Eat In, Take Out: Swiss 2 Go

March 01, 2014

Every once in a while I crave a good sandwich. Everyone has their personal preferences for meats, veggies, and condiments. For myself, I love a sandwich with cured meats. It has to be moist (either from vegetables or sauces) and the bun has to be soft with a slight chew.

Swiss 2 Go - 17104 90 Avenue - Edmonton AB

I first encountered Swiss 2 Go at the Avenue Edmonton Party for the 25 Best Things to Eat for 2013. They won an award for their Italian Bride sandwich, and I was able to sample a mini version of it. Being nothing short of delicious, I knew I needed to visit their location for the real deal. Flash forward several months, and I finally stopped by last week!

Swiss 2 Go is a little cafe best suited for takeout orders. However, with little tables scattered around the space you're open to taking a seat and enjoying your meal. Chalkboards overhead at the counter highlight the menu, while a display case on the left houses single-sized desserts and snacks to take on the go.

Swiss 2 Go offers a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches as part of their regular menu. All the sandwiches are served on a housemade pretzel bun and are available in two sizes, so you can order according to your appetite.

For lunch, my boyfriend ordered the Thanksgiving ($7.99 - regular): smoked turkey, French Brie, romaine hearts, red pepper, mayo & mustard on pretzel baguette. All the ingredients were fresh and there was a kick of heat from the mustard. The vegetables gave the sandwich a nice crunch and also helped to balance the flavour.

For myself, I had to get the Italian Bride ($7.99 - regular): Italian prosciutto, roasted red pepper, sun dried tomatoes, sliced Bocconcini, fresh basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette on pretzel baguette. Does that not sound amazing? The flavours work together so well - saltiness from the prosciutto, tangy notes from the sundried tomatoes, and freshness from the red peppers and bocconcini. The pretzel bun itself had a nice hard crust while the interior was soft like a pillow. My only gripe with the bun was how hard the points on the bun were - it hurt when pushed against the roof of my mouth. I do have to mention that you have to be prepared to get a little messy, as the moisture from the red peppers and oil from the sundried tomatoes makes the sandwich slippery and a little difficult to eat. It's totally worth it though!

At $7.99 per sandwich you might feel that it's a bit expensive. However, Swiss 2 Go offers a great deal with their "Sandwich Team Box" that allows you to make a combo of a sandwich, soup or salad, a bottle of water & a bite size swiss chocolate for $12.99 (regular) or $14.99 (large). That's definitely comparable to having lunch at a restaurant. With so many different sandwich combinations I'm sure there is something that will satisfy your tastes. Swiss 2 Go is located in a small strip mall across from West Edmonton Mall and is a great alternative to eating in the food court or a restaurant in the mall. If you drive by too quickly it's easy to miss, but trust me, you don't want to drive past this place.

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11 comments

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  3. The food looks soooo delicious! This post made me hungry lol.

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  4. yum!!! i love pretty much anything served on a pretzel bun!

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  5. Always wondered what the heck was up with that place as it is right by where we deliver ice. Seemed so odd. Who has heard of a swiss cafe before? After reading your review I became hungry which means now I have to check the place out. Hard to find a good sandwich in this world.

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    1. I know, a Swiss Cafe in Edmonton seems a little strange.. but trust me. The next time you deliver ice nearby, stop in for a sandwich!

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  6. wow, This places looks so delicious and the pretzel bun is really cool!
    I don't think I have ever seen anything like that before!
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  8. Omg... the italian bride looks amazing!! Nom nom nom.. :)


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