9 Sandwiches That Win Any Burger Debate
Burgers get all the press, but these nine sandwiches don’t need a PR team. Each one stands tall with its own loyal following and the kind of confidence that comes from being the better option, every single time.
Chopped Cheese
Born in Harlem and perfected in bodegas across New York City, the Chopped Cheese is ground beef, melted cheese, and attitude stuffed into a hero roll. It’s the burger’s cooler cousin.
Hot Beef Sandwich
Minnesota’s comfort food heavyweight piles tender beef and gravy over white bread. It’s not fast food; it’s a full lunch break in one bite.
Brisket Sandwich
Texas didn’t invent sandwiches, but it perfected this one. Tender smoked brisket piled high on a bun doesn’t just beat a burger; it humbles it.
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Kansas City brings the heat with smoky cubes of barbecue perfection. Burnt ends are the sandwich world’s mic drop; crispy, saucy, and untouchable.
Detroit Coney Dog
Chili, mustard, onions, and a snappy dog; it’s the blue-collar icon that never clocks out. Detroit didn’t just make cars; it made this masterpiece, too.
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich
Texas doesn’t mess around with breaded beef on a bun. Crispy outside, juicy inside; it’s the Southern middle finger to plain hamburgers everywhere.
Fried Bologna Sandwich
Every Southern kitchen knows the power of this quick lunch. A thick slice of fried bologna hisses on the skillet, reminding burgers to stay in their lane.
Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicago’s crown jewel drips with jus and hot giardiniera. Burgers might be flashy, but this one’s got street cred; and that counts for more.
North Shore Beef
From Massachusetts’ North Shore, this roast beef sandwich goes “three-way” with mayo, cheese, and barbecue sauce. It’s a messy masterpiece that would outshine any burger on earth.