10 classic New Jersey diner sandwiches
A guide for when you're in the Jerz - these are diner sammies you see on laminated menus, served with fries, coleslaw, and a pickle.
1. Taylor Ham (Pork Roll), Egg & Cheese
The diner breakfast king—crispy, salty, and usually served all day.
2. Disco Fries Sandwich (Open-Faced Gravy Sandwich)
Not always listed as a sandwich—but diners turn gravy, fries, and cheese into a knife-and-fork masterpiece.
3. Turkey Club (Triple Decker)
Stacked high with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato—held together with toothpicks.
4. Open-Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich
Thanksgiving on a plate—turkey over bread, smothered in gravy, often with mashed potatoes.
5. Reuben
Corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, Russian dressing—grilled to perfection.
6. Tuna Melt
A diner staple—crispy bread, creamy tuna salad, melted cheese.
7. Patty Melt
Half burger, half grilled cheese—beef patty, onions, Swiss on rye.
8. Grilled Chicken Club
The “lighter” option—grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato.
9. BLT (with or without egg)
Simple, but diners do it right—thick bacon, toasted bread, lots of mayo.
10. Monte Cristo (when they have it)
A sleeper hit—sweet and savory, crispy and soft.
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