Max's Sandwich Shop in Islington

Excellent sandwiches and sides were fab too. Certainly plan to go back again soon.

The staff is super lovely, atmosphere is great and the food is absolutely banging! One of my favourite places! Couldn’t recommend this place more!!

Bloody awesome grub, shame that our order got forgotten but despite that I’ll be coming again

Great little cafe, gourmet sandwiches

We had the kimchi spring roll sandwich - was delish! Recommend the fried potato side dish too. Great chilled atmosphere and very friendly staff. Bit expensive for what it is.

V good. Will be back. Not too busy for Friday lunch 1pm walk. V limited veggie options, spring rolls lacked crunch, sandwich unevenly sliced (v thin bottom). Super tasty, massively preferred to Dom's Subs, on par with Rogue Sarnies.

Food was good enough but with their prices already high, the 25% service charge they placed on our order, after having forgotten it and taking 45 minutes to bring us a sandwich, was eye-watering. We ended up paying £25 per person for a sandwich and a michelada. Hard not to conclude that there is better value food and experience elsewhere.

Soo banging couldn't fault anything, ham and egg sandwich was special and we loved the mac and cheese balls

Great food and super lovely staff!

Spring roll sandwich was not good. Bread to insides ratio was off. Too saucy as well.

Just brilliant in every way, and I met James McAvoy there too, so that was a little Brucie Bonus! 😉

What a little gem. There are queues for a reason. Small but perfectly formed.

Impeccable sandwiches everytime ! absolutely delicious and customer service is amazing

Blown away by the lads at Max's. Will become a weekly staple. simple mais parfait.

The chicken is my favorite, followed closely by their rotating goat sandwich with different vibes. I love this place. Highly recommend, is properly messy for a damn good sandwich.

So sick and tired of how this shops customers stand outside every weekend like fools obstructing the public pavement. I don't know what the hype is about this place, but the original people (not these fake out of town non Londoners) of Crouch Hill should be able to walk on the pavement freely and safely without all the shops customers standing in the way. No one should have to walk in a busy road with double decker buses and all other sorts of vehicles just to walk past this shop. Islington council sort it out!

Not the best if you’re not a meat eater

We tried two different sandwiches, one ham, egg and chips, one Tikka other piece (goat masala). Both delicious. The Hofmeister Zero lager was nicely chilled too. It's not cheap but it is rather special. One tip is, if you go on a busy day, especially when there's an Arsenal home match, be prepared to wait. There was even a queue outside waiting for takeaway orders. Cameron kept us informed and gave us mac'n cheese balls to try, but it's very popular so just be aware!

Having seen Max on MasterChef a few years back, I was inspired to try his place. Went for the first time yesterday on the way to the Arsenal vs Leicester match, and bought myself the Spring Roll sandwich, which was truly scrumptious. Added to the fact that the staff were very friendly and the service was excellent, I will definitely coming back in the not too distant future!

Absolute fantastic sandwich shop with specials on rotation that have you coming back. These are messy sandwiches and need the proper care and attention such masterpieces deserve. Well worth it, also recommend grabbing a sandwich and heading a few meters over to The Robin. A fantastic pub with live jazz

Great and unique sandwiches. We ordered Et tu brute (a take on chicken Caesar), ham egg n chips and a Mac n cheese ball. The ham egg and chips sandwich is exactly as delicious as it sounds, no notes. Was let down slightly by the chicken caesar sandwich - could do with some bacon/parm/a saltier element. Was just a tad too tangy/sweet. The Mac and cheese ball was delicious but needs dip. Service was nice and efficient, we were told 15 minutes and waited 15 minutes on the dot. Overall, would be perfect if the sandwiches were maybe 2 quid cheaper.

Great service! Delicious and tender food, bread is so soft it’s like eating butter. I love love love their goat tikka masala, such a gem! It’s dog friendly and the space is not very big but the service it’s amazing and friendly! Defo a must when in Finsbury!

The sandwich holy grail (period)

Ordered spuds for takeout and it’s the BEST POTATOES I’ve ever had in my life. I’d run back for seconds if I wasn’t already in my pj’s. Wish I ordered more and tried out their sandwiches. Will be back for sure!!

Gorgeous and ingenious sandwiches. Really delicious. Brought my dad when I went and sent my boyfriend a picture, now he nags me about going all the time. Come back from holiday soon Max, cant wait to try whats next

Best sandwich we’ve ever had. Beyond that, just top tier atmosphere and staff. It’s one of our locals and we’ll keep coming and coming.

*unable to add photo cause it I ate it so quick - it was delicious. Great vibes and service too. Thank you

What an amazing sandwich; ham egg and chips. And a great beer.

Really good sarnie. I was worried the bread would be stodgy and thick but it was fluffy and light. I should have got two because I was hungry when I got home. The potatos looked insane to. Good filter coffee in a lovely mug. Brilliant music playing overhead.

The lasagna sandwich is the most magical and magnificent thing I have ever stuffed into my face. With each individual bite i was delighted and perplexed- how could a sandwich actually be this effing good. But it is. Im still thinking about this sandwich all day. Im not sure where the line between obsession and desire is anymore.

Quirky, shabby atmosphere, great tunes, impeccable food. Highly recommended.

Loved these Sandwiches. We tried all of them.

Absolutely Bussin… Can’t say this lightly, but I never thought that the fairly banal task of making sandwiches could be an art, until I walked through the doors of Max’s Sandwich shop. A small menu, but very well done, the portion sizes are pretty decent for the price. The sandwiches are cooked and the unique fillings aren’t something you would think of when packing lunch for the office. The joint has a casual millennial, hipster-ish vibe, which certainly aids in digestion.

We aways come here when we get an opportunity to be in this bit of town. Awesome, unique and tasty sandwiches (had the lasagna one yesterday and I think it was one of my faves, alongside ham, egg and chips). Drinks are awesome, discovered here that the Ceaser cocktail is my favourite. Great vibes, staff, decor - just all round good fun 😊

Max's Sandwich Shop: Worth Every Mile of Air Turbulence! If you ever find yourself on a long-haul flight, staring down at your sad little tray of airplane food, remember that there's a light at the end of the travel tunnel: Max's Sandwich Shop. Long story short, yes, I’ve literally crossed continents just for a bite. Best. Sandwich. Ever. Bar. None.

Max always has and always be the go-to place in London. Travel far and wide for these mammoth sarnies and delicious sides and the great team and service. Greeted as a friend and treated like royalty! Also the decor will always give you something to smile about!

An experience that must be repeated...many times. Superb!

What a delightful sandwich! I had the Robocoq, it was one of the tastiest sandwiches I’ve ever had and absolutely filled to the brim!

Been trying to get here for a while and wasn't disappointed. We tried 3 sandwiches, all of which on paper shouldn't work but we couldn't have been any happier. Absolutely wonderful ideas surrounded by the best sandwich bread ever. Super friendly and chilled out atmosphere make this a great place to grab some food and have a beer!

Like the Disneyland of sandwiches. Service is wonderful, great atmosphere, if you love sandwiches it's the happiest place on earth.

I’ve been meaning to go here for months! Unreal spot. Didn’t disappoint!

Totally overpriced sandwiches. Trying to be quirky didn’t work for me. Not the best. Better restaurants in that area to visit.

I had a very tasty lasagne sandwich while my wife had a chicken sandwich that was nice but not as good as the Lasagne one. Service was fine. My drink was overpriced but overall a good experience.

Not only do they make outstanding sandwiches... their cookbook helps you make great sandwiches at home!

Best sandwiches in London; the ham egg and chips sandwich is an incredible standout.

Epic sandwiches. Probably the best in London. The ham, egg and chips one, the lamb and kimchi one and the chicken were all top tier

The best sandwich shop in London, well worth a visit, great food, great service

Best sandwiches I've ever eaten.

Good food, cool vibes, chill staff/team. Definitely going back.

Been seeing the queues outside here whenever I drive past & finally timed it right to stop. Glad I did as the sarnies are the absolute business 🤤

Very very delicious, if the portion size more bigger will be better.(I eat a lot) Haha

Really enjoyed my hungover lunch date. Had a great variety of hot sauce. Love the deep fired macaroni bites. 10/10 Would recommend to a friend! Only thing was i found the menus a little hard to read due to being dyslexic!

Been waiting 8 years for a sandwich here. Absolutely worth it. Much love from South Africa!

Best sarnies in the history of sarnies. Dog friendly, people friendly, would recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyed our ham, egg and chips sandwiches and the mac and cheese jalapeño bites

Just awesome experience all round. A cult joint out of a Tarantino movie.

Everytime I go there; It’s such a treat The service is always very warm and friendly I moan when I eat my ‘et tu brute’ sandwich, a mix of sour, crunchy, tasty, juicy… 🤤 The Mac ‘n cheese balls are delicious I recommend a pickle back and their cider ! But also, the music, the deco, the fun … I am a fan !

Food was great and the staff were even better. There was a queue and I came with my grandma and the staff were really accommodating. Would 100% recommend this local gem.

I had high expectations of this place, but did not like it. Sandwich was ok ish, not many options to pick from though. Bit pricey for what it is, bread was ok but overall I did not see what s the big fuss. I will not return. Also, bit dirty inside and the rug is just discusting! Toilet have no words how dirty it was

Great sandwiches and lovely atmosphere. I went there with a friend and we really enjoyed our dinner out. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed, the food was yummy and they have amaro too!

The sandwiches were delicious, but they were a bit smaller than expected, so I found them to be a bit overpriced at £13. We went in for takeaway, the staff were friendly and our order was prepared quite quickly.

Was excited to try but left wondering what the fuss was about. Not bad, but not as good as dusty knuckle, grove lane deli, etc Also took ~40 mins to get a sandwich once inside, after waiting outside for ~30 mins

The Korean sandwich was amazing - the addition of the fried noodles and the kimchi made such a difference. Honestly worth the 16km run to try it.

What a sandwich 🥪 excellent atmosphere and the food was just brilliant was not 100% sure about a sandwich for dinner but this was total the right choice. Could be good to have another veggie option in the menu and a non alcoholic beer but that's would just add to the experience.

Amazing sandwich. Great vegetarian options too.

One of the BEST sandwiches I've ever had! A random find that turned into a place I'll definitely go back to! Sandwiches are flavourful and packed with fillings. Plus, you get a glass of tap water as soon as you sit down (great service)! I recommend The Korean Gangster and the Ham, Egg 'N' Chips! Can't stress it enough, go HERE!

I went here today and had the Ham egg and chips sandwich. Also ordered a Negroni. The sandwich was outstanding, the staff were welcoming and service was great. Not enough places like this in London in my opinion. I went all the way from Shepherds Bush to try it out so I wouldn’t be a regular but I would definitely make the pilgrimage over there from time to time. It’s worth the hike trust me!

Best sandwiches in North London, lovely atmosphere with the friendliest staff.

The best sandwich I have ever eaten. The guy who runs it seems mega sound aswell. Without a doubt my favourite food in London.

I am disappointed! Now my life is ruined. And I truly regret visiting this place. Wherever I go, whatever I will eat, no sandwich will be the same anymore! It was too delicious O.o amazingly good. Freshly served and so appetizing I trully will miss it when coming back home. And the service was good too! 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆 🦡🦡 🇲🇽

I think one of the best sandwich I’ve ever had. Got the “traditional” ham and egg and chips, recommend

the vegetarian sandwich was SO GOOD I'm still thinking about it, a bit pricey but worth it. we only had to queue for 20 mins or so, and they were really understanding and helpful with my mate who has lots of allergies and food-restrictions. and it's dog-friendly! 10/10

Our experience at Max's Sandwich Shop was truly transformative! The Ham & Egg and Et Tu Brute sandwiches were absolute delights. The unique combinations of flavours left us thoroughly impressed. Highly recommend for a culinary adventure!

Wow - the rumors about Max’s is true! This is one of londons, if not the, best sandwich joints. As we were here for brunch it would have rude not to hit the Ham Egg & Chips sandwich! Knockout. Service is simple, entertaining and prompt. Can definitely recommend a cup of Joe, will be back next time for the house special cocktails. 🍸

The BEST chicken wings! Need to know how they do it

Always such a great welcome, and fantastic food. Will recommend to anyone that’s willing to listen.

Grateful for Max’s Sandwich Shop 🙏 very good sandwiches. I love it here

Fantastic, food and amazing service, great atmosphere.

The thing about having the best sandwich in the world is you’re sure as hell not gonna think to take a photo (or video) until your halfway through (or done). And that’s exactly why you’re watching a video of 1/2 a gluten free ceaser salad sandwich (which had a much pithier, wittier name than how I’ve just described it - and which was made on pretty abysmal gluten free bed from the corner shop - but which somehow made the best sandwich I’ve EVER HAD) and the remaining crumbs from the Korean sandwich (which also was much more eloquently described on the menu). Long and short of it is - come to Max’s. This place is phenomenal. Can’t wait to return!

A fabulous sandwich! One of the best i’ve ever had in London. It was so busy that i got take away and despite being stuffed in my backpack for 40 minutes, it was perfect when i unwrapped it at home. Great place, i will be back!

I didn’t think they could better the ham and chips sandwich but holy shxt the Thanksgiving sandwich (THANKSGIVING SARNIE OF DREAMS! TURKEY SCHNITZEL, SAUERKRAUT, STUFFING, SAUSAGE, AND WILD TURKEY GLAZED BACON CRUMB, A FRIED EGG, AND A WILD TURKEY GRAVY MUSTARD MAYO) was incredible. Please do this every year 🙏🏻 you made two homesick British/Americans happy. Tip: no reservations so if you get there, go in and get a number for dine in or go in and place order for take out. It’s popular and small. Be prepared to wait outside.

Max’s sandwich shop is a local favourite for excellent and interesting sandwiches. I love the casual and relaxed vibe inside. Make sure you get there early as it can get quite a queue out the door!

Amazing food and service! Can't wait to come back

Absolutely delicious and inventive sandwiches; gourmet but not pompous. The Spuds was also one of the tastiest potato dishes I've had in years.

This is a stalwart eatery in Finsbury Park. I've been here periodically over the last few years and nothing's changed, in a positive way and in quality terms! Dropped in tonight after some drinks at the WB Yeats (great pub nearby) and had the benchmark ham, egg and chips sandwich and the fantastic, spicy michelada. All amazing and staff were lovely. It's one of those great local places where you can just turn up (if it's not already rammed!) and know that you're going to get great food...Please keep it up and never change!

YUM - Just bloody yum! Such lovely service in there as well.

Always great. All the food here is bloody great. The creativity in each of the dishes is incredible- from the chicken caesar sarnie (anchovy mayo!) to the goat lasagne (nduja mayo and deep fried macaroni!) these fellas are all winners. As an alternative to other fast food joints in a similar price bracket (burger/ pizza/ Burito) this place wins hands down. Lovely friendly service, the staff make you feel like their mate whilst retaining prompt respectful service. Literally the best sandwiches, I've ever eaten. The best wings I've ever eaten, maybe even the best spuds I've ever eaten. High praise.

When a friend suggested a sandwich for dinner I was not enthused. This was something else though...fab concept and some really great sandwiches and drinks .

Best Sandwiches Ever!!! Made the trip to the shop when down in London on holiday with the family (11, 8, 5 yr olds) after seeing Max on channel 4 couple years back. The pilgrimage was well worth it! We had Lasagna sandwich, Caeser Sandwich and Ham, Egg and Chips sandwich and all were out of this world. The Spuds with pickled stuff and katsu sauce was also amazing. Staff were spot on with nice chilled way about them and took on the kids. Would be there every week if didn't live 500 miles away.

Rudest service ever. We asked a question about the vegetarian option as 2/3 are vegetarians. For some reason he didn’t like being asked and we were told that we didn’t want to eat there!! Feeling extremely uncomfortable we left

Max’s is the best sandwich place on earth. I freaking looove it!

Ham egg and chip. Easily the best sandwich ive ever eaten. Fantastic

The food, the service, the dranks, the 90’s bangers…?? The vibes are impeccable here. To find a Michellada (probs spelled wrong) this sexy outside of Mexico is a blessing. 12/10

Sandwiches filled right to the brim - you will have to accept that it'll get a little messy. Small menu but well varied so should cater for any taste/diet - it is a small place so we were lucky to get a table. Definitely lived up to the hype.

Amazing, well developed, unpretentious and delicious sandwiches. Amazing chicken wings and the staff were charming. Always would recommend trying the ham egg and chips.

Fantastic sandwich, will be back!

My favourite restaurant in London

Amazing sandwich, and those potatoes are something else - lime like you’ve never tasted it before.

Se siete a Londra, questo locale è assolutamente una tappa obbligatoria. Ho recentemente cenato qui e sono rimasta incantata. Abbiamo iniziato con le polpette fritte di mac and cheese: una vera delizia! Croccanti fuori, irresistibili dentro. Ho poi ordinato il sandwich vegetariano agli involtini primavera ed è stato amore a prima vista. I sandwich a mio parere sono enormi, quindi consiglio vivamente di andarci affamati. L'atmosfera è informale e accogliente. Il personale è stato veloce e attento. Inoltre, la selezione musicale era ottima. Munitevi di tovaglioli e non abbiate paura di sporcarvi: chi non si lecca le dita gode solo a metà.

Absolutely worth the hype, one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten!