Welcome to the Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich Hall of Fame: where crispy meets crunchy, smoky flirts with fresh, and every bite is a love letter to lunchtime legends.
The BLT isn’t just a sandwich; it’s a cultural icon that’s been stacking smiles since forever. From diner counters to backyard grills, this triple-threat combo has held its crispy crown, inspiring foodies and daydreamers alike.
Get ready to dive into the crispy bacon symphony, the cool crunch of lettuce, and the juicy burst of tomato; all sandwiched between slices of toasted glory. It’s time to celebrate the sandwich that never goes out of style!
1
Loaf Lounge – Chicago, IL
Each bite sings. House-baked bread, house-cured bacon; it’s a very delicious sermon.
2
Cozy Royale – Brooklyn, NY
Posh but not precious. Fancy ingredients, fierce flavor. Bacon’s gone bougie and we love it.
3
Frankel’s – Brooklyn, NY
Frankel’s makes rules and breaks ‘em, kosher-adjacent with bacon that bites back.
4
Cubby’s – Multiple Locations
Don’t be fooled. This BLT will body slam your taste buds in a floral apron.
5
Sarge’s Deli – NYC
NYC’s most commanding BLT. Comes with a pickle and a lecture if you ask for ketchup.
6
Astoria – New York, NY
This BLT is loud, proud, and Bronx-approved. Fresh-baked bread, juicy ‘matoes, and bacon with bite.
7
Clementine – Chicago, IL
Don’t be fooled by the dainty name, this BLT slaps like a flip-flop on linoleum.
8
Harvest Moon Kitchen – Chicago, IL
Local love on a plate. Sweet tomatoes, toasted bread, and bacon that sings like a Neil Young chorus.
9
Uncle Henry’s – Chicago, IL
Nostalgic, hearty, and hits just right. The BLT your childhood deserved.
10
Rockwell’s – Chicago, IL
Homey, hearty, and hotter than your high school crush. A rock star sandwich in a cozy tavern booth.
11
The Tap House Grill – Chicago, IL
All-American and proud of it. This BLT is made to pair with a cold one and a second helping.
12
Spinning J – Chicago, IL
Retro diner charm with a BLT that could win a beauty pageant. It’s lipstick on a pig, in a good way.
13
Same Day Café – Chicago, IL
No waiting. No regret. Just bacon, lettuce, and tomato doing the Lord’s crispy work.
14
JC’s Subs – St. Louis Park, MN
JC’s doesn’t serve a BLT, they serve a full-bodied pork opera on white bread. Crunch, sizzle, repeat.
15
Fat Shallot – Chicago, IL
This BLT shows up loud, proud, and dripping aioli. It’s the sandwich equivalent of a leather jacket.
16
Panes Bread Cafe – Chicago, IL
They bake the bread in house. And then bless it with bacon. It’s not a sandwich, it’s a holy union.
17
Jason’s Deli – Nationwide
Classic, clean, dependable. The BLT you introduce to your parents. And they’ll love it too.
18
Yellowjacket – Austin, TX
A sting of spice, a drizzle of cool, and bacon that could start a biker gang. You’ve been warned.
19
Thundercloud Subs – Austin, TX
Locals swear by it. Tourists write home about it. This BLT is lightning between bread.
20
Local Foods – Houston, TX
Fresh as gossip in a small town. Texas tomatoes, thick bacon, no nonsense. Just bite.
21
Little Deli – Austin, TX
It’s the BLT equivalent of your grandma’s hug, with a Texas twang and a side of napkins.
22
Easy Tiger – Austin, TX
Slow-rise bread, fast-hitting flavor. A sandwich that says “Y’all ready for this?” and means it.
23
Pub 42 – New Hope, MN
Where bacon meets beer and everyone wins. Crispy, creamy, crunchy: this is pub grub perfection.
24
Colossal Café – Minneapolis, MN
They weren’t kidding, this BLT stacks high like a Midwestern snowbank and hits like a freight train of flavor.
25
Nelson’s Deli – Chicago, IL
A classic done with Windy City swagger. Thick-cut bacon, attitude on rye. Don’t argue, just bite.
