10 Sandwiches That Define Sandwich Greatness

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

Some sandwiches set the standard; these ten are the blueprints for what greatness looks like between two slices of bread. If you want to know what makes a truly exceptional sandwich, start right here.

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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Thin beef, pickled peppers, and a roll soaked in jus. Chicago’s finest; messy, spicy, and unforgettable with every single bite. Find this recipe and more!

Lobster Roll

Two lobster rolls filled with creamy lobster salad sit on a wooden cutting board next to a pile of potato chips, making this classic lobster roll meal perfect for seafood lovers.
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Chunks of sweet lobster lightly dressed in mayo; packed in a buttery roll for maximum East Coast comfort. Find this recipe and more!

Muffuletta Sandwich

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Italian meats, cheese, and briny olive salad inside a giant loaf. It’s the New Orleans legend; savory, salty, and made for sharing. Find this recipe and more!

Jucy Lucy

A person holds a Juicy Lucy Burger cut in half, revealing melted cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomato, and ground beef between two golden buns. The filling is juicy and layered with fresh vegetables.
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Burger patty filled with molten cheese; every bite bursts with gooey flavor. Minneapolis’s pride and joy. Find this recipe and more!

Pastrami Burger

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Utah’s best burger combines beef, smoky pastrami, and melted cheese; this one rewrites the burger playbook. Find this recipe and more!

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

A Primanti Brothers Sandwich on thick white bread is filled with tomato slices, coleslaw, French fries, melted cheese, and grilled meat, all stacked high on a wooden cutting board.
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Pittsburgh’s legend with meat, fries, slaw, and tomato; hearty enough for any meal, and a true icon. Find this recipe and more!

Grinder Sandwich

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Italian deli meats, cheese, veggies, and a chewy hoagie roll; the East Coast grinder hits every note just right. Find this recipe and more!

Banh Mi

A close-up of a banh mi sandwich on a wooden board, packed with grilled meat, cilantro, sliced cucumber, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs layered inside a crispy banh mi baguette.
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Crusty baguette with pork, pickled vegetables, and herbs; a global favorite thanks to its balance of tang, crunch, and savory pork. Find this recipe and more!

Pork Chop Sandwich

A close-up of a crispy fried chicken sandwich and a Pork Chop Sandwich on a wooden board, topped with lettuce, tomato slices, and mustard in soft, shiny buns. The background shows an out-of-focus kitchen setting.
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Bone-in fried pork chop in slices of white bread; crunchy, meaty, and a Midwest classic worth tracking down. Find this recipe and more!

Fried Chicken Biscuit

A crispy chicken biscuit sandwich with mustard sits on a wooden surface, showcasing a golden, flaky biscuit and crunchy chicken fillet in this classic chicken biscuit delight.
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Crispy chicken in a fluffy biscuit; every bite is a taste of pure Southern comfort. Find this recipe and more!

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