# 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:** 5
**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/81 "2016-11-21T05:36:08Z")
Muffaletta, from Central Grocery on Decatur Street in New Orleans. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/82 "2016-11-21T05:38:07Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > 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. “marmite, …” You’re one of **those** , are you?? :eek: ---
**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, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/83 "2016-11-21T09:50:43Z")
> [@DSYoungEsq](#): > > “marmite, …” > > You’re one of **those** , are you?? :eek: Hey, watch what you say about Marmite! :mad: An English muffin with butter, a little Marmite, some bubbly cheese, and \*maybe \*an egg, poached or fried … that’s all I’d need! :o ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/84 "2016-11-21T10:50:31Z")
> [@DSYoungEsq](#): > > Who was the sadist who started this thread, and then limited us to one sandwich??? > [@carnut](#): > > So many great sandwiches and I only get one? > [@terentii](#): > > Only one?!? That’s un-American! It was me. And you are all right, of course. That was a horrible thing to do, and I apologize. Let’s open this wide open. Bring on the sandwiches! As many as you can summon! On that note, in addition to my grilled cheese, I add: The reuben. And a nostalgic favorite: Bologna, American cheese, garden tomato, and mustard toasted on white bread. I could never get tired of these. mmm ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/85 "2016-11-21T12:12:27Z")
I would imagine that I go, at least once a week, with the guys from work for [Bánh mì](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A1nh_m%C3%AC) at a place around the corner. Which one I get is usually undecided until I hit the head of the queue. I must have had a few hundred since they opened. ---
**Author:** ![carlb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carlb/32/5930_2.png) [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/86 "2016-11-21T12:47:47Z")
Muffaletta. It is the sandwich perfected. In a close second would be an Italian hoagie from any of a dozen little mom-and-pop places in the Trenton area. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/87 "2016-11-21T12:57:58Z")
Club. ---
**Author:** ![howye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9adbd/32.png) [@howye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/howye)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/88 "2016-11-21T14:12:09Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > Club. Club, with ruffle chips and a pickle spear. Or, not so much the what as the when, the first turkey sandwich after Thanksgiving dinner. With a little mayo and some Lawry’s. No love yet for the humble breakfast sandwich? Egg, bacon, cheese, on toast. ---
**Author:** ![Doyle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doyle/32/439_2.png) [@Doyle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doyle)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/89 "2016-11-21T14:34:15Z")
> [@Bridget\_Burke](#): > > Oyster po-boy. > > Plenty of oysters, coated with cornmeal before frying. In a NOLA style bun–we have decent ones in Houston. Lettuce, tomatoes & remoulade. That’s my girl. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/90 "2016-11-21T14:37:28Z")
This vegetarian is going with grilled Swiss cheese and peppers on rye bread. ---
**Author:** ![hotflungwok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/edb3f5/32.png) [@hotflungwok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hotflungwok)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/91 "2016-11-21T14:50:26Z")
Chicken salad on a toasted onion bun. No other ingredients. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/92 "2016-11-21T14:52:53Z")
> [@jtur88](#): > > Muffaletta, from Central Grocery on Decatur Street in New Orleans. I go to Frank’s, a couple of doors down, because I like my muffs hot. Central Grocery only serves them cold. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/93 "2016-11-21T15:15:24Z")
BLT. No question. ---
**Author:** ![Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/marvin_the_martian/32/2898_2.png) [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvin_the_Martian)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/94 "2016-11-21T15:34:02Z")
My favorite of all time was the roast beef sandwich at Maurice’s in Schenectady, about a block from the main entrance to the big GE plant. Since I’m pretty sure that Maurice’s is no more (and I have been searching for an equivalent roast beef sandwich for 30 years) I have to go with a hot pastrami with swiss on rye from any decent New York deli. My least favorite sandwich? Hot pastrami and swiss on rye from a Jason’s Deli in Midland, TX. They looked at me oddly when I asked for _hot_ pastrami - they ended up nuking it until it was brown. And they had never even heard of brown mustard. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/95 "2016-11-21T15:41:41Z")
I’ve never heard of a muffaletta before this thread, but it sounds delicious. I wonder if someone makes a good one up here in Boston? But I’m going to vote for the classic French dip with caramelized onions and plenty of dip. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/96 "2016-11-21T15:44:56Z")
My deli standby is olive loaf on a kaiser roll with provolone cheese, mayo, onions, lettuce, tomato, and dill pickle slices. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/97 "2016-11-21T15:51:10Z")
> [@ShadowFacts](#): > > I’ve never heard of a muffaletta before this thread, but it sounds delicious. I wonder if someone makes a good one up here in Boston? Probably not, but [here’s a recipe](http://www.nolacuisine.com/2005/07/17/muffuletta-sandwich-recipe/). Again, I like mine heated. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/98 "2016-11-21T16:40:59Z")
A classic: Corned beef on rye with mustard, with a dill pickle and a glass of Cel-Ray (or a chocolate phosphate). ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/99 "2016-11-21T16:52:17Z")
There’s a sort of a sandwich, goes by different names, but is basically: Grilled Chicken Breast (still warm) Brie (or similar cheese, but NOT cheddar) Bacon Typical trimmings-- lettuce, tomato, etc. (but all fresh and good quality); could be grilled onions and mushrooms Usually some sort of tangy (but not too spicy) spread (NOT just mayo) Really, good crusty bread, toasted or warmed The whole thing is served warm-to-hot The place I favor calls it “Napa Chicken Sandwich”. Best eaten on a cool autumn or winter day. Add a cup of hot tomato or mushroom soup, and you’re in comfort food heaven, baby!! ---
**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, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449/100 "2016-11-21T16:53:16Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > …Let’s open this wide open. Bring on the sandwiches! As many as you can summon!.. And there was much rejoicing. OK, then, now that the floodgates have been opened wide, I’ll add: Reuben Grilled cheese (sharp cheddar or American) and bacon Arby’s Beef and Cheddar Bagel, lox and cream cheese Turkey, Miracle Whip, lettuce and Swiss cheese Roast beef, Miracle Whip and lettuce Tuna fish and lettuce Yes, I prefer Miracle Whip to mayonnaise. Don’t you judge me! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-sandwich-you-only-get-one-choice/772449.md?page=6)