Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt — Show Your Love With A Tuna Melt Today
House-made dill tuna salad, kosher dill pickles, tomato, and melted cheddar on house-baked semolina bread, with optional Calabrian chile oil for extra heat.
The Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt started as a Valentine's Day special inspired by our favorite hockey couple — a love letter to a classic deli sandwich that was never supposed to stick around. But people kept ordering it, kept asking us to keep it, and kept telling us it was the best tuna melt they have ever had. Much like love, we kept our minds open and listened to our hearts (and our customers, in this instance), and the Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt is now here to stay. Our take on a deli classic: house-made dill tuna salad, kosher dill pickles, ripe tomato, and melted sharp cheddar — all on semolina bread we bake in-house and cold-proof for 24+ hours, then toasted golden-crisp. Want to turn up the heat on this rivalry? Add Calabrian chile oil for a spicy kick.
The tuna salad is where we lean into the deli tradition and the healthyish ethos at the same time. We make it in-house with skipjack tuna, fresh dill, and a total of 18 ingredients to bring it all together. The kosher dill pickles bring bright acidity and snap, the tomato gets toasted twice, and the sharp cheddar melts into the tuna to create that iconic tuna melt experience — gooey, savory, slightly tangy fusion that a great tuna melt lives and dies by. Toasted on our house-baked bread for structure and that essential golden-brown crunch. It's comfort food with real integrity.
Whether you're a tuna melt devotee on the Upper West Side, looking for something warm and savory in Gramercy, or you want to take the classic up a notch with Calabrian heat — the Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt is the move. Also available on our multigrain flatbread wrap or gluten-free ciabatta. Order online for pickup or delivery at getsandwell.com/order.
"I order from here a few times per week because I work in the neighborhood and Sandwell has become one of my favorite spots on the UWS. Creative and delish sandwiches (especially the Toasted Rivalry tuna melt please make that permanent lol) and the employees are very sweet." - Nicasia S.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt
What's in Sandwell's Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt? Sandwell's Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt features house-made dill tuna salad, kosher dill pickles, ripe tomato, and melted sharp cheddar on house-baked semolina bread that's cold-proofed for 24+ hours and toasted. Calabrian chile oil can be added for extra heat.
Why is it called the Toasted Rivalry? The Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt started as a Valentine's Day special inspired by the love shared by our favorite hockey couple in Heated Rivalry. It was such a hit that customers kept asking for more and, much like Shane & Ilya, we finally realized it should stay for good.
How spicy is Sandwell's Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt? The standard Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt isn't spicy — it's a classic deli-style tuna melt. But you can add house-infused Calabrian chile oil for a smoky, fruity heat that gives the sandwich a serious kick without overpowering the tuna and cheddar.
Where can I order Sandwell's Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt in NYC? You can order the Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt 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 Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt for catering? Yes. The Toasted Rivalry Tuna Melt 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 up the best Toasted Tuna Melt in New York City
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