11 Sandwiches Worth a Cross-Country Trip

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

Cleveland’s iconic sausage piled high with coleslaw, fries, and BBQ sauce. Saucy, smoky, and unforgettable.

Spicy Lamb Grinder

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

Brisket Sandwich

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

Bobbie Sandwich

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

Sailor Sandwich

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

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

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

Fluffernutter Sandwich

Massachusetts’ nostalgic mix: creamy peanut butter and marshmallow fluff on white bread. Sweet, sticky, and full of childhood memories.

Liver Mush Sandwich

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

California’s best: roast beef piled high and dipped in hot, savory au jus. Simple and satisfying.

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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