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.

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.

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.

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.

There are three Philpotts in Bristol, this one is the one I used to use the most which is tucked…read moredown the side road near Stanfords or up from the road crossing by Jongleurs. The premise is - you choose your bread, you choose your spread, you choose your fillings and they make it for you. Sounds like Subway? Wash your mouth out you filthy heathen. This is no ordinary sandwich shop, this is a quality, lovely, extra bacon please sandwich shop. Yep, it can be a bit pricey but they stuff the sandwiches so full I actually can buy one sandwich and it lasts me two days, making it much much cheaper than any packaged sandwich. Everything is very fresh and clean, lots of nice crisps and cakes to add onto your order as well and your everyday lunch has suddenly got very interesting. Yum. TOP TIP: If you are ordering lots or just hate queuing, you can order online for any of their shops as long as you do it before 11.30am and you just pick it up at the till at the time you want.

If you've been in the city centre on a week day lunchtime you'll know that Bristol is in no…read moreshortage of sandwich shops. The competition is fierce, but Philpotts on Marsh Street comes top of my list every time. Don't be put off by how busy they get between 12am and 2pm - just remember that they're busy for a reason! Will a fantastic range of freshly prepared fillings to change to, a variety of breads and rolls and tasty crisps and chocolate bars for a lunch time treat you can't go wrong. Philpotts like to give the magic touch: olive oil instead of butter, seasoning on your filling - they put the joy back into the institution of a lunch time sarnie! Check their website for their daily specials, or to pre-book your order before 11:30 am. Once you eat here, you'll be a Philpotts devotee.

A funky little sandwich shop, the nibbles on offer at Gert Lush really are, er, gert lush! A real…read morelocal success story, this place has been banging out baguettes for years with a name that's sure to alienate anyone by the most ardent local. The prices are perhaps a tad too steep to allow you to indulge every day, but if you've got that Friday feeling, the chicken and mozzarella panini certainly beats your average packed lunch. What next, a new localised A-Z called 'Where's That To?'?!

Yes! With that name alone you have my attention (it's a Bristol expression, I think, I have lived…read morehere for a while and I still have no idea what it means, let's presume it means tasty). I used to love getting my lunch from here; they use rich local produce, like thick bacon and strong cheese. That actually used to be my favourite sarnie and it was one of the best around; thick cut bacon, very strong smoked cheddar and homemade chutney; you'd be full for hours. But I went in today and they have had a face lift, I didn't actually see any staff, so I moved on elsewhere, but if the food is anywhere near as good as it used to be I very much recommend them. Gert Lush is a firm favourite with the painters & decorators and brickies in the area, probably because of the lovely, welcoming local service, perfect bacon roll and strong cup of tea.

Best pancakes and a very cute vibe. The always very friendly staff makes you feel super welcomeread more

Some residents of Clifton consider themselves, how shall I put it, slightly more refined than those…read morein other parts of the city. And some of those people frequent the Primrose café. However, don't let that put you off. Whilst it does have a full lunch and dinner menu breakfast/brunch is probably what it does best. On weekend mornings, you'll see it chock-a-block with people having smoked salmon bagels and cappuccinos, and this is the best time to visit. The evening meals are delicious though. The place is candle lit in the evenings too, transforming making for a quite intimate experience. This really has got the fundamentals of a good restaurant exactly right. The service is as sharp as anywhere else I've been recently, and you can see that plenty of attention has been given to the interior design. All the food I've had has been delicious. Having gushed about it I should warn that it's certainly not cheap, which is unsurprising given the location (Clifton Village) and probably explains the clientèle. An evening meal for five tops out at over a hundred pounds - this is somewhere for special occasions, or just when you're feeling rich. A piece of toast and a coffee won't cost that much though, so go for breakfast if you haven't got a spare fifty quid lying around in your wallet. Certainly don't pass it up completely just because of the prices, it's a delightful place that's should be on the list of places to go of anyone visiting in Bristol.

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.

Up on Whiteladies Road, Latimer's bakery is the kind of bakery that isn't quite large enough to…read morefeel like a chain but not small or intimate enough to have a community, village type feel. It is, nonetheless, an excellent stop to both stock up on some beautifully soft, freshly baked bread, or catch a quick bite to eat at a lunch time. They've got a really good selection of sandwiches as well as hot food such as pasties and pizzas. There's a whole section of sweet goods as well - the flapjack is really good and less than a couple of quid so well worth it. The service was friendly enough when I popped in - it was quite a busy lunchtime so understandably a bit rushed. For the quality of food it's fairly cheap as well; an all round good bakery.

It's so much better coming here to get your bread than heading to a massive chain shop, you can…read morereally 'taste the difference'... how ironic! I lived in Paris for 3 months a couple of years ago, and I developed a strong appreciation for fresh bread, this has, to a certain extent, stayed with me, and Latimers draws me in quite often for a loaf to pick at on my way home, or to get something a little bit special for a party or something. The hot foods on the go are pretty damn good, and can give you that extra kick of energy and taste that you need to power you on!

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!