Sloppy Joe on sesame seed bun

How Is The New Jersey-Style Sloppy Joe Different From Others?

NEWS

BY JOLEE SULLIVAN

The New Jersey version of the famous cafeteria-style Sloppy Joe is a unique, layered deli treat that is more akin to a Reuben sandwich than the sloppy, ground beef-filled version.
It's constructed with layers of thinly sliced deli meats, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing,
all stacked between three sturdy slices of rye bread with no crust.
Legend has it the New Jersey sloppy Joe came to life when a customer at a New Jersey tavern requested a sandwich like the one he'd had at Sloppy Joe's in Havana.
Today, this style — known for its balance of tangy dressing, crunchy coleslaw, and melt-in-your-mouth deli meat — is iconic in New Jersey delis.