Springtime is fast approaching, and so is our second annual Sandwich Showdown! From April 15 to May 15, sandwich lovers will be scouring Bellingham, Whatcom County and beyond in search of their favorite sammy. Currently, we are inviting food businesses to participate by submitting a featured sandwich – this can be a *custom* sandwich just for the Sandwich Showdown, or it can be one already on the menu. Breakfast, ice cream, tortas, pitas, gyros, and all sandwich types are all welcome! Local ingredients are highly encouraged, but not required. Will your sandwich reign supreme in 2024?
- This promotion is free for Sustainable Connections business members, and $40 for guest businesses.
- Submit your sandwich by April 1st
2023 Sandwich Showdown Winner!
Y’all really loved their combination of a local farm fresh egg, Tillamook sharp white cheddar, bacon, avocado, tomato and garlic aioli on their Calico Cupboard Rosemary Roasted Red Pepper Focaccia.
Congrats, Calico Cupboard! And thank you to all the participating restaurants, to all you sandwich lovers, and to this epic community for their deep passion for good food!
2023 Sandwich Showdown
2023 Participating Locations
The Sandwiches from 2023
Aslan Brewing: Spicy Chicken Katsu
Avenue Bread (Fairhaven): Tofu Banh Mi
Avenue Bread (James St): Spicy Philly
Avenue Bread (Lynden): Spicy Cuban
Avenue Bread (Railroad): THE CREATION
Bantam: Line-Cook Fried Chicken Sandwich
Calico Cupboard Cafe and Bakery: PNW Sandwich
Colophon Cafe: Southwest Club Sandwich
The Daisy Cafe: The Box Car Sandwich
Hela Provisions
Holly's Meat Pies: Spinach and Feta Pasty
Homeschool BBQ: Smoked Brisket Biscuit Sandwich
Smoked Brisket Biscuit Sandwich
Homeschool’s signature salt & pepper rubbed, smoked and slow roasted Brisket, with House Giardiniera Relish, “Otherlands Beer” Dark Lager Braised Onions and House Pan Dripping Dijonaise all atop one of our Scratch Made Biscuits. Served with you choice of side too!
Loca Mocha: Meatlovers Breakfast Bagel Sandwich
Mallard Ice Cream: Poptart Ice Cream Sandwich
Old Town Cafe: Jalapeño Tuna Melt
Shambala Bakery and Bistro: NW Tuna Melt
Shirlee Bird Cafe: The 3B!!!
The Bistro at Shuksan: #6 Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Gochujang house sauce Glazed Fried Chicken, Avenue Bread Bun, Cabrera Farms Cajun Slaw, Garlic Mayo.