A Highland Park sandwich shop was just named best…
A Los Angeles sandwich shop has been topped the best in California — but followers of cold cuts ought to cowl their eyes.
Maciel’s Plant Butcher, which whips up vegan-only creations in Highland Park, was named tops in the Golden State and fifth-best in America, according to a current rating by Only In Your State.
The web site embarked on a quest to uncover 50 standout eateries, weighing reputation, reviews, plaudits and reader nominations.
A Thanksgiving particular at Marciel’s that includes vegan herb-turkey, melted gouda, cranberries, arugula and mayo. Instagram/@maciels.plant.butcher
Maciel’s Plant Butcher in Highland Park was named tops in the Golden State and fifth-best in America. TikTok / maciels.plant.butcher
Maciel’s got here in at No. 1 by proving “that plant-based sandwiches can be just as crave-worthy as their meat-filled counterparts,” according to the rating.
“Using house-made vegan meats and thoughtful flavor pairings, the sandwiches here are bold, satisfying, and anything but an afterthought,” the positioning’s description read.
“Even non-vegans are won over by the creativity and depth of flavor, making this shop a standout for modern, forward-thinking sandwich lovers.”
Marciel’s Messy Biscuit embrace vegan eggs and sausage crumble, cheddar, jalapeños and spicy aioli. Instagram/@maciels.plant.butcher
The shop crafts its own vegan meats. Instagram/@maciels.plant.butcher
The fake meats filling Maciel’s sandwiches embrace soy steak, chorizo and chicken salad, as nicely as tofu turkey and a tempeh burger. Traditional cured meats like salami and pastrami are made from seitan.
Fans of shop have flooded Yelp to call out their favorites.
“The breakfast burrito hits every time,” one wrote. “The Santa Fe and the Californian are both super solid and the mac salad is delicious. Easy recommend.”
The shop’s sandwiches are priced from $13.50 to $17. Instagram/@maciels.plant.butcher
The Steak & Gouda sandwich options vegan steakon toasted ciabatta. Instagram/@maciels.plant.butcher
Proof veganism is for everybody: “Hands down the best sandwich of my life! Even before I was vegan I never had a sandwich better than this!! My partner isn’t vegan but they also approved it! Can’t wait to go back and try other options!!”
Another wrote that Maciel’s Rueben sandwich “is mindblowingly delicious. Like next level good. Trust me,” chimed a third.
The shop’s sandwiches are priced from $13.50 to $17.
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