Love this place! Recommend it to anyone and everyone when passing or staying in cuse! read more

Darwin - Fantastically crafted sandwiches. Pictured above is when doves fry with their signature purple rain sauce. Below is the Bamboozled. - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

One of the best lunch spots in Syracuse! There is a rotating menu of sandwiches that changes about every two weeks. I had the "Chive Turkey" which is Au Jus soaked slices of turkey breast served on Pasta's (local bakery) stretch loaf with crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh chives, cream cheese and a dash of sweet chili sauce. You cannot miss the buffalo mac-n-cheese! It's the perfect compliment to any salad or sandwich. read more

Darwin - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Very limited and simple, but their lobster rolls are quite good for this part of the state. You can tell they put some effort into the process. read more

The best way to describes Darwin's is that it is an artisan sandwich shop. Darwin's offers distinct and flavorful sandwiches that force you to wonder if the sandwich makers are, indeed, culinary sorcerers. Darwin's Buffalo Mac and Cheese is divine. The mac and cheese delivers to your taste buds a tinge of heat and creamy goodness. Darwin's Perfect Storm sandwich is a seafood delight, offering a scrumptious crab and haddock on a freshly baked sesame loaf with a side of pepper mayo. The Perfect Storm sandwich is a fish sandwich the doesn't leave you feeling as though you spent a day on a fishing wharf; the sandwich is mild and fresh. Darwin's is great for a quick bite. However, my biggest frustrations with Darwin's is its hours. Only open between 9-230, Darwin's is strictly a lunch time restaurant, which can make it hard to get to especially if you are not working in the downtown area. However, Darwin's friendly staff and delicious sandwiches makes of for its hours of operation. read more

Darwin's is my favorite sandwich place hands down. I've been going since they opened and I have never been disappointed by one of their sandwiches. During the summer and when I'm out of school I go basically once a week. The sandwiches they have are filled with delicious combinations and the meat and bread is always fantastic. Their soups and cookies are amazing as well. I would 10/10 recommended Darwin's. read more

Best sandwiches ever!! I love how the menu changes every week, and the staff is super friendly. It can get a bit crowded at lunch time during the week. I like to sit at one of the small tables outside and eat. The buffalo mac and cheese is great! read more

I got the most popular sandwich ordered here, which had ham and melted cheese with pepperoni. I thought it was just eh, personally, didn't think it was all that special. It was very heavy that's for sure. It wasn't a gourmet sandwich to me and had normal offerings, therefore, 3 stars! read more

What a yummy sandwich shop! I got my order to go and was not disappointed- their menu changes often and always has a great selection. I can't wait to try more! read more

Darwin - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Wow, it looks like I remain in the minority when it comes to Darwin. After a so-so visit a year ago, I ventured back today as I had the day off for MLK day. This time a got a turkey sandwich with bacon, I forget the clever name they had for it. The sandwich was tasty but for what I paid for it, it did not knock my socks off. I got the sandwich and a side and was shocked when the $10 I had in my hand was not enough! Don't get me wrong, Darwin makes a good sandwich but for me, it doesn't live up to the hype or the money it cost me. read more

Darwin's menu is so fun the way that it rotates every week with different options. Every sandwich I've had has been great and just recently had crab and clam chowder, SO good!!! Make sure to get one of the cookies while you're in as well! read more

Great sandwiches and menu changes every two weeks. Perfect place for lunch! There is typically 1 or 2 vegetarian sandwiches for those that don't like meat. Also the buffalo Mac and cheese is awesome, go early because it sells out. Further get the cheesy tots, same as above. Even open until 7 pm on Fridays. read more

Never a bad sandwich. Always friendly staff. Great choices, great execution, great sides, great cookies and brownies. Fastest lunch in armory especially if you call ahead. Don't sleep on Darwin. read more

I've been hearing about Darwin's from friends for quite a while. I am happy I finally tried it. Parking is a bit of an issue right now with road construction but a short walk from a lot is well worth it. I ordered the lobster roll ($13) and cranberry coleslaw ($1.50). The lobster roll was wonderful. Lobster was slightly chilled to a perfect temperature and the butter sauce it was tossed in was flavorful but light enough not to take away from the flavor of the lobster. The Cranberry coleslaw was extremely fresh, however, I felt it could use a little more herbs or seasoning. Overall it was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend it. Hours are until around 2:00 pm Monday-Friday. read more

I have been here a dozen or so times in the last year and, without hesitation I can say this is the best sandwich in Syracuse in my humble opinion. I know placing any sandwich above Brooklyn Pickle in Syracuse is considered heresy but, there it is, I said it. I have tried several sandwiches but my favorite has to be the Bikini Bottom Krabby Patty, a Maryland-Style crab cake sandwich. The Fish Fry on Friday is also amazing. If you live in Syracuse this is a must try. read more

My favorite since they opened but knew Darwin from his long time @Riley's and his old location near Herald Journal offices. New (not exactly) place is remarkable, easy parking lot right next door, same side of the street. Fun, local area decor that keeps your eye wandering while you wait on line which usually moves quickly. Staff is remarkable, all friendly & efficient, I have never seen an error, the imagination, expertise, fresh ingredients & great bread make this a place well worth going downtown for lunch, cute tables available in addition to those outside. Karen K read more

Stopped in for a quick bite while downtown. I'd been wanting to try it forever, and it didn't let me down. Friendly staff, good portions, and all delicious! Didn't have too difficult a time finding on street parking. read more

Darwin - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

If you have not been here yet......get moving! Outta this world sandwiches and salads......great staff.....super friendly and call you by your first name....check in with you make sure you are happy.....like it won't be obvious. three little pigs sandwich....omg.....and the sliced beet, bleu cheese and spicy nuts on a bed of FRESH baby spinachSalad with house made creamy balsamic vinaigrette....oh, yes. Cannot wait to get back there :) read more

As an out of towner in for work I yelped this place and I was not disappointed. Tiny little place with huge taste. I was blown away by the smells and the friendly staff. Food was even better! With a constantly changing menu and fresh ideas and ingredients you can't go wrong. I'd make my way back here any time. Just be aware they are only open four hours a day. read more

Best wraps I've had, Maryland one was my favorite, definitely worth a visit! Seating is limited so I recommend take-out. Prices are fair. I think they cater too or at least do large orders because we had their sandwhiches at a meeting and they traveled well. Definitely a Syracuse gem. read more

This place serves a quite good, appropriately-priced sandwich. Should you make a special effort to get there during their terrible hours? Probably not. Should you swing by if you're in the area during lunch on a weekday? Absolutely. read more

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Legit deadass place is a gem. Not bad food at all. Tasty with decent ass portions. Legit love it. How it grows. Needs to get on the know for real. Can't beat it. I'm a fan. Consider me read more

Super sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. I had the eggplant sandwich. It was excellent for a lunch spot. Tasty and not too heavy.

This place is amazing!! If I could rate it 10 stars it still wouldn't be enough. Their sandwich is so juicy and delicious. The owner is such a sweet person and his staff is just as kind. Strongly recommend. Can't go wrong here!! read more

Amazing sandwiches! They seem to change the lineup each day. Very original! Definitely a must-visit in Syracuse!

Had the bikini bottom samich. Was wicked good! Only problem with it was me. I had it around 1:30, so I was starved, and burned the tip of my tongue! Other than that slight mishap, it was very good! I give them 5 stars. Not your ho-hum sandwich shop. Innovative. Will be back many more times. read more

Darwin is the kind of shop that I could see dong well pretty much anywhere. The food is super fresh and very filling. I would highly recommend this spot with daily rotating sandwiches to your lunch spots. I had a soup and a sandwich and would gladly eat that again and again. Cheers read more

Phenomenal sandwiches, with a wonderful rotating menu. Super friendly staff. I'll be heading back as often as possible, but their hours (weekdays only, till ~2:30 PM) can make that difficult, unfortunately. If you are ever in downtown Syracuse or near the Syracuse area during the week, head here for lunch -- you won't be disappointed! read more

I found Darwin on Yelp and have it a try a week and a half ago. As soon as I found myself traveling through Syracuse again today, I instantly thought of stopping again. This time, I had the "Here today, Gone to Maui", which was amazing! The pineapple/cole slaw combination with bacon and onion strips, tastes much better than it sounds! With a side of Stuffed Pepper soup, I know that I will definitely be stopping in the next time I come through Syracuse. read more

Darwin - Not a great photo, but definitely a great sandwich! - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Had lunch here about a year ago. Sandwiches are great and they will make substitutions of bread & ingredients. So decided to go back. Asked if they had iced tea & when I paid asked about a cup. Bottle will be in bag. Bottle of iced tea wasn't cold & ended up going elsewhere for tea. My side wasn't in the bag. The turkey sandwich with bacon jam was excellent. read more

Great food great people and a new location. Have had the potato Alfredo soup a few times and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! They have great sandwiches and take requests for new sandwich ideas.... you gotta evolve after all read more

Not sure what all the fuss is about. People stand in line in all types of weather for this place. It's just a passable sandwich.

These guys definitely craft an amazing sandwich. I heard about it from different individuals at work, but the business hours always made it difficult for me to escape my life in order to grab a sandwich. Feeling in the mood for something different, I finally got myself together and made it over to Darwin's. I am so glad I did. I had a Turkey Mojo Rising and I will never be the same. There is no such thing as a simple sandwich here. It is almost like eating a symphony as there are multiple delicious decadent flavors being layered into a masterpiece and the combination of flavors is just WOW. I am happy that the menu is ever changing, therefore each visit has the opportunity to offer something new and delicious. Don't hesitate to eat here. read more

I really do love this place but only gave it 4 stars because sometimes the price can be a little much for what you get. I do love the rotating two week menu to keep things fresh and interesting as well as having something for everyone. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike with me being the latter. I do wish they had more fun options on the vegetarian side (maybe tofu or Tempe or something interesting). The average cost is about $9.50 or so without any side or drink but their house made cookies are GREAT. I think they're $1 a pop or so but make sure you get one! The spot itself is a little small and can get crowded but the line moves fairly quickly so you're in and out pretty quickly. I enjoy it in the summer because they have seating outside. Staff is almost always extremely friendly, especially D himself! They also do breakfast pizza if you order ahead and breakfast itself is pretty good--although I usually only will get an egg and cheese sandwich. Friendly, good food, good vibes. read more

I've had a few different sandwiches. Each one was better than the last. I've never had a bad sandwich from Darwin's. My husband absolutely loves the Buffalo Mac and cheese. The service is always quick and very friendly. Someone is always cleaning something. The restaurant itself is very small but I've always had take away. They do sell out quickly as well. I found that although the price may seem high for a sandwich, I have never felt that I have overpaid. I got exactly what I paid for. read more

Seriously the best place for a sandwich in Syracuse. Hard to find but well worth the wandering through downtown buildings (recently relocated). The menu rotates frequently and is always delicious. I can't say enough good things about this delicious spot! read more

Went in for lunch to grab some sandwiches. Small space but WOW!! Sandwiches were amazing! We had the roast beef and the turkey sandwich. The roast beef was my favorite! The prices were good. Each sandwich was 8-9$ and if you add French fries (which were amazing) it's another 1.5$ . They prepared our food pretty quickly and service was great. read more

Incredible, delicious, and fun. They always offer a special that includes a drink and chips, and the menu changes weekly. The staff is ALWAYS friendly. I highly recommend coming in for lunch anytime you can. They are only open for lunch during the week, so it might be hard to frequent. Take off work or something, 100% worth it :) read more

I underestimated Darwin when my friends would talk about it. Then I finally went for lunch and wow it was good. My friend had me get something with an egg on top (don't remember the sandwich) but holy cow it was delicious. Portion wasn't as big as I hoped, but only half of it filled me right up, so no problems there. Cool little place right by everything. This place is a must and I do recommend it for sure! read more

This place is a revelation. I've never had ANYTHING bad here. I love it so much that I actually took 10 minutes of my life to figure out my long-lost Yelp password. If it were closer to the hill, it'd be perfect, but I'd also gain 15 pounds, since I can't resist any sandwich that comes with bacon. I will put anything these folks give me in my mouth, so it's a good thing they're all so nice! I had a sample of a new (to me) side today. 'Twice-baked' something. I didn't see the whole name, and I don't even care, it was delicious. The menu changes regularly, so if you have something that you love, write its name down! I'm trying to remember my favorites, but the only ones I can remember are the 3 Piggys (3 types of pig-derived meat, including bacon, and ALL delicious), Mojo Rising (Turkey, a fried egg, and probably bacon), and Son of a Preacher Man (turkey and COUNTRY-FRIED bacon!), which is the one I had today. You can't go wrong with anything here, including the sides. My usual side is the buffalo mac, but next time, I'll have to try that twice-baked business. Lastly, I don't get the folks complaining about the cost. A sandwich will run you $7-8 here, which may be expensive if you're used to McDonald's, but I'm pretty sure that a sandwich at PANERA costs about the same or more, and their food is boring as anything. Good ingredients cost more money than mass-produced crap food. No deli meat here! P.S. Vegetarians, fear not. Their veggie sandwich is delicious, according to my friends, and a regular on the menu, and their salads always look amazing. I haven't tried any of them because of my bacon thing, but I trust my friends' opinions. read more

Easily one of my favorite lunch spots. The flavor combinations are stellar, the fast service is great, and with a constant revolving menu I always know that I can get something different. These guys really care about what they do and it shows. Darwin is incredible. read more