Hamilton's lower city is sandwiched between an escarpment and a bay, and if you're down there looking for an inexpensive pile of meats, vegetables and cheese stuffed between two pieces of bread, you're in the right place.

Take a sandwich tour of the lower city starting with these under-$7 sammies:

Turkey is one of 14 sandwich options at Elm Deli.

Elm Deli and Bakery

A sandwich is only as good as the bread it sits on, and Elm Deli and Bakery in downtown Stoney Creek has both shell and filling in its name. Fourteen $6 options are available with a wide array of toppings. The muffuletta spread is a must-try addition.

Sam's muffuletta is a quick and easy market option.

Sam's Cheese and Meats

Speaking of muffuletta: the "muffulatta" at Sam's in Hamilton Farmers' Market is far too quick, easy and delicious to ignore. This pre-made sandwich has a mix of provolone cheese, black forest ham, mortadella, prosciutto and muffuletta (olive salad mix).

Dine under an airplane at Academica.

Ola Bakery & Pastry/Academica

If you're on James Street North searching for a bifana — Portuguese-traditional sautéed pork — there are plenty of options. Near-neighbours Ola bakery and Academica Hall both offer the spicy sandwich for the right price point. Bonus to Academica if you want to eat under an airplane. Bonus to Ola's for providing the sandwich bread to many restaurants on the street.

Maria's puts those taco fillings in a bun.

Maria's Tortas Jalisco

For taco lovers (and everyone else) there's a tiny plaza on Highway 8 Stoney Creek that houses Maria's. The name describes a traditional sandwich from the Mexican province of Jalisco. Chose from chicken or beef on the mini torta, for about $5, served with three toppings on french bread. If you're really hungry, splurge for the full-size sandwich.

The lunch special sandwich at Staropolskie Delikatesy is actually two sandwiches.

Staropolskie Delikatesy

Hidden gems of Barton Street could be a whole other list. One of those shining lights, Staropolskie Delikatesy, is a perfect place to grab a bite to eat, plus a whole lot more. Polish off their pre-made lunch special sandwich — mixed cold cuts and cheese on rye with a side sausage — if you can. It comes with two sandwiches. And then browse the grocer for some scrumptious finds to take home.

Grab a veggie melt, and perhaps a pint at The Brain on James St. N.

The Brain

Take a momentary break from the meats with veggie melt at The Brain on James Street North. The roasted eggplant, zucchini and red peppers, plus spinach and swiss cheese are a solid start on this sammy. Pesto mayo is the icing.

The small cevapi at Bosnian Specialties is a very large sandwich adventure.

Bosnian Specialties

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Cevapi is a Balkan wonder, and barbecue joint Bosnian Specialties on Greys Road is king of the kabab. A small — five-piece minced meat sausage — the cevapi sandwich with cream cheese and onions is a hit. The fresh-baked bread is a home run.

Take your McQueen's bánh mì sandwich home, or find seating wherever you can.

McQueen's Banh Mi Viet

There's a Vietnamese baguette sandwich on Queen Street North at York Boulevard that's not to be missed. Get the Saigon (bánh mì th?p c?m) at McQueen's, stuffed with meat, pickled vegetables and cilantro. Try it spicy for the full flavour. As per the photo above, seating at McQueen's is extremely limited.

Tally Ho roast beef sandwich, an adult human hand for scale.

Tally Ho

There's no inexpensive sandwich list without the legendary Tally Ho on Main Street West. Roast beef, gravy, bun. That is all.

Fill up with a breaded chicken cutlet sandwich from Pane Del Sole

Pane Del Sole Bakery

Sub topping or red sauce is the choice at Pan Del Sole on John Street North at Cannon Street East. Grab a breaded chicken cutlet sandwich and top it the way you like.

After this sandwich tour it might be necessary to walk-off the carbs at one of Hamilton's parks and trails.

CORRECTION: The story has been updated Dec. 28 to correct the region where cevapi originated. Bosnia is a Balkan country. We regret the error.