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No. 43 in America · November 2026
Marlene's Original Breakfast Sandwiches
No. 43The one to order
No. 5, The Special
Ryan O'Shea named it for his mother, whose breakfast sandwiches he copies. The Special is smoked kielbasa, Gouda, chives and spicy mayo.
Where we found it: The Daily Meal, the best breakfast sandwich in every state (Mar 2026)
Make it at home
The bodega bacon, egg and cheese
15 min · 2. The one every corner store in New York makes a thousand times a morning. The trick is cheese melted into the egg, not laid on top.
The pin is Tampa, not the door: use Directions for the address.
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