We’re on a quest to find the ultimate French dip sandwich ever featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives!” Each of these top-rate sammies features mouthwatering meats, toasty bread, and, of course, a richly flavored au jus.

Get ready, residents of Flavortown – these incredible bites from over the years are sure to make your mouth water all over again. 

Lamb French Dip

At Citizen Cider in Burlington, Vermont, the Lamb French Dip is a fan favorite, celebrated for its exquisite blend of flavors. Guy Fieri highlighted the sandwich’s harmonious balance of tender lamb braised in a unique holy basil cider, paired with meaty grilled mushrooms and sweet, bourbon-caramelized onions.

Customers rave about the thin slices of medium-rare lamb and the rich marinated mushrooms, which soak in a mixture of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce overnight.

Sourdough French Dip

At The Pie Dump in Garland, Utah, the Sourdough French Dip is a legendary dish that has captivated taste buds since 1922. The sandwich’s soul lies in its half-century-old sourdough starter, creating a bread that’s the perfect vessel for the juicy roast beef. This meat is rubbed with a classic blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then slow-roasted in water, ensuring every slice is tender and packed with flavor.

Mac and Sherry Munns, previous owners of The Pie Dump, recently passed the reins to Maggie Fitzgerald, who continues the tradition of serving mouthwatering meals. Guy Fieri couldn’t resist the combination of hot roast beef, melty cheese, and a roll baked to perfection, dipped into an au jus that’s so rich, some might call it “soup-like.” And let’s not forget the homemade fry sauce, a tangy concoction of Miracle Whip, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard, that takes this sandwich to a whole new level.

Braised Short Rib French Dip

At Jo’s Diner in San Diego, California, the French Dip takes on a tantalizing twist with braised short ribs. Starting with a base of bacon fat, onions, tomato paste, and a splash of red wine, the short ribs are seared to perfection and then slow-braised to fall-off-the-bone tenderness. The magic happens over four savory hours, infusing every fiber of the beef with deep, bold flavors.

The masterpiece is piled high on a crispy toasted baguette with sweet caramelized onions, crowned with a generous helping of shredded gruyere cheese that’s then melted to gooey goodness. Fans of Guy Fieri know that this isn’t just any sandwich—the au jus, laden with flavors from the braised beef fat, is the kind of dipping sauce that dreams are made of. It’s a luscious, extravagant experience in every bite, so indulgent that you might just wish you had a kiddie pool of that sauce.