15 Classic Sandwiches That Make Lunch Legendary

Italian Subs Restaurant Style
Photo: bd.weld

Here they are, the 15 sandwiches that make lunch the most important meal of the day. From Reubens to French dips, lobster rolls to Philly steaks, they're the best of the best — the sandwich recipes every true lunch-lover should know how to make. Master them, and you're the honorary Earl of Sandwich.

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Lobster Rolls

Lobster Rolls
Katie Foley Linn

Here's how to make a lobster roll just like they make them in New England. "I've paid over ten dollars for lobster rolls in Cape Cod and it wasn't half as good as the ones my Mom taught me to make," says Starr.

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Lorraine's Club Sandwich

Lorraine's Club Sandwich
lutzflcat

"A wonderful club sandwich, just like one that you would pay $10 for at a restaurant," says mominml.

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Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich

Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich
lutzflcat

"This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of Cuba. Best served with fried plantain chips and a cold mamey milkshake!" says Pretty Pink Bullets.

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Banh-Mi Style Vietnamese Baguette

Banh-Mi Style Vietnamese Baguette
mommyluvs2cook

"The ingredients are fresh, delicious, and fill your mouth with marinated joy," says Always The Hostess.

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Reuben Sandwich

Reuben Sandwich
LynnInHK

"Best tasting Reuben, you will think you are at a great restaurant!" says Nancy D.

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Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches

Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches
Allrecipes Magazine

"Delicious and kid approved!" says Meagan Blackwood.

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Easy Slow Cooker French Dip

Easy Slow Cooker French Dip
Jennifer Brandstrom

This recipe shows you how to make a French dip sandwich in the slow cooker! "Beer adds a wonderful flavor! French fries make a great side dish, and they are good for dipping, too," says lonwolf32.

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Sloppy Joe Mamas

Sloppy Joe Mamas
lutzflcat

"This is the real deal. Messy, yummy, kid-friendly perfection," says Cosmicfuzz.

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Philly Steak Sandwich

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with Garlic Mayo
Cooking Monster Bryan

See how to make a Philly steak sandwich! "A bit different from a traditional Philly, but it has great flavor and makes an excellent sandwich," says Jane.

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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Monte Cristo Sandwich The Real One
footballgrl16

"The real Monte Cristo with a nice thick batter. Enjoy with currant jelly," SEAWAKIM.

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Muffuletta Sandwich

Real N'awlins Muffuletta on parchment paper
Rocquie

Here's how to make a sandwich that was made famous by Italian immigrants in New Orleans. "The spicy, tangy olive salad is what really sets this meat and cheese sandwich apart. A genuine muffuletta should be made on oven-fresh Italian bread topped with sesame seeds," recipe creator Jenn says.

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Two grilled cheese sandwiches cut diagonally on a plate with tomato soup in the background
Buckwheat Queen

It may be simple, but this recipe's three-ingredient formula for the perfect grilled cheese averages an impressive five stars from reviewers.

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Italian Subs

Italian Subs Restaurant Style
bd.weld

"A classic Italian sub with three kinds of meat and provolone," says John. "The kind you get in a mom and pop pizza joint."

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Best Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style)

Best Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style)
Alana

"If you order a tuna melt in a New Jersey diner, you'll get something very similar to this," says COOKINGIRLLJ.

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Cheeseburger

Juicy Lucy Burgers
KGora

And, of course, the All-American cheeseburger. Or in this case, it's Minnesota's famous Juicy Lucy.

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