11 Famous Sandwiches That Are Better Than Burgers

Sometimes the best sandwiches steal the spotlight from even the juiciest burgers. These eleven icons have bold flavors, legendary status, and a fan base that swears by every bite. Once you try them, you might leave burgers behind for good.

North Shore Beef

Thin-sliced roast beef dipped in hot jus, piled on a soft onion roll, and finished with mayo, cheese, or barbecue sauce. Massachusetts’ meaty masterpiece is pure, saucy bliss.

Muffuletta Sandwich

New Orleans delivers with salami, ham, cheese, and a briny olive salad layered in huge sesame bread. It’s hearty, salty, and a full meal in every bite.

Cuban Sandwich

Pressed Cuban bread loaded with roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. Crunchy, tangy, and layered with Miami flavor.

Lobster Roll

Chilled lobster, a hint of mayo, and a buttery split-top bun. Every bite tastes like a seaside vacation, and it’s never second place to a burger.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Fries, slaw, tomato, and your meat of choice, stacked in thick Italian bread. Pittsburgh’s full-meal masterpiece is hearty and unforgettable.

Banh Mi

Pork, pickled veggies, herbs, and chilis inside a crackling baguette. It’s fresh, bold, and packed with textures and flavors you won’t get from a burger.

Jucy Lucy

Cheese-stuffed burger patty that oozes when you bite in. Minneapolis’ molten masterpiece goes beyond a classic cheeseburger.

Hot Brown Sandwich

Open-faced turkey sandwich smothered in creamy cheese sauce, crisp bacon, and tomato, then broiled. Louisville’s signature is rich and unforgettable.

Sloppy Joe

Saucy ground beef piled on a soft bun. It’s a sweet, tangy, and messy classic that wins every time.

Crab Cake Sandwich

Golden, pan-fried crab cake tucked in a soft bun with lettuce and tartar sauce. Maryland’s pride is a seafood dream come true.

Patty Melt

Beef patty, caramelized onions, and cheese grilled between rye. The diner favorite combines everything great about a burger—and then adds crispy bread.