12 spots for really good sandwiches in Singapore
Seen a sandwich in Singapore recently? Whether you’re making them at home or getting them outside, it’s clear that they’ve come a long way from the crustless triangles of your childhood lunchbox.
These days, sandwiches come stacked, sauced, and built on breads of all kinds — housemade focaccia, sourdough, pita, and more.
There’s something deeply satisfying about holding a warm, hefty sandwich in both hands, fillings bundled up and on full display, before sinking your teeth in and being rewarded with an explosion of flavour.
The best sandwiches in Singapore deliver exactly that — and if we’re being really honest, there’s no shortage of spots doing it well. Here are some of our favourites places for some really good sandwiches in Singapore:
1. Go Rogue
Why visit? Go Rogue has been through a few chapters since it first launched as a sandwich counter at 46 Mittsu back in 2022, but the throughline has always been the same: Loaded sandos that people love. It has undergone a change-up recently, switching into a warmer, cosier space with a more mid-century modern vibe, than the sleek industrial aesthetic of its previous home.
The menu has grown up alongside the space, too. Go Rogue may have focused squarely on sandwiches in the past, but now it serves mains as well, and a build-your-own sando option giving regulars fresh reasons to return. It has also pushed out innovative, new drinks such as the London Fog (cold brew earl grey tea with orange and rose syrup and cold foam, S$6), which are well worth a try.
Crowd favourites: Through its many iterations as a cafe, the BEC (S$15) — which stands for bacon, eggs, and cheese — has stayed, and for good reason. The sandwich features thick-cut bacon, scrambled eggs, and cheddar on a potato bun. While straightforward, it’s a deeply satisfying sandwich you can’t go wrong with. You can opt to add a small serving of fries on the side for an additional S$1.
If you’re looking for something more unique, the Chicken Little (S$17) sandwich takes a lighter, brighter approach with fried chicken thigh, pickled carrot and radish, house cucumber, and lemongrass hot honey — refreshing flavours that sit somewhere between Thai and Vietnamese, and a useful counterpoint to the richness of the BEC.
2. Korio
Why visit? Few sandwich spots in Singapore carry as much cultural weight as Korio. When it first launched in January 2020 as a tiny takeaway counter at Far East Square, it was among the early wave of gourmet sandwich shops that helped kick-start the city’s now-thriving sandwich scene. Queues formed daily, items sold out before lunch, and a devoted following was born. With such hype, its closure in December 2023 felt like a monumental loss for many.
Which is why its return in end 2024 at IOI Central Boulevard Towers, backed by the Zouk Group, was received with open arms. The new space in the CBD came with dine-in seating and an expanded menu of 10 sandwiches, all priced under S$20, and with this return, a second outlet in Bugis soon followed, bringing its sandwiches to a larger mass.
Crowd favourites: If you’re new to Korio, the Chook (S$17) is a good place to start. The generously stacked chicken sandwich comes loaded with avocado, brie, provolone and is amped up by a punchy hot sauce on its sourdough base that oozes from every crevice with each bite.
But if you ask us, the breakfast sandwich (S$14.50) is a classic that you should reach for if you’re game for something more indulgent. The sandwich layers crispy luncheon meat and cheddar onto crispy sourdough, finished with a slather of gribiche (a cold egg sauce with notes of caper, mustard, and herbs) which cuts beautifully through the richness.
3. Binge
Why visit? Tucked along Seng Poh Lane in Tiong Bahru, Binge is a Muslim-owned cafe that’s hard to miss. Its sunny yellow-and-blue frontage and cartoonish sandwich mascot stand out cheerfully against the clean, minimalist backdrop of the surrounding neighbourhood. Behind the concept is Arfian Ishak, an F&B veteran who channelled a childhood love for bread into something distinctly his own.
What sets Binge apart is its Southeast Asian-inspired flavour profiles. Binge’s menu features plenty of bold, layered combinations you won’t find at most other sandwich spots. The sandwiches here are served on sourdough bread with chips on the side, and if you’re visiting on a weekday, there’s a set lunch promo running between 12pm and 2pm where you can get a main and a drink for S$18.
Crowd favourites: The Grand Poobah (S$18) is the one to order first. The eight-hour-braised beef brisket is the star ingredient, prepared from a recipe by the founder’s mother-in-law. If you found the flavours familiar, the protein is actually inspired by adobo, a Filipino comfort dish known for its savoury, vinegary depth.
Don’t overlook the Bangkok chicken (S$18), either. This bright number features marinated chicken, pickled onions, mango slaw, and housemade Thai chilli sauce combined in an explosive sweet-sour-spicy medley. The fish sauce and coriander lend an unmistakably Thai character that’ll keep you coming back for more.
4. Mamma Mia Focaccia
Why visit? Mamma Mia Focaccia is Singapore’s first focaccia-forward deli, started by the team behind Next Door Spanish Cafe and Los Amigos. The concept is simple: Housemade focaccia, long-fermented and baked fresh daily, toasted to order so it arrives warm with a crunchy exterior and pillowy crumb. Here, the bread is kept plain deliberately so the spotlight falls squarely on the Italian-style fillings.
Small eaters will appreciate that all sandwiches are available in half portions as well. And if you’re visiting after 5pm, just step past the deli counter and through the red door to find The Champagnery, a 40-seater champagne speakeasy that shares the space.
Crowd favourites: The eponymous Mamma Mia! (from S$13 for a half portion) is the obvious starting point. With mortadella sliced fresh to order, layered with stracciatella, pistachio cream, and crushed pistachios, this focaccia sandwich is rich, nutty, and a masterclass in Italian simplicity.
The parma (from S$14 for a half portion) sandwich features 18-month-aged parma ham, stracchino, Genovese pesto, and tomatoes for a punchier, herb-forward bite. Like the Mamma Mia!, the cold cuts are sliced to order, preserving the natural moisture and texture of every slice.
5. Cold Cut Trio Sandwich Shop
Why visit? Cold Cut Trio Sandwich Shop is a cosy labour of friendship started by a trio of close friends. Husband-and-wife duo Paul Chua and Ang Wei Chan, met their close friend Swenn Chng while working at the now-defunct Cafe Natsu in Joo Chiat and put their heads together on this concept.
The result is a neighbourhood sandwich shop that feels warmly personal. Breads are sourced from homegrown Crius Bake, and include a Tuscan-style flatbread that’s similar to a focaccia or a ciabatta. If you’re a paw-rent, here’s a bonus: Cold Cut Trio is also a pet-friendly space!
Crowd favourites: Best known for its titular The Cold Cut (S$20), the sandwich features seasonal cold cuts, brie, hot honey and arugula between two slices of Tuscan flatbread. The hot honey lends a gentle sweetness, the brie adds body, and the arugula keeps things from tipping into heaviness, maintaining a perfect balance.
While it’s no sandwich, we insist you order the fried brussels sprouts (S$12). Tossed with hot honey, shallots, cashews, and fresh orange, Cold Cut Trio’s take on the divisive vegetable is a revelation: The edges char to a crisp, the caramelisation runs deep, and there’s no trace of bitterness to be found.
6. Baker’s Bench Bakery
Why visit? Baker’s Bench Bakery (or BBB for short) is one of Singapore’s most beloved community bakeries. It’s a Covid-19-era baby that opened in January 2020 and has built a loyal following since then. Founded by head baker Joey, who trained at Apiece Bakery in Tasmania, and co-founder Vera, a Le Cordon Bleu London alumna, BBB is built on naturally leavened, ethically sourced breads.
The menu is unusually varied, featuring focaccia panini, sourdough panini, and sourdough pita sandwiches — the latter a format you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere in Singapore, which makes BBB such a gem every after all these years.
Crowd favourites: For the full BBB experience, ordering the kurobuta ham & burrata focaccia panini (S$20.50) is essential. The sandwich features richly marbled kurobuta ham paired with burrata, red pesto, pickled onion, and arugula on a crunchy focaccia base.
For something lighter on the wallet, the tuna melt sourdough pita (S$11) is a consistently popular pick, putting BBB’s naturally leavened pita front and centre. Its warm and slightly crisp crust contrasts nicely with the creaminess of the tuna, making it a delightful pick.
7. Offsite
Why visit? One of the few quality sandwich spots for the Westies, Offsite is tucked within The LINQ near Beauty World MRT. Its narrow, elongated layout sounds squeezy on paper but is actually very intimate and warm in person, and unlike most cafes that nudge you out after an hour, this one actively encourages you to stay.
Offisite’s menu is deliberately kept broad: Beyond its sourdough sandwiches — dubbed “sarnies” here — there are sharing platters, pastries, smoothies, refreshers, and even wine. The fact that it opens until 8pm daily also makes it a viable after-work pit stop.
Crowd favourites: The fish otah melt (S$19) is what most people make the trip for. Originally a weekend-only special, it became a permanent daily fixture thanks to its popularity. The sandwich features a chunky slab of gently spiced otah (a spiced fish cake), melted cheese, and cucumber tucked between sturdy sourdough slices.
Offsite has rather unique drink concoctions on its menu that you should make space for, too. Wash the spicy otah melt down with its guava matcha (S$9). As unusual as it sounds, the combination works and also pairs unexpectedly well with the savoury richness of the sandwich.
8. Roots by 3 Blokes
Why visit? Getting to East Village requires some intention, but Roots by 3 Blokes makes it worthwhile. Opened in December 2024, this Muslim-owned spot serves sandos and potatoes starring slow-cooked meats — pulled lamb shoulder and beef brisket brined for seven days, then slow-cooked for 12 to 14 hours. It’s a labour-intensive process that shows in every bite.
Seating is essentially just four bar-counter spots, giving you a front-row view of the kitchen, which churns out a tight menu built around sourdough and focaccia bases.
Crowd favourites: Given its reputation for slow-cooked meats, the two must-tries are the Caravan (S$18) and the Deli (S$18). The Caravan stars pulled lamb shoulder tucked into focaccia with mixed cheese, arugula, caramelised onions, garlic aioli, and mint. If you’ve always written off lamb for its gaminess, this one might just change your mind with its immaculately tender texture and surprisingly clean flavour.
The Deli takes a different approach, piling smoked sliced brisket onto sourdough with chimichurri, caramelised onion, honey mustard, and demi-glace sauce for a result that’s rich, deeply savoury — much like a steakhouse plate, only more convenient to grab-and-go.
9. Between Buns Deli
Why visit? Between Buns Deli is a viral concept that has been around since 2020, when chef-owner Ahmir Arshad started doling out buns as a home-based operation during Covid-19 — his sandwiches became an instant hit that trended on social media. Pop-ups and collaborations with Two Men Bagel House followed before the brand found its permanent home at Robinson Road in April.
When you enter, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve wandered into a New York bodega. Between Buns’ debut physical endeavour features pastel yellow walls, bodega-style signage, and an esoteric suite of artwork in every corner, giving the place a charming energy that;s a welcome departure from the minimalist style dominating Singapore’s cafe scene.
Crowd favourites: Ahmir recommends the French dip (S$20), which features sliced beef, caramelised onions, and roasted peppers on a hoagie roll with a lusty umami dipping broth, above anything else.
Alternatively, the egg bhurjee wrap (S$12) is a great breakfast wrap that highlights Ahmir’s Indian heritage. It takes the holy breakfast trinity of avocado, eggs and hashbrown, but prepares the eggs bhurjee style — scrambled with Indian spices.
Before you leave, grab a double chip cookie (S$5.50), too. It’s essentially a chocolate chip cookie studded with Ruffles potato chips for a layer of salinity and crunch, which sounds overly fantastical and quirky, but is dangerously addictive.
10. Marlow’s Deli
Why visit? You may know Wooly’s Bagels — the Muslim-owned spot known for its loaded bagels and tongue-in-cheek menu names — which opened in 2022. The same crew has since rebranded as Marlow’s Deli in late 2025, swapping the bagels for fluffy focaccia baked fresh daily and toasted upon order.
The soul remains the same, though: Big, generous sandwiches at reasonable prices. Its Cloud foam beverage series — drinks crowned with thick, creamy foam — is quickly becoming as talked-about as the food, so we’d save space for both if you were thinking of heading down.
Crowd favourites: The Ocean Melt (S$15.90) is one of the more underrated items on the menu. A breaded pollock fillet is topped with homemade tartar sauce, Emmental cheese, and crisp greens, then tucked into a toasted focaccia. You might recall your favourite fast-food fish burger when eating this, but it’s got considerably more going on. Add the optional S$5 caviar top-up if you’re feeling generous.
The MVP of the menu, however, is the salt beef sanga (S$15.90) — with “sanga” being Australian slang for sandwich. Here, a generous heap of slow-cooked salt beef, Emmental, mustard aioli, and mesclun is piled onto toasted focaccia. The beef is robustly seasoned, and the mustard aioli does the work of cutting through the richness, with every bite being a deeply satisfying one.
11. Wheathead
Why visit? What began as a home-based bakery in Tampines in 2019 is now one of Singapore’s most quietly beloved bakery spots. Wheathead opened its One-North Eden space in 2024, and despite a four-day-a-week schedule and early closing hours, it still consistently draws a crowd. The menu rotates to keep things fresh — sandwiches available from 11am, with only its bakes available prior to that.
In case you’re wondering what’s got some of its regulars going from Tampines all the way to One-North, it’s Wheathead’s focaccia base. Its soft and fluffy body is sheltered by a crisp top, giving the sandwich a fluffy and chewy texture. Popular items sell out fast, so pre-ordering two days ahead via its website is strongly advised.
Crowd favourites: Sandwiches such as the spicy mortadella (S$19) — with mortadella, mascarpone, and pepperoncini (pickled Italian chilli peppers) on focaccia — are a consistent sell-out for good reason. The ingredients are simple, but the interplay between the richness of the cold cuts and the vinegary tang of the pepperoncini is well balanced and addictive.
The caesar chicken (S$19) sandwich is an equally strong contender, loading roasted chicken, romaine, frico (a crispy cheese fritter), and caesar aioli onto the same soft focaccia. Here, the frico adds a savoury crunch that makes it more than just another chicken sandwich.
And before you leave, make room for the banana cream pie (S$14.50). It’s the item that built Wheathead’s reputation in its early days, and it lives up to every word of the hype.
12. Caffe Pralet
Why visit? Caffe Pralet has been serving the Tiong Bahru community since 2006, long before the neighbourhood became the trendy destination it is today. Best known for its viral square-shaped sourdough doughnuts, the sandwiches here are quietly excellent and frequently overlooked in the frenzy for its baked goods.
All sourdough bakes are built on Daisy — the bakery’s 16-year-old starter. The use of a nearly two-decade older starter is less about what it does to the bread and more about what it says about the place: A quiet, unhurried commitment to craft that aligns very much with its cosy, Melbourne-inflected space, which is a welcome retreat from the bustle of the surrounding Tiong Bahru streets.
Crowd favourites: The Beef’in Cheese’in (S$15) is a reliable crowd-pleaser. It’s a juicy and indulgent sandwich built around a tender beef chuck, balanced by the crunch of fresh greens.
For something more unexpected, the salmon + hijiki (S$15) sandwich is worth seeking out. Smoked salmon on its own wouldn’t raise an eyebrow, but the addition of hijiki salad (a Japanese seaweed), dill cream, bombay onions, and gherkins in a garlic chye poh (preserved radish condiment) sourdough makes it one of the more genuinely interesting sandwiches on this list.
For more bites around town, check out Artichoke’s latest menu which brings back its OG Middle Eastern faves, and Casa Mori, a forest-themed hideaway in Dempsey with Asian-Spanish fare.
Gael comes from a family of picky eaters and she also likes to talk a lot. So, writing about food seems like a reasonable pastime for her.
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