# What is your favorite sandwich? You only get one choice **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 19, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449 "2016-11-19T18:24:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![ZonexandScout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zonexandscout/32/544_2.png) [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2016, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/61 "2016-11-20T16:06:59Z")
> [@turner](#): > > A Monte Cristo. Not the easy variety that is dipped in batter and grilled like a grilled cheese as some restaurants do, but a deep fried one. Ham, turkey and cheese dipped in batter, deep fried dusted lightly with powdered sugar and served with strawberry jam. I know. Sounds disgusting, but the crispy batter, the salty meats, gooey cheese offset with the sweetness of the jam is truly amazing. This…absolutely. I was thrilled to see the Monte Cristo as the first response to the OP. The only exception I would take is that I prefer raspberry jam in place of the strawberry. Very hard to find a restaurant that makes the deep fried version. I almost cried when the last restaurant in town serving these closed its doors. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2016, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/62 "2016-11-20T16:30:49Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > Well, the best corned beef I’ve had has been better than the best pastrami I’ve had, but it’s quite possible that I’ve just never had really good pastrami. I don’t suppose you know of anywhere in the Cleveland area to recommend? > [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > When I was a kid in the '60s-'70s, my parents took me to the original **Corky & Lenny’s** at Cedar and Warrensville, which dated back to 1956, at least three times a year. I see the “new” location on Chagrin (opened in 1973) is still in business. > > That would be the first place I’d look for good pastrami in Cleveland. > > Anyway, look on the East Side, where the Jews are. > > Parma for your kielbasa, though. > [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > I’ve also heard really good things about Slyman’s Tavern, which used to be Downtown and is now operating on Rockside Road in Independence, a few miles due south of Downtown. > > [http://slymanstavern.com/](http://slymanstavern.com/) The original Slyman’s(they’re Coptic Christians, not Jewish FWIW) is still in business at East 31st and St. Claire. Industrial area and easy parking. I think they have the best pastrami and corned beef in Cleveland, probably the best outside of NY. I haven’t been to their new place. Don’t go at lunch time to the St. Claire location–the line is out the door to pick up sandwiches, sometimes 50+ people in line. BTW, Slyman’s meats blow away Corky and Lenny’s, even their original location. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2016, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/63 "2016-11-20T22:22:04Z")
My custom breakfast sandwich: English muffin with butter, marmite, summer sausage, aged cheddar, poached egg, sun-dried tomatoes, onions or onion powder, and chipotle hot sauce. All nice and warm. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/64 "2016-11-20T22:43:21Z")
Grilled ham & Swiss, with ketchup on the side for dippin’. ---
**Author:** ![Purd\_Werfect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@Purd\_Werfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purd_Werfect)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2016, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/65 "2016-11-20T22:54:03Z")
Cold: A perfectly constructed classic BLT. Hot: A perfectly constructed classic patty melt. ---
**Author:** ![gaffa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2016, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/66 "2016-11-20T22:56:17Z")
When I’m in Chicago - a Torta Cubana from _Taqueria San Jancinto_ in Albany Park. Long ago, I would have said the Conqueror from _Cap’n Nemos_, but last time I had one, they scrimped so much on the liverwurst that it was but a pale shadow of it’s former glory. When in Kansas City, the Triple BLT with extra bacon and a lightly fried egg at the \*Peanut \*on Main Street. It is the single best sandwich I have ever had. ---
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2016, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/67 "2016-11-20T23:22:30Z")
Good bread, chicken (white meat), 3 year old cheddar or older, good honey mustard. Grilled with a panini press. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/68 "2016-11-20T23:57:23Z")
OK, 31st and St. Claire is an accessible distance for me. Maybe the next time I’m downtown, I’ll swing by there. ---
**Author:** ![standingwave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/69 "2016-11-21T00:14:45Z")
The Loaded Breakfast Sandwich from Jack in the Box. Eggs, bacon, ham, sausage and American cheese on toasted sourdough. If breakfast sandwiches are considered OT, then make it a Reuben. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/70 "2016-11-21T01:13:29Z")
Hot sandwich - Thinly sliced smoked turkey, with bacon, avocado, cheese (jack or mozzarella), with mayo and mustard, on grilled sourdough. ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/71 "2016-11-21T01:50:36Z")
Hot pastrami with fried onions and barbecue sauce, in a wrap. ---
**Author:** ![even\_sven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dfb087/32.png) [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/72 "2016-11-21T02:13:11Z")
Sundried-tomato-garlic sourdough, a chick patty (a type of faux-meat chicken that is actually very good, even for non-vegetarians), a thick slice of pepper jack, fresh spinach leaves, a tomato slice, and some good grainy mustard. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/73 "2016-11-21T02:32:21Z")
If I can only pick one, crunchy peanut butter with raspberry jam on whole wheat. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/74 "2016-11-21T02:57:35Z")
The one that a certain Spinal Tap critic liked. ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/75 "2016-11-21T03:12:08Z")
The humble lobster roll, so many different ways to prepare it, but the basics must include; Lobster meat with just enough mayo to hold the meat together, a light touch is needed, too much will overwhelm the lobster A buttered, grilled roll, traditionally a top split New England style hot dog roll, but a grilled hamburger bun is also acceptable Additions possible; A dash of Old Bay seasoning on the lobster mix Lettuce leaf, romaine works as a bed for the lobster and prevents the bun from getting soggy Bacon (haven’t tried this but bacon makes everything better) Hmm, perhaps I should make a BLLT this weekend (Bacon Lettuce Lobster Tomato) ---
**Author:** ![leftfield6](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leftfield6/32/18780_2.png) [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/76 "2016-11-21T03:29:16Z")
BLT & E Good crusty thick-ish bread. Applewood Bacon - thick sliced Thick sliced homegrown tomatoes Over medium fried egg on top, right under the top slice of bread Smear of mayo Fresh ground pepper Sliced in half diagonally so the egg yolk oozes down into the other ingredients. Damn. Now I’m regretting being out of eggs. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/77 "2016-11-21T03:37:36Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > I really love a hot [muffaletta](http://emerils.com/121389/muffaletta). Damn… I was sure that the Reuben would win out, but the muffaletta is making a hard run in my mind now. So are the various tortas (I love me a torta al pastor!). Still, I have to say that for sheer sandwich eating enjoyment, the Reuben (corned beef, rye, swiss cheese, Russian dressing, sauerkraut) wins out. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/78 "2016-11-21T04:21:41Z")
So many great sandwiches and I only get one? Hot muffaletta with a hot giardiniera, because I’ve been craving one for a couple of weeks. But let’s not forget the bahn mi. Or a BLT. Or grilled cheese, or egg and sharp cheddar. So many to choose from… ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/79 "2016-11-21T04:40:33Z")
I’m a simple old fashioned ham and cheese kinda girl. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/80 "2016-11-21T04:50:53Z")
Only one?!? That’s un-American! :eek: I’d have to go with a Reuben. Or a Philly steak. Or a roast beef au jus. Or a Cincinnati chili cheese dog. Or a meatball sub. Or a … oh, screw it! Trying to select one sandwich is like deciding which girlfriend to shack up with on a long weekend! ☹ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449.md?page=5)