I LOVE a good sandwich. I'm usually not a big raver of lunch places...because honestly...eh, it's lunch.
Yet Newk's impresses me every single time I go. It's one of those places that's great for office lunches and Saturday morning hangovers.. Everything I've had from there is absolutely delicious.
Now that I've gotten my rave out I'll go into the details. I've had a variety of the soups Newk's offers and will say that both the crab soup and chicken chili are to die for. The crab is perfectly seasoned and just a little spicey. It's very rich so I recommend ordering a salad for the perfect lunch combo. The chicken chili is hearty and full of flavor. I pair that with the steak sandwich and it is by far one of my favorite lunches you can order in the city.
Now, to get to the sandwiches. Anyone who is anyone knows the key to a great sandwich is in the bread. Newk's knocks it out of the park each and every time. There is something about a warm, soft roll that makes any sandwich absolutely delicious. You could put a flip flop between that roll and I would probably eat it.
The steak sandwich is the best I've had in Charlotte. Which is saying a lot, as I consider myself a sandwich connoisseur. Again, the bread is just perfect. The steak they use on the sandwich is cooked very well, not too stringy or tough without being rare. The onions are sweet and that horseradish mayo I would most likely bathe in.
If you need to impress someone over a casual lunch or simply want to put something in your mouth that is absurdly delicious, Newk's is your best bet.