11 Sandwiches Worth a Cross-Country Trip

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Some sandwiches are so good, they’re worth packing your bags and hitting the road. These 11 picks are road trip legends, each bringing something unique to the table.

Polish Boy

A hot dog topped with shredded coleslaw and drizzled with barbecue sauce, served in a bun with scattered French fries on brown paper—one of the 8 Super Bowl Food Ideas perfect for your game day spread.
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Cleveland’s iconic sausage piled high with coleslaw, fries, and BBQ sauce. Saucy, smoky, and unforgettable.

Spicy Lamb Grinder

spicy lamb grinder
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Idaho’s grinder with seasoned lamb, fresh veggies, and a soft roll. Spicy, juicy, and loaded with personality.

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 brisket is smoked low and slow, then sliced and served on a bun with BBQ sauce. It’s a meaty masterpiece.

Bobbie Sandwich

the bobbie sandwich
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Delaware’s holiday hero: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo. Like Thanksgiving on a bun, all year long.

Sailor Sandwich

A hand holds a hearty Sailor Sandwich with two thick slices of sausage, layers of corned beef, melted cheese, and mustard between toasted bread. A knife and wooden cutting board are visible in the background.
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Richmond’s meat lover’s dream: pastrami, knockwurst, Swiss cheese, and spicy mustard on rye bread. Savory, filling, and a local legend.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Close-up of a classic Primanti Brothers Sandwich, stacked with sliced meat, melted cheese, crispy French fries, coleslaw, and tomato slices, held in a hand with a bite taken from the top.
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Pittsburgh’s claim to fame: meats, fries, slaw, and tomato, all stacked between slices of Italian bread. It’s an entire meal, no sides needed.

Pueblo Slopper

pueblo slopper
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Cheeseburger served open-faced and smothered in green chili. Pueblo, Colorado’s answer to comfort food, with plenty of heat.

Fluffernutter Sandwich

Hands holding a classic Fluffernutter sandwich made with thick slices of bread, filled with a creamy mixture of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, seen from above on a wooden surface.
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Massachusetts’ nostalgic mix: creamy peanut butter and marshmallow fluff on white bread. Sweet, sticky, and full of childhood memories.

Liver Mush Sandwich

A hand holds half of a livermush sandwich with two beef patties and a bun, showing the cross-section. The other sandwich half and a large knife rest on a wooden cutting board in the background.
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North Carolina’s fried pork and cornmeal patty on white bread with a swipe of yellow mustard. It’s a Southern breakfast favorite.

French Dip Sandwich

A crispy Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and a sesame seed bun, placed on a wooden board.
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California’s best: roast beef piled high and dipped in hot, savory au jus. Simple and satisfying.

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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Indiana’s gigantic, crispy pork tenderloin, pounded thin and fried, then loaded onto a bun. One of the Midwest’s biggest, boldest sandwiches.

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