14 Sandwiches That Are Worth the Wait
Some sandwiches take a little longer to track down or make, but every bite proves they’re worth every minute. These 14 are the culinary reward for your patience.
Brisket Sandwich
Slow-smoked Texas brisket, sliced and stacked high on a soft bun. Waiting in line for barbecue is practically a sport. Try Brisket Sandwich
Lobster Roll
Fresh lobster meat, mayo, and a toasted bun. You’ll gladly wait for a taste of Maine’s summer. Get the Lobster Roll
Pastrami Burger
Thick pastrami and melty cheese piled on a beef patty. Utah’s grill masters know how to build suspense. Try Pastrami Burger
Muffuletta Sandwich
Layers of cured meats, cheese, and olive salad marinate for hours—every minute is worth it. Try Muffuletta
Crab Cake Sandwich
Maryland blue crab, formed by hand, fried to order. Good things come to those who wait. Get Crab Cake Sandwich
French Dip Sandwich
Slow-roasted beef, toasted baguette, hot au jus. Dip, wait, repeat. Make French Dip
Pit Beef
Baltimore’s charcoal-grilled beef, sliced thin and piled onto a Kaiser roll. The line is always long, but the payoff is big. Try Pit Beef
Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Indiana’s giant, breaded pork tenderloin, hanging off the edges of the bun. This is fair food, leveled up. Get Pork Tenderloin
Hot Brown Sandwich
Turkey, bacon, tomato, and a bubbling cheese sauce, all broiled to perfection. Worth every second under the broiler. Try Hot Brown
Beef on Weck
Roast beef carved to order, nestled on a kummelweck roll with a swipe of horseradish. The Buffalo waitlist is always justified. Try Beef on Weck
North Shore Beef
Massachusetts-style: rare roast beef, onion roll, James River BBQsauce, cheese, and mayo. Locals know it’s worth a detour. Get North Shore Beef
Shrimp Po Boy
Fresh-fried shrimp loaded into a French roll with lettuce, tomato, and spicy remoulade. A line down the block isn’t unusual. Get the Po Boy
Roast Pork Sandwich
Slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, garlicky greens. Philly’s under-the-radar classic. Try Roast Pork
Pastrami Burger
Pastrami, Swiss, and grilled onions on rye, grilled until crisp. New York deli lines are a rite of passage. Try Pastrami Burger
