12 Sandwiches That Deserve All the Praise

Not every sandwich gets the spotlight it deserves, but these twelve are ready for their standing ovation. Each one brings serious satisfaction and a flavor profile that could win a medal at the bread Olympics.

French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef, a crusty roll, and hot au jus. One dunk and you’ll want to clap. Make French Dip

Beef on Weck

Buffalo’s pride: juicy roast beef and fiery horseradish on a salty kummelweck roll. Worth the encore. Try Beef on Weck

Lobster Roll

Chilled lobster salad, buttery roll, and a taste of summer all year long. Try the Lobster Roll

Hot Brown Sandwich

Turkey, bacon, tomato, and a blanket of cheese sauce, all broiled to bubbly perfection. Try Hot Brown

Pastrami Burger

Burger and deli worlds collide—thick-sliced pastrami on a juicy patty with melted cheese. Try Pastrami Burger

Crab Cake Sandwich

Jumbo crab, lettuce, and tartar. Maryland’s masterpiece, and your next obsession. Get Crab Cake Sandwich

Patty Melt

Griddled rye, beef patty, Swiss, and a mountain of onions. If you know, you know. Get the Patty Melt

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Mini sandwiches loaded with juicy chicken, bacon, cheese, and creamy ranch. Round of applause for this party favorite. Make Sliders

Shrimp Po Boy

New Orleans’ hero: crispy fried shrimp, French bread, lettuce, tomato, and spicy sauce. Get the Po Boy

Turkey Reuben

Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing on grilled rye. Light, bold, and all-around lovable. Make Turkey Reuben

Onion Burger

Oklahoma’s griddled legend: beef patties and onions, crisped to perfection and stacked on a soft bun. Try Onion Burger

Fish Fry Sandwich

Golden, crispy fried fish, tartar sauce, and a soft bun. Midwest Fridays just got legendary. Try Fish Fry