Why These 10 Sandwiches Beat Burgers Every Time

Burgers get plenty of love, but sandwiches are just as bold and often more creative.

Steak Bomb

New England’s steak bomb piles shaved steak, peppers, onions, and cheese until it’s overstuffed. Juicy and huge, it rivals any burger. Get the recipe here.

Banh Mi

Vietnam’s banh mi balances pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and heat on a crisp baguette. It’s bold, bright, and tougher competition than any burger. Get the recipe here.

French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef dipped in warm jus beats dry patties any day. Los Angeles gave the world a handheld comfort food that wins on juiciness alone. Get the recipe here.

Liverwurst Sandwich

Spread liverwurst on rye with onions or mustard, and you’ve got an old-school bite full of bold taste. Burgers can’t touch this kind of nostalgia. Get the recipe here.

Hot Beef Sandwich

Minnesota’s hot beef sandwich smothers roast beef and bread with rich gravy. Forget ketchup and mustard, this is comfort food turned up to 10. Get the recipe here.

Chicken Spiedie

Binghamton marinates chicken cubes, grills them, and stuffs them into bread. Juicy, smoky, and layered with pride, it easily beats a plain burger. Get the recipe here.

Tomato Sandwich

Just bread, mayo, and fresh tomatoes. The Southern tomato sandwich keeps it minimal but satisfying, something burgers rarely pull off. Get the recipe here.

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Texas takes fried steak and stuffs it in a bun with gravy. Crunchy, juicy, and indulgent, it stomps out bland burgers. Get the recipe here.

Crab Cake Sandwich

Maryland’s crab cake sandwich delivers sweet lump crab on bread with lettuce and tartar sauce. It’s delicate and fresh, a contrast to greasy patties. Get the recipe here.

Fried Chicken Biscuit

Southern fried chicken tucked into a fluffy biscuit makes every burger look second best. Crispy, buttery, and filling, it wins every time. Get the recipe here.