The original patty melt said to have been invented in the 1940's was made with rye bread, a burger patty, melted cheese, and caramelized onions. The Wisconsin Swiss Melt seems to riff off of that ...

The burgers are a wee bit skimpy in their craziest ... topped with melted Swiss on fresh rye bread. Add to that a soft, warm bread bowl filled with thick, tasty Boston clam chowder, savory cream ...