10 Must-Have Sandwiches for Serious Eaters

If you love bold flavors, hearty portions, and a true sense of food adventure, these ten sandwiches are a rite of passage. Each one is big on taste, sometimes messy, and always worth seeking out for any serious sandwich fan.

Burnt Ends Sandwich

Chunks of smoky, caramelized brisket ends, slathered in sticky barbecue sauce and piled onto a soft bun. This Kansas City favorite is rich, sweet, and packed with barbecue flavor in every bite.

Banh Mi

Vietnamese baguette bursting with pork, pickled vegetables, herbs, and a little chili heat. Crunchy, bright, and exploding with layers of flavor—once you try it, you’re hooked.

Jucy Lucy

Cheese-stuffed burger patty that gushes with molten cheese the second you bite in. Minneapolis’ molten masterpiece for anyone who loves gooey, meaty joy.

Pastrami Burger

Burger patty piled with hot pastrami and melty cheese. Salty, smoky, and extra satisfying—a Utah favorite for carnivores.

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

A massive slab of breaded and fried pork tenderloin overflowing its bun. Midwest crunchy, juicy, and deliciously over the top.

Muffuletta Sandwich

New Orleans classic: salami, ham, cheese, and a zesty olive salad in huge sesame bread. Big enough to share—but you might not want to.

Steak Bomb

Griddled steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese, all stuffed in a hoagie. Northeast comfort that’s juicy, cheesy, and filling.

Lobster Roll

Sweet lobster tossed in a little mayo and lemon, packed into a split-top bun. It’s New England’s must-have, and every bite tastes like vacation.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Meat, fries, coleslaw, and tomato stuffed in thick Italian bread. It’s messy, hearty, and a total Pittsburgh original.

French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef on a sturdy roll, served with hot au jus for dipping. Simple, savory, and perfect for true beef lovers.