grab a friend (or your favorite agent 😉), and discover a new spot to love in the Upstate.