Founded in 2023 in Manhattan's Upper West Side, Sandwell is a sandwich shop that emphasizes a 'healthyish' approach to satisfying meals. Owner Andy Gottlieb draws inspiration from traditional New York delis, focusing on creating hearty sandwiches that do not lead to post-lunch drowsiness. Dishes are crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients, including in-house bread, and feature innovative takes on classic favorites, such as a buffalo chicken sandwich made with coconut milk and a vegetarian mushroom cheesesteak. The shop aims to fill a gap in the market for flavorful yet healthier options.
"We're a modern sandwich shop, and we're really inspired by old school New York delis," said Andy Gottlieb, owner of Sandwell. At Sandwell, the concept of "healthyish" means finding a balance where a customer can have a great sandwich and not feel like they need to nap afterwards. For Gottlieb, that balance involves cooking something both satisfying and delicious.
"I've gone to every sandwich shop in the Tri-State area asking for things around if this was healthyish. But really delicious and really flavor-driven... I realized this didn't exist," Gottlieb said.
"It is this balance of incredibly bright, rich flavors without being rich, without being heavy," Gottlieb said. "We created a buffalo sauce with coconut milk instead of butter, and we use an avocado ranch using oat milk instead, but it's still flavorful."
Sandwell also makes a popular mushroom cheesesteak... featuring mushrooms marinated in porcini powder and then roasted and tossed in truffle dressing. The cheesesteak is topped with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers and provolone.
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