By Samantha Fournier

London’s subway system The Underground is flooded by commuters each morning and afternoon. A little closer to home with the same signature sign and only a few minutes away from CCSU is New Britain’s version of The Underground, a small sandwich shop tucked away behind Dunkin Donuts and The Flying Tiger Tattoo shop.

Much like London’s subway system The Underground Deli has grey cement floors and is filled with students and locals on their way from one place to the next.

After entering the deli you’re surrounded by the sounds of the pop music played on Kiss 95.7 and a sunny atmosphere with soft yellow painted walls. Black wire chandeliers hang in a row against the back wall and black and white framed photos of London hang underneath them. The room’s cozy feel is completed by two couches with coffee tables set in front of them.

White boards hang across from the black and white photos. The whiteboards list more than 20 creative sandwich combinations along with equally creative names like The Family Guy, Super Trooper, and Ball and Chain.

The Interruption is a soft white roll filled with grilled chicken, melted Swiss cheese, crunchy romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and sweet honey mustard. Each sandwich comes with your choice of a side of a fiery potato salad, pasta, or coleslaw.

Finding the average turkey and cheese sandwich isn’t an easy task in London and you certainly won’t find one listed here either. But if you prefer to choose your own toppings you can make your own sandwich or wrap. While the sandwiches are only a fraction of the size of Subway’s they fill you up and are fresher tasting. Prices range from four to six dollars and the soup is made fresh daily.

The Underground Deli is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blue chip cards are accepted. Make sure not to miss this hidden delicious British-inspired deli in passing.