Partner decided to go all out on this toasted triple decker sandwich. I really wanted tater tots. We found about half way through that we may experience a little bit of regret, but none were had by the end of it.

Ham, fried egg, smashed avocado, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, mayo, mustard on seeded bread.

Poll: Rectangle or triangle? Any particular reason why?

I do triangles because it's easier to bite a corner without making a much of a mess on both table and my face. Also, mum used to only do rectangles, so when I was old enough to start making my own, they were triangles forever.

Triple decker sandwich with ham, fried egg, smashed avocado, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, mayo, mustard. All on a white plate. Baking tray of tater tots in the background.
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[–] 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

Angled vs rectangular isn't an always.

It's situational and often per sandwich type.

As an example, grilled cheese, particularly with tomato soup, is best triangular because dippage and nibbling.

A Reuben, however, needs to be rectangular in most cases because the pointy ends would be unable to support the bulk of the interior without being made of bread that's too tough to make a good Reuben in the first place.

Pb&j, triangular because rectangles get your face messier. BLT is bisectual, it can go both ways. Ham on rye is bisectual but leans rectangular for good support.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago

    That's all true, I hadn't really thought about it. The sandwiches I make have always been cut in to triangles, but I've not made a Reuben before. This, I would have just eaten whatever the restaurant/cafe gave me. The sandwiches my partner eats, he just cuts them in to rectangles no matter what the contents are.

    Thanks for bringing all this to the table. Really enjoy your insight.

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