I love the Earl of Sandwich.

Now, is it truly the “World’s Best Hot Sandwich?”  That’s up for debate.  But if you want a nice, simple, tasty meal at a reasonable price this is the place to go.  Earl of Sandwich’s history at Disneyland is peppered with openings and closings, but has been around at Walt Disney World continuously since 2004.  In fact, the entire chain began at Disney’s resort destination in Orlando, FL and was founded by none other than the ACTUAL Earl of Sandwich.  And as you would expect, they specialize in well…sandwiches! The Original 1762 is still my favorite. It features hot roast beef, sharp cheddar cheese, and horseradish sauce.  The cheddar cheese is more on the mild side, but the horseradish sauce is just right.  Not so overwhelming that it overpowers the sandwich, but enough that it gives the whole sandwich a nice kick.  The beef is nice and pretty high quality for a quick service restaurant. The Holiday Turkey is also a nice flavor profile and there are still many I haven’t tried.  Everything from meatball and Italian sandwiches to wraps and salads; they really have something for everyone.  But sandwiches are what they do best!

They have a nice variety of sides to compliment their tasty sandwiches.  The coleslaw and the potato salad are good, but not GREAT.  The “pasta” salad is macaroni salad and for me was the least tasty of the three.  Still all of these compliment the sandwich and provide different flavor profiles and textures. One side did standout – the potato chips.  Made like kettle chips, these are a great counterbalance to the sandwiches.  The flavors are sharp, crisp, and explosive in your mouth.  Definitely, if you’re getting a sandwich you need to order some chips to go along with it.  My favorite is the sea salt and vinegar, but they have BBQ, original, and even baked (for you health conscious folks).

The best part about Earl of Sandwich?  The price.  EVERYTHING is reasonable.  With so many expensive options, it’s nice to come to a simple place serving tasty food for a good price.  Definitely better than your average sandwich shop, “The Earl,” as those of us in the know call it, is worth going to.  The service is quick, the sandwiches are good, and like I said, the price is great.  What’s even more nice is that this small chain hasn’t forgotten it’s theme park roots.  You can find an Earl on both coasts – and even one at Disneyland Paris!  Maybe I’ll see you there.