11 Legendary Sandwiches for Serious Foodies

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

If you live to eat and crave memorable food, these eleven legendary sandwiches deliver big flavor and local pride. Seek them out and enjoy every bite like a true foodie.

Beef on Weck

A beef on weck from the side, so you can see the entire sandwich.
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Buffalo’s favorite: roast beef in a salted kummelweck roll, slathered with horseradish, and dipped in jus. Salty, spicy, and full of flavor.

Italian Beef Sandwich

A hand holds an Italian Beef Sandwich filled with sliced beef, mozzarella cheese, pickled carrots, red peppers, and yellow pepper rings on a sub roll.
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Chicago’s best: thin-sliced beef soaked in jus and served in a chewy roll with spicy giardiniera. Juicy, messy, and unforgettable.

Crab Cake Sandwich

A close-up of a crab cake sandwich with a golden brown bun, leafy lettuce, sliced green pepper, and a thick, seasoned patty on a wooden surface.
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Maryland’s signature—sweet crab meat packed into a golden cake, with lettuce and tartar sauce on a bun. Briny, rich, and fresh.

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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Open-faced turkey sandwich smothered in cheese sauce, topped with bacon and tomato, then broiled until bubbly. Pure Louisville comfort.

French Dip Sandwich

French Dip on a cutting board
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Sliced roast beef on a crusty roll, served with a cup of hot jus. Juicy, savory, and satisfying.

Fried Chicken Biscuit

A crispy chicken biscuit sandwich with mustard sits on a wooden surface, showcasing a golden, flaky biscuit and crunchy chicken fillet in this classic chicken biscuit delight.
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Crispy fried chicken inside a flaky biscuit. Add honey or hot sauce for the perfect bite.

Banh Mi

A close-up of a banh mi sandwich on a wooden board, packed with grilled meat, cilantro, sliced cucumber, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs layered inside a crispy banh mi baguette.
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Vietnamese sandwich with pork, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs in a crunchy baguette. Every layer pops with flavor and color.

Bobbie Sandwich

A bobbie sandwich on a wooden cutting board is filled with turkey, stuffing, and a layer of cranberry sauce. A bread knife lies nearby, partly visible.
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Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo on a roll. Thanksgiving in every bite and totally crave-worthy.

Kalua Pork Sandwich

kalua pork sandwich
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Hawaiian-style slow-roasted pork in a sweet roll with slaw. Tender, smoky, and delicious.

Patty Melt

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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Beef patty, melted cheese, and caramelized onions on rye bread, grilled until crisp. Classic and craveable.

Runza

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Nebraska’s specialty: beef, onions, and cabbage baked inside soft bread. Savory, warm, and filling.

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