I am a Christmas sandwich aficionado. I have been testing them all over town. I am pleased to announce that I have a winner for Christmas 2025. In fact, this is certainly the best Christmas sandwich I have ever eaten so I have called a halt to the competition some time before the big day.
I like the Pepper Pot cafe in the Powerscourt Centre and occasionally go there for their pear and bacon sandwich (recommended, they make their own bread, a key part of their success). I was there earlier in the month and noticed they had a Christmas sandwich and I ordered it. Sold out. I went two subsequent times and it was sold out each time. On my fourth time of asking the woman at the counter (whom I know sort of from my regular attendance) said, “Sold out” and then said, “It’s lovely, I’ve taken it home for my dinner”. Not, in fact, comforting. Seeing my face, doubtless like the lion in Jim “snarling with disappointed rage” (whatever the opposite of a poker face is, I am it), she said, “Hang on a minute” and disappeared off to the kitchen. She came back beaming, “We’ll have more in half an hour, if you can wait, they’re just waiting for the bread to finish baking”. I could wait. Boy was it worth the wait. Highly recommended though availability is limited.
I often prefer sold out or wait – it means it’s fresh and I think that’s positive.
(I still sort of enjoy Belgian bakeries running out of bread – why would you want old bread?)
But more importantly – what was in the sandwich??
Turkey and ham, of course!
…and what makes it a Christmas sandwich?
Turkey and ham! Obvs. Brussels sprouts optional.
I hope cranberries got a look in…
Of course!
I too was wondering what is on the sandwich so glad that’s been cleared up. It sounds like an amazing post-Christmas leftovers treat; how great to get it in advance. I’d skip the sprouts. Merry Christmas!
Probably best to omit the sprouts but some people like them in sandwiches.