Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 6 Tennessee sandwich spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Memphis, Nashville and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.
1. Cozy Corner (Memphis)
BBQ, Sandwich · $ · 4.5★ (2,840 Google reviews)
Cozy Corner earned its spot on the show for low-and-slow barbecue that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 2,840 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 3, Episode 9 — “The Memphis BBQ Tour” (May 26, 2008)
Address: 735 North Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: +1 901-527-9158
Website: www.cozycornerbbq.com
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2. Phat Bites (Nashville)
Seafood, Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.4★ (1,959 Google reviews)
Known for fresh seafood, Phat Bites still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 1,959 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 13 — “Soup, Salad and Seafood” (December 30, 2013)
Address: 2730 Lebanon Pike B, Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: +1 615-400-0433
Website: www.phatbites.com
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3. Riddim N Spice (Nashville)
Mexican, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (745 Google reviews)
The Mexican plates at Riddim N Spice clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 745 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 14 — “Sandwiches and Spice” (October 22, 2021)
Address: 2116 Meharry Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208
Phone: +1 615-953-7121
Website: www.riddimnspice.com
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4. East Side Banh Mi (Nashville)
Burger, Sandwich, Asian · $$ · 4.6★ (508 Google reviews)
East Side Banh Mi is one of the area’s go-to spots for burgers, with a strong 4.6 stars from 508 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 15 — “Stellar Sandwiches and Big-Time Burgers” (August 5, 2022)
Address: 1000 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: +1 615-953-7424
Website: www.eastsidebanhmi.com
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5. Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana (Memphis)
Mexican, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (414 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for Mexican plates, Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana keeps a 4.5-star rating across 414 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 38, Episode 16 — “Bird, Belly and Beef” (February 23, 2024)
Address: 6300 Poplar Ave #115, Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: +1 901-623-3882
Website: delimexicana.com
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6. King Tut’s (Nashville)
Chicken, Sandwich · 4.8★ (334 Google reviews)
King Tut’s earned its spot on the show for fried chicken that regulars rave about, and the 4.8-star average from 334 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 17 — “From Chicken to Cheesesteak” (August 26, 2022)
Address: 3716 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Phone: +1 615-660-7587
Website: kingtutsnashville.com
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