Half deli, half coffee shop, and dressed to the nines in sports memorabilia, Smackers was founded in 2014 by a guy who loved sandwiches and was tired of working in the tech industry. After retiring from his job, he opened Smackers and turned it into exactly the kind of place he'd want to hang out in. As it turns out, lots of other people have the same tastes.

Today, Smackers thrives by putting subtle, inventive spins on classic deli sandwiches. The results are glorious to behold: a steamy pulled pork sandwich, a cheesesteak covered in Tapatío hot sauce, a turkey-bacon sandwich layered with creamy avocado. Aside from the specialty sandwiches, Smackers specializes in hot dogs, gourmet French press coffee, and hot dogs dipped in gourmet coffee (the last of which is an off-menu creation).