28 Iconic Sandwiches You’ll Be Excited To Revisit

Some sandwiches are more than lunch—they are memories that still make your taste buds light up. This list revisits the icons you already love and reminds you why they still hit so hard.

Expect crispy, melty, saucy, and satisfying classics that deserve another bite. Ready to spark cravings and rediscover your favorites?

1. BLT

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The BLT is everything you remember about summer afternoons. Crispy bacon meets juicy tomato and crunchy lettuce on toasted bread, with a thin swipe of mayo to keep things balanced.

Every bite gives salty, fresh, and clean flavors that never feel heavy.

You can upgrade with heirloom tomatoes, thick-cut bacon, or a sprinkle of black pepper. Toast the bread enough to hold up without shredding your mouth.

It is simple, perfect, and forever reliable.

2. Grilled Cheese

Golden bread and melty cheese are pure comfort in handheld form. Butter your bread edge to edge, then press gently until the outside is deep gold and the inside stretches like a dream.

A blend of cheddar and mozzarella gives both sharpness and flawless melt.

Dip into tomato soup or try a swipe of hot honey. Add-ons like caramelized onions or crisp bacon turn it into a small event.

This is nostalgic, cozy magic that never gets old.

3. Turkey Club

The turkey club stacks up into a full-on lunch-lunch moment. Toasted bread, juicy turkey, salty bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo create layers you can actually taste.

It is neat enough to eat, but indulgent enough to feel like a treat.

Swap in avocado or a swipe of Dijon for extra zip. Use crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes so everything pops.

Cut into quarters, spear with toothpicks, and you are officially winning lunchtime.

4. Reuben

The Reuben leans rich and tangy in the best way. Piled corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, and creamy dressing meet buttery grilled rye, delivering crunch, melt, and zing.

It is the sandwich you order when you want a full-flavored, deli classic that satisfies completely.

Balance matters, so drain the kraut and go easy on dressing. Press it on a griddle until the cheese flows.

Every bite feels like old-school deli comfort.

5. Cuban

A proper Cuban is loud with flavor and quiet with texture. Roast pork and ham cuddle under melty Swiss, bright mustard, and snappy pickles, all pressed until the bread shatters lightly.

It is salty, sour, savory, and perfectly balanced.

Use real Cuban bread if you can. Press slowly so the interior fuses without drying out.

The result is a hot, crisp, glorious bite that demands another.

6. Philly Cheesesteak

The Philly cheesesteak is pure street-food legend. Thinly sliced beef sizzles with onions, then gets tucked into a soft roll with melty cheese.

Every mouthful hits tender, juicy, and intensely savory.

Pick your cheese lane: provolone for tangy melt, or whiz for classic ooze. Keep the roll soft so it soaks up juices without falling apart.

You will finish faster than planned, then wonder if round two is acceptable.

7. Italian Sub

The Italian sub always hits because it balances salt, acid, and crunch. Cured meats, provolone, shredded lettuce, and a tangy vinaigrette harmonize inside a seeded roll.

Pepperoncini and oregano add zip that travels through every bite.

Ask for it shredded and dressed so the flavors mingle. Let it rest five minutes to soak in the dressing.

You get a sandwich that tastes like a whole deli counter in one bite.

8. Tuna Melt

The tuna melt delivers cozy diner energy with extra crunch. Creamy tuna salad meets sharp melted cheese under a broiler until bubbly and golden.

It is rich but bright when you add lemon and dill.

Use good tuna, drain well, and keep the salad slightly chunky. Toast the bread first so it stays crisp.

Add pickles on the side and you have peak comfort with character.

9. PB&J

PB&J is the childhood legend that still slaps when hunger strikes. Soft bread hugs creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly, delivering salty-sweet comfort that never overcomplicates things.

It is quick, nostalgic, and endlessly adjustable.

Try strawberry jam, add banana, or sprinkle flaky salt for grown-up drama. If you toast the bread, spread peanut butter on both sides to prevent sogginess.

Simple moves, big payoff, happy snack time.

10. Meatball Sub

The meatball sub is saucy, cheesy, and gloriously messy. Tender meatballs sink into marinara and melted mozzarella inside a sturdy roll that does heroic work.

It is hearty, satisfying, and exactly what you crave on a chilly evening.

Toast the roll, then layer sauce beneath and above for coverage. Finish under the broiler for bubbly edges.

Grab extra napkins and lean in.

11. French Dip

The French dip is simple but dramatic. Thinly sliced roast beef rests in a crusty roll, waiting for that dip into hot au jus.

The moment the bread drinks up the savory broth, everything clicks.

Toast the roll lightly and keep the beef rosy. Serve the jus piping hot so each dunk wakes it up.

It is minimal ingredients, maximum payoff.

12. Pulled Pork Sandwich

Smoky, tender pulled pork begs for a soft bun and a bright counterpoint. Slaw or pickles cut richness and keep each bite lively.

The balance of sweet, smoke, and tang is why this sandwich turns heads at cookouts.

Go low-and-slow for shreddable meat and mix in just enough sauce. Toast the bun so it holds.

You will want extra napkins and maybe a quiet corner.

13. Chicken Salad Sandwich

Creamy, crunchy chicken salad is criminally underrated when seasoned well. Tender chicken, celery, and herbs mingle with a light, lemony dressing.

On a croissant or toasted sourdough, it feels both refreshing and satisfying.

Add grapes or toasted almonds for texture. Salt and acidity make it sing, so do not skimp.

It is that reliable midday hero you forget you love until the first bite.

14. Egg Salad Sandwich

Egg salad is soft, tangy, and shockingly satisfying. Mash eggs gently so it stays fluffy, then fold in mayo, mustard, and chives.

On pillowy bread with lettuce, it tastes like a peaceful lunch break.

Season assertively and chill before assembling for cohesion. Add a pinch of curry powder if you like a warm whisper of spice.

It is simple, and that is the point.

15. Ham and Cheese

Ham and cheese is the classic that always works. Thin slices of ham and melty Swiss tuck into toasted bread with a little Dijon for lift.

Press it until the outside crisps while the center turns gooey.

Use good ham, not too salty, and butter the exterior for even browning. Add cornichons or honey for playful contrast.

It is the weekday standby that never disappoints.

16. Roast Beef and Cheddar

Savory roast beef loves the bite of sharp cheddar. Pile it on an onion roll with a modest swipe of horseradish sauce and a handful of arugula.

The result hits peppery, creamy, and beefy all at once.

Keep the beef sliced thin so it folds rather than fights. Warm it gently to take the chill off.

You get a confident sandwich with grown-up energy.

17. Pastrami on Rye

Pastrami on rye is a true deli icon. Peppery, smoky pastrami stacks high between seeded rye with sharp mustard cutting through the richness.

It is bold, messy, and absolutely worth the two-handed grip.

Steam the meat for tenderness and warmth. Keep extras minimal so the pastrami stays center stage.

One bite and you get why this sandwich is a legend.

18. Muffuletta

The muffuletta is big, bold, and built for sharing. A sesame loaf gets loaded with cured meats, provolone, and a punchy olive salad that seeps into every crumb.

It tastes like New Orleans in a picnic-ready wheel.

Let it rest so the oil and brine mingle. Slice into thick wedges for dramatic cross-sections.

Every bite brings olives, herbs, and hearty meat in perfect chaos.

19. Caprese

Caprese is fresh, clean, and beautiful. Tomato, mozzarella, and basil nestle into crusty bread with balsamic and olive oil tying it all together.

It feels like sunshine between slices.

Salt the tomatoes first to wake them up. Use soft mozzarella and plenty of basil leaves for fragrance.

When summer hits, this sandwich becomes a weekly ritual.

20. Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

This one is messy perfection. A crispy chicken cutlet gets drenched in marinara and blanketed with melted mozzarella, then tucked into a sturdy roll.

Crunch meets sauce meets cheese in a glorious collision.

Fry cutlets thin for shattering edges. Toast the roll, add plenty of basil, and finish under the broiler.

Prepare for silence at the table followed by happy sighs.

21. Po’boy

The po-boy brings New Orleans energy in a bite. Light, crackly bread holds fried shrimp or roast beef dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and sauce.

It is big, brash, and incredibly fun to eat.

Go remoulade for tang and heat. Load it generously but keep the bread intact.

Every crunch and drip tastes like a parade.

22. Monte Cristo

The Monte Cristo is ridiculous and lovable. Ham and cheese get dipped in batter, fried until golden, then dusted with sugar and served with jam.

Sweet meets savory in a carnival of textures.

Use sturdy bread so it does not collapse. Let the cheese glue everything together.

A little jam goes a long way, and suddenly lunch feels like a celebration.

23. Banh Mi

Banh mi equals bright, crunchy, and addictive. A light baguette cracks to reveal pickled veggies, herbs, chilies, and savory protein, often with a swipe of pate.

Every bite is contrast and harmony at once.

Balance is key: plenty of acidity and fresh herbs. Choose grilled pork, chicken, or tofu.

You get a sandwich that feels refreshing and satisfying in the same breath.

24. Shawarma Wrap

Shawarma is warmth you can hold. Spiced, roasted meat gets shaved thin, then tucked into flatbread with garlicky sauce and pickles.

The drip is real, and so is the satisfaction.

Toast the wrap so it seals and softens. Add herbs and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

It is one of the best street-food sandwiches ever for good reason.

25. Gyro

The gyro is a classic handheld meal that hits creamy, tangy, and savory notes. Warm pita cradles tender meat, tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions, sometimes with fries tucked in.

It is satisfying without feeling heavy.

Strain yogurt for thick tzatziki. Add lemon and fresh dill to keep flavors bright.

Every bite tastes like vacation on a warm patio.