The sandwiches at these St. Louis chains are anything but ordinary

This article is part of The Best Soups & Sandwiches in St. Louis feature included in St. Louis Magazine's December 2018 issue.

Fozzie’s Sandwich Emporium

A classic flavor combination—steak, blue cheese, fresh spinach, and horseradish cream—is reimagined on a garlic hoagie and renamed theBlack ’n’ Blue.

Gioia’s Deli 

Go for the century-old deli’s legendary Hot Salami. Return for the gussied-up versions: the Hogfather, Porknado, and Spicy Daggett.

Pickleman’s Deli

We line up like lemmings for the bestselling Asiago Chicken with its signature Asiago Caesar dressing. (Note: Franchisees Brad Merten and Brandon Holzhueter are also the founders of Narwhal’s Crafted Urban Ice.)

Snarf’s 

One size doesn’t fit all here: For a light lunch, try the 5-inch “novice” size.