18 Sandwiches That Define American Comfort Food

These are the sandwiches that feel like home. They are warm, filling, familiar, and deeply satisfying. Each one represents a piece of American tradition between slices of bread.

Olive Burger

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Michigan’s quirky comfort pick. Mayo and green olives balance a juicy patty.

Patty Melt

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Grilled onions, cheese, and beef between buttery rye. A greasy diner favorite.

Runza

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Cabbage, beef, and onion baked inside dough. Nebraska’s warmest contribution to the sandwich world.

Sloppy Joe

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Sweet and saucy ground beef on a bun. The definition of cafeteria comfort.

Fried Chicken Biscuit

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Crispy chicken wedged in a soft, buttery biscuit. Simple, Southern, and soul-warming.

Roast Pork Sandwich

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Slow-cooked pork with provolone and greens. Savory and satisfying in every bite.

Tuna Melt

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Here is where you will use Cheesy, gooey, and loaded with tuna salad. Melted comfort on griddled bread.

Hot Beef Sandwich

hot beef sandwich
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Beef and white bread slathered in gravy. Midwestern and meant to be eaten with a fork.

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

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Breaded steak with crunchy edges and soft bread. Tastes like home cooking.

Pastrami Burger

pastrami burger
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Burger and pastrami stacked together with special sauce. A Utah comfort combo.

French Dip Sandwich

A French Dip sandwich and a bowl of au jus.
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Thin beef slices and hot jus. Soothing and deeply satisfying.

Brisket Sandwich

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Slow-smoked brisket on soft bread. Rich, tender, and comfort food royalty.

Muffuletta Sandwich

muffuletta
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Meaty layers and tangy olive salad. Salty, filling, and New Orleans-approved.

Crab Melt

An upclose shot of a crab meat sandwich melt.
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Warm crab and melted cheese on toast. Cozy and coastal.

Pork Chop Sandwich

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Thick-cut, fried, and slapped on bread. Crunchy outside, juicy inside.

Lobster Roll

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Chilled lobster salad on a buttered roll. East Coast comfort, especially in summer.

Cudighi Sandwich

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Seasoned sausage with sauce and cheese. Comforting heat with every bite.

Tuna Melt

Tuna melt sandwich on a baking tray
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Worth mentioning twice. Melty, mayo-heavy, and undeniably old-school.

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