The sandwich loaf is an American retro dish that used to be a staple at parties, baby showers, and luncheons during the late 1960s. It consists of a loaf of bread that is sliced horizontally and filled with layers that traditionally include chicken salad, shrimp salad, egg salad, and ham salad.

After it has been filled, the sandwich loaf is frosted with cream cheese to look like a cake, and is then garnished with anything from olives and grapes to hard-boiled eggs and parsley. Before consumption, the loaf should be well-chilled and then sliced vertically so that it can be served and eaten with a fork.