To subvert grumpy monarchs, angry medieval youths scrawled condiment graffiti such as "Fran Tanner has plague" or "the king is a jerk" inside their sandwiches. Dig beneath lettuce to bring history to light with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of sandwiches, wraps, and more at Smiling Moose Deli, with 12 Denver-area locations.

Smiling Moose Deli hooks hungry flavor-hunters with plentifully portioned, homemade sandwiches, served up in an easygoing, infectiously fun atmosphere. A hale and hearty array of hot and cold sandwiches lures tongues out of hiding, such as the Mighty Mo, a cheeseburger grinder sweltering under layers of toppings (regular $4.99, large $8.79), or the Harvest wrap, a potent explosion of seasoned chicken ($6.99). The build-your-own-sandwich option allows perfectionist palates to tailor their meal with meats, cheeses, and vegetables, including artichoke hearts, cilantro, and avocado. Slumbering sweet teeth are roused by the shop’s Free Cookie Wednesdays, with each customer receiving a sugary roundie with the purchase of a large sandwich, salad, or wrap.