Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery
Phone: (919) 724-0241
In East Durham, Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery bakes bread daily for its Northeastern-style deli sandwiches, including chopped cheese, Philly cheesesteaks, Italian heros, roast pork with broccoli rabe – you get the idea. Expect a line spilling onto the sidewalk until the sandwiches sell out each day. While you wait, browse the curated selection of Italian grocery items, natural wines and to-go packages of the shop’s focaccia and loaves.
Cuisines
- Bakery
- Deli/Sandwich Shop
Hours
Monday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Map
Google Rating
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Easily the best sandwich in the City, region, state or even my life. I got the uncle primo and spouse got the roasted turkey. Expect a very long wait and to eat in your vehicle or “take out” but you cannot go wrong with either of those options. The fresh chips were also quite delectable! -
This place is remarkable! My husband and I stopped by because we’re currently working in Durham and were looking for a good place to eat. We’re so glad we found this spot!
I ordered the Chicken Cutlet Fisocca, and my husband got the Chopped Cheese both were absolutely incredible. Easily a 20/10! The flavors were amazing, the sandwiches were fresh, and the portions were perfect.
We live in Garner, NC, but we’ll gladly make the drive back just for these sandwiches. If you’re looking for one of the best sandwich spots around, this place is a must try. Highly recommend! -
Excellent sandwiches. 10/10. There is no seating, so when I got my sandwiches I walked 1 min to Pinheiro - Vinho e Vida, Portuguese wine bar to grab a glass and eat my sandwiches! Worth a drive from out of town and worth a wait outside in the heat (about 30 minutes on Thurs at noon). The Uncle Primo (chicken cutlet) sandwich was incredible. Also got the mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich (pictured below). Prosciutto and mozzarella stacked HIGH with balsamic glaze. So so good. Grabbed some frozen lasagna to take home and bake.
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Living in NYC makes it pretty rare to become super impressed with food in other cities, specially in not so large ones, like Durham.
But this sandwich shop has taken it all to another level! I am not sure what they’re doing and how they’re achieving these tastes, but it is soooo working!
We tried for different ones, and with every single one we were just like OH MY GOSH! The bread is insane, and the ingredients are fresh and yummy!
My most favourite was the fried eggplant, unbelievably delicious!! -
This place is the real deal!!! I got the chopped cheese, Uncle Primo and the fried eggplant! They are all very tasty. I got there at 12 and it took about 50 minutes to get the sandwiches in my hand. The seating is kind scarce and it is in the sun with no shade. The flies chased us to our car. I will definitely hit this up again but next time I am getting a cold sub and driving to a park somewhere.
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