Five Great Sandwiches in Victoria to Try Now.

The sandwich has come a long way from when it was first invented by a late night card shark 250 years ago. Sir John Montagu (appointed The Earl of Sandwich) wanted meat between slices of bread so he could keep his fingers clean and his hands on his cards. Little did he know this convenient little snack would become one of the most popular lunch foods to date: they’re compact, portable, and easily a complete meal. In Victoria, sandwich makers know how to do it right. With locally sourced, organic, and house-made ingredients, here are five of the city’s top favorites:

The Vegan Sandwich, Wildfire Bakery

A gorgeous sandwich on Wildfire spelt bread. This vegan delight is loaded with avocado, house-made veggie pate and garlicky hummus, smoked tofu, ripe tomato and local greens. You won’t miss the meat here. $6.45 (pictured above as well.)

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Breakfast Wrap, AJ’s Organic Café

This breakfast sandwich was a must on our list. It’s the perfect grab-and-go start to your day. Herbed duck egg (from The Good Farm) frittata, avocado, aged white cheddar, spinach, fire roasted peppers, and house-made chipotle mayo all grilled to perfection in a whole-wheat tortilla.  Vegetarian $6.00 add bacon, $6.50

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Saba Sub, The Reef

This sandwich is a tribute to the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba. Known as the “unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean Sea”, the island is rich in history and was a dominant fishing culture in the 17^th and 18^th centuries.  Sink your teeth into a bite of crispy Bajan marinated tilapia with kaffir lime aioli, house made slaw, and fresh tomato salsa on a brioche bun. Served with a choice of greens, yam fries, or plantain chips $14. Have it on a gluten free bun for an extra $1

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Grilled Bleu Cheese and Bacon, Picnic

You can’t go wrong with grilled cheese. This twist on the old classic is no joke—crispy smoked bacon, fresh pear, and bleu cheese with caramelized onion on pressed garlic sourdough bread. $8.00 – If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, try it with cheddar, or gruyere. Gluten free bread available, add $1

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Shrimp and Avocado, The Hot and Cold Café

Prepared on house-made organic focaccia using in-house olive oil mayo, hand-peeled shrimp from Finest at Sea, alfalfa sprouts, red onion, and pea shoots. $12 for a whole, or $6 for a half sandwich. (photo provided by Hot & Cold Cafe)

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