Top 50 Sandwiches - Ranked by Scoresman (3 Viewers)

[Scoresman]

Starting this tomorrow. I actually made one of the sandwiches for lunch today to double check where I ranked it.

 

[Scoresman]

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

Sort of, and yes.

 

[the moops]

I have a one or two extreme ingredient dislikes that eliminated one or two fairly popular sandwiches.

My guesses here include mayonnaise, olives, bacon, capers, red onion

 

[Eephus]

I have a one or two extreme ingredient dislikes that eliminated one or two fairly popular sandwiches.

My guesses here include mayonnaise, olives, bacon, capers, red onion

Hopefully it isn't bread or we'll end up with the KFC Double Down and 49 similar monstrosities.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I made a list and im only in the 40s. Maybe im being too restrictive?

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

chicken shawarma is #2 and Italian chicken panni is #1

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

i guess a club can be #3

 

[higgins]

Will the shukewich make an appearance?

 

[msudaisy26]

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

When I read this comment it makes me think you are nine years old... in a rimeout... and you spelled ketchup wrong.

 

[Zow]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo and the hot version with butter (Connecticut style) equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

 

[Scoresman]

I made a list and im only in the 40s. Maybe im being too restrictive?

There aren’t as many sandwiches as you might think. I had to make two of them to be able to try them and get to 50.

But then I remembered three more I forgot and they replaced them.

 

[Zow]

Oh I had some killer Venezuelan sandwich in Sedona a couple of months back. It was kind of like a Cuban. Worth mentioning as well.

 

[dickey moe]

Looking forward to see where hot dog is ranked.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

Why not save this for the end?

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Looking forward to see where hot dog is ranked.

N/A See the OP

 

[Judge Smails]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

This is a superior list

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I made a list and im only in the 40s. Maybe im being too restrictive?

There aren’t as many sandwiches as you might think. I had to make two of them to be able to try them and get to 50.

But then I remembered three more I forgot and they replaced them.

There’s a few heavy hitters I’ve never tried. Also the googles tells me there’s a whole world of sandwiches outside of America that I’ve never heard of

 

[Judge Smails]

Oh I had some killer Venezuelan sandwich in Sedona a couple of months back. It was kind of like a Cuban. Worth mentioning as well.

Don’t know if Arepes qualify but I had one in London, Camden Market, that was one of my best bites ever

 

[the moops]

4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.

You got this backwards buddy. Connecticut style is hot with butter

 

[Zow]

4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.

You got this backwards buddy. Connecticut style is hot with butter

Oops, I did conflate them. Both are great!

 

[Zow]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

Why not save this for the end?

The end of what?

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Will the shukewich make an appearance?

That's the one that is 15 suckers and chili mac jammed between two hot dog rolls served in a classic Air Jordan and swum up to you by an aqua waitress in the middle of a lake, right?

 

[Zow]

Oh I had some killer Venezuelan sandwich in Sedona a couple of months back. It was kind of like a Cuban. Worth mentioning as well.

Don’t know if Arepes qualify but I had one in London, Camden Market, that was one of my best bites ever

Ah, that may be what it was called. It was so good.

Note: it did have meat on it. So it wasn't just the cornbread by itself.

 

[Zow]

Oooooh the NY Chop Cheese and the Monte Cristo need to be add to guilty pleasures. They don't crack the top ten and can't be eaten regularly but damn they're good.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

Why not save this for the end?

The end of what?

just seems like it’s in bad taste to do a top 10 and a bunch of honorable mentions before Scoresman has even started his Top 50

 

[northern exposure]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo and the hot version with butter (Connecticut style) equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

I forgot about the Bahn Mi. I've only had about 5 times, but it was amazing every time.

 

[northern exposure]

Oooooh the NY Chop Cheese and the Monte Cristo need to be add to guilty pleasures. They don't crack the top ten and can't be eaten regularly but damn they're good.

The Monte Cristo is very good as an indulgence. I see it is supposed to be a variation of the French croque Monsieur. Not sure how that compares to the croque madame Brutal Penguin mentions earlier in the thread.

 

[Zow]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

Why not save this for the end?

The end of what?

just seems like it’s in bad taste to do a top 10 and a bunch of honorable mentions before Scoresman has even started his Top 50

I see your point, but I avow I tried to do this with nothing but good taste in mind.

Also, not sure I fully support to slow reveal shtick he's got going. Come out with a bang and put your list in the OP. Don't tease it.

 

[Judge Smails]

Langer’s #19 is a must on this list. Better than anywhere. Including Katz’s

Welcome the weekend with lunch at Langer’s Delicatessen. Experience the #19 for yourself: hand-cut hot pastrami piled high with cole slaw, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese, all on double-baked rye bread that’s warm on the inside and crunchy out

 

[Scoresman]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

Why not save this for the end?

The end of what?

just seems like it’s in bad taste to do a top 10 and a bunch of honorable mentions before Scoresman has even started his Top 50

I see your point, but I avow I tried to do this with nothing but good taste in mind.

Also, not sure I fully support to slow reveal shtick he's got going. Come out with a bang and put your list in the OP. Don't tease it.

Is this your first one of these threads?

I don’t really care all that much about spotlighting since I did make this thread for discussions sake, but slow reveals are how these things work.

 

[Judge Smails]

Duck club at the Tattoed Moose in Charleston. My God

"Go for Mike's Famous Duck Club. It's a Charleston favorite, and named on untold numbers of "best sandwich" lists, but the ingenious combination of duck confit and apple-smoked
bacon cannot be overstated.
Plus, duck fat fries"​

 

[Zow]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

Why not save this for the end?

The end of what?

just seems like it’s in bad taste to do a top 10 and a bunch of honorable mentions before Scoresman has even started his Top 50

I see your point, but I avow I tried to do this with nothing but good taste in mind.

Also, not sure I fully support to slow reveal shtick he's got going. Come out with a bang and put your list in the OP. Don't tease it.

Is this your first one of these threads?

I don’t really care all that much about spotlighting since I did make this thread for discussions sake, but slow reveals are how these things work.

I guess it is. Didn’t mean to step on your toes here.

 

[shuke]

Will the shukewich make an appearance?

Not sure it would be in my own top 50

 

[El Floppo]

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

I look out my window... Right now, in fact... At Katz's.

Katz's Deli - NYC's oldest deli

Katz's Deli Shipping Menu

katzsdelicatessen.com

 

[Scoresman]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

Why not save this for the end?

The end of what?

just seems like it’s in bad taste to do a top 10 and a bunch of honorable mentions before Scoresman has even started his Top 50

I see your point, but I avow I tried to do this with nothing but good taste in mind.

Also, not sure I fully support to slow reveal shtick he's got going. Come out with a bang and put your list in the OP. Don't tease it.

Is this your first one of these threads?

I don’t really care all that much about spotlighting since I did make this thread for discussions sake, but slow reveals are how these things work.

I guess it is. Didn’t mean to step on your toes here.

No it’s fine. Like I said I don’t mind the other lists.

Having the reveals be slow maximizes the discussion. Just posting the list would be fairly boring.

I haven’t started yet because I wanted Dans cheese thread to finish up and I was still tweaking the rankings.

 

[Zow]

Okay, I've put in way too much time on this today. And, man, this was hard and am I now hungry. I'd note I'm a fan of hot sandwiches versus cold. But, here's my top ten:

1. Torta (carne asada version) - Ideally made by some Mexican hole-in-the-wall place such as Tortas El Guero in Phoenix or Verde Lea Market in Cottonwood. I attribute about 10 lbs of the 40 lbs I'm overweight to the torta.
2. Cheesesteak - Particularly, with Cooper sharp cheese and friend onions (for the love of god, no peppers) from a place like Angelo's or John's Roast Pork.
3. Bahn Mi - Don't have a specific place in mind, but man this is such a good sandwich. It's salty, it's sweet, it's somehow filling but doesn't make you feel gross afterwards. Just so, so good.
4. Lobster Roll - Preferably from Red's. I enjoy the cold version with mayo (Connecticut style) and the hot version with butter equally.
5. Hot Italian Beef - Chicago style from a place like Portillo's.
6. Schwarma - I prefer the lamb schwarma but all versions are money.
7. Cuban - some Florida food truck version.
8. Pulled Pork - I prefer it to the Texas beef or the roast pork philly version. Any reputable Texas BBQ joint with a good BBQ sauce will do.
9. Classic Italian - It's so good every time it can't be left off any top ten list. I believe it superior to The Club.
10. Shrimp Po Boy - from Louisiana, presumably.

Honorable mentions:
Tombik Doner and muffuleta (sp?). Both delicious and a genuine surprise the first time I had either one.

Gotta mention: I don't love the Reuben, but will shout it out anyway. Obviously some good NY deli.

Guilty pleasures: Chicken parm sandwich made by some 300 plus lbs Italian guy and Sloppy Joe (actually have a local chef here in AZ that makes a killer one).

Why not save this for the end?

The end of what?

just seems like it’s in bad taste to do a top 10 and a bunch of honorable mentions before Scoresman has even started his Top 50

I see your point, but I avow I tried to do this with nothing but good taste in mind.

Also, not sure I fully support to slow reveal shtick he's got going. Come out with a bang and put your list in the OP. Don't tease it.

Is this your first one of these threads?

I don’t really care all that much about spotlighting since I did make this thread for discussions sake, but slow reveals are how these things work.

I guess it is. Didn’t mean to step on your toes here.

No it’s fine. Like I said I don’t mind the other lists.

Having the reveals be slow maximizes the discussion. Just posting the list would be fairly boring.

I haven’t started yet because I wanted Dans cheese thread to finish up and I was still tweaking the rankings.

My apologies then for jumping the proverbial gun.

 

[Judge Smails]

Currently my favorite sandwich here in So Cal. It is to die for. Just had it in Manhattan Beach. I can’t describe how good this is. Quality of the fish is amazing, kicked up seasoning. Every bite is perfect. Awesome for summer. Nick’s

BLACKENED FISH SANDWICH crunchy cabbage, wild baby arugula, tomato, firestick onions, house made tartar sauce, on a brioche bun .

 

[Galileo]

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

I hate to be the one to be the one to break this to you, but shrimp, fish and oysters are meat.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

he's prob a pescatarian or a very confused veggie

 

[Zegras11]

Is a hamburger a sandwich?

 

[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

I hate to be the one to be the one to break this to you, but shrimp, fish and oysters are meat.

Yes i know. I hate the term pescatarian so i avoid that. Thanks for the info

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Is a hamburger a sandwich?

Op says no for this list, although I expect a hybrid entry

 

[Dan Lambskin]

FWIW I think technically a hamburger is a sandwich but I don’t consider it one. Like if I told someone to grab some sandwiches for my fantasy draft or a day at the beach or something and they brought a sack of burgers I’d be like what the hell is wrong with you

 

[-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

No Cuban sandwich??? Robbed.

I had it at 8 but the po boys pushed it out.

 

[urbanhack]

One of my favorites right now is making different variations of grilled chicken burgers using fresh ground chicken thigh...usually on a milk bun.

Make a Mexican adobo version with queso fresco, avocado, salsa. A Mediterranean one with shawarma seasoning, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, sliced cucumber. And a BBQ cheddar one.

 

[AAABatteries]

FWIW I think technically a hamburger is a sandwich but I don’t consider it one. Like if I told someone to grab some sandwiches for my fantasy draft or a day at the beach or something and they brought a sack of burgers I’d be like what the hell is wrong with you

I have a feeling your take here may be the more popular opinion but it really makes no sense to me. How is it we can grill a piece of chicken, turkey or pig and put it between two pieces of bread and it’s a sandwich but if I do the same to a cow it’s not?

 

[AAABatteries]

Hell, if you don’t grind it up it’s a steak sandwich.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Where will the Colby/monterey/pepper Jack/american grilled cheese end up?

 

[Dan Lambskin]

FWIW I think technically a hamburger is a sandwich but I don’t consider it one. Like if I told someone to grab some sandwiches for my fantasy draft or a day at the beach or something and they brought a sack of burgers I’d be like what the hell is wrong with you

I have a feeling your take here may be the more popular opinion but it really makes no sense to me. How is it we can grill a piece of chicken, turkey or pig and put it between two pieces of bread and it’s a sandwich but if I do the same to a cow it’s not?

Just one of those weird caveats IMO

 

[Hastur]

For anyone who truly enjoys sandwiches of a more sophisticated nature, I suggest getting a copy of the cookbook "'wichcraft" by Tom Colicchio. He has a chapter just on what types of bread to use.

Some examples:
Roasted asparagus with red onions, basil, and vacherin
Red wine-braised flank steak with roasted peppers, onions, and gruyere
Fried squid po-boy with avocado and black chili oil

He even includes some dessert sandwiches:
Banana bread with caramel ice cream and pecan brittle
Gingerbread with rum ice cream and poached pears