Creamy Spanish onion soup hit the spot on a cold, blustery day, followed up with a hearty sandwich of chicken liver pâté on pumpernickel.

The Boathouse is at its best at lunch, when the informal menu of hearty sandwiches and soups matches the kitchen's skills.

This second, more modern version of the original cult tearoom serves hearty open-faced sandwiches ($8) and deliciously rich tarts ($5.30).

Butter Crust Sandwich Bread Bake this crusty bread over the weekend, and use it to make hearty sandwiches for the week.

The lunch menu lists hearty sandwiches (panini) of vegetables or steak as well as pasta and salads.

This health-conscious, laid-back bakery in an old house in historic Haleiwa serves hearty sandwiches, many under $7, fresh smoothies and vegan desserts.

Big salads, hearty sandwiches and flavorful lunch plates, too.

Two decades ago, Italian restaurants were ubiquitous, mostly serving spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread or hearty sandwiches like sausage and peppers on a hero.

After an hour of conversation, the designer sent her off with a picnic lunch of two hearty sandwiches and potato chips, lovingly packed in a rustic basket.

Deceptively simple, this restaurant offers a diverse menu of breakfasts, hearty sandwiches and even a few Thai dishes.