12 Regional Sandwiches That Define America
America’s regional sandwiches tell the story of the country one bite at a time. These 12 icons capture the spirit, history, and bold personality of their hometowns. Each is a must for anyone chasing authentic eats.
North Shore Beef
Massachusetts’ pride: rare roast beef on a soft onion roll, loaded with cheese, James River BBQ sauce, and mayo. Messy, beefy, and totally addictive. Get the North Shore Beef
Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese
New Jersey’s breakfast hero. Salty pork roll, fried egg, and melted cheese on a soft bun;simple, satisfying, unforgettable. Try Pork Roll & Egg
Chicken Spiedie
Binghamton’s tangy grilled chicken sub, stuffed into Italian bread and loaded with marinade. Spiedie Fest wouldn’t exist without it. Try the Spiedie
Fish Fry Sandwich
Wisconsin’s Friday staple;crispy fish fillet, lettuce, and tartar on a bun. Crunchy, classic, and local to the core. Get the Fish Fry recipe
Beef on Weck
Buffalo’s salty showstopper: juicy roast beef, caraway-studded kummelweck roll, horseradish. It’s got bite and bite-back. Try Beef on Weck
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Fiery fried chicken, pickles, and white bread. Nashville’s spicy gift to sandwich lovers everywhere. Make Hot Chicken
Runza
Nebraska’s hand-held classic: bread pocket stuffed with beef, onions, and cabbage. Built for blizzards, enjoyed by everyone. Get the Runza
St. Paul Sandwich
St. Louis favorite: egg foo young, lettuce, pickles, and mayo on white bread. Wild, weird, and wonderful. Try the St. Paul
Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich
Southwest in sandwich form;roasted turkey, green chile, cheddar, and creamy dressing on hearty bread. New Mexico does it best. Try Albuquerque Turkey
Pastrami Burger
Utah’s secret: beefy burger, stacked with thick pastrami, cheese, and all the fixings. It’s deli and diner in one. Make a Pastrami Burger
Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicago’s classic: tender beef, spicy giardiniera, and jus-soaked bread. Messy, meaty, and unforgettable. Try Italian Beef
Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Indiana’s claim to fame;huge, breaded pork cutlet spilling out of the bun. All crunch, all satisfaction. Get the Pork Tenderloin
