12 Sandwiches That’ll Make You Forget Fast Food

If you’re still hitting the drive-thru, these sandwiches might just change your routine for good. Fresh, bold, and seriously craveable, these are the real deal. Lunch break, solved.

Spicy Lamb Grinder

Idaho’s spicy lamb, pepperoncini, and melty cheese, all in a toasty grinder roll. Get the Spicy Lamb Grinder recipe

Polish Boy

Cleveland’s answer to fast food: kielbasa, fries, slaw, and BBQ sauce on a bun. Get the Polish Boy recipe

Pit Beef

Baltimore’s king of beef: smoky, juicy, sliced rare, and loaded on a roll. Get the Pit Beef recipe

Tuna Melt

Toasted bread, creamy tuna salad, and gooey cheese. Never boring, always classic. Get the Tuna Melt recipe

Detroit Coney Dog

Detroit’s chili-topped hot dog, with onions and yellow mustard. All thrill, zero drive-thru regret. Get the Detroit Coney Dog recipe

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Texas-style: crispy fried steak, creamy mayo, and crunchy pickles in a soft bun. Get the Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich recipe

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Indiana’s over-the-top classic: thin, crispy pork cutlet overflowing the bun. Get the Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich recipe

French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef on a French roll, ready for a dip in hot au jus. Miles better than anything at a chain. Get the French Dip Sandwich recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Juicy chicken, crispy bacon, ranch, and melted cheese on slider buns. These will outshine any drive-thru. Get the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders recipe

Pastrami Burger

Burger meets smoky pastrami and gooey cheese—Utah’s answer to boring fast food. Get the Pastrami Burger recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

Philadelphia’s powerhouse: juicy pork, sharp provolone, and garlicky greens on a crusty roll. Get the Roast Pork Sandwich recipe

Lobster Roll

Maine’s lobster, mayo, and buttered roll. Fast food could never. Get the Lobster Roll recipe