Sandwiches, Toasties and Ciabattas: A Proper Lunch in Inverness
Rendezvous Cafe · Inverness
The humble sandwich is one of the great lunches, simple, satisfying and endlessly varied. Done well, with good bread and generous, fresh fillings, it is hard to beat. Add the warmth of a toastie or the rustic charm of a ciabatta and you have a lunch menu with something for everyone. This guide explores the classics and shows where to enjoy a great sandwich in Inverness. At Rendezvous Cafe, our sandwiches, toasties and ciabattas are a highlight of the lunch menu, all served with rainbow crisps and coleslaw.
- 14A Church Street, Inverness
- Open 8am to 4pm daily
- Top 5 Inverness coffee, The Times
What Makes a Great Sandwich?
A great sandwich is all about quality and balance. It starts with fresh bread, moves on to generous, well chosen fillings, and finishes with the little extras that lift it, a touch of mayo, a crisp leaf of lettuce, a slice of ripe tomato. The best sandwiches balance flavours and textures, pairing creamy with crunchy, rich with fresh. At Rendezvous, every sandwich is freshly made and comes with rainbow crisps and coleslaw on the side, and gluten free bread is available, so more people can enjoy a proper lunch.
Our Sandwiches
Our sandwich menu covers all the favourites and a few special touches. Choose from chicken mayo with lettuce and tomato, smoked salmon with lettuce, tomato and cream cheese, tuna mayo with red onion, or the classic cheese and ham. For something with real flavour, our chicken, pesto, mozzarella and tomato is a winner, and our chicken, sweet chilli and mozzarella brings a little heat. There is even a Scottish twist with our haggis, cheddar and onion chutney sandwich, a brilliant combination of savoury, sharp and sweet. The much loved BLT, with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo, is always a safe and satisfying bet.
Toasties and Ciabattas
When you fancy something warm, our toasties and ciabattas hit the spot. Options include roasted peppers, halloumi, beetroot and pesto for the vegetarians, brie, bacon and cranberry for a sweet and savoury treat, chicken, pesto, mozzarella and tomato, cheese and ham, chicken, sweet chilli and mozzarella, and our haggis, cheddar and onion chutney. There is even a vegetarian haggis, feta and sriracha option with a spicy kick. Warm, melting and full of flavour, a good toastie is comfort food at its best. Our halloumi guide has more on that vegetarian favourite.
The Club Sandwich
For a bigger appetite, the club sandwich is a classic, and ours does not disappoint. Our Club Sandwich is triple layered with mayo, lettuce, tomato, bacon and chicken, a generous, satisfying plate, with the option to add two fried eggs. It is the kind of substantial sandwich that makes a proper meal, perfect when a single round will not quite do. Gluten free bread is available here too.
Soup and Sandwich: The Perfect Pairing
Some combinations are simply made for each other, and soup and a sandwich is one of them. Our Soup and Sandwich brings together a homemade soup of the day with your choice of any sandwich, toastie or ciabatta, a comforting, satisfying lunch that is especially welcome on a cool Highland day. The warmth of the soup and the freshness of the sandwich complement each other beautifully. Our soup guide explores the homemade soups we love to serve.
A Lunch for Everyone
What makes our sandwich menu so popular is its range. With meat, fish and vegetarian fillings, warm toasties and cool sandwiches, and gluten free bread available throughout, there is genuinely something for everyone. Our gluten free guide has more on eating gluten free with us. Whether you want a quick bite while out shopping, a relaxed sit down lunch or a hearty club sandwich, our menu has you covered, all freshly made in a relaxed, characterful setting.
Where to Enjoy Sandwiches in Inverness
If a freshly made sandwich, a warm toastie or a rustic ciabatta sounds like your ideal lunch, our cafe on Church Street is ready to welcome you. We serve our full range during lunch service, all with rainbow crisps and coleslaw, in the heart of the city. Browse the full menu to plan your visit. From a classic BLT to a Scottish haggis toastie, there is a lunch here to suit every taste.
The Story of the Sandwich
The sandwich carries a name as famous as the food itself. It is widely said to be named after John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, an eighteenth century English nobleman. The popular tale holds that he asked for meat served between two slices of bread so that he could eat without interrupting his activities, and the convenient creation soon took his name. Whether or not the story is entirely accurate, the appeal is timeless: a portable, satisfying meal that needs no cutlery and can hold almost any filling you fancy. From that simple idea has grown an endless variety, from delicate afternoon tea sandwiches to towering clubs and warm, melting toasties. It remains one of the most popular lunches in the world for good reason. At Rendezvous, we celebrate that versatility with a generous range of fillings, served on fresh bread with crisps and coleslaw on the side.
Frequently asked questions
What sandwiches do you serve in Inverness?
Our sandwiches include chicken mayo, smoked salmon and cream cheese, tuna and red onion, cheese and ham, chicken with pesto and mozzarella, chicken with sweet chilli, haggis with cheddar and onion chutney, and the classic BLT.
Do you have toasties and ciabattas?
Yes. Our warm toasties and ciabattas include halloumi and roasted peppers, brie and bacon with cranberry, chicken and pesto, and a vegetarian haggis, feta and sriracha option.
Is gluten free bread available?
Yes. Gluten free bread is available across our sandwiches, toasties and ciabattas, so more people can enjoy a proper lunch.
Can I have soup and a sandwich together?
Yes. Our Soup and Sandwich combination pairs the homemade soup of the day with your choice of any sandwich, toastie or ciabatta.
What comes with the sandwiches?
All our sandwiches, toasties and ciabattas are served with rainbow crisps and coleslaw.
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