7 Sandwiches That Make Burgers Plan B

Burgers had a good run, but these ten sandwiches show up hungrier, louder, and flat-out better. Each one offers proof that bread, meat, and creativity can do more than any drive-thru special ever could.

Roast Pork Sandwich

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Philly’s Roast Pork Sandwich doesn’t play backup to anyone. Tender pork, bitter greens, and sharp provolone come together like a symphony that leaves burgers in the dust.

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Italian Beef Sandwich

A hand holds an Italian Beef Sandwich filled with sliced beef, mozzarella cheese, pickled carrots, red peppers, and yellow pepper rings on a sub roll.
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Drenched in jus and spiked with giardiniera, Chicago’s Italian Beef is the king of messy indulgence. It doesn’t need lettuce or a slogan; just a napkin and respect.

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North Shore Beef

Two North Shore Beef sandwiches with thick slices of meat, melted cheese, onions, and barbecue sauce overflowing from sesame seed buns are served on a baking sheet.
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Massachusetts keeps this one close, but it deserves national love. Rare roast beef with mayo, cheese, and sauce; it’s decadent enough to make any burger blush.

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Loose Meat Sandwich

A Loose Meat Sandwich with toasted bread, ground beef, chopped onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles sits on a wooden board beside a pile of diced raw onions.
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Iowa’s humble Loose Meat Sandwich strips the concept down to its bones. No frills, just seasoned beef and onions; it wins through honesty, not toppings.

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Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

A crispy Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and a sesame seed bun, placed on a wooden board.
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Indiana’s claim to greatness hangs off the bun in every direction. Crispy, juicy, unapologetic; it’s a Midwestern mic drop that outshines any quarter-pounder.

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Brisket Sandwich

Sliced smoked brisket sandwich with a charred edge, served alongside pickles, raw onion slices, two slices of white bread, and a small cup of barbecue sauce on a brown paper surface.
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Texas doesn’t just smoke meat; they perfect it. Tender, smoky brisket piled high on bread leaves burgers looking like fast food afterthoughts.

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Fried Chicken Biscuit

A crispy chicken biscuit sandwich with mustard sits on a wooden surface, showcasing a golden, flaky biscuit and crunchy chicken fillet in this classic chicken biscuit delight.
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The South already settled this debate. Buttery biscuit, crispy chicken, and a hint of heat; it’s the definition of comfort that burgers can’t touch.

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