The hunt for London's ultimate Christmas sandwich has reached its delicious conclusion, with Time Out's annual taste test declaring a clear winner for 2025.
The Champion: Mondo Sando's Kringle Klub
Taking the top spot in this fiercely competitive festive food contest is Camberwell's Mondo Sando with their innovative Kringle Klub creation. This triumphant sandwich features succulent chicken thigh with perfectly crispy skin, accompanied by a bold brussels sprout kimchi slaw. The masterpiece is completed with bacon and apricot stuffing, all brought together with a distinctive gochujang and cranberry hot sauce that delivers both heat and festive sweetness.
Londoners can sample this award-winning sandwich at Mondo Sando's own Cafe Mondo or find them in residence at the Grove House Tavern pub.
Runners-Up and Honourable Mentions
Securing a well-deserved second place is Deeney's, the east London-based Scottish toastie specialists. Their silver-medal offering takes a more traditional approach with turkey, red cabbage, stuffing, and a layer of creamy brie. The sandwich comes with a roasted sprout on a stick and includes cranberry sauce, sage butter, and gravy for dipping - ensuring every bite is packed with Christmas flavour.
Deeney's has multiple locations across Leyton, Walthamstow, and Broadway Market, though visitors should note the Broadway Market spot operates on Saturdays only.
The bronze medal position went to Dalston's Dusty Knuckle for their exceptional vegetarian Christmas sandwich. This meat-free marvel combines gorgonzola with savoy cabbage, sprout tops, onions, and candied rosemary walnuts, proving that festive sandwiches don't require meat to deliver spectacular flavour.
London's Festive Sandwich Scene
Time Out's comprehensive round-up included numerous other outstanding contenders from across the capital's independent food scene. The selection featured Walthamstow's vegan Coven of Wiches, last year's champion Stakehaus, and the north-east London bakery and coffee shop chain Fink's.
Other notable mentions included Dom's Subs, Borough Market's The Black Pig, Gerry's Hot Subs, and Only Jerkin', demonstrating the incredible diversity and creativity within London's festive sandwich offerings.
The Time Out tasting panel, comprised of office staff with experienced palates, conducted rigorous sampling sessions throughout November to determine this year's winners. Their Tuesday 25 November 2025 announcement continues a beloved annual tradition that helps Londoners navigate the city's most delicious festive treats.
For those eager to explore the full list of Time Out's recommended Christmas sandwiches, the complete guide is available on their website, offering food enthusiasts plenty of options to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
