12 Sandwiches That Are Worth Getting Messy For

Messy food is more fun, and these twelve sandwiches deliver sauce, crunch, and crumbs in all the best ways. Have napkins ready, because getting your hands dirty is half the point!

Pueblo Slopper

Open-faced cheeseburger drenched in green chile sauce. Colorado’s favorite fork-and-knife sandwich for spice lovers and mess fans alike. Get this recipe and more

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Fries, slaw, and tomato packed into thick bread with meat. Big, bold, and always messy; Pittsburgh wouldn’t have it any other way. Get this recipe and more

Fried Chicken Biscuit

Fried chicken in a fluffy biscuit, dripping with honey or hot sauce. Southern, crumbly, and always leaves a trail. Get this recipe and more

Crab Melt

Sweet crab and gooey cheese, grilled until melty and golden. Every bite is decadent and deliciously drippy. Get this recipe and more

Sloppy Joe

Ground beef in sweet, tangy sauce, overflowing its bun. A throwback classic that never tries to stay neat. Get this recipe and more

Shrimp Po Boy

Fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade stuffed in a baguette. Every bite is a taste of New Orleans and a napkin’s dream. Get this recipe and more

French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef dunked in hot jus. The juicier, the better—and if it falls apart, you know you did it right. Get this recipe and more

Banh Mi

Pickled veggies, pork, and herbs packed in a baguette. The fillings are bold, bright, and never contained for long. Get this recipe and more

Runza

Beef, cabbage, and onion baked in soft bread. Every bite is juicy, hearty, and slightly chaotic; in the best way. Get this recipe and more

Steak Bomb

Shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese in a hoagie. Juicy, melty, and always a handful. Get this recipe and more

Lobster Roll

Lobster dressed in mayo, packed into a split-top roll. When the filling overflows, you know it’s perfect. Get this recipe and more

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Fried pork tenderloin that spills out past the bun. Messy, massive, and a true taste of the Midwest. Get this recipe and more