Top 50 Sandwiches - Ranked by Scoresman (2 Viewers)

[Sammy3469]

#12 - Mitraillette
Country of origin: Belgium

Twice fried fries (frites) and fried meat with sauce on a demi-baguette.

I'm half Belgian and have often visited family there over the years. The Mitraillette is not very commonly known outside of Belgium, but I always try and get one when visiting. The name means "machine gun"

The variety of sauces you find at Belgian Friteries is enormous and you can really make this sandwich your own. I keep it simple with mayo or a good andalouse. If you've ever put fries in your sandwich, this may be where that originated from. If you're not into that, you should probably visit the source for the best fries in the world and try it in a sandwich before saying that. The most common meat used is a type of Belgian meatball that is sliced.

Funny note, these are also served in Northern France, where they are called "Americain" or "The American".

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This seems like a tragic thing to do to those fries. Do they're crispiness hold up?

 

[BobbyLayne]

I avoid both completely, but Miracle Whip is not technically mayonnaise. Miracle Whip was developed in 1933 as a cheaper alternative to mayonnaise, but it contains additional ingredients like water, sugar, and spices that reduce the oil content to less than 65%. Because of this, the FDA classifies Miracle Whip as a "dressing" rather than a condiment.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

#12 - Mitraillette
Country of origin: Belgium

Twice fried fries (frites) and fried meat with sauce on a demi-baguette.

I'm half Belgian and have often visited family there over the years. The Mitraillette is not very commonly known outside of Belgium, but I always try and get one when visiting. The name means "machine gun"

The variety of sauces you find at Belgian Friteries is enormous and you can really make this sandwich your own. I keep it simple with mayo or a good andalouse. If you've ever put fries in your sandwich, this may be where that originated from. If you're not into that, you should probably visit the source for the best fries in the world and try it in a sandwich before saying that. The most common meat used is a type of Belgian meatball that is sliced.

Funny note, these are also served in Northern France, where they are called "Americain" or "The American".

Photo for Reference

good but too high

I knew that if anyone in the thread has had one of these, it would be you.

 

[Scoresman]

#12 - Mitraillette
Country of origin: Belgium

Twice fried fries (frites) and fried meat with sauce on a demi-baguette.

I'm half Belgian and have often visited family there over the years. The Mitraillette is not very commonly known outside of Belgium, but I always try and get one when visiting. The name means "machine gun"

The variety of sauces you find at Belgian Friteries is enormous and you can really make this sandwich your own. I keep it simple with mayo or a good andalouse. If you've ever put fries in your sandwich, this may be where that originated from. If you're not into that, you should probably visit the source for the best fries in the world and try it in a sandwich before saying that. The most common meat used is a type of Belgian meatball that is sliced.

Funny note, these are also served in Northern France, where they are called "Americain" or "The American".

Photo for Reference

This seems like a tragic thing to do to those fries. Do they're crispiness hold up?

I dont know if you've had fries from a Belgian Friterie but they would probably stay crispy if you tossed some in the Atlantic and waited for them to make their way over to New York.

But like anything crispy, you want to eat it soon after its made.

 

[Eephus]

I avoid both completely, but Miracle Whip is not technically mayonnaise. Miracle Whip was developed in 1933 as a cheaper alternative to mayonnaise, but it contains additional ingredients like water, sugar, and spices that reduce the oil content to less than 65%. Because of this, the FDA classifies Miracle Whip as a "dressing" rather than a condiment.

The same FDA that doesn't classify American cheese as cheese. What do they know?

 

[dickey moe]

USA seems to be good at this.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

#11 - Banh Mi​

Country of origin: Vietnam

Filling is typically meat, but can contain a wide range of foods, including sardines, tofu, pâté, or eggs. Served on an airy baguette with pickled carrots and daikon radish, cilantro and jalapeño peppers.

So many different flavors in this sandwich. Savory, sweet, acidic, spicy. The key is to balance all of that out. A good Banh Mi is heaven in sandwich form.

Damn, this is my #1. I think my top 5 are already accounted for. Curious to see what else is coming down the pipeline as I can't for the life of me think of 10 sandwiches that are even in the same league as a Banh Mi

Agree, this is my only real major disagreement so far. Banh Mi is an amazing sandwich. I mean we know BLT is still on the way...meatball sub possibly...grilled cheese hasn't come yet right?

i can think of an few other big ones not mentioned yet

Yeah, but have more than 2 board members heard of them??

 

[northern exposure]

Please, no foreshadowing, let the man weave his majestic mouthwatering succulent top 10.

Sure. But I don't want to follow along and then get the rug pulled out from under me like the Cheese thread with another "American Cheese" showing up at the #1 spot.
I'd better not see an Arby's Beef & Cheddar or something from Subway at #1.

 

[Mister CIA]

#1 Chicken Pot Pie.

 

[Scoresman]

Please, no foreshadowing, let the man weave his majestic mouthwatering succulent top 10.

Sure. But I don't want to follow along and then get the rug pulled out from under me like the Cheese thread with another "American Cheese" showing up at the #1 spot.
I'd better not see an Arby's Beef & Cheddar or something from Subway at #1.

I can promise this will not happen. I don't know how many people share my number 1, but it's definitely a quality sandwich.

The biggest criticism I expect will be on the order of "I rank that sandwich lower".

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I’ve never had a bahn mi I need to try it. Not a ton of places around that have them though. I know the place I go for pho does but i usually go there because I want pho. Maybe I’ll be a pig one day and get both

 

[Drunken knight]

I’ve never had a bahn mi I need to try it. Not a ton of places around that have them though. I know the place I go for pho does but i usually go there because I want pho. Maybe I’ll be a pig one day and get both

Get you pho, and grab a bahn mi. No American cheese!
Have the pho for the next day

 

[Frostillicus]

I enjoy the tangy zip of Miracle Whip.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I enjoy the tangy zip of Miracle Whip.

you put that in hot dish?

 

[Frostillicus]

I enjoy the tangy zip of Miracle Whip.

you put that in hot dish?

I am not a particpant in hot dish culture.

Also, I just had my first Banh Mi about 2 weeks ago. I fully plan to never eat any other sandwich ever again. Amazing.

 

[northern exposure]

I’ve never had a bahn mi I need to try it. Not a ton of places around that have them though. I know the place I go for pho does but i usually go there because I want pho. Maybe I’ll be a pig one day and get both

I'm not a fan of pho, so maybe I've been missing out on a ton of bahn mi goodness at these places.

 

[Eephus]

A good banh mi is a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. The crunch of the bread and the crisp vegetables compliment the savoriness of the protein and the vinegary bite of the relish finished off with a touch of heat from the peppers.

My daughter ditkaburgers and I always pick up a couple of banh mi at Saigon Sandwich in the Tenderloin district of SF before we go to a ballgame. The Giants fortunately have a liberal outside food policy so we don't have to give team ownership any more money than we have to. There's always somebody who asks us what stand we got the sandwiches from and they're disappointed when they learn they're not from the ballpark.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Not sure I have ever had miracle whip. I always thought it was pretty much just mayonnaise though

Totally the same. Maybe I had it when I was a kid but really don't remember.

Not the same. It's from the Great Depression when people couldn't afford real mayo. It is emulsified with less oil and more corn syrup. It is sweeter and nastier.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

We have a sandwich chain that started in Austin called Schlotsky's. Their bread is so good. I like the smoked turkey sandwich.

 

[Hastur]

#13 - Torta​

Country of origin: Mexico

Mexican roll (either telera or bolillo) spread with mayo or refried beans and stuffed with various sliced meats, cheeses, vegetables (usually tomatoes, onions and avocado) and choice of pickled jalapeños or chipotle peppers. It can either be made ahead and tightly wrapped for a packed lunch or (if made to order) grilled on both sides with some butter.

I think my favorite is either the Milanesa or Adobada. We have a specialty Torta shop in Portland which makes "ok" tortas. Enough to scratch the itch.

We all know Skip Bayless, the football commentator who aggravates so many. His brother, Rick Bayless, is a very successful restauranter who specializes in Mexican food. Here is a video of his take on a Torta.

The Perfect Pueblan Cemitas Sandwich

 

[massraider]

We all know Skip Bayless, the football commentator who aggravates so many. His brother, Rick Bayless, is a very successful restauranter who specializes in Mexican food. Here is a video of his take on a Torta.

The Perfect Pueblan Cemitas Sandwich

He's great, his restaurants are great, his cookbooks are great.

Maybe that's why Skip sucks, Rick took all the great.

 

[ChiefD]

I avoid both completely, but Miracle Whip is not technically mayonnaise. Miracle Whip was developed in 1933 as a cheaper alternative to mayonnaise, but it contains additional ingredients like water, sugar, and spices that reduce the oil content to less than 65%. Because of this, the FDA classifies Miracle Whip as a "dressing" rather than a condiment.

Thanks Cliffie.

 

[Beef Ravioli Part 2]

I avoid both completely, but Miracle Whip is not technically mayonnaise. Miracle Whip was developed in 1933 as a cheaper alternative to mayonnaise, but it contains additional ingredients like water, sugar, and spices that reduce the oil content to less than 65%. Because of this, the FDA classifies Miracle Whip as a "dressing" rather than a condiment.

The cheaper alternative must be how my Mom and her family got to using Miracle Whip. They were literally the poorest family in town and her parents had 8 kids spread out over 23 years. My Mom was born in 1940, so Miracle Whip would have been common by the time she is making sandwiches.

 

[Beef Ravioli Part 2]

I’ve never had a bahn mi I need to try it. Not a ton of places around that have them though. I know the place I go for pho does but i usually go there because I want pho. Maybe I’ll be a pig one day and get both

I did that on Thursday because of this thread. Got some Pho and a Bahn Mi on the side.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

We have a sandwich chain that started in Austin called Schlotsky's. Their bread is so good. I like the smoked turkey sandwich.

We had one up here like 25-30 years ago, I thought it was great but then it closed

Their pizzas were pretty good too

 

[Dan Lambskin]

We all know Skip Bayless, the football commentator who aggravates so many. His brother, Rick Bayless, is a very successful restauranter who specializes in Mexican food. Here is a video of his take on a Torta.

The Perfect Pueblan Cemitas Sandwich

He's great, his restaurants are great, his cookbooks are great.

Maybe that's why Skip sucks, Rick took all the great.

Had no clue they’re related

 

[Tau837]

#38 - Bacon, egg and cheese (Breakfast Sandwich)​

Country of origin: USA

A breakfast sandwich served on bread, bagel, or english muffin

This covers a wide range of breakfast sandwiches including different cheeses, different types of bread, and different ways to cook the eggs. My go to is sunny side up, cheddar and bacon on a kaiser roll.

This is a great thread, but this is criminally underranked. Top 10 for me, easy.

 

[Drunken knight]

#13 - Torta​

Country of origin: Mexico

Mexican roll (either telera or bolillo) spread with mayo or refried beans and stuffed with various sliced meats, cheeses, vegetables (usually tomatoes, onions and avocado) and choice of pickled jalapeños or chipotle peppers. It can either be made ahead and tightly wrapped for a packed lunch or (if made to order) grilled on both sides with some butter.

I think my favorite is either the Milanesa or Adobada. We have a specialty Torta shop in Portland which makes "ok" tortas. Enough to scratch the itch.

We all know Skip Bayless, the football commentator who aggravates so many. His brother, Rick Bayless, is a very successful restauranter who specializes in Mexican food. Here is a video of his take on a Torta.

The Perfect Pueblan Cemitas Sandwich

We all know Skip Bayless, the football commentator who aggravates so many. His brother, Rick Bayless, is a very successful restauranter who specializes in Mexican food. Here is a video of his take on a Torta.

The Perfect Pueblan Cemitas Sandwich

He's great, his restaurants are great, his cookbooks are great.

Maybe that's why Skip sucks, Rick took all the great.

Big Rick bayless fan

 

[Grahamburn]

Pulled pork and jalapeño cheddar sausage with Kinder’s honey hot bbq sauce, arugula, and pickled red onions for a thread inspired coma inducing lunch. Thanks, fatballguys.

 

[Tau837]

Not sure I have ever had miracle whip. I always thought it was pretty much just mayonnaise though

It is basically the same.

I have used Duke’s Mayo. Hellman’s Mayo.

MW has a little sweet added to it and it is technically a “dressing”. Most of these haters of MW are being over the top.

This should end well! This may derail the whole thread.

My wife is allergic to egg yolks, so I have always used Miracle Whip instead of mayo to make tuna salad. Both have eggs but mayo has a higher concentration of egg yolks. MW is sweeter and tangier than mayo. And, while I wouldn't call it healthy, it is much healthier than mayo.

Personally, I do not like mayo and avoid it. Which leads me to this:

One of only two sandwiches I will eat mustard on

Blasphemy! Mustard is a must on many sandwiches and in many recipes as well, like tuna salad and egg salad. We probably have 8-10 different kinds of mustard in the refrigerator right now - yellow mustard, dijon mustard, country dijon mustard, honey mustard, hot honey mustard, horseradish mustard, pickle mustard, and multiple kinds of spicy mustard. Delicious!

 

[Instinctive]

I just made egg salad for the first time. The thread gods must be with me because every egg just peeled perfectly and easily.

 

[Beef Ravioli Part 2]

I just made egg salad for the first time. The thread gods must be with me because every egg just peeled perfectly and easily.

Ingredients? Taste?

 

[Instinctive]

I just made egg salad for the first time. The thread gods must be with me because every egg just peeled perfectly and easily.

Ingredients? Taste?

Only had a spoonful before putting in fridge to let them meld a bit, and then we'll get a wife taste taste but...

• Roughly 2:1 mayo to mustard ratio (real mayo, plain yellow mustard) (maybe 1/3 cup mayo and then half that mustard?)
• Freshly ground himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Paprika (I went plain, not smoked)
• Poured in a little bit of pickle juice (really a little)
• Maybe 2 TBSP super minced onions. In hindsight I'd have started with a whole and grated some instead of spending as much effort as I did to basically liquidize them
• Removed all the yolks and whipped them with the mustard and mayo and spices too (after much research this was highly recommended)
• Then folded back in all the chopped hardboiled whites

I like it so far. Like I said, we'll see when I do it on the potato bread as a sandwich and wife tries.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

#12 - Mitraillette
Country of origin: Belgium

Twice fried fries (frites) and fried meat with sauce on a demi-baguette.

I'm half Belgian and have often visited family there over the years. The Mitraillette is not very commonly known outside of Belgium, but I always try and get one when visiting. The name means "machine gun"

The variety of sauces you find at Belgian Friteries is enormous and you can really make this sandwich your own. I keep it simple with mayo or a good andalouse. If you've ever put fries in your sandwich, this may be where that originated from. If you're not into that, you should probably visit the source for the best fries in the world and try it in a sandwich before saying that. The most common meat used is a type of Belgian meatball that is sliced.

Funny note, these are also served in Northern France, where they are called "Americain" or "The American".

Photo for Reference

This seems like a tragic thing to do to those fries. Do they're crispiness hold up?

I hate soggy fries ...I mean hate. I love crispy fries though and I love gravy or a nice greek chili sauce.

Always get the gravy or the sauce (chili or cheese or whatever) on the side and dip. Perfect amount of crisp and delicious sauce flavor.

 

[the moops]

I eat a tofu bahn mi from this place nearly every other week. so good. https://www.mi-sant.com/

 

[northern exposure]

I eat a tofu bahn mi from this place nearly every other week. so good. https://www.mi-sant.com/

The bulgogi beef and kimchi looks like an interesting, tasty combination.

 

[Eephus]

This is my local spot for banh mi (outside / inside). It's a hole in the wall in the neighborhood Fox News shows when they hate on San Francisco.

It's takeout only, cash only with a very limited menu. Other than the prices inching up towards $5, nothing has changed in the 30 years or so I've been going there. I've always wondered where the money is going because they do a steady business with low overhead. There are two competing banh mi spots across the street but Saigon Sandwich always has a line while the others are usually empty.

 

[Dickies]

This is my local spot for banh mi (outside / inside). It's a hole in the wall in the neighborhood Fox News shows when they hate on San Francisco.

It's takeout only, cash only with a very limited menu. Other than the prices inching up towards $5, nothing has changed in the 30 years or so I've been going there. I've always wondered where the money is going because they do a steady business with low overhead. There are two competing banh mi spots across the street but Saigon Sandwich always has a line while the others are usually empty.

I’ve never been to this spot, but based on how it looks just on the outside I can tell it’s good.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

This is my local spot for banh mi (outside / inside). It's a hole in the wall in the neighborhood Fox News shows when they hate on San Francisco.

It's takeout only, cash only with a very limited menu. Other than the prices inching up towards $5, nothing has changed in the 30 years or so I've been going there. I've always wondered where the money is going because they do a steady business with low overhead. There are two competing banh mi spots across the street but Saigon Sandwich always has a line while the others are usually empty.

I’ve never been to this spot, but based on how it looks just on the outside I can tell it’s good.

thats plenty of a selection ...so jealous

 

[dickey moe]

This thread has really slowed its roll.

 

[Instinctive]

BLT night was a massive success.

Tomato Sandwich with leftovers today - excellent, and well worth it's position here.

 

[BoltNlava]

#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

My mother used to call fried bologna "Umbrella Steak" .

 

[pollardsvision]

#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

My mother used to call fried bologna "Umbrella Steak" .

Bologna always gets great nicknames.

Around here, and where I grew up, it's always [insert the closest, trashiest city/county] steak.

Got one customer that orders it as a bull **** sandwich.

**** is dotted out, but it's pretty clear if you've ever seen a massive pre-sliced hog of bologna.

 

[BobbyLayne]

This thread has really slowed its roll.

we need a hero

 

[Galileo]

This thread has really slowed its roll.

we need a hero

These jokes are sub-par

 

[heckmanm]

Removed all the yolks and whipped them with the mustard and mayo and spices too (after much research this was highly recommended)

#subscribe

 

[BobbyLayne]

This thread has really slowed its roll.

we need a hero

These jokes are sub-par

doughn’t be crusty, everyone loafs a good pun - I'd go so far as to say we knead them

 

[Leroy Hoard]

This thread has really slowed its roll.

we need a hero

These jokes are sub-par

To go sub-par you will need an open faced club.

 

[Scoresman]

Top 10 starts soon!

Up first: A sandwich everyone has probably had.

 

[Scoresman]

#10 - Deli Sandwich​

Country of origin: USA

I'm defining a deli sandwich as a lunchmeat, a cheese, vegetable toppings, and condiments on choice of bread.

Your basic deli sandwich, preferably from an Italian deli. I didn't want to have separate entries for turkey sandwich, roast beef sandwich, salami sandwich, etc. so these are all lumped here. Some popular exceptions to this like ham and cheese, and at least one other have been separate entries in this list.

Up Next: The last vegetarian sandwich on the list, and probably the oldest sandwich on the list.