Too often you'll find that delicatessens are nothing more than glorified cafes, selling very…read moreaverage sandwiches and produce. Unsurprisingly in an affluent and middle class place like Lewes, Beckworths is able to offer a very good quality selection. If in Lewes, I tend to pick a coffee from here, rather than going to the nearby Caffe Nero. The coffee is about £1.70, which is cheaper, but it is also a darn site better than Nero. As for the sandwiches, you get a good range, with a lot of room for the more fussy eaters out there. I regularly buy the beef and horse radish, which I certainly would recommend.

This is an odd little shop- when you first walk in to the small space it looks like a…read morestraightforward sandwich shop with a glass fronted counter, a chalkboard on the wall with sandwich options, a coffee machine and a few shelves selling other goodies. When you get closer to the counter however you realise that it's filled with European cheeses, delicious looking different types of ham and various top quality ingredients like artichoke hearts and olives in olive oil. This is no ordinary sandwich shop- it serves elaborate sandwiches on artisan bread, and acts as a small but premium delicatessen. The shelves on the right are also stocked with local jams, condiments, lovely oil and De Cecco pasta.

I discovered this lovely place by accident when I was going for a swim at the nearby public…read moreswimming pool. After an hour swimming, their sandwich was the best reward. So tasty! Also, the staff was super friendly. A real neighborhood gem.

Lovely spot on High Street. We were visiting for the day and this restaurant looked very inviting…read more We snagged a spot outside on High Street, prime spot to take it all in. We tried The Bloody Mary's, cause why not. We added a bit of Bill's spicy sauce, and it was perfect. A good option for Saturday day drinking. We shared a bunch of plates. We ordered the garden sampler which included Halumi fries, Korean cauliflower and tzatziki. The Halumi fries were my fav. I've had better Korean cauliflower. The fries were perfect. The prawns were fresh and delicious. Lovely spot to take it all in!

Picture this: Three…read morelarge buttermilk pancakes Sprinkled with fresh blueberries, strawberries, banana and mango. A pinch of toasted seeds and nuts. A scoop of good quality ice-cream with vanilla flecks. Great quality maple syrup dripped over all of it. Sounds good, right? Problem is, there was only one portion left and some other lucky bastard had ordered it!! Luckily, they had my second choice available - a mezze plate with olives, feta, melon, humous, guacamole, babaganouish and grilled bread. Was it worth the 15 minute wait and sharing the table with two others? It was lip-smackingly deeeeeeelicious.

This was my favorite lunch place when I was working in the area. It's a small space, almost…read moreexclusively takeaway, so it often looks like there's a long queue, but don't let that discourage you, as the staff are quick and efficient. They're also really nice and polite. Over the course of several visits, I tried the sirloin special, the coronation chicken, the chicken escalope, and the chicken/bacon/sweet corn sandwiches. I also tried the scotch eggs. My favorite was the coronation chicken, which I'd never had before (I don't think we have it in the States), but everything I tried was tasty and I'd be happy to have all of them again. The sandwiches are pretty reasonably priced at under £6, which is nice for an area where it's easy to spend the same amount on a cup of coffee and a muffin. I've always been in and out of the shop in just a few minutes, even when it's busy. Their prime lunch traffic seems to come around 12:30 and later; it was pretty empty the 1 time I went at 12. I've always been able to pay with my American bank card without any issues. Definitely recommend this place if you need lunch in the area! They also have breakfast, although I've never tried it.

Best sandwich place around here. Their chicken escalope on granary bap is my personal favourite…read more Worth the walk if you are further away but lucky for me it's on my doorstep.

What a little gem…read more In the beautiful Grange Gardens is a little hole in the wall selling tea, coffee, cakes and great sandwiches. Also ice creams for the little ones. Excellent home made cakes and good, hearty sandwiches. Real crockery - what a treat to have a proper cup of tea outdoors.

an oasis of tranquility in a world full of bustle, thats the grange gardens, superbly complemented…read moreby this unusual cafe. check out the art gallery at the grange, and the tree in the gardens planted by the queen to commemorate her 1st visit to lewes, she opened the police headquarters years later on her 2nd visit. whilst taking tea and cakes you can ponder on the local legend of the unexploded WW2 german bomb still buried under the gardens.

This place isn't the best sandwich and coffee break place in the world, but it is amazingly located…read morejust across the road from Lewes Train station exit/entrance so it is really useful.When you've arrived in this picturesque town, it's early in the morning and you need near boiling fluids in you, this place is second to none. The coffee is alright and its quite cheap, so it can be a bit of a life saver. Again, the sandwiches aren't anything too special, but they're handmade and go into the belly without too much fuss. Best though, they are cheap. £2.20 for Egg, Ham and £1.75 for a pizza slice.

I've been eating their baguettes over the years and find them to be delicious. Always freshly made…read moreand friendly service. Andy G

I would have to agree with Sophie W that Poppies is the best place to pick up a sandwich or…read morebaguette on the London Road. It's simple, cheap, and relaxing (in the little space for you to sit). If your in a bit of a rush, and you can't wait around to have something more substantial, whilst you also don't want to waste your money on some anaemic little stale sandwich from Somerfield, this is the place to come. There's also a deal going on Coffee's too, so pop down and kill two birds with one sandwich, or stone...or whatever...

Poppy's is a light, contemporary and colourful little sandwich bar, that manages to do enough to…read morestand out a little in a crowded local market. They sell a range of sandwiches, cakes and pastries. The highlight here though is the paninis - they are absolutely huge, around twice the size of average and well filled (mine was a very delicious, oozing brie and bacon). If you're still hungry, the cakes are also divine - home made and full of flavour. It's not really (bar a couple of small metal tables) and eat in place, due to the size, but grab some lunch here and head over to the Level or Preston Park to eat it - perfect.

When I'm in Lewes working away, desparately trying to improve my dissertation, I generally come to…read moreGreenies for a reliable and decent sandwich. Everything in Lewes is always a bit more up market, and Greenies is no different. I come here for a beef and horseradish sandwich, that and a packet of crisps. Greenies never fails, although I can't give them credit for the Walker's crisps. I haven't found too many decent sandwich shops in Lewes, especially ones that don't cost hundreds of pounds. Worth a recommendation.

It's nostalgic and the best sandwich shop. When I studied abroad in London back in 2006- I was so…read morelucky to live up the street and got to eat here everyday! I've come back to visit London several times since then (most recently in September) and its amazing how all the shops have changed on this block but this sandwich shop still remains! I am sooo glad it's still here! Seriously the best sandwiches, hot dishes such as Samosas- still cheap and fast service! Love that the locals come here everyday and know they can get the best sandwich or hot food from here! I'm obsessed with their simple bacon and egg sandwich (all comes on a baguette) I get it with no sauce of any kind. My second choice- chicken with corn. Simple yet so tasty. No need a million toppings-

This is the best sandwich shop in the world and I look down on anyone that disagrees. Just kidding…read more The sandwiches and employees here are pretty amazing though- as are the prices! I came here 9 years ago when I was a student and vowed to come back to try more tasty treats. I did just that and brought my husband this time! We ordered: -Tandoori sandwich (hot) -Peri Peri Chicken sandwich (hot) Both were so delicious, huge, and under 3 pounds (which is unbelievable)! I would say peri peri chicken was the tastiest. The flavor was on point and had a good kick of spice. If you want to save money and are in the area-maybe to go visit the V&A or another museum, come grab a quick meal to go here first and then have a picnic!

Mmmmmmm the smells that waft out the door when I'm heading to work mean that I'll be thinking about…read morelunch before I've turned my computer on. The sanwich prices rival the delis in the area and provide a much better quality lunch (err, the bread doesn't come with those printed grill marks...) Definitely try the ciabatta, their pastas and other goodies are all take & heat so if you've got a microwave in the office, it's a perfect place for a quick easy takeaway.

Going to this place for lunch is what I miss the most from working in Hampstead Heath. It was here…read morethat I discovered sun-blushed tomatoes. Throw in some ciabatta, oils, fresh mozzarella and pesto and I was in 'Best Sandwich Ever' territory. They also sell a variety of fresh pastas, deli meats and desserts. Well worth a visit.