Looking for a quick bite, I turned to Yelp and found this gem. Upon entering, the smell of fresh baked bread greets you like a warm hug. After perusing the menu, I decided on a large Chicken Bacon Ranch w/lettuce, tomato, and mayo, accompanied by a bag of chips and a sweet tea. Within a few short minutes, my order was ready for pick up. The sandwich was more than satisfying - well crafted and big enough for two servings. Without a doubt, the fresh-baked bread was the star of the show. It was soft and absolutely delicious. Service was fast and friendly. There's ample indoor and patio seating. Parking is limited to the street. Definitely swing by Steamboat if you're in the area! read more

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I was downtown looking for a sandwich shop. Parking is a lil wonky. They do not have parking next to their building or a parking lot. So you have to park a block or two away. You can go through the front or the back and you're greeted when you walk in. It smelled so good walking in. I'm from California so I do not have an accent and I talk fast and literally every single employee turned to look at me when I was talking because as I'm told I stick out like a sore thumb. I ordered a whole Italian sandwich. A half a sandwich is definitely plenty because they cut each half into a half so you're getting four sandwiches. The sandwich was very flavorful and tasty. I also got a large strawberry lemonade. When they handed it to me I laughed and said wow you guys weren't kidding about a large. It was probably about a 32 ounce container. So I would definitely come back! read more

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Steamboat is a great sandwich spot that has amazing staff, quick service, and of course delicious food! So many people rave about this place and I can't believe it took me so long to finally try it. I've been twice now and really enjoy the chipotle turkey sandwich. The bread is so fresh and really makes the sandwiches special. My husband orders the Italian sandwich and loves it as well. It's a great place to dine in or grab and go if you're in a hurry. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out! read more

Steamboat on Central - Chipotle turkey sandwich with a side of pasta salad. So fresh and tasty. - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

First things first, the sandwiches taste great. I took a family of 2 adults and 3 kids to eat and it was $70. We got 2 full sandwiches, 3 half sandwiches for kids with one ingredient on them. We ordered no drinks, no chips, and it was $70. This is an astronomical price. They asked if we wanted the pickles and peppers on the side as acted as if they were included and then charged for this too. We had no idea they weren't included. It felt deceptive. As much we love the sandwiches, I've never had any sandwich worth those prices. I'm sorry. read more

I have passed this shop innumerable times over the years and finally brought a friend here for lunch. I regret not having stopped many times before! Sandwiches are made fresh and are delicious. Employees are friendly and helpful. Make a plan to go soon! read more

Visiting from out of town with my husband on a business trip and needed something to take him for lunch. After searching for ever on yelp I found this place. It doesn't populate in a general "food near me" search. I had to enter "sandwich shops near me."Should have taken pics but I didn't, sorry. The staff were friendly and I didn't have to wait long for the sandwiches. Some of the best sandwiches I've had. Ever! Everything tasted fresh. The bread was soft, tasted fresh baked, and held the sandwich together very well. My husband and I had the chicken bacon ranch sandwiches. I bought the full size, unsure of my husbands appetite, but we found that the full size fed us for two meals. The sandwiches held up in the fridge and tasted, almost, just as fresh the next day (the lettuce was slightly wilted as lettuce will do with dressing on it already). Well worth the price. Will definitely be back on our next business trip. read more

Hot take but the lemonade is not very good and I was shocked because everyone raves about it! The sandwiches are amazing though

Great deli with friendly staff. Fresh bread and meat cuts. We've been multiple times and have not had anything negative to say for any visit other than we wish they'd open more locations so there was one closer to us. read more

Steamboat on Central - 1/2 sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This was a good Sammy place and had a wonderful outdoor area to just take in the weather and enjoy lunch. I ordered two half sandwiches on wheat bread: one was a Steamboat which was a more meaty than the Club. The sammies came with a pickle. I added a soda which our host refilled free of charge, and two bags of chips. Definitely, appreciated the warm weather too. The outdoor area had a couple of electric outlets for me to get some charge on my laptops and the folks didn't mind me leaching which was nice. We stayed for about 40 minutes enjoying respite from the heat of the sun under the shade of a tree where the table and chairs we were sitting. On a road trip headed home we had appreciated this nice lunch hour. read more

Steamboat on Central - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I love steamboat! I've been coming here for a few years, it is close to my work for lunch. Everyone is so nice and you can tell they love their job. The service is quick and consistent every visit. The sandwiches are a great size especially for the price. Also, can't forget the baked cookies they serve! read more

As you enter through the front door, there's a sign that reads: "Voted Knoxville's BEST sandwich shop" that's a true statement! The menu board is large and well displayed. There's adequate seating and the establishment was clean. I chose the "Steamboat" which is one of their signature sandwiches. It was prepared on a pillowy soft bun that was hot out of the oven accompanied by fresh ingredients such as ham, salami, Swiss cheese, lettuce, mayo, etc.... This mouth watering sandwich was amazing from start to finish. The service was quick and accurate. Employees warm and friendly. It's everything you would expect. read more

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Why would you ever eat a sub anywhere else but here! DELICIOUS subs, great service, and so fast! The bread is out of this world. Veges and deli meat is fresh. You taste the difference. Make this a must eat location in Knoxville. read more

You can't go wrong here. This place is a Knoxville original. The bread is baked fresh & it's so delicious & tender. We have had so many different sandwiches on the menu & love them all so much. The atmosphere is laid back & casual. People from all walks of life come here to eat. They have a cool backyard patio area that's fantastic for nice days. Check out the lemonade if you want something truly special to go with your meal. Adore this place. read more

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This is the best Sandwich spot in Knoxville. The people who work there are incredibly nice and helpful if it's your first time. One of the only places where I don't feel like a massive whale after eating a sandwich. That is credit to the house made bread. I would eat here everyday if i could! read more

Steamboat on Central - Chipotle Turkey Club - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I've been a regular of Steamboat's since they opened. I love their sandwiches, especially the homemade bread they use. I just hosted a baby-shower, and I had Steamboat cater. They helped me with short notice, and everyone at the shower raved about the food. People loved the sandwiches, Greek salad, and potato salad. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Got the chipotle turkey. The bread is amazing. The staff are super kind. Kevin and Corey are always great.

1. The best lemonade of all time 2. Delicious potato salad 3. Incredible service 4. A nice outdoor area to enjoy your lunch 5. A half sandwich could almost feed 2 people. Plan on taking home a lot of leftovers if you get a whole. I just love this place! read more

I was so happy to see Steamboat reappear in the same building it occupied when I was in high school. It's been given a facelift for the good so you may not recognize it. Steamboat has always had the delicious fluffy bread that you smell the moment you walk in. Now when you order, the whole is the equivalent of 2 sandwiches. The half is the normal sandwich size. I normally order the turkey sandwich and you can customize what you would like on your sandwiches. They close at 3, so make sure you get there before then! So happy to have this place back. If you are in the area and want a good sandwich, go check this place out. I'm sure you won't be disappointed and the staff is extremely friendly. See you @ Steamboat!! Cheers and Enjoy!! read more

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It's hard to find a real deli that makes a good sandwich with fresh ingredients these days, but this is definitely one in my book. I had a turkey sandwich fixed the way I like and it was excellent. The staff were all friendly and it's a clean modern establishment. I'll be back for sure!! read more

Excellent sandwich's, best I've had in a while 2 things what made the score what it is 1-the bread sizing is deceiving, the half you actually get is almost twice as big is seems 2--their lack of oil and vinegar, every sandwich shop should carry these. read more

Consistent decent food and nice people. Support local business owners. They are what make our community unique.

The sandwiches here are pretty magical. The Steamboat and Chipotle Turkey are delicious, however ALL of them are. 10s 10s 10s across the board! read more

Steamboat on Central - The Steamboat - after I devoured the other half. - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Locally owned and friendly staff! This is our go-to sandwich shop. My kids grew up eating Steamboat. Pro tip: you only need a half sandwich when you order! :D read more

Absolutely loved my two experiences with Steamboat. I got their Italian sandwich and it's super delicious. Their GrubHub delivery expectations however are not consistent. My meal was missing items I ordered and they offer chips but do not allow you to select the different options they say they offer. The half as mentioned is plenty to one person. It is very filling and I feel the proportions are wonderful. The potato salad was good- but could use a tad more seasoning in my opinion. Overall, a nice place to go for lunch. Their online order consistency could use some improvement though. read more

I went to Steamboat with my dad and we loved it! But it didn't have the best ambiance ever.

Go to sandwich in Knoxville. My favorites are the Italian and the chipotle turkey. Always good service! read more

Great sandwiches. Greater service. Super environment! Great for kids! Big tables for big crowds.

I LOVE these sanwhiches! My wife and I were big fans of the Chattanooga location, so we've been wanting to try the Knoxville location. It did not disappoint. The place is small, but the sandwiches are BIG. A half is enough for one person, so we split a whole one. We ordered the Steamboat. The bread is the most unique aspect of their sandwiches. They were out of wheat, so we had the white. It's pillowy soft. The combination of meat veggies and condiments is perfect on this particular selection. It think it's among the best sandwich shops in Knoxville. read more

So happy that Steamboat is back! The new ownership has done a great job creating a welcoming environment, some nods to the city, and QUALITY food. Their bread may be some of the best in town, and is matched by quality ingredients. Love that they paid attention to what's needed in the area, a great, fresh sandwich shop, with a ton of options. Speaking of options, I've been in a bunch. Part of my goal is to work my way through the entire menu. So far I'm only about a third of the way through, even though I've been a lot. Which is awesome, and daunting, concurrently. Every sandwhich, and I do mean every single one, has been unequivocally solid. By solid, I mean absolutely delicious. Can't wait to make my way through the rest of the menu! read more

Steamboat on Central - Amazing sandwiches! - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Doesn't look like much when you drive by. However, once you walk in you're hit with the amazing aroma of fresh baked bread. I had the streamboat which I wasn't blow away by in flavor town. If you took off some of the meat individually you could taste the vinaigrette, which was tasty. As a whole the sandwich didn't have a lot of flavor. But, it was my first time. I'll try another. The loaded potato salad SLAPSS... and what slaps even harder than that is the hand shaken lemonade! I would seriously come here just for that alone. Side note. When they ask for a whole or half sandwich, go with the half. Unless you're HUNGRY. read more

Steamboat on Central - Steamboat, Loaded Potato Salad. - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Excellent sandwiches!! The Italian was full of meat and the dressing was spot on. Everything was fresh including the lemonade as well the cookies. The bread is not an afterthought, its softness might just be the star of the show. It was crowded at lunchtime, but service was fast and all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. read more

Giving this place 5 stars for service, dog friendly outdoor seating, convenience of ordering ahead and the loaded potato salad. Everyone at the restaurant is so nice and helpful. The outdoor seating was spacious and cute. We stopped here on a road trip and appreciated that we could let our dog onto the patio (and even run around off leash). The day we visited, the restaurant was donating proceeds to an animal shelter and had dog friendly activities on the patio. The sandwiches were great - HUGE and flavorful. As other readers suggest, the half is actually a full sando. But if you order a whole sandwich, they kindly and conveniently wrap the halves individually so you can enjoy the second portion at a later time. PERFECT. Another commenter said the loaded potato salad slaps. They were right, it totally does. read more

Ordered the Chicken ranch sandwich, best bread ever, ingredients were fresh. Potato salad was yummy! Also had a fresh squeezed lemonade, best in town! Atmosphere is spacious with a wonderful gallery of photos of hometown ! Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Looking forward to going again! read more

Sandwiches are pretty good. They are very large. I think their prices are a little high. They offer pickles and peppers (the cheap kind) and then charge you Way more than they are worth. Other than that, I like them and ggo every few months . read more

Best F'n sandwich I had in years the owner Merideth runs a great shop organized and tasty. I never been to Knoxville but have a gallery there I will be back read more

Oh my! Never had a better sandwich! The bread is baked in-house and is so fresh...sandwiches are stacked with meat. Service was personal and friendly. Can't recommend this enough! You have to eat here!! read more

Good vibes, incredibly friendly staff and a super fresh sandwich. Nice lunch stop on that side of town! read more

Steamboat on Central - Make your own - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

A good sandwich. Place has a. Friendly staff. Red beans and rice was a nice addition read more

Steamboat on Central - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Portion was not enough but taste was amazing. My fav is steamboat sandwich. Highly recommend

Decent sandwich. The bread is unique and super soft which is what primarily sets this place apart from other delis. The "full" sandwich is massive, so go halfsies unless your fully committed to putting down a large amount of food. Also, the potato salad is legit, and the customer service is great. read more