
Bankside Sandwich Bar
Quick info
About Bankside Sandwich Bar
On 142A Southwark St, Bankside Sandwich Bar is a sandwich shop where the counter makes each order to a customer's spec on ciabatta or buns. The range covers a chicken bap, Cajun chicken sandwich, Chicken Escalope, jerk chicken wrap, and Caribbean wrap, alongside breakfast sandwiches such as sausage, fried egg and cheese, or a bacon toastie. Bap and brown bread toast are offered as bread choices, and hot coffee runs alongside the food. The shop is small, with no indoor seating and only a few outdoor table spots, so most trade is on foot. It operates as a walk-in, and lunchtime brings a queue that moves quickly.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cajun chicken sandwich, breakfast sausage & egg sandwich, chicken bap and jerk chicken wrap.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cajun chicken sandwich, breakfast sausage & egg sandwich, chicken bap and jerk chicken wrap.
Customer Review Summary
The Cajun chicken sandwich draws repeat praise as the standout order, tender and juicy with crispy, cheese-covered edges. Close behind, breakfast sandwiches come up again and again, from a sausage, fried egg and cheese bap to a buttery bacon toastie with crispy bacon, and the flame grilled chicken sandwich and chicken bap keep lunchtime queues moving fast despite the tiny footprint. Also mentioned are the jerk chicken wrap, the Caribbean wrap, and a chicken escalope called a perfect score by one diner. Several note the counter staff by description rather than name, calling them kind, down-to-earth, and funny. Seating is limited to a few outdoor tables with none indoors, so more than one reviewer flags that a rainy or cold day means taking the sandwich to go. One reviewer mentions food is sometimes microwave-heated but notes it still tastes homemade. Reviewers describe returning specifically for the breakfast order and the chicken bap, calling the six-fifty price a great deal.
Customer Review Summary
The Cajun chicken sandwich draws repeat praise as the standout order, tender and juicy with crispy, cheese-covered edges. Close behind, breakfast sandwiches come up again and again, from a sausage, fried egg and cheese bap to a buttery bacon toastie with crispy bacon, and the flame grilled chicken sandwich and chicken bap keep lunchtime queues moving fast despite the tiny footprint. Also mentioned are the jerk chicken wrap, the Caribbean wrap, and a chicken escalope called a perfect score by one diner. Several note the counter staff by description rather than name, calling them kind, down-to-earth, and funny. Seating is limited to a few outdoor tables with none indoors, so more than one reviewer flags that a rainy or cold day means taking the sandwich to go. One reviewer mentions food is sometimes microwave-heated but notes it still tastes homemade. Reviewers describe returning specifically for the breakfast order and the chicken bap, calling the six-fifty price a great deal.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The jerk chicken wrap was sooooo good, and worth the price. Staff was sooo friendly, and the meal sooo delicious. Highly recommend to my good food lovers”
- Google user
“Can't do better for a quick and delicious breakfast sandwich in Southbank. Quickly prepared and delicious by friendly, down-to-earth team behind the counter. Be aware there is no indoor seating, so while there are a few tables outside be prepared to take your sandwich to go if its raining or cold.”
- Google user
“Such a cute, locally run sandwich bar. The service is very efficient, lots of choices and very fresh produce. Can't wait to try the different options but the Chicken Escalope was 10/10. Thank you so much!”
- Google user
“Lovely little find. They make sandwiches to order and they were faultless. Special mention that the bacon was crispy. We will certainly be coming back. Thank you.”
- Google user
“I had a delicious, generous, buttery bacon toastie to kick-off the day, with a good hot coffee. Plenty to choose from on the menu. In and out quickly. Seating outside. Popular local spot. Will nip in again when I'm in the area and need a quick bite.”
Highlights
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
Show more amenities
- Seating
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Counter service
Location
Sandwich Shops near Bankside Sandwich Bar
- Bar Bruno4.61,2071.4 mi£10–20
full english breakfast, hash browns, cup of tea
- Johnny Schnitzel4.85981.6 mi
schnitzel sandwich, coleslaw, pesto schnitzel pasta salad
- Subway Thornton Heath3.83747.5 mi away£1–10
hair in sandwich, poor customer service, rude staff
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside Sandwich Bar | 4.8249 | — | £1–10 | cajun chicken sandwich, breakfast sausage & egg sandwich, chicken bap |
| Bar Bruno | 4.61,207 | 1.4 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, hash browns, cup of tea |
| Johnny Schnitzel | 4.8598 | 1.6 mi | — | schnitzel sandwich, coleslaw, pesto schnitzel pasta salad |
| Subway Thornton Heath | 3.8374 | 7.5 mi away | £1–10 | hair in sandwich, poor customer service, rude staff |
The 3 nearest sandwich shops by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
Browse more
Explore more of London, or find Restaurants in other cities.