The legacy of the Earl of Sandwich: meat between pieces of bread. Stock up on bread, cold cuts and other goodies at these import shops.
Bagel
For expats bereaved at the loss of their precious rings of dough, Bagel at Fulicheng has opened to fill your metaphysical and gastronomical needs with a wide variety of flavors available daily at RMB 4.5 each. The bagels are well mixed, baked on location, and properly stored to ensure freshness. Daily 7.30am-11pm. Store 21, area 8, Tianli Jie, Fuli Cheng (R&F City, just west of Shuangjing Qiao), Chaoyang District. (5862 2484) 杯勾, 朝阳区富力城天力街商业八21号
Bento & Berries
Sporting a bright and trendy design (from the same firm behind Centro), the combination bakery, cafe and deli-takeout offers food and drink as diverse as its target customers. But the real appeal remains in its daytime draws: free delivery (if you’re located within 500 meters of the Kerry Centre), a selection of English-language newsstand magazines and newspapers, and, of course, wireless Internet. Daily 7am-11pm. 1/F, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 45) 缤味美食屋, 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里中心饭店
Boucherie Michel
French butchery serving up quality cuts of meat and freshly roasted chickens. 9am-8.30pm. 1 Jiezuo Bldg, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0489, boucheriemichel@hotmail.com) 米歇尔肉店, 朝阳区幸福村中路杰座大厦1段
Comptoirs de France
Offers a variety of freshly baked rolls, baguettes, and loaves of bread alongside tempting pastries and chocolates. However, expect to pay high prices for premium quality. Rm 102, 1/F, Bldg 15, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 8994) 法派, 朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心15号楼102
The Deli at the Square
Sandwiches and baked goods. Daily 7.30am-10pm. 1/F Novotel Peace Beijing, 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6512 8833 ext 7601) 糕饼店, 东城区王府井金鱼胡同3号 诺富特和平宾馆一楼
German Food Center
The name says it all. Think sausages and sauerkraut. Daily 9.30am-7pm. 15 Zaoying Beili, Maizidian (800m east of Nongzhanguan Beilu), Chaoyang District. (6591 9370) 德国食品店, 朝阳区麦子店枣营北里15号,长城饭店南侧农展馆北路往东走800米路北
Gourmet Corner
Stocks gourmet deli items including sandwiches, pasta and salads, as well as a wide array of confectionery and chocolates. Daily 8am-10pm. West Wing 1/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 43) 朝阳区建国门外大街中国国际贸易中心西楼一层
Kempi Deli
Some of the best bread, cakes and desserts in town. Next time you want a birthday cake, try their incredible Black Forest chocolate cake. Discounts after 8pm (9pm weekends). Daily 7am-11pm. 1/F Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5741) 凯宾美食廊, 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店一层
Kiosk
Serves up delicious Serbian sandwiches, burgers and sausages from a tiny hut just outside of the Nali Mall. Most of the seating is outdoors, although in inclement weather you can find shelter in the coffee shop across the way. Tue-Sun 10am-10pm. Nali Mall (in front of Jazz Ya), Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6413 2461) 朝阳区三里屯北街那里秀色服装市场
Lido Deli
Come for sausages, smoked salmon, pates, select wines and famous Harbin black caviar. 7am-9pm. Lido Hotel, Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6688 ext 1542) 熟食店, 朝阳区机场路，丽都假日饭店
O’Briens
An Irish sandwich bar offering classic thick bread toasted sandwiches, salads, soups, gourmet coffee, smoothies and fresh juices all in a relaxed, airy setting. Additional features include Carlsberg and Guinness on tap, wireless Internet and delivery options. Daily 8am-9pm. 6 Riverville Square, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6450 8588) 奥拜恩三明治吧, 顺义区天竺温榆广场06号商铺
Paris Patisserie
Wide selection of cakes and pastries. Daily 6am-11pm. 2 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0258) 巴黎派蒂斯, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街A5
Schlotzsky’s
Texas-based chain of sandwich shops specializing in unique spongy-textured, oven-baked bread. Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. 1) 2/F Tower 2, China World Trade Center, Chaoyang District. (6505 0806); 2) 1/F, 102 Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3922) 斯乐斯基, 1) 朝阳区国贸2座二层; 2) 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科中心一层102号
Treats
Daily 9am-10pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866) 美食, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层
Tube Station
Favorite of the Beijing Normal University’s student body, and not just because it’s across the street. Good sub sandwiches without the international conglomerate feel. Daily 8am-midnight. 100m east of Beijing Normal University North Gate, Haidian District. (6200 4439) 站点, 海淀区北师大北门往东走100米