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Top 50 Sandwiches - Ranked by Scoresman (2 Viewers)

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 break 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
And items like turkey, apple, brie with a savory jam or relish
wonderful ahi sandwiches in hawaii
many aiolis to accompany them

i guess, as favorites have started to pop up, my list to him when he first posted:
in no particular order...

bahn mi
Rueben
monte cristo
French dip (we could include Italian beef)
shrimp po boy (with remoulade, not mayo)
muffuletta
Italian sub
paninis
cheesesteaks (i'll allow the white American, prefer provolone)
brisket/pulled pork
club
cubanos
lobster or crab rolls (butter, not mayo)
for me... grilled cheese, but more exotic combos

edit: forgot one of my favorites in the bbq category= burnt ends!
 
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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?

Like I said in the OP, it's nuanced. To me, a burger, has it's own name and it's own section on the menu. That's one way it separates itself from a sandwich. I don't argue with anyone who says it is a sandwich because I don't disagree.

But as the great Joe Bryant says: "That's not what we are going to be doing here".
 
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?

Like I said in the OP, it's nuanced. To me, a burger, has it's own name and it's own section on the menu. That's one way it separates itself from a sandwich. I don't argue with anyone who says it is a sandwich because I don't disagree.

But as the great Joe Bryant says: "That's not what we are going to be doing here".

Get on with the sandwiches already
 

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread


An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.
 

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread


An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.
i'll occasionally snack on these. pb on each slice of bread, preserves on one. misc bonne maman, sometimes guava preserves
 

#49 - Chicken Salad​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

A sandwich which typically consists of shredded chicken mixed with chopped veggies and mayonnaise served between slices of bread, on a bun, or on a roll.


Not a favorite, but I'll eat it if it is served. The consistency of the chicken salad is important here, to not soak the bread.
 

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup


Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.
 
Wiki list of sandwiches

includes hamburger and hot dog

:oldunsure:

I would like to emphasize I appreciate the effort here by my GB

it's a low bar but I'm expecting this to be of a far higher quality than the "cheese" exercise

Thanks! Yeah the exclusion of hamburgers and hot dogs is just a personal choice.

I feel like you could have a top 50 burger countdown, so that could be a separate exercise.
 

#47 - Vada Pav​

Country of origin: India 🇮🇳

Vada pav, alternatively spelt wada pao, is a vegetarian fast food dish native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. The dish consists of a deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun sliced almost in half through the middle. It is generally accompanied with one or more chutneys and a green chili pepper.


Fried carb overload. If you are fortunate enough to have an Indian restaurant that serves these, you should try it. These are excellent. The more chutneys they give you to try it with, the better.
 

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread


An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

It definitely belongs, I have it ranked higher but I can’t tell you the last time I had one. I do eat toast with peanut butter and jelly probably once a week though

#49 - Chicken Salad​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

A sandwich which typically consists of shredded chicken mixed with chopped veggies and mayonnaise served between slices of bread, on a bun, or on a roll.


Not a favorite, but I'll eat it if it is served. The consistency of the chicken salad is important here, to not soak the bread.
I’m pretty particular on my chicken salad, less is more IMO. Chicken and mayo would be fine for me. If you need to add celery or onion needs to be paper thin. Maybe some walnuts for crunch. Then you get weirdos who add apple or grapes

Prefer it on a croissant

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup


Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.

I’ll probably eat one once or twice a year. Bologna, maybe some American cheese and mustard / mayo. Wife puts chips on hers. Fried bologna is solid too, see it at restaurants occasionally but im rarely going to order it over a better sandwich. White bread preferred if cold
 

#47 - Vada Pav​

Country of origin: India 🇮🇳

Vada pav, alternatively spelt wada pao, is a vegetarian fast food dish native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. The dish consists of a deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun sliced almost in half through the middle. It is generally accompanied with one or more chutneys and a green chili pepper.


Fried carb overload. If you are fortunate enough to have an Indian restaurant that serves these, you should try it. These are excellent. The more chutneys they give you to try it with, the better.

Will keep it on my radar. Dont get Indian too often but we have plenty of options around
 

#46 - Egg Salad​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Egg salad is a dish consisting of chopped hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, mustard, and mayonnaise, and vegetables often including other ingredients such as celery. It is made mixed with seasonings in the form of herbs, spices and other ingredients, bound with mayonnaise.


I occasionally get the itch for one of these which makes it my favorite of the "Salad" sandwiches.
 

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread


An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

It definitely belongs, I have it ranked higher but I can’t tell you the last time I had one. I do eat toast with peanut butter and jelly probably once a week though
Isn't that the same thing?
 

#45 - Ham and Cheese​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Ham and cheese, often on white bread


Another classic, and while I like it if the ham is good quality, I often go for other choices for a standard lunchmeat and cheese sandwich.
 

#46 - Egg Salad​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Egg salad is a dish consisting of chopped hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, mustard, and mayonnaise, and vegetables often including other ingredients such as celery. It is made mixed with seasonings in the form of herbs, spices and other ingredients, bound with mayonnaise.


I occasionally get the itch for one of these which makes it my favorite of the "Salad" sandwiches.

Another skip the vegetables for me
White bread
Usually get some good farts from it
 

#46 - Egg Salad​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Egg salad is a dish consisting of chopped hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, mustard, and mayonnaise, and vegetables often including other ingredients such as celery. It is made mixed with seasonings in the form of herbs, spices and other ingredients, bound with mayonnaise.


I occasionally get the itch for one of these which makes it my favorite of the "Salad" sandwiches.
Boiling eggs as we speak. Another one that I have like twice a month
 

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread


An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.

It definitely belongs, I have it ranked higher but I can’t tell you the last time I had one. I do eat toast with peanut butter and jelly probably once a week though
Isn't that the same thing?

No I eat the toast slices individually, sometimes just a single piece of toast
 

#46 - Egg Salad​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Egg salad is a dish consisting of chopped hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, mustard, and mayonnaise, and vegetables often including other ingredients such as celery. It is made mixed with seasonings in the form of herbs, spices and other ingredients, bound with mayonnaise.


I occasionally get the itch for one of these which makes it my favorite of the "Salad" sandwiches.

Another skip the vegetables for me
White bread
Usually get some good farts from it
Needs scallions and a touch of mustard.
 

#45 - Ham and Cheese​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Ham and cheese, often on white bread


Another classic, and while I like it if the ham is good quality, I often go for other choices for a standard lunchmeat and cheese sandwich.

Struggling with this one in my rankings
Cold lunch meat ham and cheese on white bread - meh
Hot ham and cheese - better
Then you get a nice stacked ham on an onion roll from a proper deli or sandwich place and you’ve moved it up a bit
 
I have a draft Top 50 done, don’t think I’ll be making any changes to the sandwiches but may tweak the order. My top 10-15 especially could change
 

#45 - Ham and Cheese​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Ham and cheese, often on white bread


Another classic, and while I like it if the ham is good quality, I often go for other choices for a standard lunchmeat and cheese sandwich.

Struggling with this one in my rankings
Cold lunch meat ham and cheese on white bread - meh
Hot ham and cheese - better
Then you get a nice stacked ham on an onion roll from a proper deli or sandwich place and you’ve moved it up a bit
Agree with this analysis. Hot >>>>>>> cold. I more strongly preferred it grilled.
 

#45 - Ham and Cheese​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Ham and cheese, often on white bread


Another classic, and while I like it if the ham is good quality, I often go for other choices for a standard lunchmeat and cheese sandwich.

#45 - Ham and Cheese​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Ham and cheese, often on white bread


Another classic, and while I like it if the ham is good quality, I often go for other choices for a standard lunchmeat and cheese sandwich.

Struggling with this one in my rankings
Cold lunch meat ham and cheese on white bread - meh
Hot ham and cheese - better
Then you get a nice stacked ham on an onion roll from a proper deli or sandwich place and you’ve moved it up a bit
I am a huge fan of hot ham and cheese. so many wonder opportunities with choice of bread, cheese, and ham.
on the flip side, i cannot get near regular mayo so chicken salad, egg salad (also stay away from hb eggs), seafood salads are often out for me (though i understand people like them)
 

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup


Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.
Fried bologna takes it to the next level, moves it up about 5 spots for me.
 

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread


An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.
Even at the peak age of 7, I never liked PB&J. I mean it's ok, but I have never craved one even once. And Peanut butter and honey is way better. Good choice to recognize it (it's iconic, for sure) and slot it 50th.
 

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup


Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.
May I assume fried bologna sandwich is still in the offing?
 
Brought a PB&J for lunch. I nice side of salty Lay's potato chips offsets the sweet.

It's quick and cheap and leaves me with enough money to barely feed three teenagers. Two of which are tall behemoth athletes.
 

#45 - Ham and Cheese​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Ham and cheese, often on white bread


Another classic, and while I like it if the ham is good quality, I often go for other choices for a standard lunchmeat and cheese sandwich.
Using swiss cheese and rye bread makes this so much better IMO.

Yeah I think the versatility of the ham sandwich vaults it higher for me. I do have a few on my list with separate hot and cold versions but in those cases I think it’s justified
 

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread


An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.
Even at the peak age of 7, I never liked PB&J. I mean it's ok, but I have never craved one even once. And Peanut butter and honey is way better. Good choice to recognize it (it's iconic, for sure) and slot it 50th.
Uncrustables are amazing. Never liked the traditional PB&J but man uncrustables are good.
 

#45 - Ham and Cheese​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Ham and cheese, often on white bread


Another classic, and while I like it if the ham is good quality, I often go for other choices for a standard lunchmeat and cheese sandwich.
Using swiss cheese and rye bread makes this so much better IMO.

Yeah I think the versatility of the ham sandwich vaults it higher for me. I do have a few on my list with separate hot and cold versions but in those cases I think it’s justified
Versatile indeed. I use ham & cheese sandwiches to level off furniture.

Edit: referring to the cold, cheap cold-cut & Americam cheese variety found pre-packaged in gas stations.
 

#48 - Bologna​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Traditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup


Another childhood favorite that gets passed by better sandwiches. I ate this regularly as a kid, crusts cut off. I still occasionally throw a slice of bologna onto a meat heavy sandwich.
Fried bologna takes it to the next level, moves it up about 5 spots for me.
fried bologna is the only way to eat, much like spam
 
Hell, if you don’t grind it up it’s a steak sandwich.

That’s one sandwich im not a fan of. Maybe I’ve just never had a good one but they are a pain in the *** to eat. I usually end up taking a bite and then pulling a whole piece of steak out

A good tri-tip sandwich is a better alternative IMO. Generally gets chopped up in thinner, smaller portions. Big fan. Not too many places will offer them, even on the west coast, but when I stumble up one on a menu, it's going in my belly.
 
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.
This is my #1 sandwich. The classic head cheese with ham and liver pate is probably daunting for a lot of people, but it's so so good.
 

#50 - Peanut Butter & Jelly​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

Peanut butter and jelly or jam on bread


An American classic and probably a favorite if you are 8 years old. Personally, I never liked so much sweet on a sandwich, so my variation as a kid was peanut butter only and it knocks this one to the bottom of my rankings. May not be a popular decision.
Even at the peak age of 7, I never liked PB&J. I mean it's ok, but I have never craved one even once. And Peanut butter and honey is way better. Good choice to recognize it (it's iconic, for sure) and slot it 50th.
Agree on PB & honey’s being way better. One of my go-to’s for a quick sandwich.
 

#49 - Chicken Salad​

Country of origin: USA 🇺🇸

A sandwich which typically consists of shredded chicken mixed with chopped veggies and mayonnaise served between slices of bread, on a bun, or on a roll.


Not a favorite, but I'll eat it if it is served. The consistency of the chicken salad is important here, to not soak the bread.

I'm a big fan. Don't make it often, but my MIL and SIL love my chicken salad so I'll make it for them and always enjoy it myself.

Also, I've got a recipe that uses avocado instead of mayo and it's excellent.
 
Uncrustables are amazing. Never liked the traditional PB&J but man uncrustables are good.
Until they sit in a pantry for several months. I ordered some on Instacart for a fishing trip during the pandemic. I'd never had them before that. Everyone on the trip loved them and I decided to make them a regular snack for us on fishing trips. We got back and I threw the extras in the pantry to pull out for the next trip a couple months later. Since I bought them on Instacart I had no idea they lived in the freezer. The honey and peanut butter on wheat actually held up in the sense that they weren't as good but they also weren't gag-inducing repulsive. The other flavors not so much.
 

#47 - Vada Pav​

Country of origin: India 🇮🇳

Vada pav, alternatively spelt wada pao, is a vegetarian fast food dish native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. The dish consists of a deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun sliced almost in half through the middle. It is generally accompanied with one or more chutneys and a green chili pepper.


Fried carb overload. If you are fortunate enough to have an Indian restaurant that serves these, you should try it. These are excellent. The more chutneys they give you to try it with, the better.
I consider myself pretty cultured, but for whatever reason I have never heard of or had this before. May need to stop at one of the local Indian markets and see if they do these. Sounds phenomenal and worthy of being higher than #47
 

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