Lily’s Sandwich

10901 N. Lamar, 973-9479
Monday-Saturday, 9am-8pm;
Sunday, 9am-7pm

Lily’s is clearly a popular spot, and the list of sandwiches is long and varied, including fish, chicken, and beef ragu in addition to the usual pork, pâté, and chicken varieties ($1.99-2.25). However, the No. 1 “Gourmet” bánh mì is the most popular, a combination sandwich of barbecue pork, ham, and pork roll. Lily’s dresses its bánh mì with mayonnaise rather than pâté, and the marinated vegetables include daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and fresh jalapeños. The bread at Lily’s is disappointing, however – often stale and always cold – and the quality of the bánh mì varies considerably from visit to visit.

This article appears in October 10 • 2008.

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Kate Thornberry worked in renowned Austin restaurants for 30 years while pursuing a reasonably successful career in music. She began contributing to the Chronicle in 1988 and became a regular contributor to the food section in 2006.