11 Sandwiches That Should Replace Burgers Everywhere

Burgers get all the spotlight, but these sandwiches bring serious competition to the table. Each one is loaded with character, history, and a taste that’ll make you forget about the usual patty and bun routine.

Sonoran Hot Dog

This Tucson legend wraps a hot dog in bacon, then piles on beans, onions, salsa, and mayo in a warm bolillo roll. Every bite is loaded and unforgettable. Get the recipe

Italian Beef Sandwich

Thin-sliced beef, spicy giardiniera, and plenty of jus soak the roll for a sandwich you need two hands for. Get the recipe

Cuban Sandwich

Pressed and toasty, this Miami staple is stacked with roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. Get the recipe

Chicken Spiedie

Marinated, grilled chicken packed into a soft roll. Each bite is bright, juicy, and satisfying. Get the recipe

Detroit Coney Dog

Chili, onions, mustard, and that signature snap from the dog make this Detroit favorite stand tall. Get the recipe

Pastrami Burger

Utah’s fast food icon smothers a burger in warm, peppery pastrami for the ultimate beefy stack. Get the recipe

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Indiana’s signature is bigger than the bun, golden and crunchy, always worth the mess. Get the recipe

Onion Burger

Smashed beef with caramelized onions, pressed together on the griddle. El Reno, Oklahoma, claims it, but anyone can love it. Get the recipe

Patty Melt

This is the love child of a burger and grilled cheese: juicy beef, onions, and Swiss pressed between buttery rye. Get the recipe

Crab Cake Sandwich

Maryland’s best: sweet crab meat, lightly fried, nestled in a soft roll with a squeeze of lemon. Get the recipe

Runza

Nebraska’s stuffed bread roll, filled with beef, cabbage, and onions, is a unique classic with hearty roots. Get the recipe