10 Regional Sandwiches Guaranteed to Amaze You

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

America’s regional sandwiches are as diverse as the states themselves. From smoky barbecue to fresh seafood, each one delivers a taste of local pride you can’t get anywhere else.

French Dip Sandwich

French Dip on a cutting board
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Los Angeles made this classic famous;thin-sliced roast beef, a sturdy roll, and a bowl of warm, rich jus for dipping. Savory, beefy, and totally satisfying. Get the 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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Michigan’s most beloved hot dog is covered with beanless chili, onions, and yellow mustard. No trip to Detroit is complete without it. Get the recipe

Runza

A white bowl filled with freshly baked golden brown runza bread rolls sits on a white cloth on a dark wooden table.
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Nebraska’s signature pocket sandwich is loaded with beef, cabbage, and onions all tucked into pillowy bread. Get the recipe

Turkey Reuben

A close-up of a Turkey Reuben toasted sandwich with melted cheese and sliced turkey on golden brown bread, resting on a wooden surface.
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A lighter twist on a deli classic;sliced turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing on rye. It’s tangy and satisfying. Get the recipe

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

A Primanti Brothers Sandwich on thick white bread is filled with tomato slices, coleslaw, French fries, melted cheese, and grilled meat, all stacked high on a wooden cutting board.
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Pittsburgh’s famous sandwich stacks fries, slaw, and tomato right into the sandwich. Every bite is a meal in itself. Get the recipe

Polish Boy

A close-up of a hot dog in a bun topped with coleslaw, French fries, and drizzled with barbecue sauce—a classic worth adding to any list of 13 Working-Class Sandwiches That Don’t Mess Around, with extra fries scattered on the brown surface nearby.
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Cleveland’s smoky sausage, coleslaw, fries, and barbecue sauce on a bun;tangy, sweet, and completely craveable. Get the recipe

Sailor Sandwich

A hand holds a hearty Sailor Sandwich with two thick slices of sausage, layers of corned beef, melted cheese, and mustard between toasted bread. A knife and wooden cutting board are visible in the background.
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Richmond, Virginia’s favorite;hot pastrami, grilled knockwurst, Swiss, and spicy brown mustard, all pressed on rye. Get the recipe

Fluffernutter Sandwich

Hands holding a classic Fluffernutter sandwich made with thick slices of bread, filled with a creamy mixture of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, seen from above on a wooden surface.
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This Massachusetts staple pairs peanut butter and marshmallow fluff on soft white bread for instant nostalgia. Get the recipe

Pueblo Slopper

slopper
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Colorado’s Pueblo Slopper drowns an open-faced cheeseburger in spicy green chile. Grab a fork and dig in. Get the recipe

Hot Brown Sandwich

A cast iron skillet with three pieces of chicken hot brown, topped with melted cheese and bacon, sits on a white cloth on a wooden surface.
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Louisville’s legendary open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon, tomatoes, and cheesy Mornay sauce, broiled until bubbly. Get the recipe

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