Sandwich lovers of the world have a lot to thank the good people of the USA for. What would our lunchtimes look like without a Reuben towering with corned beef and melted cheese, or a crispy, crowd-pleasing tuna melt? And can you imagine a world without breakfast sandwiches and that hotel classic, the club sandwich? Each US state has played a part in creating some of the greatest (and biggest) sandwiches in history, and we love them all. But which one is the best?

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the most satisfying sandwiches invented in the US. Will your favourite make the list?

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each menu item in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

72 American-born sandwiches worth crossing the seas for