12 American Sandwiches That Everyone Should Try Once

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America’s sandwich culture is as diverse as its regions. These twelve sandwiches are must-tries for anyone who loves food. Each one tells a story about where it came from, making every bite a little journey.

North Shore Beef

Two North Shore Beef sandwiches with thick slices of meat, melted cheese, onions, and barbecue sauce overflowing from sesame seed buns are served on a baking sheet.
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Thinly sliced roast beef stacked high in a soft onion roll, with warm jus and a swipe of mayo or barbecue sauce. A Massachusetts classic, tender, juicy, and deeply comforting.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

A Primanti Brothers Sandwich on thick white bread is filled with tomato slices, coleslaw, French fries, melted cheese, and grilled meat, all stacked high on a wooden cutting board.
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Pittsburgh’s best: grilled meat, crisp fries, crunchy slaw, and tomato stacked between thick slices of Italian bread. Messy, filling, and totally legendary.

Runza

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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Nebraska’s secret: soft bread stuffed with seasoned beef, cabbage, and onion. Warm, filling, and surprisingly addictive, this is Midwest comfort through and through.

Muffuletta Sandwich

muffuletta
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New Orleans brings Italian meats, cheese, and briny olive salad together on a massive sesame loaf. Huge, hearty, and brimming with bold flavor in every bite.

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 pride: thin-sliced beef soaked in savory jus, packed into a chewy roll, and topped with spicy giardiniera. Juicy, spicy, and unforgettable.

Jucy Lucy

A person holds a Juicy Lucy Burger cut in half, revealing melted cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomato, and ground beef between two golden buns. The filling is juicy and layered with fresh vegetables.
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Minneapolis icon: a burger patty stuffed with molten cheese. The ooze in every bite makes it a must for any burger fan.

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Golden fried fish fillet with lettuce and tartar sauce in a soft bun. Coastal, crispy, and classic for Fridays or any day of the week.

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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Sweet lobster meat lightly dressed and packed into a toasted split-top bun. A taste of New England summer no matter the season.

Steak Bomb

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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Shaved steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese jammed into a hoagie roll. Every bite explodes with savory flavor.

Pastrami Burger

Close-up of a sloppy joe sandwich on a wooden surface, featuring a soft, golden bun filled with classic sloppy joe seasoned ground meat, diced onions, green peppers, and a layer of creamy mayonnaise.
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Utah’s best-kept secret: juicy burger loaded with hot pastrami and melty cheese. Salty, smoky, and satisfying.

Cuban Sandwich

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Pressed Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. Crunchy, tangy, and full of personality.

Sloppy Joe

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Saucy ground beef cooked in tomato sauce and spices, heaped on a soft bun. Childhood favorite, always a comfort classic.

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