BSN’s Top 10 Sandwiches on the Island

By Jaz Mara

This section is independently curated by the BSN editorial team and presented in no particular order. Selections come from editorial and community recommendations, then sampled and reviewed by our writers and editors. Jaz Mara is a Boracay-based restaurateur and food enthusiast.

Exploring the island can work up an appetite. Between activities, a quick, filling, and satisfying meal is ideal. Several Boracay restaurants offer standout sandwiches featuring high-quality bread and interesting layers of fillings and sauces for that perfect bite. From classics to more complex flavors, here are the best ones to try:

Bacon and Mango Grilled Cheese | The Sunny Side Café

An interesting take on the ever-comforting grilled cheese sandwich, The Sunny Side Café elevates each bite with the sweetness of mango jam and the savory taste of their house-smoked bacon and melty mozzarella cheese on soft brioche bread. This bestseller offers a lovely contrast between sweet and salty that taste buds enjoy, served with tomato soup and your choice of side salad or potato hay.

Socials: @thesunnysideboracay

Chef’s Cubano | Jammers Beach Shack

Layers of tender and juicy, slow-cooked mojo pork and smoked ham topped with a generous amount of cheddar cheese between two slices of toasted baguette bread, Jammers’ Cubano Sandwich is deeply flavorful, smoky and indulgent, making it a lively sandwich worth trying.

Socials: @jammersbeachshack

Lemon Club Sandwich | Lemoni Café

All the good stuff in one sandwich is a good way to describe the Lemon Club Sandwich. Packed with chicken, bacon, shrimp and pesto in freshly baked herbed focaccia bread, its sophisticated and well-balanced flavors are very easy on the palate. For a complete meal, order the Lemon Lunch Box which includes the soup of the day, wild salad greens with raspberry vinaigrette and dessert.

Socials: @lemonicafe.boracay

Parma Ham and Rucola Focaccia Farcitas | Aria Cucina Italiana

A combination of fresh and savory flavors Aria’s Focaccia Farcitas features thin, crispy flat bread stuffed with savory Parma ham, fresh arugula and lettuce, and creamy mozzarella. For a bit of heat, drizzle on their house-made olio santo chili oil. Other flavors are Vegetariana, Parmigiana and Salame e Carciofini, all pair nicely with their Limoncello Spritz.

Socials: @ariacucinaitaliana

Reuben Sandwich | Los Indios Bravos

If you want something meaty and a

bsolutely filling, this Reuben Sandwich is packed with fresh corned beef, sauerkraut, and Gruyère cheese, served with Thousand Island dip, sour pickles and fries. Needing both your hands to hold, it is massive enough to satisfy a big appetite, or can be split into two for sharing.

Socials: @losindiosbravosboracay

Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon | Bistro des Amis

Who doesn’t love avocado toast? A breakfast favorite featuring Norwegian smoked salmon and perfectly runny poached eggs, at Bistro des Amis, customers can choose among three variants: with bacon and poached eggs, with smoked salmon and cream cheese, or with smoked salmon and poached eggs. Note: Only available during breakfast hours. 

Socials: @bistrodesamisboracay

Tuna Pesto Sandwich | Gusto Y Gustos (Dos Mestizos Deli)

Highly recommended by the team, this is absolutely easy to love. It has the right proportions of tuna, well-seasoned pesto and melted mozzarella cheese, on freshly baked toasted bread. It is served with thin, crispy potato chips, which makes it an easy, no-fuss, go-to meal.

Socials: @gustoygustosdeli, @gustoygustosboracay

Tuna Tartare Sandwich | The Pig Out Bistro

Who would’ve thought that fresh yellowfin tuna tartare goes so well with truffle mayo? Pig Out’s unexpected combination is an interesting mix of flavors. Layered with raw tuna chunks, fresh arugula, and thinly sliced red onions on crunchy bread, this sandwich is refreshing, light, and surprisingly filling.

Socials: @thepigoutbistroboracay

The Original Boracay Choriburger | Merly’s BBQ

A Boracay icon, Merly’s Choriburger (you know it’s “d’original” because it’s one word) has stood the test of time and is considered an all-time favorite. This simple, nostalgic snack features charcoal-grilled local chorizo on a soft bun, slathered in their signature sweet-and-spicy sauce. No Boracay trip is complete without a taste! Note: Only available in the afternoon to early evening, it’s a popular sunset snack.

Socials: @merlysbbqboracay

Editor’s Pick: Chili Smash Burger | Back Beach Burger

Fully loaded, stacked and finger-lickingly messy, and worth the hype, this burger features two thinly smashed 100% Brazilian beef patties (130g), topped with diced onions, pickled jalapeños and chili con carne. It’s finished with double cheddar cheese, oozing on all sides of freshly toasted buns. It’s a burger lover’s dream, indulgent and flavor-packed with every eye-rolling bite. Ask about their gourmet burgers made with artisanal cheeses and sauces.

Socials: @backbeachburgers