Ever had a Thanksgiving sandwich? Here’s where to find them in Colorado

The Bobbie is a popular sandwich year-round at Capriotti’s, a Delaware-based chain with three locations in Denver’s southern suburbs. But November turns popularity into a frenzy.

“It’s been pretty crazy,” said Norma Rochford, who owns a five-month-old Capriotti’s store at 7939 E. Arapahoe Road in Greenwood Village.” I can’t even tell you how many we’ve made.”

That’s because the Bobbie is what’s known as a Thanksgiving sandwich, made with that all-American combination of turkey, stuffing and cranberry. Connoisseurs of this delicacy — also known as a Pilgrim sandwich or Puritan sandwich — often make them at home with leftovers from the holiday. But true zealots enjoy them in early fall as well — or any time of year.

“People are gearing up [for Thanksgiving] I guess,” Rochford said. “Some of them will get an 18-inch sandwich and save the second half for the next day. It’s been going nuts.”

Capriotti’s was actually founded in 1976 on the basis of the Bobbie, which was the name of the original owner’s aunt. Eventually, that store was sold and has since grown to 170 locations around the country, many of them franchised. But the Bobbie remains a top seller.

And it’s not alone. Here are seven other shops where you can find a Thanksgiving sandwich.

Tessa Delicatessen, 5724 E. Colfax Ave., Denver

The Grateful Turkey (seasonal): Sliced turkey, cranberry chutney, homemade stuffing

Yampa Sandwich Co., with four locations in Denver and Ft. Collins

The Pilgrim: Oven-roasted turkey, gouda, seasoned stuffing, cranberry chutney, mayo

Pat’s Philly Steaks & Subs, with two locations in Denver and Greenwood Village

P.J. Gobbler (seasonal): Oven roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, homemade stuffing and mayo

Half Fast Subs, with two locations in Boulder and Fort Collins

Gobbler: Turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce

Which Wich Superior Sandwich, 12 stores in Colorado, eight on the Front Range

Thank You Turkey (year-round): Thinly sliced turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce

Colonel Mustard’s Sandwich Emporium, 1412 S. 21st St., Colorado Springs

Major Tom (seasonal): Freshly sliced Boar’s Head Ovengold Turkey, Monterey Jack cheese, house-made cranberry relish and stuffing on toasted sourdough

Moe’s Original BBQ, four locations in Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins

Thanksgiving Day Sandwich (Thursdays only): Smoked sliced turkey breast with cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce on a toasted bun

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