Like the earth, a sandwich is made of layers and gathers its strength from its meaty core, which pushes condiments toward the crust to erupt and bury fingers in deliciousness. Let rivers of mayo magma run with today's Groupon: for $4, you get $8 worth of sandwiches and drinks at Geoff's Superlative Sandwiches, located near the Brown University campus on Benefit Street.

Voted one of the Best Sandwich Shops in 2010 by readers of Rhode Island Monthly and featured on Food Network’s Rachael's Vacation, Geoff's serves an arsenal of made-to-order sammies filled with fresh ingredients and a heaping of creativity. Try one of Geoff's favorites, such as The Juggs, a mishmash of hot turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, Shedd's sauce, and cranberry ($6.99), or the salmon-and-havarti-cheese-packed Salmon Dave ($6.99). Hoagie-loving herbivores can chomp into one of the sandwichery's many vegetarian options, like the Dead Head, where provolone, spinach, carrots, tomato, onion, and vinegar deliciously mingle ($5.99), or simply snack of Geoff’s endless supply of free pickles. With its menu colorfully written on a chalkboard and a small army of friendly sandwich-crafters behind the counter, Geoff’s has become a favorite among college students looking for a quick lunch in between Quantum Astro-Bowling 101 and History of the Macarena 400.

Reviews

Rachael Ray's Rachael's Vacation featured Geoff's Superlative Sandwiches. Rhode Island Monthly readers named Geoff's one of the Best Sandwich Shops of 2010, and 81% of Urbanspooners recommend it. Eight TripAdvisors give it an average of 4.5 owl eyes. Yelpers give it a 3.5-star average.

• I have been getting sandwiches from Geoff's for over 20 years. The food is consistently Great. I have never been disappointed. – vcaz, TripAdvisor
• Fun, funky sandwiches that are made to order. And how about those fantastic pickles!!! – outdoorRI, Urbanspoon