11 East Coast Sandwiches You Need To Try Soon
The East Coast knows its sandwiches. From New England’s seafood classics to New York delis and Philly streets, these eleven picks prove the right bread and filling can tell a whole story in one bite.
Chopped Cheese
Born on the griddles of Harlem bodegas, the chopped cheese is quick, messy, and absolutely essential. Ground beef, melted cheese, and attitude—New York’s finest handheld export.
North Shore Beef
Massachusetts’ North Shore beef sandwich is pure loyalty in roll form. Ordered “three-way” with mayo, cheese, and barbecue sauce, it’s a rite of passage up north.
Crab Cake Sandwich
Maryland’s crown jewel stacks sweet crab on a soft roll with a hint of tartar sauce. Fresh, light, and proud of its Chesapeake roots.
Muffuletta Sandwich
New Orleans doesn’t play small ball. Layers of ham, salami, and olive salad turn this sandwich into a portable jazz parade of its own.
Lobster Roll
Maine’s lobster roll is elegance in a hot dog bun. Sweet lobster, buttery bread, and not much else—when it’s right, it’s unforgettable.
Steamed Burger
Connecticut’s answer to beefy bliss, the steamed burger trades sear for softness. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth classic that flies under the radar.
Grinder Sandwich
From Connecticut to Rhode Island, the grinder reigns supreme. Packed with meats, cheese, and shredded lettuce, it’s the East Coast’s sub before subs were a thing.
Pastrami Burger
New York’s love affair with pastrami runs deep. Pile it on a burger or between rye, and you’ve got deli royalty in sandwich form.
Roast Pork Sandwich
Philadelphia’s most underrated masterpiece layers tender pork, sharp provolone, and garlicky broccoli rabe. It’s serious business in every bite.
Sailor Sandwich
Richmond, Virginia serves the Sailor Sandwich—pastrami, Swiss cheese, and fried sausage—on rye. It’s hearty, briny, and built for appetite, not aesthetics.
Chow Mein Sandwich
Only in Fall River, Massachusetts would crispy noodles and brown gravy end up on a bun. The chow mein sandwich is odd, original, and impossible not to love.
