A Gatsby is a South African submarine sandwich consisting of a bread roll filled with chips and a choice of fillings and sauces. It originated in Cape Town and is popular throughout the Western Cape province. The sandwich is typically large and shared by several people.
A close-up view of a personal-sized Gatsby sandwich prepared with calamari and chips
A store in Cape Town, South Africa with signage for Gatsby sandwiches, 2014
A personal-sized Gatsby sandwich prepared with calamari and chips, being sold at a food stall for R45 (approximately USD $3.75), 2014
A Gatsby sandwich
A submarine sandwich, commonly known as a sub, hoagie, hero, Italian, grinder, wedge, or a spuckie, is a type of American cold or hot sandwich made from a cylindrical bread roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments.
A submarine sandwich
Fenian Ram submarine, c. 1920
A very long party sub
Salami, ham and cheeses on a hoagie roll