Philly Pretzel Cheesesteak
Cheesesteak served inside a large Philly soft pretzel; modern Philadelphia creation combining two iconic local foods.
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Philly Cheesesteak
The Philly cheesesteak is decided on a griddle in ninety seconds, and it comes down to when the cheese meets the meat: thin-sliced ribeye, Whiz or provolone, and the Amoroso roll no other city can fake.
Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Sandwich
Soft pretzel sliced and filled with deli meat and cheese.
Perch Sandwich
Fried Lake Michigan yellow perch on a bun.
Pepper and Egg Hero
Scrambled eggs with sautéed bell peppers on Italian bread; Lenten favorite.
Pepper and Egg (Chicago)
Scrambled eggs with Italian long hots or bell peppers on Italian bread; Lenten favorite.
Peacemaker
Fried oyster sandwich; legend says husbands brought these home to make peace with wives.
PB&J with Banana
Peanut butter, jelly, and banana slices.
PB&J (Cultural Icon)
Peanut butter and jelly is the rare sandwich whose cultural weight comes from sheer repetition, not any one great version: the default American childhood lunch, eaten by the thousand before it is ever chosen.
Patty Melt
Hamburger patty with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions on grilled rye bread.
Pasty
Not a sandwich but a hand pie; Cornish meat and potato pastry; sometimes eaten sandwich-style.
Pastrami on Rye
Piled smoked and steamed pastrami with spicy brown mustard on rye bread; Katz's Deli iconic.
Pastrami Dip
Los Angeles Jewish-deli style pastrami on a roll with au jus; Langer's and others.
Pastrami and Corned Beef Combo
Both meats stacked together on rye; the 'combination' sandwich.
Panini (American Style)
Italian-inspired pressed and grilled sandwich; became ubiquitous in American cafes 2000s. American versions often include non-Italian fil...
Panera Bread Frontega Chicken
Smoked, pulled chicken with mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, and chipotle mayo on focaccia; Panera's top sandwich at 2,000+ bakery-cafes.
Pan con Tortilla
Spanish-style omelet (tortilla española or simple egg omelet) on Cuban bread; quick Cuban breakfast sandwich.
Pan con Minuta
Fried snapper fillet on Cuban bread with lettuce, tomato, and tartar or garlic sauce; coastal Cuban classic.
Pan con Lechón
Slow-roasted mojo pork (lechón asado) shredded and piled on Cuban bread with raw onions and mojo sauce; Cuban Christmas sandwich tradition.
Pan con Bistec
Thinly pounded palomilla steak with grilled onions, tomato, and sometimes potato sticks on Cuban bread; Miami's answer to the Philly chee...
Oyster Roll
Fried oysters on a split-top bun with tartar sauce and lemon.
Oregon Hazelnut Chicken Sandwich
Chicken with hazelnut crust; Oregon hazelnut influence.