Like the earth, a sandwich is made of layers and gathers its strength from its meaty core, which pushes condiments toward the crust to erupt and bury fingers in deliciousness. Let rivers of mayo magma run with today's Groupon: for $8, you get $16 worth of sandwiches, salads, specialty drinks, and more at Huntington Street Café in Shelton.

At HSC, the bread-hugged, gourmet menu items earned the 2010 Best Sandwich vote from the Fairfield County Weekly —a victory achieved through a blend of fresh ingredients and fill-up portions. Positioned front and center on the café menu, the aged Vermont cheddar cheeseburger scores savory points by featuring all-natural patties made from unfussed-with beef. The rest of the menu reads like a musical playlist for diverse tastes. The China Girl jazzes up a chicken wrap with Asian elements such as the ginger-pineapple glaze ($7.95), and the Magnificent Seven tops tomato and mozzarella with pesto and red peppers ($8.50). The smear of Cajun mayo adds spice to the turkey- and ham-stuffed Fire on the Bayou, which is served warm ($7.95). The rest of the options include salads, breakfast food, and an extensive specialty café drink menu packed with sips that sound more like desserts; the Snickers or candy-cane lattes should satisfy a snappy sweet tooth.

Reviews

Huntington Street Café was named Best Sandwich by the Fairfield County Weekly, and six Yelpers give it an average of four stars:

• Their sandwiches are absolutely killer, although sometimes the wait can be a little long, but they are worth it. – Jonathan G.
• went there recently for lunch and had the turkey and ham spicy sandwich which was excellent. staff is friendly and bring your lunch over to your table. nice pasta salad included with sandwich and well decorated inside. – david b.