#16 out of 48: Meatloaf Sandwich at Three Girls Bakery

A steal at less than $8, the Meatloaf Sandwich at Three Girls Bakery is unbelievably satisfying. When smothered in Dijon mustard and mayonnaise and topped with onions, the sandwich is a little spicy and perfectly balanced. Baked in-house, Three Girls' breads are soft yet just strong enough to support the dense meatloaf inside. If this sandwich could be served warm, it would surely be an A+.

#15 out of 48: Grilled Cheese with Dungeness Crab at Beecher's

Our love for Beecher's runs deep. We've dragged many a visitor there to sample their World's Best Mac & Cheese. We participated in a cheese tasting and wine pairing class one holiday season. Heck, I was even cheesemaker for a day there, as well. So, our expectations of the Grilled Cheese with Dungeness Crab were high. Maybe a little too high.

Served on perfectly toasted bread, the Grilled Cheese with Dungess Crab seems kind of pricey at $10, but they don't skimp on the crab in any way. The sandwich is bursting with crab in such a way that it actually overpowers Beecher's signature Flagship cheese. Add a tasty remoulade sauce to the mix and the result actually tastes more like a crab salad than a grilled cheese. It's a tasty sandwich, but a slightly better balance would make it an undeniable favorite.

#14 of 48: Pork Burger at Facing East Taiwanese Restaurant

Until today, I'm not sure either of us could have said we've had sugar on a sandwich before. That is no longer the case, and I'm not so sure that's a good thing. The peanut topping on Facing East's pork burger was unfortunately overwhelmed by brown sugar and overly sweet. The glaze on the pork belly was lovely and appropriate, but in general, this sandwich was lacking in focus for us. Neither of us could get the "perfect bite".

In addition to these criticisms, it seems like a stretch to call the pork burger a sandwich at all. Sold for $3.25 each, the pork burger is quite small in size and serves better as a snack. We popped in after 2:00 pm on a Sunday afternoon to find Facing East bulging with customers. Fortunately, it was very easy to grab these to go. Next time, I might just see if I can have the pork belly in the bun all by itself. That just might notch it up to an A.

See what Seattle Magazine had to say about it.

#13 of 48: Porchetta at Salumi

We were delighted to find ourselves eating at Salumi on their weekly gnocchi day this past Tuesday. So much for squeezing in two sandwiches! We ordered a porchetta sandwich alongside Salumi's melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi and left completely stuffed.

The Porchetta is a very comforting sandwich that feels just like your grandmother made it. It's rich (but not too rich), gooey and full of bursts of fennel and garlic. It's not the prettiest sandwich, but I wouldn't hesitate to order it again... especially in late fall or winter when it's heaviness would be most appreciated.

See why Seattle Magazine put it on their sandwich bucket list.

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One heckuva prime rib sandwich.

When we were home visiting family in Indianapolis recently, we also stopped to visit our favorite sandwich: the St. Elmo Prime Rib Sandwich at Harry & Izzy's. Totally meat-tastic and oozing with cheese, the Prime Rib sandwich also comes with melt-in-your-mouth mashed potatoes. If you stop in for this sandwich, don't pass over the pork tenderloin sliders either. If you're lucky, you might just spot a celebrity or two of Indianapolis caliber in here, as well.

#12 of 48: Lamb + Beef Gyro at Aladdin Gyrocery

We are big fans of our local Mr. Gyro's, so we felt like we were cheating by visiting the Aladdin Gyrocery. But, oh my! The lamb + beef gyro was amazing. From its crispy pita, tangy tzatziki and delicious meat, we were almost wishing we hadn't decided to split it ($4.50). I was slightly repulsed by the pool of grease at the bottom of the wrapper, but hey, I'll let it slide. Now if we could only get them to change the name of the shop...