Seeing as August is National Sandwich Month and I live in Sandwich, Illinois, I figured I would share a list of some of the best sandwiches all tourists must try when passing through our quaint little town.
1. The Caramel Apple Burger - Bull Moose Bar & Grille ($10.99)
While this one is technically not a sandwich, it does make a name for itself. Voted the best burger in the Aurora area, the caramel apple burger consists of a classic burger topped with fresh apple slices, bacon, homemade caramel, and Swiss cheese on a toasted bun.
2. Chicken Pesto Panini Sandwich - Brenda's Frozen Custard ($6.50)
The chicken pesto panini is perfect for any person looking for a healthy option when eating out. This sandwich has grilled chicken, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, and homemade pesto sauce pressed into a panini. After enjoying this healthy choice, you deserve to treat yourself to a delicious scoop of custard.
3. The Steve - South Moon BBQ ($9.95)
If you love meat, then you'll love this sandwich. Brisket, pulled pork, and an entire brat is piled high on a toasted bun, layered with three different homemade sauces: Sweet St. Louis (a standard barbecue sauce), Sweet Heat (another barbecue sauce with a slight kick), and Bad Ass Brat Sauce (a mustard base sauce). With this sandwich, you're guaranteed to make a mess.
4. Western Burger - Old Tyme Inn ($6.50)
Yet another burger, but no less delicious. The western burger starts off with a classic beef burger topped with bacon, grilled onions, cheese, and barbecue sauce. And as a side note: all burgers are half off on Monday night. $3.25 for a burger? I'm there!
5. Godfather - Johnny K's ($6.49)
Apart from the strange name, this sandwich is to die for. Deliciously seasoned beef is topped with mozzarella cheese and sweet peppers, served on a buttered garlic bun.
6. Beef Roll - Gene's Pizza ($4.60)
This restaurant puts an interesting twist on the classic Beef Sandwich. Rather than being placed on a classic bun; beef, mozzarella cheese, green peppers, and onions are rolled up in fresh pizza dough and baked until golden brown.
7. Brisket Sandwich - Bull Moose Bar & Grille ($9.99)
Howard Wolowitz would fall in love with this sandwich. A grilled flatbread topped with smoked beef brisket, provolone cheese, and barbecue sauce.
8. Meatball Sandwich - Gonzo's Pizzeria ($6.75)
Oh, meatballs, you're so fine. You're so fine you blow my mind. Hey, meatballs! Hey, hey, hey meatballs! This sandwich is oh so simple but oh so delicious. Large meatballs, marinara sauce, and lots of cheese are topped on a warm toasted bun.
9. Italian Beef Sandwich - Johnny K's ($5.69)
Being as Italian Beefs originated from Illinois, it's only fitting to have one on this list. This sandwich starts off with a heaping mound of Italian beef which is then topped with caramelized onions and gooey cheese. A perfectly addicting meal.
10. Gyro Sandwich - Gene's Pizza ($4.60)
Drenched in delicious gyro sauce, perfect proportions of gyro meat, tomatoes, and onions are piled onto warm pita bread. And for the price, this sandwich is a steal.
After looking at this list of delicious sandwiches, you're probably getting hungry! So why don't you drive on down to Sandwich, Illinois and try one of these amazing meals?
