The return of a below-the-radar favorite sandwich spot is on the horizon.
Austin-based sandwich shop chain Schlotzsky’s first came to St. Louis 40 years ago. Its signature sourdough sandwiches, a variation of the New Orleans muffaletta, included cold cuts, cheese, and olive salad. The signature Schlotzsky sandwich (pictured above) was so big, it could be purchased in quarters or halves. Over time, the chain spread in St. Louis—and then faded. In recent years, the nearest locations were in Lee’s Summit and Springfield, Missouri.
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Now, as the St. Louis Business Journal first reported, local franchisee Edison Restaurant Group plans to bring the chain back to the metro region. Now slated to open in June, the first location will be at 158 Long Road in Chesterfield. Plans are afoot for a second location on Clarkson Road and other locations in the future.
FOCUS Brands has rebranded the chain as Schlotzsky’s Austin Eatery. The restaurant has an expanded its menu, with beef brisket and more sandwiches, as well as salads, pizza, tacos, sliders, tins (“stuff you eat with a fork”), and local craft beer.
As for the original Schlotzsky sandwich? Sarah McIntyre, general manager of the new location, says the signature item remains the same, served on those freshly baked sourdough buns. A jalapeno-cheese version will be available as well. And in case you can’t decide on the original or jalapeño version, there’s a half-and-half option. Now you can have the old fave you crave and try something new.
Editor’s note: This article was updated to reflect a revised opening timeline.
