Buccan Sandwich Shop has built a following in South Florida one baguette at a time. Now its beef carpaccio sandwich has earned national attention.
USA TODAY included the Palm Beach-born shop in its roundup of the “best sandwiches in America” worth a road trip or a detour. The newspaper singled out the beef carpaccio as the order that turns many first-time customers into regulars.
It’s a sandwich with the care of a restaurant dish and the ease of a takeout lunch. Thinly sliced raw beef is layered on a crusty baguette with peppery arugula, Parmesan, crispy and balsamic onions, mayo and lemon vinaigrette. The onions add sweetness and crunch; the lemon cuts through the richness. order.toasttab.com
The sandwich shop is a more casual expression of chef Clay Conley’s Buccan, which opened in Palm Beach in 2011. What started on South County Road has expanded across the Intracoastal to West Palm Beach and south to Coral Gables, bringing its made-to-order sandwiches, salads and sweets to a wider audience. www.buccansandwichshop.com
The recognition puts a national spotlight on a longtime local favorite. And for anyone wondering whether to make the trip, USA TODAY’s recommendation offers a clear starting point: order the beef carpaccio.
Buccan Sandwich Shop has locations at 350 South County Road, Palm Beach; 1901 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; and 100 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.
