Best Sandwich Spots in Greater Palm Springs: Top 10 Must-Try Picks
Discover exceptional sandwiches in Greater Palm Springs, perfect for a quick lunch, balanced flavors, or gourmet indulgence with artisanal breads, cheeses, and meats. We've researched and selected the top 10 sandwiches to delight every palate.
1. TKB Bakery’s “The Trump”
For 20 years, TKB Bakery has delighted Indio locals and visitors with fresh baked goods. Their fan-favorite “The Trump” stacks turkey, salami, bacon, avocado, and chipotle sauce on homemade focaccia, with potato chips added for extra crunch and salt.
2. The Real Italian Deli’s “Torinese”
This authentic Italian deli offers the impressive “Torinese” with roast beef, gorgonzola spread, lettuce, and tomatoes, plus hard-to-find specialties like Divella Pasta, San Pellegrino, Costadoro Coffee, DiStefano Cheese, and Pasta Mia filled pastas.
3. Cheeky’s “BLT”
This popular downtown Palm Springs spot draws crowds for its outstanding food. The menu rotates, but the BLT remains a staple: toasted bread, thick jalapeño bacon, and heirloom tomatoes make it exceptional.
4. The Sandwich Spot’s “The Djokovic”
Tucked off Palm Canyon, The Sandwich Spot is a go-to for affordable, quality workday sandwiches. “The Djokovic” features warm turkey, bacon, cheddar, and avocado with a subtle herbaceous garlic oil on Dutch crunch bread.
5. Sherman’s Deli’s “New York Style Hot Pastrami”
A valley institution with two locations, Sherman’s kosher-style deli piles sky-high pastrami on soft rye—or swap for fried potato latkes. It's a timeless favorite.
6. Spaghetteria’s “Meatball Sandwich”
Run by a lively Italian family, Spaghetteria delivers no-frills excellence. Their renowned meatballs in red sauce shine in this top-rated sandwich.
7. Fisherman’s “Crab Cake Sandwich”
With locations in Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and La Quinta, Fisherman’s offers fresh seafood in a vibrant setting. Pair their “Crab Cake Sandwich”—on a herb bun with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce—with Chardonnay.
8. Jake’s Palm Springs “Chicken Milanese Sandwich”
Jake’s chic deli counter features creative sandwiches for downtown people-watching. The “Chicken Milanese Sandwich” boasts breaded sautéed chicken, Swiss cheese, organic greens, and tarragon dijonnaise on ciabatta.
9. Bouchee Café and Deli’s “Bouchee Special”
This gourmet spot crafts European-style sandwiches on 9-grain, sourdough, Rustique Italian, or rye. The “Bouchee Special” layers Herbes de Provence grilled chicken spread, herb-marinated goat cheese, and peppadew peppers.
