These examples of premium sandwiches prove that investing a bit more in specific ingredients can take a menu item to the next level. From mint-infused burger patties to grilled cheeses reimagined with braised beef, there are endless ways to turn an average sandwich into a meal that is both nutritious and able to provide considerable sustenance.
Faced with a less than stellar reputation, vegetarian sandwiches have seen a particularly impressive transformation. Pulled barbecue mushroom sandwiches offer a southern-inspired indulgence that makes for a pretty decent alternative to the classic pulled pork variety, while cauliflower can be used as a substitute for beef in Sloppy Joe's.
Whether you are striving for a delicious alternative to a wheat-centric bun or are merely looking for an original spin on a favorite, there are plenty of examples of premium sandwiches that benefit from carefully curated ingredients.
32 Examples of Premium Sandwiches
From Dry-Aged Steak Sandwiches to Epicurean Southern Ciabattas:
Rebecca Byers — Sep 17, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Scotch Egg Burgers
London-Based Food Truck Say Yes! Burger is Offering Two Bun-Replacing Options
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Pulled Mushroom Sandwiches
This Cleveland Tavern Offers a Pulled Barbecued Mushroom Sandwich
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Fresh Caprese Burgers
Japan's Mos Burger Uses Two Tomato Halves as a Bread Substitute
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Ribeye Melt Lunches
The New Ribeye Steak Sandwich is Available Midday at Outback Steakhouse
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Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwiches
Fuku is the New Fried Chicken Sandwich Joint from David Chang
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Dry-Aged Steak Sandwiches
The Three Little Pigs Serves Up an Impressive Steak Sandwich in Toronto
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Epicurean Southern Ciabattas
This Fried Chicken Sandwich is a Surprisingly Gourmet Lunch Option
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British Bacon Sandwiches
This Easy to Assemble Recipe for a Back Bacon Sandwich is for the Lads
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Meatless Sandwich Substitutes
The Connoisseurus Veg Vegan Philly Cheesesteak Recipe is Chuck-Free
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Bite-Sized Gourmet Subs
Toronto's Delysées Bakery Offers Sophisticated Mini Sandwich Creations
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Stuffed Mushroom Burgers
This Savory Stuffed Burger Delivers Major Flavor with Minimal Calories
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Japanese Rice Burgers
Lotteria's Mongolian Bowl Burger Provides Bites Filled with Carbohydrates
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Lobster-Topped Burgers
This Unusual Burger Puts a Fresh Twist on Traditional Surf and Turf
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Braised Beef Sandwiches
This Mighty and Meaty Rib Grilled Cheese Will Have Foodies Rejoicing
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Soup-Inspired Sandwiches
East Borough's Pho Baguette Saves You From Choosing a Soup or a Sandwich
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Gourmet Casual Meals
The Gourmet Sandwich Club Puts a Premium Spin on Classic Dishes
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Middle Eastern Subs
Whitebox Eatery's Falafel Sandwich Can Barely Be Contained to the Bun
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Alternative Cauliflower Sandwiches
The Vegan Sloppy Joes are Gluten-Free & Free of Most Allergens
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Peanut Veggie Burgers
These Spicy Thai Peanut Veggie Burgers Bring the Vegetarians to the Cookout
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Lettuce Wrap Burgers
This Grain-Free BBQ Alternative Includes a Broccoli and Sweet Potato Burger
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Cheesy Sloppy Joe Meals
Very Culinary's Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe Recipe is Low in Sodium
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Everything Bagel Eclairs
Paris-Bresse Breakfast Sandwich Has an Egg Pastry Bun Stuffed with Salmon
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Tortilla-Crusted Salmon Burgers
These Seafood Burgers Pertain to a Number of Cultural Dishes
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Vegan Pork Sandwiches
These Vegan Jackfruit Pulled “Pork” Sandwiches Appeal to Vegetarians
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Italian Breadstick Sandwiches
You Can Now Eat Olive Garden Breadsticks in the Form of a Sandwich
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Peppery Chicken Subs
This Jerk Pulled Chicken Sandwich Looks Like a Handful
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Mint-Infused Veggie Burgers
Bojon Gourmet's Yogurt and Mint Veggie Burger is a Healthy Choice
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Healthy Cheddar Burgers
Iamafood Blog's Broccoli Cheddar Burger is Garnished With Steamed Veggies
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Cheese-Stuffed Burgers
These Guacamole and Goat Cheese Burgers Have Cheese Inside the Patties
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Hawaiian Breakfast Sandwiches
The EggSlut Eatery Makes Cheese-Free Egg Sandwiches
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Seafood Burger Hyrbids
Curried Salmon Burgers Offer a Wrap Aesthetic with a Burger Patty
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Steak-Stuffed Wontons
Tony C's Turns a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich into a Bite-Sized Appetizer
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Expanded Sandwich Topping Selections
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Fan-Made Sandwich Creations
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Spicy Nacho-Inspired Sandwiches
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Plant-Based Pastrami Sandwiches
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Cheeseburger-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches
The Wendy's Sausage Bacon Deluxe Has a Hybrid Format
Triple-Cut Beef Burgers
Trader Joe's Angus C.B.P. Ground Beef Patties are a Superior Patty
Salad-Style QSR Sandwiches
The McDonald's Salad Burger is Available in New Zealand
Cheesesteak Sandwich Menus
Arby's Introduces the New Bacon Ranch and Classic Cheesesteak Duo
Dippable Melty Sandwiches
Soup and Sandwich Pairings Inspired Panera Ciabatta Dippers
QSR Sandwich Sauce Ranges
Subway Sauces Bring the Brand's Condiments to the Kitchen
Pickle-Made Sandwiches
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Cubed Steak Burgers
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Plant-Based Parisian Sandwiches
La Vie's Vegan Club Sandwiches Come in Three Varieties
Artisan-Quality Frozen Sandwiches
These New Red’s Sandwiches are Rolling Out Soon
Melty Triple-Layer Meat Sandwiches
The Perkins Mega Melts are Arriving Now in Four Options
High-Quality Bread Snack Sandwiches
Jason’s Sourdough is Launching Toasties and Hot Rolls
Munchies-Curing Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Teamed Up with Weedmaps on the THC Sandwich
Tempura-Battered Chicken Sandwiches
McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Updates a Classic Menu Item
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits Meet the Demands for Healthier Food
Affordable Hot Dog Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Debuts the $5 Simple Crafts Menu
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Versatile Meat Alternatives
These Better Balance Meat Alternatives Come in Five Varieties
Extra-Cheesy Seasonal Sandwiches
The Subway V.I.Brie SubMelt® is Arriving in the UK
Plant-Based QSR Sandwiches
Subway® Reveals its New Plant-Based Sub, the Plant Picante
Premium Alt Proteins
Abbot's Makes Plant-Rich Proteins Like Ground "Beef" & Fajita Chick'n
Elevated Sandwich Catering Menus
The Jimmy John's Catering Menu Has New Premium Sides
Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses
A Friendly Bread Makes Premium, Convenient Frozen Sandwiches
Meaty Bakery Breakfast Sandwiches
The Panera Bacon Double Take is Packed with Meat and More
Smoked Cantaloupe Burgers
The Possible Burger is a Meatless Burger Made to Entice Gen Z
Holiday-Inspired Sandwich Lineups
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Has a New Bad Santa Offering
Heat-and-Eat Toasts
Rudi's Bakery Creates Convenient, Quality Frozen Toasts
Greek Cuisine Pita Menus
The Pita Pit Mediterranean-Inspired Menu Has Five New Options
Savory Sourdough BLT Sandwiches
Hardee's Frisco BLT Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Ready-to-Eat Seasonal Sandwiches
These New Urban Eat. Sandwiches Come in Three Festive Flavors
Chef-Approved Plant-Based Meats
These Redefine Meat Products are Arriving in the European Market
Barbecue Bourbon QSR Sandwiches
Arby’s Bourbon BBQ Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Double-Patty Steakhouse Sandwiches
The Habit Burger & Grill Steakhouse Char Melt is Extra-Meaty
Korean Cuisine Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Charleys Cheesesteaks Kimchi Cheesesteak Elevates a Classic
Ghost Pepper Sub Sandwiches
Subway Unveils a Spicy Ghost Pepper Addition to its Main Menu
Seasonal Spring Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Created the New Easter Bunny & Patrick Sandwich
Salsa-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
Panera Bread is Adding a New Spicy Fiesta Chicken Sandwich
Umami Mushroom Patties
The Actual Truffle Burger Celebrates the Taste of Vegetables
Tender Roast Beef Sandwiches
TOGO's Released the BBQ Beef Sandwich for Summer 2024
Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Potbelly is Releasing 2 Sandwiches: the Cubano & Sweet Heat Pork Bbq
Reimagined Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Zaxby's Has a New Fried Chicken Philly for a Limited Time
Remixed Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Jersey Mike's Subs Cheese Steak Sandwiches Come in Two Options
BBQ-Style Charcuterie Kits
The BBQterie Kit Builds Smoky, Savory Grazing Boards
Festive Cranberry Relish Hoagies
Burgerville Has a Seasonal New Braised Short Rib Sandwich
Authentic Plant-Based Steaks
Chunk Foods is Launching Two New Products
Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers
The Beef Free Boy from The Beefy Boys is Vegan-Friendly
Smoky BBQ-Inspired Sandwiches
Subway The Smokehouse Edition Sandwiches Come in Three Options
Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers
Freddy's New Grilled Cheese Steakburger is Instant Comfort Food
Heat-and-Eat Sandwich Ranges
Hot Take Crave Away Sandwiches from Core-Mark are Convenient
Plant-Based Beef Patties
This Launches the New Plant-Based Beef Burgers with High Protein
Cheese-Stuffed Beef Patties
Juicy Lucy Burgers are Filled with the Equivalent of Two Cheese Slices
Vegan Veggie Sausages
Plant Provisions Offers a Line of Plant-Based Veggie Sausages and Slices
Italian Cuisine Sandwich Menus
Jimmy John's Caprese Salami Menu Items Come in Two Options
Limited-Edition Chicken Sandwiches
The BurgerFi Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is Saucy and Savory
Beet-Based Burger Patties
PerfectSeason Beetroot Patties Come in Packs of Two
Middle Eastern Cuisine-Inspired Wraps
These New Subway Wraps are Made with Lavash-Style Flatbread
Pretzel Bun Chicken Sandwiches
Freddy's Just Dropped a New Pretzel Bacon Bbq Chicken Sandwich
Sous-Vide Chicken Sandwiches
BurgerFi Just Added New Fried and Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
QSR Vegetarian Menus
A&W Canada Launches a Vegetarian Menu Due to Popular Demand
Indulgent Bakery Sandwich Ranges
Panera Stacked Toasted Baguettes Come in Three Options
Bake-in-Pack Sandwich Products
The Country Choice Savour It Range Prioritizes Convenient Cuisine
Vegan-Friendly Deli Ranges
The Billie Green Plant-Based Mortadellas Come in Three Varieties
Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
TGI Fridays Just Added a New Pork Belly Banh Mi Sandwich
Fan-Favorite Brisket Sandwiches
Arby's Announced the Return of the Brisket Bacon Beef 'N Cheddar
Fiery Vietnamese Sandwiches
Hannah's Bretzel Just Introduced the New Fire Banh Mi
Slightly Spicy Cheese Burgers
Burgerville's New Big Sassy Cheeseburger is a Little Spicy
Spicy Cheesesteak Sub Sandwiches
Cousins Subs is Introducing a New Chipotle Cheese Steak Sub
Extra-Meaty Breakfast Sandwiches
McDonald's Mighty Breakfast Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Melted Cheese Beef Sandwiches
Burger King Debuted the 'Philly Cheese' in Select Argentina Markets
Mexican Stew-Inspired Sandwiches
Jack in the Box Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are Being Tested
Seasonal Cafe Sandwich Ranges
These Pret A Manger Sandwiches Celebrate the Season
Plant-Based BBQ Rib Sandwiches
The Ribby Sandwich from Plant Power Fast Food is Savory
Stackable Vegan Burger Patties
The Beyond Stack Burger Has a Rustic, Smash Style Format
Limited-Edition Meatless Sandwiches
PLNT Burger's Chik’n Parm Promotes Sustainable Choices
Artisanal Foodservice Burger Buns
These Ace Bakery Artisan Burger Buns Come in Six Varieties
Reinstated Popular Sandwiches
Carl's Jr. Brings Back Teriyaki-Flavored Sandwiches
Piquant Restaurant Burger Menus
These New TGI Fridays Burgers Bring the Heat
Cost-Conscious Jackfruit Products
Biff's Creates Competitively Priced Alternatives to Alt Meat
Restaurant-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches
John Soules Foods Chicken Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Juicy Plant-Powered Steaks
Chunk Foods Makes Whole-Cut Alt Meats with Fermentation
Gold Leaf-Topped Sliders
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Egg-Free Breakfast Sandwich
Next Level Burger is Introducing a New Just Breakfast Sandwich
Crispy BBQ Tofu Sandwiches
DIG's New BBQ Crispy Tofu Sandwich Features Crunchy Picnic Slaw
Veggie-Forward Sliders
The BBQ Black Bean & Sweet Potato Slider Patties Feature Six Veggies
Brioche Bun BBQ Burgers
Arby's is Introducing a New BBQ Bacon Burger
Premium Fermented Condiments
These New Products from Bubbies Fine Foods Come in Four Varieties
Crunchy Veggie Burgers
Dr. Praeger’s Two New Burgers Cook to Golden, Crispy Perfection
Extra-Cheesy Roast Beef Sandwiches
The Arby's Triple Cheese Roast Beef BLT is Arriving in Canada
Melty Sourdough Sandwiches
Checkers & Rally’s is Serving Up Three New Bacon Sourdough Melts
Freshly Sliced QSR Meats
Subway Sliced Deli Meats are Arriving to Elevate the Diner Experience
Comforting Bacon-Themed Menus
Buffalo Wild Wings Just Unveiled Its Ultimate Bacon Menu
Premium Alt Steaks
Protein-Packed Redefine Flank Steak Seamlessly Replaces Animal Meat
Extra Cheesy Steak Sandwiches
Ike's Love & Sandwiches Has a New J Mac Sandwich
Movie-Inspired Beef Burgers
BurgerFi Launches the New Yes, Chef Burger Inspired by The Menu
Sauerkraut-Topped Pastrami Sandwiches
Earl of Sandwich's Just Added the 'Earl's Pastrami' Sandwich
Pesto-Centric Italian Sandwiches
Schlotzsky’s New Italian Pesto Trio is Summer-ready
Seasonal Roast Pork Sandwiches
Yampa Sandwich Company Has a New Philly Roast Pork Sandwich
Garlicky QSR Beef Sandwiches
The Arby's Roasted Garlic Roast Beef Sandwich is Available in Canada
Customizable Sandwich Shop Menus
Which Wich Just Unveiled Its New Bag to the Future Menu
Naturally Smoked Plant-Based Sausages
Vegami's Plant-Based Salami Celebrates Simple Veggies
Ultra-Fresh Deli Meals
Fresh Food For Now Debuts a New Assortment of Sandwiches, Salads, and Wraps
Bun-Free Burger Options
Clean Eatz is Adding a New Bunless Burger Served with Sweet Potato Fries
Grilled Cheese-Style Bites
Farm Rich's Turned a Timeless Comfort Food into a Handheld Snack
Versatile Dill Pickle Chips
Trader Joe's Kosher Dill Pickle Chips are Perfect for Sandwiches
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
Texas-Style Pastrami Sandwiches
City Barbeque Just Unveiled a New Texas Pastrami Reuben
Low-Cost Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
The Jack In The Box Sourdough Grilled Cheese is Priced at $4
Jackfruit Breakfast Sandwiches
Jack & Annie’s Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches Have Protein & Fibre
Hearty Summer Sandwich Lineups
Denny's New Summer of Sandwiches Menu Features a Trio of New Dishes
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Toppings
Capriotti's Now Offers Honey-Cured, Hickory-Smoked Bacon
Artisan-Style Philly Sandwich Subs
The Quiznos Philly Subs Come in Two Varieties
Artisan Flavor Burger Menus
These New Freddy’s Menu Items are Packed with Flavor
Elevated Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Great Steak is Offering a New Premier Philly Cheesesteak
Extra-Meaty NY-Inspired Sandwiches
Nathan's Famous New York Chopped Cheese Hero is Indulgent
Plant-Powered Steak Sandwiches
This Vegan Steak Sandwich is Available At 'Neat Burger' In Nolita
Artisan-Style Bread Loaves
The Rustik Oven Sliced Sourdough Sandwich Loaves Come in Two Options
Premium Cheesesteak Meals
The Great Steak Premium Meal Introduces Two New Sandwich Options
Pasta-Topped Pulled Pork Sandwiches
The Blimpie Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork Sub is Sweet and Savory
Greek Cuisine Sub Sandwiches
The Quiznos Big Fat Greek Sub is Available in Canada
Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties
MorningStar Farms' Steakhouse Style Burger is Rich in Plant Protein
NYC-Style Beef Sandwiches
Capriotti’s NY Chopped Cheese Sandwich Brings a Classic to the Masses
Extra-Meaty Sub Sandwiches
The Blimpie Ultimate Roast Beef Sub Meaty and Satisfying
Midwestern Cheese Steak Subs
Cousins Subs Just Added New Wisconsin Cheese Steak Subs
Jalapeño-Topped Brisket Sandwiches
Cowboy Chicken Just Dropped a Juicy New Brisket Sandwich
QSR Cheesesteak Sandwich Menus
These Arby's Cheesesteak Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Dedicated Italian Sandwich Bistros
Carrabba's Italian Grill Debuted its Sandwich-Focused Bistro
Spicy Meat-Free Cauliflower Sandwiches
Dave’s NOT Chicken Sandwich is a New Take on a Classic
Artisan-Quality Prime Rib Burgers
The BurgerFi Prime Rib Burger is at the SOBEWFF Burger Bash
Celebratory Submarine Sandwiches
Blimpie Deluxe Subs Celebrate the Brand's 60th Anniversary