Victory Sandwich Bar

"Tiny sandwiches, boozy slushies, and a low-key outdoor patio are the ingredients we need to turn a lazy afternoon into a long night with friends and the creation of another core memory. And the Decatur location of Victory Sandwich Bar obliges. We still prefer the OG location of this sandwich and cocktail spot in Inman Park (it’s just off the Beltline, and the food is a couple notches ahead). But when we find ourselves East of the city with a few friends in tow, Victory still makes a good pit stop to relax with a light bite and drink, which has high potential to turn into several more. It has the cool-without-trying aesthetic of its sibling restaurant—a projector plays old movies you’ve never heard of and the bar has a thrown-together feel with a bullhorn and random trophies on display. Plus, after a few of their dangerously strong whiskey coke slushies, it make sense to order another mini (but tasty) banh mi with pork and sesame mayo to help us even out. Food Rundown photo credit: Juli Horsford Banh Appetite For Destruction This contains a pile of juicy pulled pork with the usual banh mi toppings of carrots, cucumbers, and jalapeños. This sandwich is one of our favorites and is always reliably tasty. photo credit: Juli Horsford Beast On Yeast This Beast tends to be a soggy mess of braised beef with so much horseradish it induces our gag reflex. They need some lessons from the Inman Park location because they balance the sandwich fillings much better. Little Havana The perfect crunch happens when you take a bite of this crispy bread—it would make a great ASMR video. The smoky pork, mustard, and pickles combine for a worthy (mini-) take on a cubano. Tea Bird The menu says this is “spicy!” but we’re calling BS because there’s zero heat here. And we know their thing is small sandwiches, but we should at least be able to see the fried chicken without a magnifying glass." - Juli Horsford

"Tiny sandwiches for $5 a pop are hard to beat, making Victory Sandwich Bar in Decatur and Inman Park a perfect spot to grab a quick lunch or dinner with the kids, boosting both an affordable price tag and manageable portion sizes. Make sure to order a bowl of the restaurant’s daily popcorn, too." - Beth McKibben, Lia Picard

"This sandwich slider shop continues to put an astounding amount of effort into every small sandwich that comes out of its kitchen. For those craving braised beef, try the Beast on Yeast. Most sandwiches here, including the pulled pork Porky’s Revenge, the meaty Mile High Club with fontina cheese, chicken, bacon, ham and avocado, or vegetarian sliders the Beeter or Weed Eater, are just $6 each. Add Victory’s popular Jack n’ Coke slushie. A small slushie is $5, while a large slushie costs just $10." - Mike Jordan, Beth McKibben

"Victory Sandwich Bar is the perfect place to satisfy your late night hunger pains. It is a yummy and casual place that is perfect for grabbing a bite with friends. Tiny sandwiches with unique flavor options that get rotated frequently, a fun atmosphere with old movies projected on the wall and a large outdoor patio make this place extra special. You can’t go wrong with the hambo and a side of the cold ramen topped off with the jack and coke slushie." - Staci Janik

"While S.O.S. Tiki’s retro holiday bar “Mele Kalikimaka” may be closed for the season in Decatur, swing by Victory Sandwich Bar next door for a cup of good cheer in the form of a warm cup of wassail, a can of Lone Star, or a frozen Jack and Coke and tiny sandwiches. Victory’s Inman Park location is also open for dinner and drinks on Christmas Eve." - Beth McKibben