Tennessee knows how to do comfort food, and a good hot roast beef sandwich might be one of the state’s most underrated wins. From busy delis in Nashville to old-school lunch counters in Memphis, there are shops piling beef high and keeping the line moving.
Some go the classic route with gravy and a soft roll, while others lean into peppers, cheese, and their own house touches. If you love a warm, hearty sandwich that fills you up without emptying your wallet, this roundup is for you.
Here are eight Tennessee spots worth pointing your car toward the next time roast beef is on your mind.
1. Noshville Delicatessen, Nashville, TN
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