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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Hearty Meaty Sandwiches
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French-inspired Stake Restaurant Designs
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Breadless Avocado Sandwiches
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Delicious QSR Veggie Burgers
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Grab-and-Go Festive Sandwiches
Aldi's Christmas Sandwiches Range is Larger Than Ever
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Spicy Nacho-Inspired Sandwiches
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Additive-Free Artisan Sandwich Breads
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Wagyu Blend Burger Variants
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Organic Dairy Brand Burgers
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Dippable Roasted Beef Sandwiches
Firehouse Subs Just Added the Limited Time French Dip Sandwich
Diner-Style Food Ranges
The Classic Diner Experience Inspired the ALDIner Collection
Guest-Inspired Premium Burgers
Burger King Debuted the 'Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper'
Cannabis-Infused Mustard Sandwiches
Ivy Hall Partners with Steingold's Deli for 'High on Rye'
Sandwich-Inspired Pizzas
Papa Johns' Cheesy Pizzas Were Designed Around the UK's Love of Cheese
Dynamic Lunch Meat Products
Hillshire Farms' Sandwich Style Lunch Meats Come in Three Flavors
Meaty Frozen Sandwich Ranges
These Hillshire Farm Products Come in Several Varieties
Dippable Melty Sandwiches
Soup and Sandwich Pairings Inspired Panera Ciabatta Dippers
Historically Inspired Sandwiches
Hellmann’s Recreated "The First Sandwich"
Spiced Veggie Burger Debuts
A&W Canada Releases Three New Veggie Burgers for Plant-Based Customers
Pickle-Made Sandwiches
Jimmy John's Picklewich Comes in Two Options
New Health-Focused Restaurant Menus
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Plant Protein Cheese Slices
These Alternative Hard Cheese Slices Boast 18% Protein
QSR Savoury Menu Expansions
Wendy’s Debuts Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger & Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap
Pre-Seasoned Plant-Based Steaks
These New Beyond Steak Flavors Come in Two Varieties
Restaurant-Focused Beverage Campaigns
Surfside Introduces Its Promotional Surf N' Turf Campaign
Plant-Based Private Label Entrees
The ALDI Plant Menu Range Has Been Beefed Up for Veganuary
Elevated Signature Burgers
Burger King Now Offers a Higher-Quality Whopper Experience
Peppery Sandwich-Inspired Burgers
The New Peppercorn Blt Whopper Features Creamy Peppercorn Aioli
Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties
Actual Veggies Burgers are Introducing Three New Products
Protein-Forward QSR Menus
Subway Launches Protein Pockets and a Refreshed Rotating Menu
Protein-Packed Sandwich Rolls
Dave's Killer Bread Sandwich Rolls Have 11g of Protein Per Serving
Fermented Rye Plant-Based Burgers
The Squeaky Bean Super Grain & Vegetable Burger is Easy to Cook
High-Quality Bread Snack Sandwiches
Jason’s Sourdough is Launching Toasties and Hot Rolls
Tempura-Battered Chicken Sandwiches
McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Updates a Classic Menu Item
Crispy Meat-Packed Sandwiches
Jimmy John's Toasted Sandwiches Come in Three Options
Dippable Roast Beef Sandwiches
Arby’s New French Dip Royale Drops on April 1st
Steakhouse-Inspired QSR Burgers
The Burger King Steakhouse Bacon Whopper Elevates a Classic
Holiday-Inspired Sandwich Lineups
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Has a New Bad Santa Offering
Savory Satisfying Summertime Salads
These Habit Burger & Grill Salads Come in Two Varieties
Mycelium-Based Deli Meats
Prime Roots Plant-Based Deli Meats Come in Several Options
Frozen Vietnamese Cuisine Sandwiches
Raybern's Pork Bánh Mì Sandwich is Arriving at Costco
Elevated Meat Lunch Kits
Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Offers Nutrient-Rich Lunch Kits
Extra-Cheesy Seasonal Sandwiches
The Subway V.I.Brie SubMelt® is Arriving in the UK
Minimal Ingredient Meat Alternatives
These CleanBean Products Come in Two Options in Thailand
Pizza Brand Toasted Sandwiches
Papa Johns's New Oven‑Toasted Sandwiches Expand the Brand's Range
Juicy Plant-Based Steak Cuts
The planted.steak is Arriving in the UK at Tesco
Premium Hybrid Meats
Carnéa Products Harmonize Meat and Plant-Forward Ingredients
Protein-Packed QSR Sandwiches
Hardee's Frisco Sandwiches Come in New and Returning Options
Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties
Taste of the World Burgers Let Recognizable Vegetables Shine
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Grill Master Comedian Sandwiches
These New Arby's Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Vegetarian Mediterranean Wraps
Tahini's Restaurants Launched Greek Halloumi Wrap and Salad Options
Italian Deli-Inspired QSR Sandwiches
Arby's Italian Beef Dip Sandwich is Meaty and Authentic
Hearty QSR Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Arby's Cheesesteaks are Suitable for Lunch or Dinner
Smoky Sriracha Club Sandwiches
The Jimmy John's Smoked Cheddar Bourbon Club is Savory
Restaurant-Style Frozen Plant-Based Burgers
Dr. Praeger’s Grillhouse Burger is Protein-Rich
Festive Season Lunchtime Wraps
Co-op Christmas Sandwiches Come in New and Returning Options
Plant-Based Cuisine QSR Campaigns
This Burger King UK Campaign Stars Pete Wicks
Novel Stake-Inspired Dining Concept
Paris Steak Officially Opened in Liberty Village on May 5th
Nutritious Cafe Meal Menus
Pret A Manger Super Plates are Packed with Nutrients and Flavor
Chickpea Masala Veggie Burgers
Actual Veggies Created Its First Collab Product with Maya Kaimal
Ready-to-Eat Seasonal Sandwiches
These New Urban Eat. Sandwiches Come in Three Festive Flavors
Festive Cranberry Relish Hoagies
Burgerville Has a Seasonal New Braised Short Rib Sandwich
Sausage-Shaped Grillable Cheeses
The CheeseDog Replaces Meat in a Traditional Hot Dog
Ghost Pepper Sub Sandwiches
Subway Unveils a Spicy Ghost Pepper Addition to its Main Menu
Double-Patty Steakhouse Sandwiches
The Habit Burger & Grill Steakhouse Char Melt is Extra-Meaty
Artisan-Style Sub Sandwich Breads
The Hovis Sub Rolls Come in Four Varieties
Ready-to-Cook Chilled Sandwiches
The unearthed Croque Monsieur Can Be Air-Fried in Eight Minutes
Beef-Based Charcuterie Proteins
Brooklyn Cured Introduces New Pork-Free Charcuterie Products
High-Protein Pita Pockets
Elivart's Pita Pockets are Premium, Plant-Based and Nutritious
Gut-Friendly Smash Burgers
Aldi Dropped a Trio of Plant-Based, Gut-Healthy Smash Burgers
Savory Summertime Sandwich Specials
The Blimpie Zesty Grinder is Here for the Summer Months
Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers
Juicy Marbles Introduces a Veg-Forward Umami Burger
Meaty Cheesesteak-Inspired Burgers
The Checker's & Rally's Philly Cheesesteak Burger is Indulgent
Sweet-Savory Burger Debuts
A&W Elevates Launches the New Steakhouse Teen Burger and Buddy Burger
NYC-Inspired QSR Burger Menus
The McDonald's Japan New York Burgers Come in Four Options
Chinese Cuisine-Inspired Burger Menus
The BurgerFi Szechuan Menu Features Four Options
Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Potbelly is Releasing 2 Sandwiches: the Cubano & Sweet Heat Pork Bbq
Nutrition-Minded Sandwich Wraps
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Protein-Packed Sandwich Menus
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Authentic Plant-Based Steaks
Chunk Foods is Launching Two New Products
Ultra-Indulgent QSR-Inspired Burgers
The Dog Haus Big Hac Sandwich Was Created with Josh Elkin
Premium Pork Steak Deliveries
Noble Fresh Cart Elevates Home Dining with Ibérico Pork Deliveries
Artisan-Style Bakery Sandwiches
Corner Bakery Cafe Handcrafted Happiness Sandwiches are $9.99 Each
Comforting Cafe Sandwich Menus
The Pret A Manger January Menu Debuts Four New Sandwiches
Herb-Forward Spring Toasts
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Nourishing Seed Blends
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Private Label Meat Snacks
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Ingredient-Packed Cheesesteak Sandwiches
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Internationally Themed Beef Sandwiches
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Festive Premium Beef Recipes
Pre Brands' Holiday Recipe Collection Honors Intentional Indulgence
Indulgent Sports Bar Sandwiches
These Buffalo Wild Wings Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Extra-Meaty Barbecue Burgers
Freddy's BBQ Brisket Steakburger is Packed with Several Meats
Heat-and-Eat Sandwich Ranges
Hot Take Crave Away Sandwiches from Core-Mark are Convenient
Prepackaged Street Food Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Urban Street Range Has Three Options
Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches
The Wendy's Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger is Comfort Food-Inspired
Chilled Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meats
These New THIS Products Come in Three Varieties
Grillable Bread Buns
Fazer's Oululainen Reissumies Grilling Bread is a Perfect BBQ Base
Heat-and-Eat Breakfast Sandwiches
Applegate Naturals Breakfast Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Regionally Flavored Meatless Foods
The Tofoo Co's Products are Perfect for Fans of Meatless Meals
Meatless Innovation Platforms
Beyond Test Kitchen Invites At-Home Cooks into Product Development
Summer-Inspired Sandwich Wraps
These New Mr. Pickle’s Wraps Come in Three Recipes
Wholesome Autumnal Deli Menus
Jason's Deli Fall Menu is Packed with Comforting Foods
Protein-Rich Sandwich Menus
Cousins Subs' Protein Power Plays Lineup is Packed with Extra Protein
Plant-Based Protein Shawarmas
The Redefine Meat Shawarma is a Versatile Meatless Alternative
QSR Vegetarian Menus
A&W Canada Launches a Vegetarian Menu Due to Popular Demand
Greek Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
Bobby’s Burgers Greektown Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Snackable Steak-Style Bites
planted.steak Bites Make Plant-Based Eating Easier and More Inspiring
Reprised Mushroom Burgers
Whataburger Brings Back its 'Mushroom Swiss Burger'
Mashup Korean BBQ Menus
Paris Baguette Korean BBQ Bites Put a Global Twist on Comfort Foods
Seasonal Cafe Sandwich Ranges
These Pret A Manger Sandwiches Celebrate the Season
Remixed Chopped Salada Sandwiches
Bread Zeppelin's B.L.T. Zeppelin Features House-Made Ingredients
Savory Pretzel Bun Sandwiches
The Dunkin' Ham & Swiss Pretzel Sliders are Arriving for Spring
Croissant-Like Burger Buns
The Brioche Gourmet Round Butter Croissant Buns are Artisan-Style
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
The Burgerville Tostada Cheeseburger is a Limited Time Offering
Falafel Bagel Sandwiches
The Bagel Ambassador Sandwich Shares a Taste of NY and the Middle East
Brioche Bun BBQ Burgers
Arby's is Introducing a New BBQ Bacon Burger
Slow-Roasted Beef Sandwich Ads
Arby's Debuts the Italian Beef Dip with Whitney Leavitt
Extra Cheesy Steak Sandwiches
Ike's Love & Sandwiches Has a New J Mac Sandwich
Extra-Hearty Sub Sandwiches
The Blimpie Deli Primo Sub Has Four Kinds of Meat
Piquant Restaurant Burger Menus
These New TGI Fridays Burgers Bring the Heat
Seasonal Roast Pork Sandwiches
Yampa Sandwich Company Has a New Philly Roast Pork Sandwich
Protein-Packed Sub Sandwiches
The Subway Fresh Fit Sandwiches Have a Full Serving of Veggies
Grilled Cheese-Style Bites
Farm Rich's Turned a Timeless Comfort Food into a Handheld Snack
Jackfruit Breakfast Sandwiches
Jack & Annie’s Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches Have Protein & Fibre
Fiery Flavor-Packed Sub Sandwiches
Erbert & Gerbert’s Spicy Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Toppings
Capriotti's Now Offers Honey-Cured, Hickory-Smoked Bacon
Seaweed-Enriched Beef Carpaccio
SelektMeat's Carpaccio Boosts Flavor & Reduces CO2 Emissions
Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives
GRUBBY and Symplicity Collaborated on Limited-Edition Dishes