Best Sandwich Spots in Galveston To Feed Your Appetite

Stacked high and packed with flavor, Galveston Island’s sandwich game is strong.

From classic po' boys to loaded muffulettas and pressed paninis, the island offers plenty of ways to satisfy your sandwich cravings. Try something new or head back to a longtime favorite—these local spots serve sandwiches that deliver every time.

Pictured: Muffuletta from Mosquito Cafe

We Chewed the Fat (Literally)

When it comes to sandwiches, the Visit Galveston team doesn’t mess around. We took it to the office group chat, the lunch table, and even a few heated hallway debates to settle the big question: Who stacks it best on the island? After taste-testing our way through town, here are the sandwiches we’d gladly risk food stains on our shirts for.

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Queen’s Bar-B-Que

Visit Galveston recommends: World Famous Turkey Cliffhanger

Bold, smoky, and dripping with flavor, the Turkey Cliffhanger is the stuff of sandwich legend. One bite, and you'll understand why folks call it “slap-yo-mama” good.

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Maceo Spice and Import Company

Visit Galveston recommends: Muffuletta

Layered to perfection and bursting with flavor, this muffuletta draws loyal fans from across the island—and one bite will show you why.

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Old Moon Deli and Pies

Visit Galveston recommends: Mel's Bacon BBQ

Reubens that whisper sweet nothings. Monte Cristos that flirt. Island Time that steals your heart. Sandwiches don’t get more swoon-worthy.

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Press Box

Visit Galveston recommends: The Hot Italian

Where the plays are hot, the beers are cold, and the sandwiches never fumble. Welcome to The Press Box—your MVP for lunch, late-night bites, and the best Hot Italian on the island.

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Sugar & Rye

Visit Galveston recommends: Prime Rib Sandwich

This coastal kitchen and cocktail bar is a Strand District gem, blending bold bites and buzzworthy drinks with just the right dash of island attitude.

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Star Drug Store

Visit Galveston recommends: Bacon Avocado Turkey

Grab a stool at Texas’ oldest drug store, where the soda fountain still swirls and the lunch counter helped make history. The sandwiches? Just as iconic.

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Sonny’s Place

Visit Galveston recommends: Grilled Muffuletta

Locals love it. Visitors find it. And the muffuletta? Grilled, gooey, and gone in seconds. It’s the kind of sandwich you crave before you’ve even finished the first bite.

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Katie’s Seafood House

Visit Galveston recommends: Captain Hans Ultimate Poboy

Katie's Seafood House: Loaded with the freshest Gulf seafood, this stacked poboy is a local favorite for good reason. It’s messy, it’s delicious, and it’s pure island flavor in every bite.

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