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Be'wiched Sandwiches & Deli

Editor's Choice
$ | New American/Deli

Kitchen mavens have come together to create a chef-driven deli. This Loop counter-service spot is the go-to deli for high-end sandwiches, such as pulled pork, tuna confit, and an Italian Hero, plus freshly made soups and salads.

  • No Smoking
  • Kid-friendly
  • Outdoor dining
  • Wine and beer only
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • No personal checks
  • P | B M - Sa /L M - Sa /D M - Sa
800 Washington Ave. N.
Mpls., Minnesota 55401
Phone: 612-767-4330
83.8
out of 100
0.0
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WHAT THE CRITICS SAY

Critics' Scoring

Scores will be assigned based on a 0-100 scale broken down as follows:

100 = Perfect
90 = Excellent
80 = Very Good
70 = Good, not Great
60 = High Average
50 = Average
40 = Low Average
30 = Disappointing
20 = Nearly Without Merit
10 = Poor
00 = Worthless
87
StarTribune | Rick Nelson
11/14/07
It's simple mathematics: Add exceptional ingredients and top-notch craftsmanship to a taken-for-granted genre, and the sum will definitely exceed its parts.
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82
We Got Served
03/09
The salad had great flavor, and the tuna confit was a nice change from the usual canned tuna that is often present in tuna pasta salads.
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81
Twin Cities Eats
11/27/07
They are cooking real food - big turkeys, hot soups, and fresh cookies. Pop a squat and enjoy the view (and smell) of the open kitchen.
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77
Heavy Table | Jill Lewis
04/29/09
Though not every dish is consistent, Be'wiched is a comforting lunch choice for any day, rainy or sunny.
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70
MSP Restaurant Critics
Good. Be'wiched is a gourmet sandwich shop with a comfortable unpretentious space located in the warehouse district.
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69
Gayot
Every component that goes into each sandwich is created in the busy exhibition kitchen: breads, cured and smoked meats, mustards, pickled vegetables---even the savory jams.
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BUZZ

City Pages
Best Of: Best Deli
2009
Gourmet sandwiches at Be'Wiched reflect the culinary résumés and foodie philosophy of owner-chefs Matthew Bickford and Mike Ryan.
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Metro
Diner's Yearbook
And now they're making your sandwich-the best damn sandwich in town.
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Pioneer Press | Kathie Jenkins
25 Great Places to Eat Right Now
07/31/08
They're the best thing since sliced bread.
City Pages
Great Takeout
06/15/09
Run by fine-dining veterans, the restaurant makes its own pastrami, offers boldly flavored salads, and has won our Best Delicatessen award both years of its existence.
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Minnesota Monthly | Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Best Takeout
03/09
Recently, however, Ryan and Bickford have turned their attention to making takeout dinners that have me wanting to trumpet the news from the rooftops.
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