There is something special about eating a meal that's between two slices of bread. Whether it's savory, saucy, unctuous or lean, there are few foods that can't be improved by the sandwich format. Sandwiches are so timeless and reliable that they exist with a breadth of fillings and bread recipes in cuisines and countries across the world — but that doesn't mean that you have to buy a plane ticket to try them.
Keep reading to learn more about where to find international sandwiches in the Palmetto State. With delicate, shaved steak, gooey cheese and toasted bread, the cheesesteak has made a name for itself outside of its place of birth in a Philadelphia hot dog cart. Charleston's South Street Cheesesteaks & Subs keeps things traditional with 8 ounces of Angus beef or chicken breast, a choice of five cheeses, grilled onions and additional accoutrements.
If you're looking for an authentic order, go with the beef cheesesteak with creamy, bright orange "Wiz Wit" cheese, onions and peppers. You can mix things up (and maybe anger some Pennsylvanians) by getting your sandwich with chicken or tomatoes or a provolone-pepper jack hybrid that they call "Provpepperjack." When it comes to this classic Italian pressed sandwich, which began gaining traction in bars across Milan during the 1970s, few in South Carolina have made a bigger splash than Da Toscano Porchetta Shop in Charleston.
Established in 2023, the restaurant has already garnered a cult-like following for its porchetta sandwic.
