Peggy's

A compact corner spot right in Freo. Grab a footpath table. The absolute move here? Serious, unapologetic sandwich craft. Sandwich fiends constantly trade notes on the chicken 'Schnitty'—a wildly juicy cutlet stacked on fresh focaccia with perfectly balanced, punchy flavors. Same goes for the loaded mortadella and a killer eggplant parm that easily converts the skeptics. It’s a cute, fast-paced joint pouring top-tier coffee alongside a legendary, crispy hash brown that ruins all others for you. Weekend brunchers pile in for the breakfast special and thickshakes, but the pro tip is saving room for sweets. The Mont Blanc hits the mark, and those tracking the local bakery scene fiercely defend the chocolate chip cookies as the absolute best in town. Order ahead online, claim a stool, and dig in.