10 Awe-inspiring Sandwiches Worthy of a Detour

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If your road trip plans ever need a pit stop, make sure it’s for one of these. Each sandwich is a destination all by itself; guaranteed to make the detour worth every extra mile.

Horseshoe Sandwich

Crinkle-cut French fries and a burger patty on a plate, topped with a generous drizzle of creamy yellow cheese sauce being poured from above—just like in a classic Horseshoe Sandwich Recipe.
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A cheese-smothered mountain of toast, meat, and fries. Springfield’s best is practically a dare to finish. Get the Horseshoe Sandwich recipe

Pit Beef

A person holds a sandwich cut in half, revealing layers of pastrami, sliced onions, and creamy sauce between two slices of golden bread—a hearty creation inspired by a classic Pit Beef Recipe—resting above a wooden cutting board.
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Baltimore’s pit beef has a cult following for good reason. Charred edges, juicy beef, and that spicy kick make it totally detour-worthy. Get the Pit Beef recipe

Detroit Coney Dog

A person holds a chili dog topped with chopped onions and mustard—an Easy Detroit Coney Dog Recipe—while another chili dog and scattered onions rest on a wooden surface.
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Detroit’s Coney Dog is messy, spicy, and everything you want in a road food legend. Bring extra napkins. Get the Detroit Coney Dog recipe

Chicago Dog

A hand sprinkles seasoning onto two Chicago-Style Hot Dogs topped with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and peppers on a white plate. A cutting board with tomatoes is visible in the background.
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Piled with veggies and that iconic neon relish, the Chicago Dog makes any detour taste like a mini vacation. Get the Chicago Dog recipe

Seattle Dog

A person holds a Seattle-Style Hot Dog in a bun topped with chopped grilled onions and green peppers. Another hot dog with similar toppings sits on a plate in the background.
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Cream cheese, onions, and a grilled dog hit all the right notes. Only in Seattle, and totally worth the side trip. Get the Seattle Dog recipe

Chicken Spiedie

A close-up of a Chicken Spiedie sandwich on a wooden surface, filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato slices, onions, and banana peppers in a soft hoagie roll.
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Juicy, marinated chicken on pillowy bread. The Spiedie alone could convince you to move to upstate New York. Get the Chicken Spiedie recipe

North Shore Beef

Two North Shore Beef sandwiches with thick slices of meat, melted cheese, onions, and barbecue sauce overflowing from sesame seed buns are served on a baking sheet.
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Rare roast beef, cheese, and sauce on an onion roll. The North Shore’s finest is a trip you’ll want to make again and again. Get the North Shore Beef recipe

Loose Meat Sandwich

A Loose Meat Sandwich with toasted bread, ground beef, chopped onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles sits on a wooden board beside a pile of diced raw onions.
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Simple but legendary, this Iowa favorite is the reason people take the long way home. Get the Loose Meat Sandwich recipe

Vermonter Sandwich

A stacked Vermonter Sandwich breakfast with scrambled eggs and sliced turkey or ham between two pieces of toasted rustic bread, sitting on a wooden cutting board.
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Cheddar, turkey, apples, and maple mustard; Vermont’s greatest hits in every bite. Detour-worthy, every time. Get the Vermonter Sandwich recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

Sonoran dogs sitting on a cutting board, waiting to be eaten.
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Sharp provolone, garlicky pork, and bitter greens. If you’re in Philly, skip the cheesesteak detour and go for this instead. Get the Roast Pork Sandwich recipe

Sonoran Hot Dog

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Bacon, beans, salsas, and so much more; Tucson’s Sonoran Hot Dog is a flavor-packed reason to take the scenic route. Get the Sonoran Hot Dog recipe

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