Cleveland, OHSandwiches

Slyman's has been a St. Clair Avenue deli for more than 60 years, famous for corned beef and pastrami piled high on Jewish rye. The corned beef sandwich stacks close to a pound of meat, and the corned beef melt arrives toasted with double cheese. Owner Freddie Slyman keeps a chaotic lunch rush going, a scene Cleveland Magazine calls peak Cleveland.

Little Cloud is a small Ohio City sandwich shop on West 25th Street that keeps a short, seasonal menu built on soft, pillowy bread and careful ingredient balance. Its turkey and brie stacks crisp apple, prosciutto, arugula, and tarragon creme fraiche, while a spicy cauliflower sandwich goes vegetarian with pepper jam and roasted red pepper hummus. Cleveland Magazine highlights how it nails the simple things.

Herb'n Twine Sandwich Co. is a carryout sandwich shop on Lorain Avenue in Ohio City, baking its bread fresh daily. Signatures include shaved prime rib with aged cheddar and horseradish sauce and a smoked turkey club with gouda, maple smoked bacon, and sun dried tomato mayonnaise. Cleveland Magazine includes the shop in its local sandwich coverage.

Larder Delicatessen and Bakery is a modern Jewish deli that opened in 2018 inside a historic Hingetown firehouse. Chef Jeremy Umansky built its approach around koji fermentation and detailed that work in a book. House pastrami and fried chicken are signatures. Cleveland Magazine features Larder in its Northeast Ohio restaurant guide, highlighting a deli with a serious cook behind it.

Tripi Italian Specialties is an old-school Italian deli in Ohio City from Chef Anthony Zappola, trading in grandma slices, meatballs, and stacked deli sandwiches. Regulars go for the Tuscan turkey and the chicken parm sandwich. Cleveland Magazine includes Tripi in its Northeast Ohio restaurants guide, calling it a classic counter experience rooted in Italian-American cooking.