Nashville’s food scene is packed with hot chicken joints and honky-tonk bars, but sometimes you just want a seriously good sandwich that doesn’t mess around. Mitchell Delicatessen has been feeding East Nashville locals for nearly two decades with artisan sandwiches that hit different than your average lunch spot. Their BBQ smoked brisket sandwich has earned a cult following among meat lovers who know the difference between good barbecue and great barbecue, and one bite explains why people keep coming back.
The Star Attraction: BBQ Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Walking into Mitchell Deli and ordering anything other than the brisket sandwich feels like missing the point. This isn’t some thrown-together lunch meat situation. The brisket gets smoked low and slow until it reaches that perfect tender texture where it practically falls apart when you bite into it.
What makes this sandwich stand out is how they balance everything. You get generous portions of smoky, flavorful brisket piled onto fresh bread that arrives daily from a bakery in Clarksville. The meat doesn’t swim in sauce trying to hide mediocre flavor.
Instead, the natural smokiness shines through with just enough seasoning to make your taste buds happy…