12 Sandwiches That’ll Instantly Upgrade Lunch

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Lunchtime shouldn’t be boring, and these sandwiches make sure of it. If you’re looking to shake up your noon routine, these 12 picks will instantly level up your midday break; one bite and your desk salad days are over.

Onion Burger

Two cheeseburgers on a light brown plate, each featuring a golden bun, melted yellow cheese, and a beef patty. The front burger takes center stage, styled like an Oklahoma Onion Burger, with the second burger partially visible behind.
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Oklahoma’s crispy, griddled burger loaded with sweet, caramelized onions. Thin, beefy, and just greasy enough to make you want another. Get the Onion Burger recipe

Turkey Reuben

A close-up of a Turkey Reuben toasted sandwich with melted cheese and sliced turkey on golden brown bread, resting on a wooden surface.
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The lighter cousin of the classic: turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing on toasted rye. All the tang, with a fresh twist. Get the Turkey Reuben recipe

Chicken Spiedie

A close-up of a Chicken Spiedie sandwich on a wooden surface, filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato slices, onions, and banana peppers in a soft hoagie roll.
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Binghamton, NY’s best-kept secret. Marinated grilled chicken, herby and juicy, piled into Italian bread. Get the Chicken Spiedie recipe

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Wisconsin’s classic; crunchy fried fish fillet in a soft bun, with a swipe of tartar sauce. A Friday tradition, any day of the week. Get the Fish Fry Sandwich recipe

Steak Bomb

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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New England’s answer to the cheesesteak: shaved steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese on a sub roll. Get the Steak Bomb recipe

Grinder Sandwich

grinder sandwich
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Connecticut’s meaty masterpiece; stacked cold cuts, provolone, lettuce, tomato, oil, and vinegar, in a crusty hoagie. Get the Grinder Sandwich recipe

Pastrami Burger

pastrami burger
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Utah’s beefy showstopper: a char-grilled burger with a mountain of pastrami and gooey cheese. Get the Pastrami Burger recipe

Liver Mush Sandwich

A hand holds half of a livermush sandwich with two beef patties and a bun, showing the cross-section. The other sandwich half and a large knife rest on a wooden cutting board in the background.
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North Carolina’s breakfast champion: crispy, fried slices of liver mush on white bread with yellow mustard. Get the Liver Mush Sandwich recipe

Pepperoni Rolls

pepperoni rolls out of the oven
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West Virginia’s original snack: pillowy soft rolls stuffed with spicy pepperoni. A lunchbox legend. Get the Pepperoni Rolls recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

bison burger
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Chicken, bacon, melty cheese, and ranch, all on a mini bun. These are guaranteed to disappear from any lunch table. Get the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders recipe

Tuna Melt

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Classic American comfort; tuna salad and melty cheese on grilled bread, toasted to golden perfection. Get the Tuna Melt recipe

Bison Burger

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Lean, juicy, and packed with flavor. Wyoming’s bison burger is perfect for your next lunchtime adventure. Get the Bison Burger recipe

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