20 Messy Sandwiches Worth Every Napkin

These sandwiches are not neat. They drip, ooze, spill, and stain. And yet, every single bite is worth it. Grab extra napkins before diving into these 20 over-the-top favorites.

Sloppy Joe

Maddy Alewine / Them Bites

Ground beef in sweet tomato sauce, falling out of the bun with every bite. Sloppy in the best way.

Sonoran Hot Dog

A side view photo of sonoran dogs.
Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Bacon-wrapped, smothered in beans, sauces, and jalapeños. Arizona’s messiest street food star.

Pueblo Slopper

pueblo slopper
Maddy Alewine / Them Bites

Cheeseburger drowned in spicy green chile. Knife and fork required. Extra napkins a must.

Brisket Sandwich

Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Juicy, smoked beef packed between buns. Saucy, drippy, and absolutely worth the cleanup.

Burnt Ends Sandwich

burnt ends sandwich
Maddy Alewine / Them Bites

Sticky, smoky brisket ends piled high and often slathered in BBQ sauce. Pure meat chaos.

Roast Pork Sandwich

philly roast pork sandwich
Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Overflowing with juicy pork, melted provolone, and sautéed greens. Drippy and bold.

Muffuletta Sandwich

muffuletta
Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Cold cuts, olive salad, and oil packed between round bread. Slices fall out, but you won’t mind.

Shrimp Po Boy

A shrimp po boy sitting on a wooden cutting board.
Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Fried shrimp tumble out with every bite. Add hot sauce and expect to wear it.

North Shore Beef

Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Roast beef soaked in jus and squished in a soft roll. Drenched and delicious.

Polish Boy

Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Kielbasa, fries, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce stacked high. Cleveland’s king of messy bites.

Hot Beef Sandwich

Maddy Alewine / Them Bites

Beef, white bread, and ladles of gravy. Classic Midwest comfort. Serve with a fork.

Cudighi Sandwich

cudighi sandwich
Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Spicy Italian sausage with sauce and cheese. Roll barely holds it all in.

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Maddy Alewine / Them Bites

Crispy battered steak on a bun with gravy or sauce. It’s crunchy and leaking from every side.

Crab Melt

An up close shot of a crab melt from the side.
Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Melty cheese and crab meat ooze out with each bite. Gooey and rich.

Lobster Roll

Maddy Alewine / Them Bites

Cold lobster salad packed into a buttered roll. Every bite overflows with meat.

Patty Melt

patty melt
Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Cheesy, beefy, and buttery rye grilled until it slides apart. Messy in a perfect way.

Pork Chop Sandwich

Maddy Alewine / Them Bites

Bone-in or boneless, the chop is big and the drips are bigger.

St. Paul Sandwich

St. Paul Sandwich
Maddy Alewine/Them Bites

Egg foo young between white bread with pickles, slaw, and mayo. Fills your hands and your plate.

Liver Mush Sandwich

Maddy Alewine / Them Bites

Fried slices of liver mush slide around the bun. Southern, strange, and drippy.

Tuna Melt

Tuna melt sandwich on a baking tray
Tuna melt sandwich

Mayo-heavy tuna salad topped with melted cheese. Gooey, greasy, and lovable.

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