For a combination as simple as egg and cheese, there are a lot of ways to build a breakfast sandwich. Scrambled factory-farm eggs or free-range, fried eggs? Plastic-wrapped American cheese or Vermont sharp cheddar? Whether you’re craving something high-brow or low, consult our breakfast sandwich matrix for the perfect sandwich to meet your preferences and price point.

Read this week’s Y&H column about D.C.’s breakfast scene here.

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