We have strong feelings about the details when it comes to what we’re putting between two slices of bread—don’t get us going on how much better crunchy peanut butter is than smooth or which bread is best for a BLT. And there’s no topic hotter than the best way to prepare and eat a sandwich. Do you like your French’s spread on both slices of bread or just one? Do you call it a hero or a hoagie? And is a hot dog actually a sandwich? Help us settle the most polarizing sandwich questions once and for all by casting your votes below.
Ah, the age-old question: Is a hot dog a sandwich? Purists will tell you it is not (a sandwich requires two separate pieces of bread). But more innovative eaters say it is (connected bread shouldn’t disqualify it from the genre). Jump into the debate and vote for yourself!
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty—or, really, the coarse or smooth. Do you prefer a chunky, seedy Dijon or a smoother, silkier mustard like French’s Creamy Mustard?
This one’s a little more regional. If you’re from New York, you might call it a hero. If you’re from Philadelphia, it’s a hoagie. Then there are grinders if you’re from New England, and subs if you’re from anywhere else in the U.S. Let’s get to the bottom of it, shall we?
French's Classic Yellow Mustard
French's Creamy Yellow Mustard
Some people like their mustard on both slices of bread, and some people only want their condiments on one slice. It comes down to moisture and flavor preference. Do you like a moist, flavor-packed sandwich with your mustard working double-duty on both slices, or a lighter, more subtly condimented sammie?
Bread is one of the most important parts of building a sandwich. Stale or soggy bread can absolutely ruin your lunch, and everyone has their own secrets for avoiding the dreaded sag: toasted bread spread with mustard, untoasted bread lined with lettuce. . . the list goes on. So let’s settle it. Do you like your bread crisp and crunchy or soft and fluffy?
The way you cut your sandwich might as well be a personality trait. There are arguments to be made for both a sassy diagonal slice and a classic vertical cut, but ultimately success is all about that perfect bread-to-filling ratio—and both cuts deliver on that. Which do you prefer?
Crustless sandwiches might conjure images of picky-kid school lunches (and even some of us grown-ups are anti-crust). But a good crust can add texture and interest. Sometimes it depends on the bread: a nice white bread might need the stability of its crust, while a rye can hold up without it. And other times it’s purely personal preference. Are you Team Crusty or Team Crustless?
