Where to find the best sandwiches in Singapore today according to locals

We’ve all grown up with a sandwich or two. Now, take your love for this easy meal to the next level with these sandwiches in Singapore.

The dish is hardly a tough one to make at home: all it takes is some bread and just about anything you can find lying in your fridge. The usual suspects? Egg and mayonnaise, ham and cheese, or even just a simple peanut butter and jelly (both from the same bottle – you know that kind).

To satiate the ever-growing hunger pangs of diners in Singapore, bistros and restaurants have taken the liberty to elevate the humble sandwich, complete with generous fillings and incredible combinations, all wedged between fluffy slices of butter-toasted brioche or fragrant sourdough. While this may seem like no big feat, there’s a fine line to toe between a well-balanced union of flavours and an abominable fusion of ingredients. If you’re wondering where to find some of the former, we’ve got you covered. 

Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even as a mid-day snack, these chunky sandwiches in Singapore are a delicious mouthful, and we promise that they will be the best part of your day.

8 places in Singapore that are making the best sandwiches today:

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Focaccia fans will revel in this Italian deli’s sandwich offerings. Here, its focaccia is made in-house with a long fermentation process. Baked fresh daily, the bread is soft, pillowy, and toasted to a gorgeous golden brown before serving. Inside, Focaccia comes stuffed with classic fillings, including mortadella bologna, beef pastrami, and parma ham. The Mamma Mia! is a signature, with layers of mortadella bologna IGP, stracchino, pistachio cream, and pistachio shavings.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am – 9:30pm
Closed on Sundays

(Image credit: @mammamiafocaccia / Instagram)

2 /8

A recent addition to Singapore’s sandwich scene, Between Buns Deli serves up deli favourites. Try the Oxtail Melt, which sees oxtail go through a meticulous preparation process to result in deep, savoury flavours. It’s topped with pickled cucumber and melted cheddar, and a fermented chilli mayo. Meanwhile, the classic Hoagie sees a banh mi-style baguette stuffed with beef, caramelised onions and roasted peppers. It’s paired with a savoury gravy, providing additional decadence to each bite.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm 
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays 

(Image credit: Between Buns Deli)

3 /8

Opened by the same team behind 46 Mittsu, Go Rogue and continues to serve up hearty sandwiches, rice bowls, and more. Come in the afternoon and dig into its selection of signature sandos. Fans of 46 Mittsu will see familiar favourites, like the iconic BEC (Bacon, egg, cheese) Sando, complete with its signature thick-cut bacon. The Cow Me In is another fan favourite, with a 48-hour braised beef brisket layered with a fried egg and sandwiched between fluffy brioche.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday to Sunday, 9am – 5pm
Closed on Mondays and Fridays

(Image credit: @gorogue.sg / Instagram)

4 /8

Loaded sandwiches are an understatement at Hunbun. Here, its sammies are chock full of ingredients that are not only decadent but will also help you hit your protein goal. Take your pick, with options ranging from the Prince Hamlet, which is filled with chicken ham and cheese, to The Fun Guy, an earthy sandwich layered with mushrooms, caramelised onions and house-made garlic aioli.

Along with its classic selection, the joint also regularly introduces new and exclusive drops, from its satay-marinated chicken thigh chargrilled until beautifully aromatic, to bak kwa-inspired grilled pork paired with scrambled eggs and pickled daikon.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 10am – 4pm
Friday to Sunday, 10am – 8pm
Closed on Sundays

(Image credit: HunBun)

5 /8

Aptly named, Sando celebrates the humble Japanese sandwich. Dig into hearty sandwiches like the classic Tamagoyaki Sando, which is filled with a rich, creamy Japanese omelette green goddess egg salad. The Tonkatsu Sando is a popular choice, with a generous slab of pork loin breaded and fried until crisp and golden brown. It’s layered with house tonkatsu sauce and green goddess egg salad before being sandwiched between shokupan bread.

Along with staples, find outlet specials — the Alexandra outlet dreams up a glazed pork belly sando with house sambal mayo and a fried egg, while its Lorong Chuan outlet sees a Hayashi Steak and Eggs Sando featuring succulent steak cooked with a Hayashi demi glaze sauce.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 9:30pm 
Monday, 10am – 3pm

(Image credit: Sando)

6 /8

You won’t go wrong with a sandwich at Korio. The cult-favourite gourmet sandwich concept dreams up New York-style sammies — think sausage and egg, grilled cheese, and tuna. You’ll want to try the Truffle Chicken, a hearty sandwich filled with tender chicken thigh, scrambled eggs, provolone, hash brown, and truffle sauce. Meanwhile, the Sausage and Egg sandwich packs a sweet and savoury punch with a maple sausage patty, fried egg, and hot mayo sandwiched between a potato roll.

While you’re here, you also won’t want to miss out on its fluffy doughnuts, with flavours including Lemon Curd, Cinnamon Sugar topped with whipped maple butter, and apple fritters.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
Saturday to Sunday, 9am – 4pm

(Image credit: @koriosg / Instagram)

7 /8

Fuel up with a loaded sandwich at Breakfast Grill. The Cali is a crowd favourite, with toasted brioche bread stuffed with spicy lean beef and American cheddar. If you prefer protein from the sea, the BFF features a beer-battered halibut lathered in a tangy house-made remoulade. For the best of both worlds, get the 1-800-surf-n-turf that pairs a wagyu beef patty with a prawn patty.

Opening hours: Daily, 8am – 6pm 

(Image credit: Breakfast Grill)

8 /8

Come to Maxi Coffee Bar’s aromatic brews, but stay for its decadent sandwiches. If you’re looking for something savoury, the Tuna Melt is a nostalgic creation featuring founder Joy Cheng’s creamy tuna mayo. It’s sandwiched between soft milk bread and toasted until brown.

The coffee bar elevates the classic kaya toast with the Kaya Butter. Served on fluffy milk buns, this creation is lathered with housemade kaya and a slab of cold French butter. Meanwhile, the Miso PBJ is a twist on the peanut butter and jelly toast, with an earthy and umami housemade miso peanut butter.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
Saturday to Sunday, 9am – 4pm
Closed on Monday

(Image credit: @eats.withshan / Instagram)