Top 50 Sandwiches - Ranked by Scoresman (1 Viewer)

[Scoresman]

Let the arguments continue!

Inspired by @Dan Lambskin 's cheese thread, I'll be ranking the top 50 sandwiches.

What qualifies me to rank these?

Sandwiches are a top 3 food for me behind pasta and pizza. I have had the good fortune to be able to travel to many places of this country and others to try some of the world's best sandwiches. I was easily able to come up with 50 to rank.

Important stuff now. What qualifies as a sandwich? How do you distinguish between two very similar sandwiches?

- Hot dogs and their sort are NOT included in this list.
- Hamburgers are NOT included in this list. However, some other very similar sandwiches might make an appearance. The distinction is nuanced and will be explained as we go along.
- Tacos are NOT included in this list. But some taco-like sandwiches from other countries are eligible. Again, it's nuanced.

- Differentiating between two very similar sandwiches. This will mainly be up to me. Basically, if a sandwich has a different name from a similar one, and would generally be a separate menu item, it will be a separate entry. But stuff like "Turkey sandwich with pickles" and "Turkey sandwich without pickles" are not separate entries.

- I'm ranking these based off of my own taste but nothing should be wildly out of left field. There will be some hurt butts along the way though. I have a one or two extreme ingredient dislikes that eliminated one or two fairly popular sandwiches.
- This is a list of sandwich types, not specific menu or deli versions. So you won't see "The 10 pounder!" from Fat Guy Deli in Newark, NJ". However, I may spotlight some of my favorite places that offer the listed sandwich in my writeup.

I am finishing up the rankings and didn't want to start my countdown until Dan's cheese thread finished.

The Rankings​

1​	Italian Sub/Grinder	USA
2​	Jambon Beurre	France
3​	Steak sandwich	USA
4​	BLT	USA
5​	Italian Beef	USA
6​	French Dip	USA
7​	Corned Beef	USA
8​	Meatball sub	USA
9​	Grilled cheese	USA
10​	Deli Sandwich	USA
11​	Banh Mi	Vietnam
12​	Mitraillette	Belgium
13​	Torta	Mexico
14​	Pastrami on Rye	USA
15​	Bocadillo	Spain
16​	Cheesesteak	USA
17​	Pulled Pork	USA
18​	Cubano	Cuba
19​	Po-Boy	USA
20​	Tomato Sandwich	USA
21​	Club	USA
22​	Chicken Parm	USA
23​	Caprese	Italy
24​	Patty Melt	USA
25​	Panuozzo di Gragnano	Italy
26​	Thanksgiving sandwich	USA
27​	Gabagool (Capicola)	USA
28​	Gyro	Greece
29​	Italian Panino	Italy
30​	Reuben	USA
31​	Texas Brisket sandwich	USA
32​	Lobster Roll	USA
33​	Shawarma	Turkey
34​	Chopped Cheese	USA
35​	Sloppy Joe	USA
36​	Fried Chicken	USA
37​	Roast Pork Sandwich	USA
38​	Bacon, egg and cheese	USA
39​	Choripan	Argentina
40​	Bacon Butty	England
41​	Arepa	Colombia
42​	Croque Monsieur/Madame	France
43​	Monte Cristo	France
44​	Tuna Melt	USA
45​	Ham and Cheese	USA
46​	Egg Salad	USA
47​	Vada Pav	India
48​	Bologna	USA
49​	Chicken Salad	USA
50​	PB&J	USA

 

[Hawks64]

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[Scoresman]

Reserved for list.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

am finishing up the rankings and didn't want to start my countdown until Dan's cheese thread finished.

Personally, I can't wait to see how often your two threads mesh perfectly.

 

[Scoresman]

am finishing up the rankings and didn't want to start my countdown until Dan's cheese thread finished.

Personally, I can't wait to see how often your two threads mesh perfectly.

I will not mention the word "Arby's" once in my countdown, I promise you that.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

am finishing up the rankings and didn't want to start my countdown until Dan's cheese thread finished.

Personally, I can't wait to see how often your two threads mesh perfectly.

Looking forward to the Grilled Cheese Whiz ranking.

 

[Drunken knight]

we better not see a grilled cheese with American in the top ten!

 

[-OZ-]

1. Reuben
2. Philly cheese steak
3. Grilled Salmon B.A.T.
4. BLT
5. Pulled pork
6. Fried oyster po boy
7. Fried shrimp po boy
8. Fried fish po boy
9. Crab po boy
10. Roast beef po boy

 

[Dan Lambskin]

highly recommend Sandwiches That You Will Like documentary that was on PBS

 

[Galileo]

1. Reuben
2. Philly cheese steak
3. Grilled Salmon B.A.T.
4. BLT
5. Pulled pork
6. Fried oyster po boy
7. Fried shrimp po boy
8. Fried fish po boy
9. Crab po boy
10. Roast beef po boy

See, this is a tough exercise...There are good Reubens and there are poor Reubens. There are good Philly cheese steaks and there are poor Philly cheese steaks. And so on. I am curious, @Scoresman, are you going to specify from where these sandwiches come? Or will these simply be listed in general categories?

ETA...Oh, and if the DiNic's roast pork doesn't make your list, you have lost all credibility with me.

 

[Scoresman]

1. Reuben
2. Philly cheese steak
3. Grilled Salmon B.A.T.
4. BLT
5. Pulled pork
6. Fried oyster po boy
7. Fried shrimp po boy
8. Fried fish po boy
9. Crab po boy
10. Roast beef po boy

See, this is a tough exercise...There are good Reubens and there are poor Reubens. There are good Philly cheese steaks and there are poor Philly cheese steaks. And so on. I am curious, @Scoresman, are you going to specify from where these sandwiches come? Or will these simply be listed in general categories?

General, but I will be specific about ingredients for each that can vary. So for example, if I have Philly Cheeseteak listed, I will tell you what I consider a good Philly Cheesesteak (hint: the cheese plays a big role) and that will be the basis for the ranking.

 

[-OZ-]

There are good Reubens and there are poor Reubens. There are good Philly cheese steaks and there are poor Philly cheese steaks. And so on. I am curious, @Scoresman, are you going to specify from where these sandwiches come? Or will these simply be listed in general categories?

True. Although even among the “bad” there’s a hierarchy.
For example, I’ve never had a Reuben I didn’t want to finish.
A bad seafood sandwich is a lot worse than a bad pulled pork.

 

[Scoresman]

By Country/Region

USA/North America 33
Europe 11
Central/South America 4
Asia 2

 

[Mister CIA]

Tortas for the win.

 

[-OZ-]

1. Reuben
2. Philly cheese steak
3. Grilled Salmon B.A.T.
4. BLT
5. Pulled pork
6. Fried oyster po boy
7. Fried shrimp po boy
8. Fried fish po boy
9. Crab po boy
10. Roast beef po boy

See, this is a tough exercise...There are good Reubens and there are poor Reubens. There are good Philly cheese steaks and there are poor Philly cheese steaks. And so on. I am curious, @Scoresman, are you going to specify from where these sandwiches come? Or will these simply be listed in general categories?

General, but I will be specific about ingredients for each that can vary. So for example, if I have Philly Cheeseteak listed, I will tell you what I consider a good Philly Cheesesteak (hint: the cheese plays a big role) and that will be the basis for the ranking.

It would be great if you gave examples of the best you’ve had, if from a restaurant.

 

[northern exposure]

1. Reuben
2. Philly cheese steak
3. Grilled Salmon B.A.T.
4. BLT
5. Pulled pork
6. Fried oyster po boy
7. Fried shrimp po boy
8. Fried fish po boy
9. Crab po boy
10. Roast beef po boy

No Cuban sandwich??? Robbed.

 

[Zow]

Tortas for the win.

I've been mulling over my list since I read this thread for the first time and they're easily in my top 3. Debating whether to make them #1.

 

[Zow]

1. Reuben
2. Philly cheese steak
3. Grilled Salmon B.A.T.
4. BLT
5. Pulled pork
6. Fried oyster po boy
7. Fried shrimp po boy
8. Fried fish po boy
9. Crab po boy
10. Roast beef po boy

See, this is a tough exercise...There are good Reubens and there are poor Reubens. There are good Philly cheese steaks and there are poor Philly cheese steaks. And so on. I am curious, @Scoresman, are you going to specify from where these sandwiches come? Or will these simply be listed in general categories?

General, but I will be specific about ingredients for each that can vary. So for example, if I have Philly Cheeseteak listed, I will tell you what I consider a good Philly Cheesesteak (hint: the cheese plays a big role) and that will be the basis for the ranking.

Cooper sharp

 

[El Floppo]

On holiday near OC MD last week. Stopped by the one bagel place nearby and ordered the classic- toasted poppy with sausage egg and cheese. They used cream cheese as the cheese.

 

[Mister CIA]

On holiday near OC MD last week. Stopped by the one bagel place nearby and ordered the classic- toasted poppy with sausage egg and cheese. They used cream cheese as the cheese.

Would.

 

[Zow]

On holiday near OC MD last week. Stopped by the one bagel place nearby and ordered the classic- toasted poppy with sausage egg and cheese. They used cream cheese as the cheese.

And that's... a problem?

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Tortas for the win.

I've been mulling over my list since I read this thread for the first time and they're easily in my top 3. Debating whether to make them #1.

This place has some amazing tortas

Galindo's Mexican - Food Menu

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galindosmexican.com

 

[TripItUp]

in for the madness and debauchery

 

[TripItUp]

My #1 sandwich?

HOT LESBIAN SANDWICH

 

[Desert_Power]

I’m just hoping we can make moops as upset over here

 

[B Maverick]

My #1 sandwich?

HOT LESBIAN SANDWICH

C'mon man, be real. You don't need it to be "HOT".

 

[Drunken knight]

I’m just hoping we can make moops as upset over here

unmelted american on wheat?

 

[Bob Loblaw]

On holiday near OC MD last week. Stopped by the one bagel place nearby and ordered the classic- toasted poppy with sausage egg and cheese. They used cream cheese as the cheese.

Would.

Yup. One of my favorite homemade sandwiches is toasted bagel (usually plain, asiago, parmesan, or everything), cream cheese spread on bottom half of bagel, then salami, bacon, and a slice of American cheese. Then, that gut bomb is microwaved for 30 secs. Mmmmmmm.......

 

[Desert_Power]

Scoresman always has good food takes so I expect this will be a must read. For me, it is really hard to beat a good Reuben or cuban

 

[guru_007]

Can’t wait to see the grilled cheese sandwich pop up and worlds collide. I mean what type of cheese(s) will be mentioned.

 

[steelerfan1]

am finishing up the rankings and didn't want to start my countdown until Dan's cheese thread finished.

Personally, I can't wait to see how often your two threads mesh perfectly.

I will not mention the word "Arby's" once in my countdown, I promise you that.

What about Young Frankenstein?

 

[northern exposure]

I’m just hoping we can make moops as upset over here

HE'S NOT UPSET...ALRIGHT!!!
IT'S COMICAL.

 

[northern exposure]

I’m just hoping we can make moops as upset over here

unmelted american on wheat?

Probably more like unmelted American on Wonder bread.

 

[the moops]

I’m just hoping we can make moops as upset over here

unmelted american on wheat?

I love an American cheese based grilled cheese.

 

[El Floppo]

On holiday near OC MD last week. Stopped by the one bagel place nearby and ordered the classic- toasted poppy with sausage egg and cheese. They used cream cheese as the cheese.

Would.

Yup. One of my favorite homemade sandwiches is toasted bagel (usually plain, asiago, parmesan, or everything), cream cheese spread on bottom half of bagel, then salami, bacon, and a slice of American cheese. Then, that gut bomb is microwaved for 30 secs. Mmmmmmm.......

Are you all communists?

 

[cj*]

Team Gyro

 

[Osaurus]

French Dip ftw

 

[mr. furley]

1. Reuben
2. Philly cheese steak
3. Grilled Salmon B.A.T.
4. BLT
5. Pulled pork
6. Fried oyster po boy
7. Fried shrimp po boy
8. Fried fish po boy
9. Crab po boy
10. Roast beef po boy

No Cuban sandwich??? Robbed.

an absolute travesty

 

[Cowboysfan8]

I’m anxious to see where the hot dog ranks

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I’m anxious to see where the hot dog ranks

I would put in the same tier as an open faced club sand wedge.

 

[Don Quixote]

I’m anxious to see where the hot dog ranks

Have to read the fine print in the OP.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

I’m anxious to see where the hot dog ranks

Have to read the fine print in the OP.

Well, that seems dumb

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I’m just hoping we can make moops as upset over here

unmelted american on wheat?

Probably more like unmelted American on Wonder bread.

Microwaved FTW

 

[the moops]

I’m just hoping we can make moops as upset over here

Being someone who doesn't eat meat, I take my cheese very serious. I won't have too many comments in the sandwich thread until the greatest sandwich ever, a grilled cheese, shows up on the list.

Also love me some shrimp/fish/oyster poboys though

 

[Eephus]

I’m just hoping we can make moops as upset over here

unmelted american on wheat?

The Fyre Fest special

 

[the moops]

I will most definitely melt and type of cheese on just about any type of bread and top with some dijon and go sit in the corner and quietly enjoy my sandwich

 

[CGRdrJoe]

damn it now i need to book a trip to so cal for a pastrami sandwich from https://thehat.com/

 

[BrutalPenguin]

I must have missed the croque madame, because it's first round, top ten material.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Out of respect I’m withholding commentary on my favorites until he’s done

 

[Dan Lambskin]

@Scoresman are wraps fair game? What about breakfast sandwiches?