Boston's 6 favorite spots for budget-friendly sandwiches

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Got a hankering for sandwiches?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich spots in Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Spike's Junkyard Dogs

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Topping the list is Spike's Junkyard Dogs. Located at 108 Brighton Ave. (between Linden Street and Harvard Avenue) in Allston, the spot to score hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches is the highest rated affordable sandwich spot in Boston, boasting four stars out of 256 reviews on Yelp.

2. Mike & Patty's

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Next up is Bay Village's Mike & Patty's, situated at 12 Church St. (between Tremont and Fayette streets). With 4.5 stars out of 1,542 reviews on Yelp, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

3. Roast Beast

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Allston's Roast Beast, located at 1080 Commonwealth Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable deli, which offers sandwiches, burgers and more, 4.5 stars out of 474 reviews.

4. Al's State Street Cafe

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Al's State Street Cafe, a spot to score sandwiches and more in Haymarket, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 471 Yelp reviews. Head over to 112 State St. (between Butler Row and Broad Street) to see for yourself.

5. Blunch

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Over in South End, check out Blunch, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 454 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee and tea and sandwiches, by heading over to 59 E. Springfield St. (between Lincoln Place and Washington Street).

6. Piperi Mediterranean Grill

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Last but not least, there's Piperi Mediterranean Grill, a downtown favorite with 4.5 stars out of 470 reviews. Stop by 1 Beacon St. to hit up the Mediterranean spot, which offers salads and sandwiches, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget

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