11 Monumental American Sandwiches You Need ASAP

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Craving something epic? These eleven monumental American sandwiches are a bucket list of culinary greatness. From the South’s best biscuit to coastal seafood and stacked subs, each one is a reason to celebrate lunch; and life.

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 crab cakes on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. It’s coastal eating at its freshest and best. Get the Crab Cake Sandwich recipe

Patty Melt

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A beef patty, caramelized onions, and melty cheese on grilled rye bread. This diner classic brings nostalgia and serious comfort in every bite. Get the Patty Melt recipe

Lobster Roll

Two lobster rolls filled with creamy lobster salad sit on a wooden cutting board next to a pile of potato chips, making this classic lobster roll meal perfect for seafood lovers.
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Chunks of sweet lobster meat dressed lightly and tucked into a buttery split-top roll. Maine’s claim to fame is pure summer on bread. Get the Lobster Roll recipe

Cuban Sandwich

A close-up of two hands holding a halved Cubano, showing layers of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard between toasted bread.
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Pressed Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. Miami’s classic is all about the crunch and the layers. Get the Cuban Sandwich recipe

Brisket Sandwich

Sliced smoked brisket sandwich with a charred edge, served alongside pickles, raw onion slices, two slices of white bread, and a small cup of barbecue sauce on a brown paper surface.
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Texas barbecue at its finest: smoky brisket piled high, sometimes with pickles or onions, on a soft roll. Each bite is pure barbecue bliss. Get the Brisket Sandwich recipe

Pork Roll Egg and Cheese

An open hamburger on a wooden surface, featuring a juicy patty topped with melted cheese and finished with Pork Roll Egg and Cheese flavors, while the other bun is generously spread with ketchup.
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New Jersey’s breakfast icon: salty pork roll, fried egg, and gooey cheese on a round roll. Start your day the Jersey way. Get the Pork Roll Egg and Cheese 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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Charred, smoky beef sliced thin and piled onto a roll, finished with onions and horseradish. Baltimore’s pit beef is a rite of passage for sandwich fans. Get the Pit Beef recipe

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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Burger on toast, topped with fries, then drowned in cheese sauce; the Horseshoe is Springfield, Illinois on a plate. Bring your appetite. Get the Horseshoe Sandwich 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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Poppy seed bun, all-beef frank, and every topping you can imagine. Chicago’s hot dog is a true American original; no ketchup allowed. Get the Chicago Dog recipe

Chicken Spiedie

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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Grilled marinated chicken in soft bread, a Binghamton tradition that’ll make you a believer. One bite and you’ll be hooked. Get the Chicken Spiedie recipe

Onion Burger

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Oklahoma’s finest: onions smashed into beef on the griddle for a burger that’s sweet, savory, and perfectly crispy. Get the Onion Burger recipe

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