The Incredible BLTs of Philly

Among the varied preparations that emerge, one standout is in the iconic BLT sandwich, triumphantly returning to many menus across the city with much adoration. Whether you’re in the mood for the simple yet refreshing standard or want to uncover imaginative twists featuring fine cheese, avocado, chicken, or vegan bacon, getting a taste of one of these famed sandwiches is easy to make happen.

Luna BLT at Luna Cafe

This casual cafe and wine bar in Olde Kensington has a dynamic lunch menu that spotlights the Luna BLT made with bacon, tomato, avocado, arugula, and balsamic vinegar on sourdough bread.

BLT with Thai Herb Aioli at Libertee Grounds

The flavor-packed BLT at Libertee Grounds hearty helping of Hill Creek Farms tomatoes, crispy bacon, and lettuce slathered in its garlicky Thai herb aioli and crammed between two slices of honey sesame sourdough.

BLT at Cambridge Street Coffee House

The simple but refreshing BLT at this charming coffee shop is made with mixed greens, fresh tomato, crispy bacon, and your choice of avocado or cream cheese.

Vegan BLT at Luhv Vegan Deli

Vegans (and BLT enthusiasts in general) shouldn’t miss out on a chance to try Luhv Vegan Deli’s BLT. The sizable sandwich is made on an 8-inch toasted roll, and stuffed with vegan bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Order online or visit one of its three locations in the area to order one.

Salmon BLT at Craftsman Row

The gigantic sandwiches and entrees at this saloon in Center City may be hard to devour in one sitting. Its salmon BLT is no joke, featuring a Philly favorite, Sarcone’s long roll, a wild-caught salmon filet, and pesto mayo.

Any Damn BLT at Middle Child

A bit of a celebrity, when it comes to Philly sandwich shops, Middle Child’s current spin on this classic is made with caviar, burrata, and whatever they choose to give spotlight. For example, their burrata BLT is made with a whole ball of burrata, generous portions of bacon, and chili tomato jam. The best part is you can grab it at both its original shop in Center City and the trendy Middle Child Clubhouse in Olde Kensington.

BLT at Ants Pants Cafe

The gold standard of a Philly BLT: this hotspot serves crispy bacon, romaine lettuce, plum tomato, and mayonnaise on focaccia — simple, yet prepared with an upgrade of its ingredients.

Avocado BLT at Miles Table

Miles Table never misses when it comes to its sandwiches, and its avocado BLT is proof. Dressed with an outstanding chipotle aioli and stuffed between two slices of multigrain bread, stop by one of its two locations to get a taste.

Cherry Tomato Toast with Pancetta at Wim Cafe

The sleek cafe connected to Yowie Hotel is always at the forefront of trends, and its out-of-the-box take on a BLT is evidence. Here, you can order the cherry tomato toast made with a cherry tomato confit, black pepper ricotta, and fresh basil and herbs atop a thick slice of toasted brioche. With the addition of pancetta, it’s fierce competition for other BLTs in the city.

The Beer Jesus at Breezy’s Deli and Market

Breezy’s Deli and Market in Point Breeze is the new kid on the block, serving up decadent sandwiches and energizing smoothies. Its turkey BLT, named “The Beer Jesus” is a hoagie packed with house-smoked turkey, turkey bacon mayo, tomato-cherry spread, and gruyere cheese.

Fried Chicken BLT at The Dutch

At The Dutch, brunch is the main event with a menu packed with fulfilling plates of omelets, sweets, and sandwiches. A top pick is its fried chicken BLT sandwich made on a seeded bun that has been drizzled with honey mustard and comes with your choice of salad or fries.