Submarine Sandwiches Worldwide
Regional & World Styles
Explore local names and sandwich traditions without flattening distinct foods into one generic sub.
Italian-American Sub Style
Italian-American subs commonly combine cured meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers and an oil-and-vinegar dressing, but shop traditions vary widely.
Regional & World StylesNew England Grinders and Toasted Long-Roll Sandwiches
“Grinder” can describe a hot or cold long-roll sandwich depending on the town and shop.
Regional & World StylesPhiladelphia Hoagies and Cheesesteaks Are Related but Distinct
Philadelphia hoagies are cold long-roll sandwiches, while cheesesteaks are hot beef sandwiches with their own local traditions.
Regional & World StylesNew Orleans Po’boys and Why They Deserve Their Own Name
Po’boys are a Louisiana sandwich tradition commonly associated with distinctive French bread and fillings such as roast beef or fried seafood.
Regional & World StylesThe Canadian Assorted Sub
Canadian pizza shops and sandwich counters often use “assorted sub” for a cold combination of deli meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato and house dressing.
Regional & World StylesBritish Filled Rolls, Baguettes and Sub-Style Sandwiches
In the United Kingdom, long filled breads may be sold as baguettes, rolls or subs, alongside many shorter filled rolls and sandwiches.
Regional & World StylesBánh Mì and Other Distinct Sandwich Traditions
Vietnamese bánh mì combines its own bread history, pickles, herbs, savoury fillings and condiments. It should not be reduced to “an Asian sub.”
Regional & World StylesMexican Tortas and Long-Roll Sandwiches
Mexican tortas use breads such as bolillo or telera and a broad range of fillings. They are a distinct sandwich family, not simply Mexican subs.
Regional & World StylesMediterranean-Inspired Subs and Long Rolls
Mediterranean-inspired sandwiches may combine grilled vegetables, chicken, falafel, herbs, olives, yoghurt sauces or tahini.
Regional & World StylesInternational Sub-Style Sandwiches Without Flattening Food Traditions
Long breads filled with meats, vegetables and sauces appear worldwide, but similar shape does not make every sandwich the same dish.