I've been working in NQ for nearly two months now and lunch has always been harder than you might…read morethink. To start with I was quite extravagant, spending a tenner on burgers, artisan pies and the like - after spending my wages I started to bring in my own rabbit food salad *sad face.... But that was until I tried Rustica! I'd ways walked past and thought hmmm, not for me - what a fool I was. First of all Theres a great atmosphere in the shop; Motown playing, the girls chatty and friendly and a nice selection of pasta and hot/cold sandwiches. I plumped for the chicken club, it was warm, tasty and filling - everything you want from lunch, and only £3.35 - stuff your tesco meal deals! Don't let the functional layout stop you trying the best place for a cheap, quality bite to eat in the NQ!

Rustica. My god. Never have I been so honoured by such a small sandwich maker. I was first…read moreintroduced to rustica by a friend, now come every lunchtime if I'm within the 3 mile radius of rustica I endeavour to go in. A very small little kitchen with a counter it is on unlucky times brim to overflowing with folk desperate to eat one of them. By them of course I mean the sandwiches. It doesn't matter what you have its all made with look and affection. But if you really want something that fell from heaven there is one award winning bad boy the milano. On a granary bap it is filled with...... prepare yourself chicken, bacon, pesto, parmesan, mayonnaise and salad (this you can pick from the buckets of iceberg and sweetcorn bits etc). This is the single greatest sandwich I've ever eaten. The only time I don't have one is when the hour dictates its breakfast then I have a breakfast bin lid (a huge bap stuffed full of a big breakfast).

I'm on a role with reviewing sandwich shops at the moment, and I seem to keep saying how good they…read moreall are. It could either be because Manchester is lined with incredible sandwich venues, or because I just love sandwiches! This one I feel a little sorry for because of its location. Situated half-way between Fallowfield and Burnage next to only two other shops, the famous Battered Cod fish and chips and Fallowfield Mini Market (see the yelps for details), they always seem to be short of custom. This is a shame because if this shop was located in town, near the university or even in Fallowfield central, I' sure it would do a roaring trade. Basically it's a subway style make your own sandwich shop but all the ingredients are fresh and there is no horrible smell emanating from the premises. Everything you could want in a sandwich from chicken to salad. Cheap. Nice.

This is the best sandwich shop, they do the most amazing paninis as well, for example minted lamb…read moreor goats cheese. The staff are all really nice and nothing is ever to much for them. well worth the wait when they are busy, if you don't have time to wait they will take a telephone order and you can pick it up when you are ready. so take yourself off and find it because it is really worth going...so much nicer than places like subway!

The leading independent sandwich chain!! Found in the thriving lunch time highway of Portland…read morestreet phil potts is a bit more sophisticated then your standard issue cheese and pickle sarnie. Trying to think how many fillings and combinations is like trying to calculate the amount of stars in the universe (1024 according to the all powerful google), but it's all a tad on the special side which is nice. So imagine replicating a ham sandwich for a Mediterranean tuna sandwich and your getting there. But all this specialness doesn't come cheap, with sandwiches beginning around the £4 mark it is maybe okay just for once or if your feeling crazy twice a week. Additionally there's not masses of seating which is a shame as the place is quite cosy. But on the whole, if your feeling classy head here.

Philpotts is like the anti-Subway. Yes, it's a chain, yes, you get sandwiches made right in front…read moreof you... where exactly am I going with this... Let's start again. If you're going to pick a sandwich chain, Philpotts is a great bet. They're based in Chester which in my book makes them entirely Mancunian... well not quite but they're at least Greater Mancunian, and it's a small chain. You sure as heck won't find one on every street corner, although you'll find five in Manchester. This Brazennose Street offering (remember how much I like Brazennose Street, remember, and not just because of its strange name) has everything you could want in store, from grab and go sandwiches to gourmet soups, cakes and puddings to piping hot coffee, and, well, wouldn't you know it, sandwiches made to order. Just exactly what you fancy. I find this confusing as I'm rubbish with a large variety of choice, but I know that you real proper people will find that just stunning. I myself prefer to take a template and add some of my own accessories. I need at least a base sandwich to start with. Just like with pizza. But the BF is the exact opposite and relishes in 'making his own', so this is perfect for those types. As you'd imagine the office crowd love this place at lunchtime so get there early to avoid disappointment. Plus there are all sorts of seasonal specials, with three exclusive offers to choose from each day. Philpotts also provide catering and business lunches with sandwich platters and made to order items. As chains go, this is certainly a superb choice. Praise be to Philpotts.

Baguettes is a cafe located in Chadderton Oldham, at the place I work we order a delivery every…read morefriday for breakfast and to be honest the delivery isnt the most prompt, but it is really worth the wait (collection is of course avaliable) The food is always hot and cooked well, my all time favourite has to be Egg and Hash Brown on a soft white barm with brown sauce and it is only £1.50 and they give you 2 eggs and 2 hash brown. I can tell you, you will never feel hungry after eating here!!

Baguettes in Chadderton is a great place to order breakfast from if you are a business in the local…read morearea. Every Friday we call then about 9am and give them out order, no matter how small the order they are normally here within the hour with our food. This is great because we work in a business park a little out of the way so its really convenient. The prices are quite reasonable and we have never had an issue with quality yet. Normally they let you pick a time for delivery, they are only a small company but they really value you as a customer because they will do everything they need to get your food to you on time.

A small little cafe inside a converted Terrace house on the Busy Ashton Road, in Oldham. There is a…read morecar park at the rear that can be used. The Cafe has some outside seating on the pavement for smoking and dinning and a small seating area inside. They have a wide range of breakfasts and dinners availible and lots of special offers which can be seen inside the cafe and in the windows. This Cafe open very early and is very popular with early starters and Lorry Drivers. Don't be suprised to see a few lorrys and trucks parked on the Main road out front (Although strictley speaking there is no Parking at the front as it's double yellow lines) The food is cooked Fresh to order and is very reasonably priced. The Cafe is always busy from the minute it opens until it closes in the afternoon

Great range of options and bargain prices…read more This is a basic sandwich shop just next to my work. I tried it for the first time today and was very happy. Quick service on my jacket potato with cheese and beans. They offered a plastic knife and fork in case you are stuck for cutlery. The jacket potato was nothing out of the ordinary but for a cheap, fast lunch this is just what I need. There is also a great range of breakfast and other lunch options at low prices.

Such amazing sandwiches and value for money brilliant!!read more

Great American food. Just not great service the employees act like your bothering them and one lady…read morespecific with red hair and a nose ring is rude as hell.

Great American food. I'm from America and the chicken sandwich and the wings were superb. Drinks…read morewere great but prefer the regular fries over the animal fries

Happened upon this gem today. Food was 10/10, owners could not have been nicer, super affordable…read more Husband had the shawarma combo with chips and a drink. I have grilled chicken and rice with a salad. It was delightful. Absolutely recommend.

come and see for yourself! retro, clean and the place for lunch! lot to choose from! you can even…read morecreate your own! super sandwich! sandwich platters and business buffets! hot and cold fast food service! super! speaks for itself!

Great litte sandwhich shop right in the middle of town. I think you would be hard pushed to find a…read morebetter sanwhich shop in Deansgate. That staff here are unbelievably friendly and the sandwiches are just well- heavenly. You will find a great selection of fillings all at very reasonable prices. They do a wicked bacon butty here aswell so if you need something to warm you up during the cold winter months in Manchester get down to New York Deli.

The menu options at the New York Deli are great and I was getting really excited at the prospect of…read moreworking my way through them. Sadly, the actual sandwiches aren't quite as great or exciting. If you've been to an actual NYC deli, you would be expecting something crammed full of meat and cheese. These sandwiches literally don't quite measure up. Granted, the NYC sandwiches can be a little bit wrong in how much pastrami etc they involve, but there's probably a happy medium. That said, it tasted pretty good and it's relatively cheap, so I probably will come back and try another couple of combos.

Ive been to fatso quiet a few time. I usually grab a coffee on my way to work or a sandwich fir…read morelunch. The staff are always friendly and they usually remember my order which is great. Today i was passing by and they had an ice cream machine outside. As the wether was nice i treated me and my mum to one. We has a cone with vanilla ice cream, flake and a number of sauces yo choose from for the little price of £1. I was surprised and the quality o f ice cream was delicious. Well recommended when your passing.

There's lots of Fatsos sandwich shops in the North East but this one is ideally situated in…read moreManchester, between Picadilly Gardens and Picadilly Station. This is a great value lunch with a sandwich, crisps and any drink for £3.49. Just the sandwich is £1.99, or grab a slice of toast to go from just 40p! The sandwiches are massive bursting with your chosen filling and and salad you like. Hold the sweetcorn! There's also jacket potatoes with the same filings. On the other side is takeaway today dinners, giant hot dogs and other hot treats. The staff work really quick, but still with a smile, so b overall a great place to grab a butty to take back to work. .. or to go sit in Picadilly Gardens with.