#43: Schlotzsky’s Chicken Sandwich
Schlotzsky’s started in 1971 in Austin, Texas, and became known for toasted sandwiches, round sourdough buns, pizzas, soups, and deli-style meals. Its chicken options fit into that warm sandwich format rather than the crispy fast food chicken sandwich category.

It ranks here because the bread and toppings usually do more of the work than the chicken. The sandwiches can be flavorful and filling, especially toasted, but the chicken itself does not stand out enough. It feels more like a solid deli option than a major chicken sandwich contender.
