It’s fair to say that a perfectly melted, golden-brown cheese toastie is one of the most satisfying snacks on the planet.
When it’s done right, there’s simply nothing more comforting in the world.
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With thanks to our friends at Dairygold, here are the ten best places in Ireland to get your hands on a toastie.
1. Green Bench
There are queues out the door at this little city centre gem on any given day at lunchtime, but these are toasties worth waiting for. Choose from a range of signature sambos including baked ham, free-range chicken and stuffing grilled halloumi and more.
If you’re working in the capital and you haven’t paid Green Bench a visit, stop what you’re doing and go now. Check out the complete menu here.
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2. McCambridges
Perched right in the heart of Galway’s Shop Street, McCambridges is one of the city’s best places for a scrumptious spot of grub. Explore the gorgeous deli before heading upstairs for some of the tastiest toasties around.
And for an extra €2, you can get yourself a cup of piping hot soup with your sambo. Perfection. Check out the menu here.
3. Liberty Grill
Sitting pretty in the heart of Cork city, The Liberty Grill is the absolute business when it comes to toasties. Whether you’re a steak fan or a halloumi hound, you’ll find the perfect sambo toasted to perfection on sourdough or multi-seed rye bread.
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4. Fallon & Byrne
The famous deli is home to one of the best sambo selections in Dublin. Our personal favourite? The golden Gruyère-packed Croque Monsieur always leaves us wanting more.
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5. The Sandwich Stall, English Market, Cork
There’s a reason there’s always a queue at this famous stall in Cork’s English Market. On offer is a delightful array of flavoursome toasties like Irish spiced beef, home-cooked ham salad on Foccacia and a whole lot more. If you’re planning a visit to The Sandwich Stall, don’t miss your chance to taste the signature Beamish stout.
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6. The Wholy Grain
Best described as a little slice of heaven, this Cork hotspot is home to some of the tastiest toasties in the People’s Republic. Feast your eyes on the following…
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7. 37 West
You’ll find this absolute gem of a cafe on Galway’s Newcastle Road. What to order? The Chicken Melt (focus on the melt) on freshly baked sourdough is the most satisfying toastie west of the Shannon.
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8. Gourmet Tart Company
The Salthill hotspot is full of delicious treats, but if you’re on the hunt for a post-walk on the Prom toastie, this is the place to go.
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9. Grogan’s
Spending an afternoon relaxing over a pint of Guinness and a toastie in a cosy corner of Grogan’s should be on every Dublin bucket list. The quintessential Irish pub is slap bang in the city centre, and it’s a serious shout if you need a break from the shops and craving a really decent toasted sandwich.
10. The Horse & Jockey Hotel
This beautiful hotel is home to Tipperary’s finest toasties. Kick back in the gorgeous surroundings and get stuck into a perfectly cheesy toastie in the hotel’s Bakery.
We don’t know about you, but we’re bloody starving after that!
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And if all of this toastie talk has got you craving a sambo, check out these mouthwatering BLT Supreme and Avocado, Spinach and Feta recipes over at Dairygold.
