12 Incredible Sandwiches That Are Worth the Mess

The best sandwiches are sometimes the messiest. These twelve are drippy, saucy, and demand extra napkins; but the reward for every bite is absolutely worth it.

Sloppy Joe

Sweet and tangy ground beef spills over the sides of a soft bun. Childhood favorite, adult-approved, and a classic comfort mess.

Crab Melt

Chunks of sweet crab, melted cheese, and buttery bread grilled to perfection. It’s gooey, decadent, and tastes like the coast.

Pueblo Slopper

An open-faced burger doused in spicy green chile. Messy, spicy, and best eaten with a fork; or brave hands.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Stacked high with fries, slaw, and sliced meat inside thick bread. Pittsburgh’s finest is filling, chaotic, and always messy.

French Dip Sandwich

Sliced roast beef on a crusty roll, served with piping hot au jus. Dip, drip, and enjoy every juicy bite.

Banh Mi

Packed with savory pork, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs inside a crisp baguette. The crunchy, saucy filling always finds a way to escape.

Muffuletta Sandwich

Salty meats, provolone, and tangy olive salad packed into sesame bread. Overflowing, briny, and unforgettable in every bite.

Pastrami Burger

A burger topped with piles of hot pastrami and melty cheese. Messy, rich, and the right kind of indulgence.

Beef on Weck

Roast beef and horseradish on a salted kummelweck roll, dripping with jus. Salty, spicy, and best eaten with napkins at the ready.

Pork Chop Sandwich

Crunchy fried pork chop wedged into a bun. Meat juices and crisp coating guarantee you’ll need to lick your fingers.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Crispy chicken, bacon, and ranch in mini buns. Cheesy, drippy, and gone in two bites.

Hot Beef Sandwich

Roast beef and mashed potatoes over bread, smothered in gravy. Pure, messy comfort; just the way grandma liked it.