12 More Places In Missouri That Make The Best Sandwiches Ever

The Sandwich: The Giant Pork Tenderloin -- When they say giant, they mean GIANT. Unless you are a major eater, a half order is plenty. Pair it with their amazing onion rings and finish the meal with one of Smith’s delicious pieces of pie.

Locations: 1340 Highway U, Bolivar; 1719 East Ohio Street, Clinton; Highway 13 at US Hwy 54, Collins

Website: smithsrestaurant.com

The Sandwich: The Maid Rite loose meat sandwich-- Maid Rite is an old chain with locations all over the Midwest. However, there are only three in Missouri. This addictive, yet simple ground beef sandwich is served up in a diner-like chain. Pair it with their French fries or freshly made chips and one of their delicious shakes.

Missouri Locations: 1401 Main St, Lexington; 400 North Third Street Hannibal; 1028 Kingshighway, Rolla

Website: maid-rite.com

The Sandwich: The Italian Sub (pictured)-- Pastrami, salami, cheese, mild peppers, lettuce and sub sauce all on fresh baked bread. Make it a meal and add your choice of chips or cookies and a 20-ounce beverage. Honorable Mention: Skinny Fighter Pilot—Turkey, pepperoni, cheese, lettuce, mild peppers and sub sauce.

Two Springfield Locations: 456 W McDaniel Street and 1721 E Seminole

Website: subshopspringfield.com

The Sandwich: The Giant Tenderloin—An Ecco’s favorite, their giant pork tenderloin is grilled or freshly breaded and served golden brown. Pair it with a tree of onion rings. Honorable Mention: Grilled Blackened Chicken—topped with provolone cheese, sautéed onions and peppers (pictured).

Location: 703 Jefferson Street

Facebook Page: ECCO Lounge

The Sandwich: The Z-Man—Tender slow smoked beef brisket, crispy onion rings, smoked provolone cheese and barbecue sauce on a toasted Kaiser roll. Pair it with coleslaw and potato salad.

Location: 3002 W 47th Avenue, Kansas City

Website: joeskc.com

The Sandwich: Chicken Snack Ranch-- Smoked pulled chicken, bacon, provel cheese, lettuce, tomato and buttermilk ranch dressing on an Italian Roll (substitute the cheese if you’re not a fan of provel). Honorable Mention: Memphis Stax—Smoked pulled pork, St. Louis (sweet and smoky) or Tennessee (spicy) barbecue sauce, topped with homemade cole slaw on an Italian roll.

Location: 2438 McNair Avenue, St. Louis

Website: bluescitydeli.com

The Sandwich: The Famous Foot Long Po'boys-- Try the French Dip with Provolone and au jus, The Catfish, Shrimp or Oyster, The Steak or Chicken Philly (pictured), or the Cajun Turkey and Cheese. All Po’boys are available as either a foot long or a half foot, and are served with Cajun fries.

Location: 120 North Main Street Cape Girardeau

Website: broussardscajuncuisine.com

The Sandwich: Steak Philly—A classic steak philly seasoned with melted cheeses, onions, peppers and onions and served on a grilled hoagie bun. Pair it with Kline’s homemade chips. Honorable Mention: Loaded Biscuit Sandwich (breakfast platter) -- Two huge biscuits filled with hash browned potatoes, eggs, and sausage all covered in gravy.

Location: 302 Old Motel Road, Rosebud

Website: klinesrestaurant.com

The Sandwich: The Gerber—Open-faced ham sandwich with melted garlic butter and provel cheese. Honorable Mention: The Prosperity—Open-faced roast beef sandwich with melted garlic butter, smothered in gravy and provel cheese.

Locations: 1395 Quantock Drive, St. Louis and 1129 Imperial Main Street, Imperial

Website: rumasdeli.com

The Sandwich: Roast Beef Sandwich-- Made with premium slow cooked beef, it’s melt in your mouth good! Finish off your meal with one of Sheila’s delicious desserts like the peanut butter pie.

Location: 915 S Marshall Street, Marshfield

Facebook Page: Sheila’s Place

The Sandwich: The Baylee Jo’s Sandwich—Beef or pork piled high and topped with the sauce of your choice and served on Texas toast or a bun. Pair it with Baylee’s homemade spiral fries, coleslaw or potato salad. Honorable Mention: Chris’s Fried Catfish Sandwich—hand breaded in "Grandma Ann’s original breading."

Location: 1315 North Highway 21, Ironton

Website: bayleejos.com