To ask if those of us who enjoy a sandwich for lunch are a dying breed

'Nutritionally devoid'. What nonsense. Energy, various vitamins and minerals, some protein and fibre.

My absolute favourite food is sandwiches but because I avoid carbs I don't eat them very often. They are a rare treat.

I recently spent two weeks in hospital, stuffing my face three times a day with full English, lunch and pud, dinner and pud (buckets of custard). Got on the scales when I came home expecting the worst, to see I had lost a stone. The reason dear reader was bread, or the lack thereof. Back away from the loaf.

I usually take sandwiches to work for lunch. I'm not a huge sandwich lover tbh, they are ok, but they are quick to make, relatively low in calories and, most importantly, quick to eat. My first week at work I took thinks like frittata and salad, but salad takes a while to eat, and I only get thirty minutes for lunch. I could take leftovers to heat up, but again it takes longer because you have to heat it to first. So sandwiches it is.

I am a carb avoider so never have a sandwich. Messes up my glucose levels. Avoiding carbs means I can eat large volumes with no weight gain.

Just eaten a crispy bacon on buttered white here. Agree that they're always best freshly made. We ration our bread consumption for weight management, but have a treat at weekends.

I find sandwiches boring - well, at least the ones I would chuck together first thing in the morning - plus bread makes me a bit lethargic and er... gassy. Given I'm a teacher, that's not ideal!

I love sandwiches, but I cook for one so always have leftovers and it doesn't make sense for me to then buy the ingredients to make sandwiches as well.

Also agree sandwiches get a lot less appealing after they've been sitting for a few hours!

I’ve never been a huge fan of sandwiches but I love toast and bread generally. I cba with making a sandwich before work (in my defence I leave at 6:30) and they are never as good when they are not eaten straight away. I do love a banana sandwich and sometimes make one at work but I generally microwave leftovers. I prefer hot food to cold generally.

This thread is genuinely eye opening for me - I had no idea so many people liked sandwiches! For me, and I guess I just assumed most people felt the same, they’re eaten purely for convenience in a packed lunch. Like, not awful, but would never be first choice. The act of eating them just seems to take so much effort, and I’d never look forward to a sandwich, they’re just something easy to transport. I have never taken one to the office in 20 years of work, picnics on days out with the kids only. I’m honestly surprised by everyone’s replies here!

Most bread is nutritionally devoid. I prefer my food to be more wholesome.
People used to use lard many many years ago, as we educate ourselves our preferences evolve.

I love a good sandwich but rarely take them to work.
1.they don’t fill me up and 2.they tend to go soggy.

I used to get them as part of a meal deal when having lunch on the go but then I found out that Morrisons meal deal includes the pasta salad bar and it changed my life.

Sandwiches just make me want more sandwiches, but rice/baked potato and a protein fills me better for less calories and is also less moreish

I take things like soup or salad. I only like sandwiches if i eat them straight after making them.

Ham and pease pudding stottie!

Wraps are much duller than ordinary bread, to me anyway. What's the appeal?

Sourdough bread, butter, salami, cheddar cheese, and a layer of watercress as this can survive being squished without making the sandwich soggy

I get this.

I love a sandwich, But Ive found bread makes me bloated.
So I probably only eat one every now and then 😔

Agree OP, and they always discuss what's in the container at great length, thus revealing the culinary delights they whipped up last night. While I have a ham sandwich 😃

Most sandwiches are pretty meh. Especially if you have to make them in advance and have them survive transportation. I'd much rather have a substantial salad or leftovers. At home I might have bread and cheese and salad, but it'll be on a plate not as a sandwich. Or a toastie - can't do that in the office.

I never take leftovers to work as just more stuff to carry. Still use meal deals but sushi rather than sandwiches. I very much doubt they're healthier at all but seemed to be the only way to get some fish.

Ooh I love a Pret egg sarnie 😋

Give me a roast chicken salad with chilli mayo in a sandwich or a wrap any day.

Yes I love a sandwich I do sometimes get bored with bread though and have a salad or some noddles but I'm not a carb hater!

i love a sandwich when someone else makes it for me. No idea why