Forget boring lunches: 5 sandwich shops you need to try in Canterbury-Bankstown

Focaccia is the star of the show at Bake’d in Punchbowl.

The lemon herb chicken focaccia delivers a fresh, tangy and zesty bite, while the slow-cooked beef brisket focaccia will leave you asking for a second one.

Still have room? Finish on a sweet note with their fluffy pancakes and tempting desserts.

At Ol’ Mates in Earlwood, next-level stacks take centre stage.

Try out the Ol’ Mates OG, stacked with two dry-aged beef patties with cheese, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard and mayo on a soft potato bun.

Wash it down with an iced strawberry matcha or a mont blanc for the ultimate combo.

The signature Turkish sandwich at Rust Bucket, Belmore is a must-have. With the choice of pastrami or spicy sujuk with fried eggs and melted cheese, no wonder this is a customer favourite.

The Mediterranean sandwich is just as tempting, layered with grilled aubergine, halloumi and capsicum ajvar.

Pull up a seat and dive into these satisfying sangas.

Every sandwich earns its place on the menu at Sage Bakehouse in Panania.

The schnitzel sandwich keeps things classic with crispy schnitzel, lettuce, cheese and mayo.

While the sesame roast chicken sandwich delivers a crunch-packed combo of sesame slaw, coriander and crispy fried shallots.

Fresh and built for a seriously good lunch.

Sink your teeth into their creamy burrata sandwich at Sanga in Condell Park, packed with Italian burrata, basil pesto and rocket.

Or go all-in on the Hawaiian sanga, stacked with the perfect balance of sweet and savoury.

Big flavours and generous layers that make this sandwich spot a local favourite.