Hushy's Sandwiches
Sandwich shop · Wallingford ·
Plant-forward cafe with vegan, vegetarian & GF options
Plant-forward cafe with vegan, vegetarian & GF options
"This Stone Way sandwich shop turns the focaccia craze into something singular, baking loaves that are crispy and sea-salted on top with the structural integrity to handle massive fillings. The turkey with powerfully spicy pepper remoulade is the best-seller, but the Milanese was the best sandwich, period, we had all year — breaded pork cooked with a red wine-honey glaze for a spicy-sweet-meaty combo, with kimchi adding a welcome vinegary note. Focaccia may be Italian, but the menu isn’t overly tethered to tradition, and it soars because of that." - Harry Cheadle
"Run by Heavy Restaurant Group in Fremont, this sandwich shop turns out some of the best focaccia sandwiches in the city, with freshly baked loaves that are crispy and salty on the top and sturdy enough to accommodate some seriously massive (and potentially messy) fillings. The best-seller is the turkey, with oregano vinaigrette, olive oil‑laden arugula, and salami, but the dominant flavor is the pickled pepper remoulade, which packs a serious dose of spiciness. The Milanese shows a non‑traditional streak, pairing a wine‑and‑honey‑glazed breaded pork chop with a kimchi and Kewpie mayo slaw for a well‑balanced spicy‑sweet‑meaty trifecta, while the fried fish sandwich stars buttery dover sole supported by a tangy tartar sauce and a herby‑crunchy fennel slaw. Also recommended: the breakfast sandwich with mortadella and a roast beef sandwich. It’s a low‑key great working‑lunch spot thanks to a big space and strong Wi‑Fi, and on select dates “aperitivo nights” bring non‑sandwich specials as far from focaccia as Dutch babies and chicken cassoulet, with updates on Instagram. Previously the vegetarian‑friendly Livbud, the space now channels its energy into focaccia." - Harry Cheadle
"Focaccia sandwiches are everywhere in the city, but Hushy’s is an outlier among the noise. Sure, this breezy all-day Wallingford cafe nails the classics, like a predictable-yet-effective combination of mortadella, pistachios, and burrata, all on the olive-oiled guest of honor. But our brainwaves really can’t stop fixating on the Milanese. It’s arranged with slivers of fatty-melty fried pork moistened by a kimchi slaw that cuts all the grease like a delicious karate chop. Yeah, it’d be better if Hushy’s excellent salt and vinegar chips or hazelnut-topped side salad were included in the $20 price. But the sandwiches can easily be split, so let’s call it a win." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente, kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo, aimee rizzo
"At this Fremont shop, you can pick from focaccia sandwiches stacked with roasted eggplant and pesto, breaded pork cutlets, or mortadella done a few different ways (like with an egg in the morning or burrata at lunch). And while Hushy’s main thing is their freshly baked bread, they’ve also got a short list of sides, sweet treats, and soft serve coming soon." - kayla sager riley, gabe guarente, aimee rizzo
"Focaccia sandwiches are practically meant for on-boat consumption, and Hushy’s is an outlier among the noise. This breezy all-day Wallingford cafe nails the predictable-yet-effective combination of mortadella, pistachios, and burrata, all on the olive-oiled guest of honor. But our brainwaves really can’t stop fixating on the Milanese. It’s arranged with slivers of fatty-melty fried pork moistened by a kimchi slaw that slices the grease like a delicious karate chop—and would still taste great at room temperature despite the lack of cold cuts." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
