Which Wich bewitches with custom sandwiches in University Village

I’m usually more insulted at the prospect of paying for a sandwich than when someone says, “Woman, make me a sandwich.” In fact, I prefer to make my own.

Bad personal experiences with Subway, where I once bought little more than a slice of meat and cheese stuffed inside a crunchy bread roll, are probably to blame for my wariness of sandwich shops.

So when Which Wich, one of University Village’s newest additions, recently opened for business late last month, I was hesitant to eat there; however, I decided to give it a chance to see if it would succeed where Subway failed. I’m glad I did.

An employee greeted me when I walked inside the shop and, when I told her it was my first time there, she explained how the ordering process works.

You decide on a sandwich type from the menu, grab a corresponding sandwich bag and use a Sharpie to fill out what you want on your sandwich and your name. Then you take the bag to the cashier, pay and wait.

The bag’s pre-printed menu looks like a Scantron form with all its empty bubbles, but choosing which of them to fill in is almost harder than taking an exam because of all the options.

Which Wich boasts over 50 sandwich combinations. It took me longer to decide what I wanted than for someone to actually make my sandwich.

I ordered a toasted ham sandwich with American cheese, red onions, a few veggies and garlic and opted for the regular seven-inch, which cost me a reasonable $5.45. Which Wich also offers 10.5 and 14-inch sandwich sizes.

At the register, I received a free punch card with which I can earn a free sandwich after buying 10, a nice deal for when I eat out again or buy my family lunch.

I wasn’t overly adventurous with my sandwich, but it still tasted better than anything I could have made at home. The tables were clean too, so I ate inside comfortably.

Better yet, my sandwich wasn’t skimpy and actually looked like something I wanted to eat. When I unwrapped the foil from my sandwich, the toasted bread was still warm, and there was just the right amount of meat and cheese.

Although I didn’t have anything else with my meal other than a drink, the shop also sells chips, cookies and shakes.

I would highly recommend Which Wich to anyone looking for a quick, delicious lunch between classes. It cured me of my sandwich skepticism.