Northside Sandwich Week
PennsylvaniaThe Northside Chronicle presents
The Return of Northside Sandwich Week
The Priory
614 Pressley St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
October 26, 2026
6 to 9 PM
The tradition continues! The Northside Chronicle is proud to sponsor the return of the Northside Sandwich Week. It’s back and tastier than ever. We’re still finalizing event details—including our panel of sandwich-savvy judges—so check back soon for updates and announcements!
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Breadbox • Bistro-to-Go • De Fer Coffee & Tea • Ida’s Sandwich Shop • Modern Cafe • The Eastman • The Sandwich Shoppe • The Smash Shack • Wise County Biscuits• Soho Pittsburgh
Celebrity Judges
Who Will Crown the King of Sandwiches?
We’re finalizing our sandwich experts—check back soon to see who’s making the call!
Sample new sandwich creations and help crown the Northside’s best sandwich of 2026!
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This year’s restaurant lineup
Breadbox
Breadbox is bringing the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors to Northside Sandwich Week! This specialty panini features shredded chicken, fig jam, fresh arugula, a spicy mustard and mayonnaise sauce, and smoked Gouda cheese, all served on ciabatta bread. With rich, smoky cheese and a touch of sweetness from the fig jam, this panini is a must-try for sandwich lovers!
Address: 4 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 918-1552
Bistro-to-Go
Bistro To Go is bringing some serious flavor to the sandwich lineup! The Southern Club stacks turkey and bacon with juicy tomato, smoky chipotle mayo, sweet heat from candied jalapeños, and tangy pickled okra, all served on an everything bun.
Address: 415 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: 412-231-0218
De Fer Coffee & Tea
Who says a sandwich has to be savory? De Fer Coffee & Co. is bringing something sweet to the table with a chocolate chip cookie sandwich filled with espresso buttercream. It’s the perfect pairing of cookie goodness and coffee-inspired flavor!
Address: 1800 Rialto St Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Ida’s Sandwich Shop
Crafted exclusively for Northside Sandwich Week, Ida’s Sweet Heat Smashburger puts a signature twist on a classic. This juicy smashburger is topped with Gouda cheese, fresh jalapeños, red onions, and a creamy house-made spread blended with candied jalapeños and bacon.
Address: 3921 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Phone: (412) 208-9944
Modern Cafe
Get ready to turn up the flavor! Modern Cafe is bringing the heat with the Northside Chick, a grilled chicken sandwich loaded with spicy garlic herb chicken, pickled jalapeño coleslaw, and a crunchy layer of spicy dill pickle kettle chips. All of that goodness is stacked on a brioche bun and finished with Modern Cafe’s signature Modern Sauce.
Address: 862 Western Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Phone: 412-321-4550
The Smash Shack
Get ready for a sandwich mashup you won’t want to miss! Smash Shack is bringing a creative twist to the lineup with the Smashed Kielbaustrian. This flavor-packed creation features smashed kielbasa paired with a crispy potato pancake, refreshing green apple slaw, and Austrian mustard, all tucked into a soft pretzel bun.
Address: 401 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: 412-904-2532
SoHo Pittsburgh
The Eastman
A Western New York classic is making its way to Northside Sandwich Week! The Eastman is serving up medium-rare roasted beef, gently warmed in house-made au jus and piled onto a homemade kummelweck bun. Served with hot au jus for dipping and cool horseradish on the side, this sandwich delivers the perfect combination of savory, tender, and tangy.
Address: 520 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
The Sandwich Shoppe
The Godfather is a classic with ingredients from the Old Country – prosciutto di parma, hot capicola, salami, and bordelli. It’s followed by buffalo mozzarella, pesto, and topped with red peppers and Italian spices.
Address: 822 Western Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Phone: (412) 322-4797
Thank you to this year’s sponsors
