ATIS X THE DUSTY KNUCKLE: A LIMITED-EDITION FOCACCIA SANDWICH IN LONDON
atis x The Dusty Knuckle: A Limited-Edition Focaccia Sandwich in London
atis is stepping outside of bowls and plates for the first time with the launch of a limited-edition focaccia sandwich created in collaboration with The Dusty Knuckle. Known across London for exceptional bread and bakery craft, The Dusty Knuckle brings serious creds to this partnership.
The result is the atis x The Dusty Knuckle Buffalo Caesar Focaccia, a bold chicken sandwich built on expertly made focaccia bread and available for a limited time. For those searching for the next standout sandwich in London, this is one to know about.
atis Partners with The Dusty Knuckle Bakery
If you know London’s bread scene, you know The Dusty Knuckle bakery. What started as a local favourite has grown into one of the city’s most respected bakeries, celebrated for quality, craft and depth of flavour.
Partnering with The Dusty Knuckle was a natural move for atis. Both brands prioritise flavour-first food, seasonality and doing simple things exceptionally well. By using focaccia bread from a leading London bakery, this sandwich becomes more than just a format shift. It becomes a meeting point between bread expertise and ingredient-driven cooking.
Why Focaccia Bread Makes the Perfect Chicken Sandwich
Focaccia bread is soft and airy inside, structured yet light, with a golden exterior that holds everything together without overpowering the filling. That balance is exactly what makes a great focaccia sandwich.
Unlike thinner breads that collapse under heat and sauce, focaccia absorbs flavour while keeping its integrity. For anyone wondering how to eat focaccia bread, the answer is simple: the atis way. As a base for our chicken sandwich, focaccia offers both comfort and performance. It carries heat, crunch and dressing without becoming heavy. It elevates the sandwich from everyday to something worth seeking out.
Inside the Buffalo Caesar Blackened Chicken Focaccia
At the centre of this collaboration is the Buffalo Caesar, Blackened Chicken and Focaccia. It brings together bold spice, classic Caesar flavour and the structural confidence of focaccia bread.
Blackened chicken provides heat and depth, with a char that adds intensity to every bite. The buffalo element introduces a subtle kick, balanced by creamy Caesar notes that nod to the familiar while still feeling fresh. Crisp textures and layered flavours keep the sandwich dynamic rather than dense.
It is a high protein sandwich, satisfying without feeling heavy, making it just as suitable for a weekday lunch as it is for a weekend food stop. In a city constantly debating the best chicken sandwich London has to offer, this one earns its place in the conversation. It is a caesar sandwich, but done with intention. Less predictable. More considered.
Where to Find the atis x The Dusty Knuckle Focaccia
The atis x The Dusty Knuckle Buffalo Caesar Focaccia is available across atis locations in London for a limited time and in-store only. As a true limited edition sandwich, it will not be a permanent fixture on the menu - only available from March 2nd to March 15th.
If you have been searching for “focaccia sandwich near me” or scrolling through options for “sandwiches near me” that feel worth the stop, this collaboration is designed to stand out.
This is atis’ first move beyond salads and plates. A focused, confident step into London’s sandwich scene. Available now, but not for long.