Best Sandwich Shops in Scottsdale: 10 Local Favorites
Italian delis, Jewish delis and a few great subs
- No. 1Family recipes
- No. 5Fresh-made Italian deli
- No. 10All subs toasted
By John Apolinar
Finding the best sandwich shops in Scottsdale is harder than it should be, because the good ones are tucked into strip centers all over town. I've rounded up the delis and sub shops I keep going back to, from old-school Italian counters to a proper Jewish deli on Hayden.
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Ranked by Scottsdale Scoop2334 N Scottsdale Rd, South Scottsdale
DeFalco's Italian Deli & Grocery
Old-school Italian deli and grocery DeFalco's cooks from family recipes the owners say are 100 years old, and it doubles as an Italian grocery with a big wine and beer selection. It's the kind of place where you come in for a sandwich and leave with a bag of imported pasta too.
The short list: Family recipesItalian grocery on siteWine and beer selection.
8880 E Via Linda, Scottsdale
Andreoli Italian Grocer
Italian grocer with a deli counter Andreoli is an Italian grocer with a counter for fresh-sliced deli meats and imported goods. It was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and it's a great spot to slow down over a long lunch.
The short list: Fresh-sliced deli counterPremium Italian importsFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
9301 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
Chompie's
Family-run restaurant, deli and bakery Chompie's is a full-service restaurant, deli and bakery on Shea. It's my pick when I want a big deli sandwich and a pastry case to look at while I wait.
The short list: Restaurant, deli and bakeryFull-service dining roomCatering available.
7001 N Scottsdale Rd (Seville) and 15640 N Hayden Rd
Wildflower Bread Company
Bakery-cafe with fresh bread Wildflower is an Arizona bakery-cafe with two Scottsdale locations, one at Indian Bend and Scottsdale Road and one on Hayden. The bread is the point here, and it's an easy weekday lunch.
The short list: Two Scottsdale locationsDine-in, pickup and curbsideCatering menu.
16211 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 4, North Scottsdale
Rinaldi's Italian Deli
Neighborhood Italian deli Rinaldi's is a small Italian deli in North Scottsdale that makes everything fresh. The meatball sandwich gets a lot of love from regulars, and they do breakfast burritos too.
The short list: Fresh-made Italian deliBreakfast and lunchOrder online for pickup.
20553 N Hayden Rd Suite 10, North Scottsdale
Sourdough & Co.
Sourdough sandwich shop Sourdough & Co. builds its sandwiches on sourdough and rounds out the menu with soups and salads. It's a quick, casual stop up on Hayden.
The short list: Sandwiches on sourdoughSoups and saladsCasual counter service.
6929 N Hayden Rd Suite C2, Scottsdale
Goldman's Deli
Classic Jewish deli Goldman's sits at Hayden and Indian Bend and serves classic Jewish deli favorites, led by Chef Greg Goldman. Regulars say it reminds them of home, which is exactly what you want from a deli.
The short list: Classic Jewish deli menuLed by Chef Greg GoldmanHayden and Indian Bend.
23425 N Scottsdale Rd, North Scottsdale
JJ's Deli
JJ's is a deli up on North Scottsdale Road that also handles delivery and catering. It's a handy lunch stop if you're up near Pinnacle Peak.
The short list: Delivery availableCateringNorth Scottsdale location.
4017 N Scottsdale Rd, Old Town
Capriotti's Old Town
Capriotti's slow-roasts and hand-pulls its turkey, and The Bobbie (turkey, cranberry, stuffing and mayo) is the sandwich it's known for. The Capastrami and the Wagyu cheesesteak are worth a look too.
The short list: The BobbieHand-pulled roasted turkeyWagyu cheesesteak.
2200 N Scottsdale Rd, 4912 E Shea Blvd and 17025 N Scottsdale Rd
Cheba Hut
Cheba Hut does toasted subs and has three Scottsdale locations, so there's usually one close by. Every sub comes toasted, with chicken, beef, pork and veggie options.
The short list: All subs toastedThree Scottsdale locationsVeggie options.
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How I picked these
I only included places that make sandwiches a core part of the menu and that I could confirm are open on their own website. I checked every address against the business's site and a second source like Yelp or Google. No one paid to be here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best Italian deli in Scottsdale?
DeFalco's on Scottsdale Road and Andreoli on Via Linda are the two I'd start with. Both are part grocery, part deli, so you can grab imported goods on the way out.
Where can I get a Jewish deli sandwich in Scottsdale?
Goldman's Deli at Hayden and Indian Bend and Chompie's on Shea are the two classic options on this list.
Are there sandwich shops in North Scottsdale?
Yes. Rinaldi's, JJ's Deli and Sourdough & Co. are all in North Scottsdale, and Cheba Hut has a location on Scottsdale Road near the 101.
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