By Heather Collins
A new sandwich shop is set to open Aug. 5 at 102 E. Carmel Dr.
Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop will be the restaurant’s third location in Indiana and offers a variety of sandwiches and soups. Carmel resident Troy Bruinsma opened the shop because he enjoyed the flavor profile of the sandwiches and the family roots behind the brand when he began exploring a new business to open in Carmel.
Sandwiches include the Apollo, a chipotle citrus BBQ and chicken sandwich; the Quatro, a cranberry wasabi and chicken sandwich; the Erupter, a buffalo chicken and bleu cheese sandwich; the Spartan, a peppadew mustard and chicken sandwich; and the Jacob Bluefinger, an avocado vegetarian sandwich; as well as staples such turkey and avocado, roast beef and ham.
The shop will always have four soup options, which include baja chicken enchilada, Boston clam chowder, steak and ale chowder, tomato basil parmesan and broccoli cheddar.
The casual chain will offer counter service, drive-thru and delivery. Bruinsma said he wants to open additional Erbert & Gerbert’s stores throughout Fishers, Indianapolis, Whitestown and Zionsville.
The founder of Erbert & Gerbert’s grew up listening to bedtime stories created by his father about the fictional adventures of Erbert & Gerbert Herbert, and he decided to name his sandwich shop after them. The sandwiches names also are derived from the stories. The restaurant has more than 100 stores in 12 states.
“It’s just a unique story, and it’s just a unique brand,” Bruinsma said. “The family piece of it really resonated with me.”
Bruinsma has lived in Carmel since 2005 with his wife and two children.
The Carmel location will have a four-day grand opening Aug. 5 to 8.
For more, visit Erbertandgerberts.com.
