A & E

Sandwiches pt. 2

Sandra Redak and Madelyn Barnes • December 21, 2023

Organic Sandwich Companies pretzel bread comes out on top. Cooked to perfection, this sandwich was too good not to devour.

Welcome back your gorgeous and obedient readers. We are not about to waste your time and introduce this article in a boring way. Let’s hop right in.

111 of you perfect little human beings responded to our survey “What is a Sandwich?” Thank you to all who participated, you all have a piece of my heart.

72% of you think burgers are sandwiches.

75% of you think hot dogs are NOT sandwiches

56% of you think bagels are sandwiches

We got some other interesting results and comments, but the most interesting was tacos and quesadillas. Now, I’ll admit, before consulting the professionals, (Google) I thought they were too. Unfortunately, according to the Merriam-Webster direct definition of a sandwich is, “two or more slices of leavened bread, or a split roll, having a filling in between.” But who is Merriam and Webster to tell us what a sandwich is? This is America we have the freedom to call whatever we want a sandwich. So make yourself into a sandwich, sandwich your friends, and don’t let some “scholars” tell you what a sandwich is.

Now, we promised you three other sandwich shop reviews, so please enjoy:

Located right on Pearl Street, The Organic Sandwich Company was next on our list. Parking is definitely a pain, so I recommend walking. We went right during the lunch time rush so the line was practically out the door. They had many employees working and the line went pretty quick. (10 mins from entering to receiving the goods). They had many options for any dietary restrictions, which I found to be very helpful. The shop was very clean and fresh, always a benefit. The employees were very kind and accommodating as well. It was quite pricey and the sandwich wasn’t huge, but overall it slapped. It definitely is a very Boulder restaurant.

The cheapest sandwich you can get is $9.95 without tax, so comparatively it’s pretty expensive, they also only have one size, which kind of makes it hard to satisfy the munchies on a budget. Unfortunately, the salads are egregiously overpriced. The sandwich was delicious. It is worth noting that they have pretzel loafs, which in my opinion, is a superior bread. If you got an arm and a leg to spare on a sammy, and not intimidated by the weird pretentiousness surrounding “organic” products, you should hit this place up.

We were a bit biased, because we have been to Snarfs before, but we’ll try to be honest, and let the service speak for itself. It took us about eight minutes to get there, and about seven minutes from ordering to receiving. Which, compared to other shops, is pretty slow. They had more workers, so realistically they should be able to make more sandwiches in a shorter work time; but that’s just us nitpicking. The atmosphere is that of a classic sandwich shop, the workers are mostly high school students, but they get the job done well, and are pretty nice. Snarfs has the perfect filling to bread ratio in our opinion, like 2:1 and the way they compress the bread around the filling really makes it really hit the spot. The cheapest sandwich you can get is $5 dollars, making it the most affordable on our list. Overall, it’s probably the most accessible shop, with a wide range of prices, sizes, and sandwiches, you can never go wrong with Snarfs.

Deli Zone was the last sandwich shop on our list. It was certainly one of the cheaper options. It’s located on the hill so it is a wee bit of a walk and/or drive (the parking is awful so I recommend walking). The sandwiches were pretty good. It is somewhat comparable to Subway even though it is much tastier. The best way to describe Deli Zone is with a poem: “If I play my cards right, I can get a sandwich, finish my homework, pregame, and go to a frat party tonight.” Definitely a solid option.

In conclusion, given the demographic, the best overall is probably Snarf’s, but if you want to spice up your life, you can try these sandwich shops for yourself. My personal favorite was Naked Lunch, as I think it had the nicest workers, best atmosphere, and coffee. It could be a cute place for a date, and the name is already suggestive, so that’s half the work if you’re picking up what I’m putting down.

About the Contributors

Sandra Redak, Editorial Editor

Sandra Redak is an editorials editor at Boulder High; she’s a senior terrified and ecstatic about graduating. She loves spending time with her friends and family. She curses difficult decisions and is torn between becoming a spiritual master like the sexy beach man from Spongebob and becoming a badass military general in the Air Force. She is most grateful for her knees still working despite the abuse she’s put them through playing tennis. She has a strong, passionate relationship with all food, her favorite being her grandma’s mole. She hopes to live her teenage years to the fullest without going to jail. As for the grapes, she loves all grapes, but biting into a purple grape and finding a seed is betrayal on par with adultery, so it's gotta be green.

Madelyn Barnes, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Business Manager

Madelyn Barnes is finally a senior and is now faced with the real responsibilities that being an adult comes with. She is fearfully ignoring the ever-impending doom that is college applications and, instead, is choosing to learn how to crochet like the geezer she wants to be. Madelyn is excited to be a part of The Owl again and now is an Arts and Entertainment editor and Business Manager (hit me up if you want to make a sketchy transaction). She loves the hot weather—but is not a fan of global warming—and enjoys mucking about with her friends. Swimming in the rain is a newfound addiction Madelyn has (un)fortunately developed and will be moving to someplace with a beach as soon as possible. Her guilty pleasures include reading old magazines, eating ONLY green grapes, watching random niche documentaries, and encouraging her dog to take a leak in the annoying neighbor's yard.