20 Sandwiches to Eat Before Your Next Diet

Some sandwiches just aren’t meant for calorie counting. This list is a celebration of comfort food in all its gooey, cheesy, crunchy glory. If you’re going to splurge, these are the ones to chase down first.

Patty melt

Ground beef, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and rye bread grilled to crispy perfection. It’s everything you love about burgers, but even cozier.

Brisket sandwich

Packed with slow-smoked beef, tangy pickles, and a slathering of barbecue sauce, this sandwich is pure meaty bliss. It’s rich, smoky, and guaranteed to leave you stuffed.

Italian beef sandwich

This Chicago legend is loaded with thin-sliced beef, dunked in savory jus, and finished with spicy giardiniera. Warning: you’ll need extra napkins.

Steamed burger

Connecticut’s quirky burger is cooked with steam, making it ultra-juicy. Add gooey cheese and all the fixings for a burger experience that’s in a league of its own.

Pastrami burger

Utah’s contribution to indulgence: a classic cheeseburger topped with stacks of hot pastrami and a drizzle of sauce. It’s juicy, salty, and wonderfully over-the-top.

Chicken bacon ranch sliders

Bite-sized buns packed with crispy chicken, bacon, and ranch. You’ll want the whole tray to yourself, and that’s totally allowed.

Lobster roll

Chilled lobster meat in a toasted bun, lightly dressed with mayo or butter. It’s decadent, summery, and totally worth the splurge.

French dip sandwich

Roast beef on a chewy roll, meant to be dunked in hot au jus with every bite. Simple and spectacular, especially when you’re hungry for something hearty.

Bison burger

Leaner than beef but packed with flavor, this burger gets topped with cheese, pickles, and crispy onions for a bite that’s both wild and comforting.

Grinder sandwich

A sub stuffed with deli meats, cheese, and crunchy veggies, this one is built to satisfy. Just try to get your mouth around it in one bite!