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Author: Benji Haimoff
August 18, 2025
Southwestern-style wrap cut in half, filled with grilled chicken, corn, black beans, diced tomato, and chopped red onion, wrapped in branded Smash House paper

Sandwich Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Think sandwiches are simple? Think again. These handheld legends have made history, broken records, and gone global – all while holding it down at lunch. Smash House Burgers in Miami brings that legacy to the table with bold, no-nonsense flavor that knows where it came from.

Where It All Started: The Earl, the Cards, the Sandwich

The word “sandwich” traces back to the 18th-century English aristocrat John Montagu – better known as the 4th Earl of Sandwich. As the story goes, he didn’t want to leave his card game, so he asked for meat between two slices of bread. Practical? Yes. Game-changing? Definitely.

But let’s be honest – wrapping food in bread has been around long before the Earl gave it a name. All he did was make it official.

Philly cheesesteak-style sandwich with shaved beef and sautéed onions inside a toasted hoagie roll, served on a flipped red basket
Chicken wrap cut in half and filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, and tomato, wrapped in comic-style Smash House paper against a bold pink and black background

Stacked Records: When Sandwiches Go Big

The biggest sandwich ever built? Over 5,000 pounds of stacked madness – made in Michigan in 2005 with everything from meat to lettuce to industrial-scale buns. And the priciest? A grilled cheese made with edible gold, truffle butter, and rare English cheese, clocking in at $214 and served with champagne. Proof that a snack can go full luxury.

Around the World in One Bite

Every culture has a sandwich story. Some of our favorites:

Bánh mì – Vietnam’s baguette-based beauty with pickled veggies and pork

Cubano – Pressed perfection with ham, roast pork, pickles, and Swiss

Po’ boy – New Orleans-style on fluffy bread with fried shrimp or oysters

At Smash House Burgers in Miami, our own “305” Smashed Burger channels that same energy – big flavor, local love, and made for this city.

Philly cheesesteak hoagie sliced in half and stacked, filled with thin-cut beef, onions, and sauce, wrapped in branded paper with red comic-style Smash House graphics
Wrap cut in half, filled with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomato, and red onion, wrapped in Smash House packaging and set against a pink-striped wall

Sandwich Stats That Might Surprise You

  • Americans eat over 300 million sandwiches per day
  • The first known sandwich shop opened in London in 1762
  • A PB&J is considered a dessert – not a sandwich – in some parts of Europe

Turns out, sandwich facts come with a side of trivia.

Mushroom melt sandwich split in half, loaded with grilled mushrooms and onions inside a soft roll, wrapped in bold Smash House comic-style paper

Fuel That Hits the Spot

The best sandwiches hit every food group – protein, carbs, fats, and fiber – without overdoing it. Lean protein, fresh veggies, and even going bun-less can keep things balanced. Smash House staples like the Single Smashed or Jalapeño Burger do exactly that. Built right. Easy to customize. Full of flavor. Check out the Smash House Burger Menu to see what pairs with your mood.

The Smash House Sando Lineup

When we do sandwiches, we do them our way:

  • Crispity Crunch – Fried chicken, garlic mayo, sweet chili, ultra-crispy
  • Spicy Chicken Sando – Same crunch, but with that signature spicy aioli
  • Philly Cheese Sando – Grilled steak, caramelized onions, and vegan cheese

It’s a no-filler, full-flavor situation every time. Delivery from Smash House Miami brings it straight to your door – hot, fresh, and stress-free.

Real Sandwich Fact – Or Made-Up Snack?

Think you’re a sandwich expert now? Take the quiz and see if you can spot the real from the ridiculous.

01. The word “sandwich” is named after a real person.



02. The world’s largest sandwich weighed over 5,000 pounds.



03. The first sandwich ever made used pizza crust instead of bread.



Hungry for More?

This sandwich history lesson hits different when you’re holding one. Stop by [Smash House Burgers in Miami] for something toasted, stacked, or totally unexpected – and leave the snack-sized trivia to us.
BENJI HAIMOFF
Benji Haimoff
Benji Haimoff knows what people want: food that slaps, ingredients that matter, and menus worth showing up for. Nine locations later, he’s still building – and he’s just getting started. His motto? Everyone’s a winner. And with every bite, he makes sure of it, redefining kosher food and smashing expectations every time.
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