Buffalo Chicken Sub — All the Heat, None of the Regret
Baked chicken cutlet, dairy-free buffalo sauce, pickled carrots and celery, blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, and avocado ranch on house-baked semolina bread.
This is buffalo chicken for people who want the full experience — the heat, the tang, the crunch — without the deep fryer and the pile of napkins. Sandwell's Buffalo Chicken Sub starts with a tender baked chicken cutlet (never fried) tossed in our dairy-free buffalo sauce, then layered with house-pickled carrots and celery, cool blue cheese crumbles, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and our dairy-free avocado ranch. All on semolina bread we bake in-house and cold-proof for 24+ hours. It's a buffalo chicken sandwich that actually delivers on flavor instead of just delivering on grease.
Fun fact: you didn’t know you needed the pickled carrots and celery, but once you have our Buffalo Chicken Sub you can’t live without them. They're our nod to the classic celery-and-carrot-sticks-on-the-side — except we pickle them in-house so they bring bright acidity and real crunch right inside the sandwich. The buffalo sauce is dairy-free with serious heat that builds without burning you out. Blue cheese crumbles add that funky, salty contrast, and the dairy-free avocado ranch cools everything down with an herby finish. People always ask why we use dairy-free sauces in a sandwich with blue cheese in it, and our answer is simple: we love the flavor of blue cheese but we don’t want to drown it out by smothering with sauces made with butter, heavy sour cream or egg-based mayo. That's healthyish done right, focusing on flavor that leaves you feeling great.
Whether you're craving something with kick on the Upper West Side, need a post-gym reward in Gramercy, or just want a buffalo chicken sandwich that doesn't leave you feeling wrecked — this is the one. Order online for pickup or delivery at getsandwell.com/order.
“The sandwich selection is fantastic and I had a tough time choosing! I went with the buffalo sub and I'm so happy that I did. The amount of flavor was balanced perfectly and the fresh baked bread was delicious:)” - Laura L
“This place is bomb, the bread is perfect, sandwiches are a good balance between healthy and delcicious, and every single one i’ve tried here has been great. Buffalo Chicken is a fave, and the veggie options are excellent” - Cameron M
“I had business to conduct in the city and wanted a good bite to eat and found Sandwell. Their buffalo chicken sandwich is to die for. Always come by whenever I’m in the area.” - Karina L
“Best buffalo chicken sandwich on the planet. The staff is also always so friendly and nice! I always look forward to coming back. Highly recommend!” - Alexandra L
"The staff were sooo nice! And the sandwich was reaalllly good. Their bread is very fresh. It's a regular spot with a few chairs to sit and eat and a few chairs outside too. It would be really cute in the warm months. I had the buffalo chicken and really enjoyed it despite the fact that I'm not a fan of celery so that says a lot. I will definitely go back to try other sandwiches. Not too pricey either for the UWS" - Leilani A.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Buffalo Chicken Sub
What's in Sandwell's Buffalo Chicken Sub? Sandwell's Buffalo Chicken Sub features a baked chicken cutlet in dairy-free buffalo sauce, house-pickled carrots and celery, blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, and avocado ranch on house-baked semolina bread that's cold-proofed for 24+ hours.
Is Sandwell's Buffalo Chicken Sub fried? No. Sandwell bakes its chicken cutlet rather than frying it, then tosses it in dairy-free buffalo sauce. You get bold heat and tender texture without the grease — that's the healthyish approach.
Is Sandwell's buffalo sauce dairy-free? Yes. Sandwell's buffalo sauce is dairy-free, as is the avocado ranch. The blue cheese crumbles do contain dairy, so if you need a fully dairy-free option, ask about modifications when you order.
Where can I order Sandwell's Buffalo Chicken Sub in NYC? You can order the Buffalo Chicken Sub at either Sandwell location — 412 Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side or 250 3rd Avenue in Gramercy. Order online for pickup or delivery at getsandwell.com/order.
Can I order Sandwell's Buffalo Chicken Sub for catering? Yes. The Buffalo Chicken Sub is available through Sandwell's catering menu as part of our sandwich box platters. Visit getsandwell.com/cateringdirect to place a catering order.
Sandwell serves the best Buffalo Chicken Sub in New York City
A local favorite near the Upper West Side, Central Park, American Museum of Natural History, Gramercy Park, Union Square, Madison Square Park, Stuyvesant Town, Peter Cooper Village, East Village, Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Flatiron, NoMad, Stuyvesant Square, Baruch College, Empire State Building, Bellevue, NYU Langone, and New York University. Popular with New Yorkers and international visitors alike — freshly made, satisfying, and rooted in New York food culture.