Hungry? Pack light. You’ll pass great sandwich shops, locally owned and operated, en route to Gloucester’s magnificent beaches. Jeff’s Variety can set you up for a good lunch to go wherever you’re headed including Good Harbor Beach, Long Beach, or the back shore. Jeff says that there are many repeat customers that come back each and every season–for years–on their way to Good Harbor Beach. IF you have a big group, you can order trays with finger sandwiches. Sandwich platters featuring Virgilio’s rolls need at least two days notice to prepare. They’re open Sundays. What else? “Yes!” the answer to my question if they have plenty of call ahead requests from cars caught in traffic. Passengers calling only, please!
Scroll down the post for a one-stop, sub-shopping Gloucester directory with phone numbers and links. I could add in our favorite choices from each place.
GLOUCESTER BEACHES SANDWICH DIRECTORY
*the great 2013 Good Morning Gloucester Italian sub winners
on the way to Gloucester’s GOOD HARBOR BEACH
- main concession stand at Gloucester’s Good Harbor Beach (978) 281-9785
- Snack bar window at Good Harbor Beach Inn (978) 283-1489
- *Jeff’s Variety (978)281-5800
- Surfside Subs surfside slices/ Long Beach Dairy Maid (978)281-1700
- Cape Ann Coffees (978)282-1717
- Charlie’s Place subs to go (978) 281-5002
- the elusive Happy Taco truck
on the way to Gloucester/ Rockport LONG BEACH
- *Jeff’s Variety (978) 281-5800
- Surfside Subs (aka also Surfside Slices) and Long Beach Dairy Maid
- Cape Ann Coffees (978)282-1717
- Charlie’s Place subs to go (978) 281-5002
- the elusive Happy Taco truck
on the way downtown headed in any direction to Gloucester beaches: Pavilion, Cressy, Half Moon, Niles, Good Harbor
- Cafe Sicilia (978) 283-7345 sandwiches and pizza slices
- Cave (978) 283-0896 for baguette/cheese French picnic style fare
- Cupboard (978) 281-1908
- *Destino’s Subs
- Cape Ann Farmer’s Market (Thursdays) fresh produce & baguette/cheese French picnic style fare
- *Jeff’s Variety (978) 281-5800
- Leonardo’s (978) 281-7882
- Last Stop (978) 281-2616
- Mike’s (978) 282-0777
- Morning Glory (978) 281-1851
- Poseidons (978) 290-4313
- *Sclafanis (978) 283-6622
- *Virgilios (978) 283-5295
- Yellow Sub Shop (978) 281-2217
on the way to Gloucester’s NILES BEACH
- Last Stop (978) 281-2616
- Sailor Stan’s to go (978) 281-4470
on the way to Gloucester’s PLUM COVE BEACH / ANNISQUAM/ LANESVILLE
- Captain Hooks (978) 282-4665
- Plum Cove Grind (978) 281-3377
- Willow Rest sub and/or the farmer’s market fresh produce, cheese, specialty prepared meals picnic option (978)283-2417
on the way to Gloucester’s WINGAERSHEEK BEACH
- main concession stand at Gloucester’s Wingaersheek beach (978) 281-9785
- Annie’s Variety (978) 283-2887
- Marshall’s Farm Stand (picnic route rather than sandwich counter) (978) 283-2168 (pints of fruit, munchies, loaf artisan bread, mozzarella specialty cheeses)
I haven’t forgotten Magnolia–just missing Magnolia’s House of Pizza. ON Mondays there’s Cape Ann Farmer’s market for Magnolia. “M” for Mondays, “M” for Magnolia.
Good Morning Gloucester 
This is what it’s all about. Excellent Job Cat!
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Jeff’s Variety is the BEST! Check it out ! Delicious!
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Thanks artmusedog. Agree, it’s great! What’s your go to sandwich?
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If Annie’s variety still does sandwiches they were good on the way to Wingaersheek.
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Thanks for commenting. They definitely have munchies, drinks, and variety of frozen ice cream treats. If not now, absolutely– when Yvonne was there! And she’d be a nod for scroo cooking, too (if that were open). Love Yvonne 🙂
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ANNIE’S on the way to Wingersheek, don’t forget John O’Neil.
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We had our first subs there yesterday and they were wonderful! We had only bought drinks and stuff there in the past. Thanks so much for adding in.
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No mention of Annie’s Variety? Best sandwiches in West Gloucester!
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Thanks! What sub or sandwiches do you like to order there?
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Jeff’s Variety has the BEST lobster rolls! ~ Roll ups too and great Chili!
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I’ve seen the lines on lobster roll days. Thanks for adding in.
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Annie’s Variety on Concord St. makes good subs.
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I’ve never even heard of it
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I didn’t know it was called Annie’s.
But I do know it — continue past Lobster Land (yum) & Sudbay and you’re shot out of Causeway nearly at the place. I’ve haven’t had a sandwich there.
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These are a great way for going to beach or just drop in and bring it home the old Sarris store Lanesville now a grinder shop also! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
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The Last Stop has fantastic, fresh homemade muffins, breakfast breads, sandwiches, & cookies ready to grab and go on the way to Niles or Good Harbor. Sandy is super nice and her shop is stocked with fun local items as well.
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Could we have an updated days directory please ? Great resource !
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Thanks Kelly for the gmg compliment 🙂 — I’ll double check if the links are current, and add new ones (soon). Is there any place you’d like to see added not currently listed? I can think of Sandpiper, Cake Ann, and Common Crow…
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