Who has your favorite 'sammich'?

Carol Nunnery

I'm a fan of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. When I'm craving a deli sandwich, I go with the "Club Lulu"! This has turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. It's really all about the bread and the "free smells"! When I'm watching my carbs, I order it as an "unwich" (HOLD the bread).

Rebecca LaClair

One of the great truths of this world is: to create a great deli sandwich, you must first start with a foundation of great meat. Great meat is exactly what can be found at Stonie's Sausage Shop in Perryville. All of the meats used on their deli sandwiches are made fresh in-house, which means that your sandwich meat did not travel hundreds of miles from a retailer to get to your mouth. Oh no, that meat merely traveled from their kitchen, on a plate, straight to your table. It doesn't get much fresher than that. Meat is definitely the star at Stonie's, and they pile it high. While you're there, you can peruse their slick storefront, full of rare sausage delicacies. You'll find odd cheeses, preserves, and plenty of ready-to-grill options. There is so much more to Stonie's Sausage Shop than just sausage.

Jessica Medlock

The Dagwood from Stonie's Sausage Shop.Submitted by Rebecca LaClair

I love deli sandwiches and think it's hard to go wrong if you have a good quality of meat to start with. I pick Firehouse Subs for that exact reason. Their meats are thinly sliced, flavorful and lean. Even the Tuna is worth a try, for sure! My favorite is the Hook and Ladder. It has turkey, ham and Monterey Jack cheese. The sandwiches are typically made warm (you can ask for cold) and a little messy and totally filling.

Devon Smith

Deli sandwiches are another one of those items where a lot of places try to do them, BG's Olde Tyme Deli, Subway, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches and others. I personally like Jimmy John's for my deli sandwiches because they have great food and awesome combinations for their sandwiches.

Ellen Gipson

Any current SEMO student or past alumni knows that Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches is the go-to for delicious deli sandwiches. Forget catching candy at the homecoming parade, I'm there for the Jimmy John's float! Jimmy John's sweet signature homemade French bread slathered in mayonnaise (so creamy and delicious that even the dietitian secretly hopes for extra), and then choose from more juicy deli meats than you could ever dream of (turkey, ham, roast beef, bacon, salami, and capicola -- they got 'em all. Add on some cheese, and all the crunchy, fresh veggies, and you've got yourself a meal! I love the "Beach Club" -- turkey, avocado and provolone.

Nick Johnston

When deciding where to enjoy a deli sandwich, I am driven by either convenience and price, or taste and quality. For convenience and price, I typically pick Catapult Creative House, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, or Firehouse Subs. These places have enjoyable and price-friendly options. When I am in the mood for something more, I've been heading to Smokehouse 61. I am sure it is my BBQ-loving inner carnivore speaking, but their beef sammies are legit! If you want something more "deli style" they have that as well. Next time you are there, give the "Beef King" or "Beef 61" a try! Happy eating!

Matt Glenn

I haven't really seen a conventional "deli" in the area so I went to the "Google machine" and the only "deli" that popped up was BG's Old Tyme Deli. Upon walking in for a late lunch I thought I was whamboozled. The spacious pub atmosphere with a half dozen barflies already halfway to Lynyrd Skynyrd drunk had me skeptical as to what I wandered into. However when I looked at the menu they had several custom sandwiches to choose from as well as appetizers, burgers, and dinner items. I got the "BG's Supreme" and was handed a tasty sammich on a hoagie roll. So mission successful, you can't stay mad at a tasty sammich. Plus the server Paul was a ball of energy with a way upbeat attitude and great service. I'll definitely have to go back after 5p.m. so I can get white girl wasted with everyone else and nosh on a dagwood.

-- Compiled by Joshua Hartwig