1. Farrow
Since debuting in 2014, Farrow has found continued success by following that old mantra: quality over quantity. Each spot, including the new 124th Street location, is a small storefront set up where you come in, order one of five sandwich options (the menu rotates every few weeks), grab a seasonally sourced coffee and, if there’s room, a sprinkle-covered dessert made in house.
A lot of sandwich shops seemingly have something to prove, or compensate for, by overloading their buns with fillings and sauce, but Farrow gets it right. Whether meat, veggie or bean-based, you won’t lose half your meal or end up with a soggy bun, even if there’s a fried egg in it. Simply grab your well-filled sandwich and go. — Cory Schachtel
Garneau | 8422 109 St, Edmonton | 780-757-4160
Ritchie | 9855 76 Ave, Edmonton | 780-757-0132
Westmount | 10240 124 St Suite 6, Edmonton | 780-249-0085
Downtown | 10542 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780-761-6800
farrowsandwiches.ca
2. Kanto 98 St. Eatery
A hidden gem located in Chinatown, Kanto 98 St. Eatery serves Filipino street food in a well-lit space. While the comic-book art covering the wall certainly gives the place an edgy character, the menu is built around comfort food — fried chicken, bao and barbecue.
Large portions are delivered steaming hot, within minutes of ordering. The puffy and lightweight baos are generously filled with toppings. This means you can savour Kanto’s crispy fried chicken, pork or beef, without getting filled up on bread alone. The Bao Bae isn’t crowned “bae” for no reason – it’s packed with flavour, and the spicy sauce and pickles complement the chicken thoroughly. — Kateryna Didukh
10636 98 St. NW, 780-244-7388