10 Sandwiches That Are Better Than Pizza

Yes, pizza is great—but these ten sandwiches just might steal the show. Loaded with gooey cheese, zesty sauces, and savory fillings, each one offers everything you love about pizza, plus the joy of eating with your hands.

Steak Bomb

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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Shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melty cheese in a hoagie roll. Every bite is like a meaty, cheesy pizza—without the wait.

Cudighi Sandwich

A toasted Cudighi Sandwich with melted cheese, sautéed green and red bell peppers, and tomato sauce sits on a wooden board. Bowls of tomato sauce and bell peppers are beside the sandwich.
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Spicy Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese, all tucked into a crusty roll. Upper Michigan’s pizza-in-a-sandwich experience.

Patty Melt

patty melt
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Caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, beef patty, and golden rye bread. Every bite brings comfort and that cheesy pull.

Muffuletta Sandwich

muffuletta
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Salami, ham, cheese, and briny olive salad on a giant loaf. Bold, salty, and perfect for pizza fans craving something different.

Italian Beef Sandwich

A hand holds an Italian Beef Sandwich filled with sliced beef, mozzarella cheese, pickled carrots, red peppers, and yellow pepper rings on a sub roll.
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Chicago-style beef, spicy peppers, and drippy jus in a chewy roll. It’s got the savory, saucy magic of pizza with a beefy twist.

Grinder Sandwich

grinder sandwich
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Deli meats, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and Italian dressing in a long roll. Tangy, hearty, and a cold-cut classic.

Hot Brown Sandwich

A cast iron skillet with three pieces of chicken hot brown, topped with melted cheese and bacon, sits on a white cloth on a wooden surface.
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Turkey, creamy sauce, bacon, and tomato, all broiled until bubbly. Creamy, cheesy, and rich—pizza wishes it was this saucy.

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Crispy fried fish with tartar sauce on a bun. Crunchy, satisfying, and sometimes even better than pizza on a Friday night.

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

A crispy Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and a sesame seed bun, placed on a wooden board.
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Huge breaded pork tenderloin, crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, hanging off the edges of the bun. This one wins pizza lovers over fast.

Sloppy Joe

Close-up of a sloppy joe sandwich on a wooden surface, featuring a soft, golden bun filled with classic sloppy joe seasoned ground meat, diced onions, green peppers, and a layer of creamy mayonnaise.
Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Sweet, saucy ground beef on a soft bun. Just as messy as pizza, but with way more nostalgia built in.

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