Hands down - the smallest shop on the street is in fact The BIG Sandwich…read more Now I like sandwiches. I like them big. So when I saw this place I had to step up and see what they had in stock. It turns out it is neither the shop nor the sandwiches that are particularly big but rather the selection. Sandwiches, baguettes, toasties and wraps are the main sellers all with their own specialities like the 'brie and cranberry whole wheat baguette' or the 'cheese and tomato toastie'. Prices are pretty good with most sandwiches being between £3 and £4 to go. If you've got time to stick around they offer a pretty good breakfast, again letting you off with less than a fiver (coffee included). Said coffee is gourmet standard and prepared accordingly. I was expecting to walk away with a monster of a sarnie but wasn't too disappointed with my monster of a smile.

A cracking little gem amongst, well, some not so gem like places…read more I challenge anyone to see the word 'delicatessen' and not start frothing at the mounth with sheer want and desire! A wonderful little shop, though a little pricy, where quality comes as standard and great taste comes with each purchase! Towards the end, or the beginning depending on where you are coming from, of the shopping street in fishponds (Fishponds road) it can serve as a motivational point to reach, or as a boost to begin a shopping trip, be it for your weekley shop at Morrisons, or for a key cutting visit to Timpsons, make Castellano's a stopping point!

Just to defend Fishponds a little - I've lived here for seven years. This isn't a student area of…read moretown, or for ladies who lunch. Fishponds isn't here for your entertainment, its practical. But it is in trouble. The main reason for the decline was the loss of the Boots, Woolworths and, what started it all, the loss of the bakery which was right here. The spot was vacant for a long time so it is lovely that it has been filled by a passionate owner and a gorgeous little shop, but I do wonder how long it can last in an area of town which is lacking its basics now. The deli is lovely, great cheeses and knowledgable staff ( I love hearing him speak Italian to some of his clientele) but is a bit on the expensive side.

There has been room for a ridiculously good Sandwich shop in Bristol for some time. Don't get me…read morewrong, we do have a couple of spectacular bread fillers, but Sandwich Sandwich are a welcome new addition to central Bristol; their sandwiches are incredible! They have a few hot sandwiches, a couple of hot flat breads and all of your standard sandwich fillings. Why is it so good? because everything is top quality and their passion is obvious. The beef is thick and rare. The chicken, weather it be coronation, mayo & sweetcorn or any of the other varieties they do, is stacked on and accompanied by any of the salads they have on the counter. You can tell that they want their customers to be as excited about their food as they are; and I am every time I eat here. But Sandwich Sandwich isn't just about sandwiches. Perched on the counter are the most amazing soft boiled scotch eggs, sausage bakes and delicious cakes. It's almost painful to stand looking at them if you're in a cue; they look so good! The guys have shaken up the lunch time sandwich run in Bristol, and I applaud them for their efforts.

Are you mad about sarnies? If so, you must go to this place. A small, understated little shop at…read morethe top of Gloucester Road, it's easy to miss. But Mad About Sarnies sells a range of authentic sandwiches that put the packaged supermarket variety to shame. All of the produce is locally sourced and snacks and sandwiches are made on the premises. Mad About Sarnies also sell jacket potatoes, panninis, baguettes and wraps. The shop is vegetarian friendly too, and stocks a range of meat free produce. Try the falafel, rocket, tomato and cajun mayonnaise (£2.20) sandwich for a transcendental experience.

This is a great little shop and when I say little, I mean it. It's about the entire size of an…read moreelephant. True elephants are pretty big but for a shop, that's pretty small. They've used the space well and knock out some incredible sarnies. Beef and horseradish sauce is a classic and my favourite but these guys push the boat much further out. All the ingredients are local and fresh where possible and there are plenty of veggie options too. For a baguette shaped upgrade you can pay a little more and some of the choices can even come toasted! Mad About Sarnies is quite a long haul out of town but a very worthwhile pit stop.

Oh, I have to absolutely recommend the cheese and marmite bread. You can taste the flavours without…read moreany of them overpowering another. Shame they only do it certain days as I can only get there on Mondays now! I'm devastated! It's glorious! I was in a rush today but will certainly be back to try more again soon!

Joe's is an old school bakery that sells great breads, pastries and donuts…read more Nowadays you'll find bakeries that look more like restaurants or like a swiss log cabin, but not Joe's! Joe's Bakery is as 90's as you could ever wish for; bread stacked in the window, donuts on glass fronted shelves and a fly zapper stuck to the wall. But, as old school as it is, everything they sell is fantastic! I popped in yesterday for the first time in months and grabbed a cheeky donut and was greeted with a welcoming "alright love" by one of the staff. There's no sitting down and having a coffee and natter here, but you'll have a good chin wag while you order and walk away with some of the best baked good in Bristol. I'm a BIG fan!

The Gourmet Sandwich Club is the most exciting thing to happen to Bristol lunch times since, well,…read moreever! Bristol has some great bread fillers, but they are all quite samey; coronation chicken, ham salad, chicken mayo, BLT. You know the drill! But the Gourmet Sandwich Club is much different. It is interesting, unique and feels special - it's very Bristol. The concept is simple; it's invite only (via facebook), happens only on Fridays and they create incredible sandwiches. And I mean incredible! Every week they have 3 or 4 options to choose from. You pay by pay-pal and then pick them up from The Canteen on Stokes Croft, with a one hour window between 1-2. Now that's some serious underground Sandwich dealing! I was lucky enough to be invited to their debut last week, and I was really excited about it. In fact, I had to slow myself down as I pretty much ran down Gloucester Road. I got to The Canteen and waited for a minute for mine to brought out to me. A girl came to meet me and handed me a brown cardboard box with my name artfully written on it, a glass bottle of some red juice and a little cup cake. I wasn't sure if I was allowed to eat it in the Canteen, but I wasn't walking anywhere. I wanted it immediately! So I sat down, opened it up and tucked in. I chose the 'Steak on a bed of feta and beetroot with wild rocket and a homemade honey and mustard dressing, all compacted in to a toasted Sesame seed baguette' and oh my goodness, it was amazing! The steak was perfectly cooked and the feta and beetroot worked so well with the meat. I don't exactly know what the red juice was, but I'm guessing it was a homemade raspberry and mint juice - because it had raspberries and mint leaves in it - *Sherlock! It was really refreshing and I really wanted more. I would definitely have bought another bottle if I could. Fridays have always been my favourite day of the week; The Gourmet Sandwich Club just made them a whole lot better!

What a great idea. You sign up via Facebook, and place your order in advance for Friday lunchtime,…read moreand then pop down to the front of the canteen to collect your homemade delights at a set time on the Friday. I opted for the bombay lamb steak with a mint yogurt and honey slaw in a toasted roll. It came with a Cherry and Pomegranate juice, and chocolate cookie with fresh raspberries. I cannot over emphasise the freshness of the ingredients enough, and everything is homemade. The juice was light and refreshing, and you almost felt the goodness going into your body. The sandwich deliciously tasty and super yummy, and the cookie, well the perfect dessert - with the raspberries adding that little extra something. Highly recommended for £7.50 and a fantastic gourmet lunch.

I am so glad to see this shop get such great reviews! They really deserve it and offer such a…read moredelicious range of sausages; like some sort of sausage pick and mix. They are also one of the cheapest meal options in St Nicks Market at around £2.80 for an amazing sausage baguette with leeks, onions, mustard and red (eugh) or brown (yay!) sauce. You can also mix and match your sausages, so if like me you can't choose between the lamb or pork (with cider and mustard) you can just get both. I think the pork wins it, but only by a nose (or a snout, weyhey, I thank you!). The man who owns the sausage shop is so lovely and welcoming. I have eaten a lot of his sausages (...er) and this has never changed; he's never had an off day being a nice guy. The sausage sandwiches/baguettes are quite hard to manoeuvre into your mouth, because the sausages are so big and juicy, so there is the option to have sausage and mash. This is a great option for lunch as it's so filling you are sorted until tea time.

If you like your sausage full of meat (fnarr fnarr) then this is the stall for you. Locally sourced…read morepork, beef and venison sausages with a range of herbs and spices. Ones to try:: Lucifer - whooo mamma hot and spicy but very tasty St Nicks 1743 - their own secret blend is actually my favourite - quite traditional pork and herbs but full of flavour Gloucestershire Old Spot - from the spottiest of pigs and a nice basic sausage if you don't like anything too fancy Works out pretty cheap considering the size and density of the sausage too. If you want to get stuffed by sausages (OK I'll stop now), then they also have an on-site bbq for a sausage and mash for lunch - for big appetites only!

Cute as pie building that looks like something out of a fairytale - no witches inside but plenty of…read moregingerbread men! Fantastic bakery with good bread and amazing selection of cakes and buns. This is justifiably busy particularly on a Saturday morning. Find it opposite the Downend Tavern - it is set back and teensy so it is easy to walk past if you hadn't noticed the people streaming in and out.

This is a great little independent bakery, that has managed to keep business going despite being a…read morelittle way off the main busy high streets of staple hill and Fishponds. They offer a good selection of freshly made sandwiches and rolls, I had a ham and cheese sandwich on granary bread, which was fresh and tasty. It cost £2.50 which I still think is a little steep but seems about average these days! You will also find a good selection of bread, cakes and pasties. You can even get your cakes specially made for a special occasion. You won't find any culinary magic at this place but you will get a good old fashioned bakery, with friendly staff who know their locals and their food.

Walking from the docks towards the centre of Bristol along Redcliffe Street isn't the most scenic…read moreof trips. The backs of buildings and not a lot else is your scenery on this long stretch of road. Then as you turn the last corner and round off to some business buildings you're struck with three cafes all huddled together as though hiding from greater Bristol. If it's a lively and exciting lunch break you want you can do no better than choosing Redcliffe's Sandwich Bar of the three. They've been here for eight years and it has to be one of Bristol's best kept secrets. They have a good range of sandwich fillings with all the usual baguettes, paninis and loaves from local bakers, and some very fine fresh coffee to boot. It is the vibe that really gets this place going. The staff mix up their days choosing crazy themes to pull in the people. I've been there on Elvis day, 80s day and a Grease themed day. All pretty similar but who cares? They dance, sing and laugh constantly, turning any standard lunch break into a happy music-filled one. The owner is a delightful woman with enough stories for ages and some really pretty amazing tattoo work. Check it out today.

Lovely cafe this. I used to almost always grab a sandwich and run back to my desk (Redcliffe's do a…read morereally great filling panini). They do nice coffees, soft drinks and crisps - I bought some monster munch from here, hurrah! Nice change from all the super gourmet crisps normally on sale in sandwich shops. Its definitely worth taking the time out to sit here and enjoy your lunch though. Its a very pleasant - sun streams in at lunchtime through the large window, its very cosy and welcoming and the staff are friendly. A bit of a hidden gem this place.

Nice sandwich place, good value for money and perfect if you are just popping out for a sandwich…read more Do nice pastrys too - but cheaper to go to gregs! good coffee place too