10 Sandwiches That Deserve National Recognition

These sandwiches are ready for the spotlight. Each one packs bold fillings, plenty of personality, and a regional story that needs to be heard;and tasted;across America.

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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Binghamton, NY’s pride: marinated chicken grilled and stuffed in Italian bread. Tangy, herby, and flat-out addicting. Try the Spiedie

Patty Melt

patty melt
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A griddled burger patty, caramelized onions, and gooey cheese between toasted rye. The diner staple you can never order just once. Get the Patty Melt

Shrimp Po Boy

shrimp po boy
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New Orleans on a loaf: crispy fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade, all packed into French bread. Messy, crunchy bliss. Get the Po Boy

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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Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing on rye. It’s the lighter Reuben, just as craveable. Get the Turkey Reuben

Hot Beef Sandwich

A plate featuring a classic hot beef sandwich: two slices of bread piled with shredded roast beef and brown gravy, served with a scoop of mashed potatoes smothered in rich gravy.
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Tender beef and white bread, smothered with rich brown gravy. Minnesota’s top comfort food, best eaten with a fork. Get the Hot Beef

Pastrami Burger

pastrami burger
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Utah’s finest: a burger loaded with thick pastrami and plenty of melty cheese. Deli meets drive-thru in the best way. Get the Pastrami Burger

Bison Burger

bison burger
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Wyoming’s wild card: lean, juicy bison grilled and loaded with your favorite fixings. A big burger with big taste. Try the Bison Burger

Onion Burger

Two cheeseburgers on a light brown plate, each featuring a golden bun, melted yellow cheese, and a beef patty. The front burger takes center stage, styled like an Oklahoma Onion Burger, with the second burger partially visible behind.
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Oklahoma’s best burger;thin beef patties smashed with sweet onions, crisped on the grill, and stacked tall. Diner food done right. Get the Onion Burger

Kalua Pork Sandwich

kalua pork sandwich
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Hawaii’s slow-cooked pulled pork on a soft roll. Smoky, juicy, and the definition of island comfort. Make Kalua Pork

French Dip Sandwich

French Dip on a cutting board
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California’s best: roast beef, crusty bread, and savory jus for dunking. It’s a simple concept that never gets old. Get the French Dip

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