It starts with bread – plain and simple. But in between lies a whole spectrum of flavor. And here in the Valley, our sandwich game is unmatched. Loaded with cheese and toasted to perfection, the grinders at Mancino’s Grinders & Pizza (809 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire) make for the best sandwiches in the Valley, according to our readers. In second, the local vibes and stacked sammies at Eau Claire Cheese and Deli (1636 Harding Ave., Eau Claire) are so good they even made the place the No. 3 Best Kept Secret in the poll this year. Don’t tell! And in third place, the warm deliciousness of Acoustic Café’s (505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire) mouth-watering hoagies rounds out the list. –Eric Christenson