Of all thebest sandwich shop orders, the panini is a particularly hot seller.

It’s then pressed onto a hot grill such as a specialty-made panini press.

When done right, the grilled sandwich is crispy on the outside and slightly melty on the inside.

frontega grilled chicken panini sandwich

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Not every major sandwich shop serves this warm handheld.

Fans are still lamentingPanera’s discontinued Chipotle Chicken Panini, for instance.

Here’s a look at where to get your toasted, melted panini fix around the country.

a sicilian panini from blimpie on a white background

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Blimpie

The firstBlimpiesub shop was opened in 1964 in Hoboken, N.J., by high school friends.

Since then, the sandwich shop has gone international, with over 3,000 locations around the world.

These traditional, hearty panini are the best thing on the menu at this sandwich shop.

a panini on a plate from atlanta bread co

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The chain offers quite a varietythere are usually 15-plus panini options to order.

a caprese panini on a plate

Photo: Panini Kabob Grill

A closeup of a hot-pressed panini sandwich from Hot Table

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Overstuffed Panini Sandwich at Panini’s Bar & Grill

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frullati cafe panini

Photo: Frullati Café