12 Sandwiches with a Serious Cult Following

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Not every sandwich is famous everywhere, but these twelve have fans who swear by them. Whether it’s a regional icon or a quirky classic, each one has earned its place in sandwich history.

Olive Burger

An Olive Burger featuring a juicy beef patty and grapes covered in white sauce is served on a wooden cutting board. A hand rests behind the burger, with extra grapes scattered nearby for a unique twist.
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This Michigan burger is topped with green olives and creamy mayo. Salty, tangy, and absolutely addictive, it’s a local legend you’ll crave.

Cudighi Sandwich

A toasted Cudighi Sandwich with melted cheese, sautéed green and red bell peppers, and tomato sauce sits on a wooden board. Bowls of tomato sauce and bell peppers are beside the sandwich.
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Spicy Italian sausage, red sauce, and melty mozzarella on a sub roll. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan takes pride in every bite.

Loose Meat Sandwich

A Loose Meat Sandwich with toasted bread, ground beef, chopped onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles sits on a wooden board beside a pile of diced raw onions.
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Iowa’s favorite: seasoned ground beef served loose in a bun, sometimes with mustard and pickles. Simple, savory, and totally unique.

St. Paul Sandwich

St. Paul Sandwich
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Egg foo young patty with lettuce, pickles, and mayo on white bread. St. Louis invented it, and the crunchy, creamy bite makes it unforgettable.

Pepperoni Rolls

pepperoni rolls out of the oven
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Pepperoni slices baked inside a soft roll. West Virginia’s on-the-go snack is simple, cheesy, and beloved by locals.

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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Ground beef, cabbage, and onions baked inside pillowy dough. Nebraska’s favorite pocket sandwich is hearty, warm, and one-of-a-kind.

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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Fried pork-based loaf, crispy on white bread with mustard. A North Carolina staple with loyal fans.

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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Pastrami, grilled knockwurst, and Swiss cheese on rye. Richmond, Virginia’s meaty, smoky masterpiece.

Pork Chop Sandwich

A close-up of a crispy fried chicken sandwich and a Pork Chop Sandwich on a wooden board, topped with lettuce, tomato slices, and mustard in soft, shiny buns. The background shows an out-of-focus kitchen setting.
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Montana’s best: fried pork chop in a bun, sometimes bone-in. Crunchy, juicy, and unforgettable.

Fullfernutter Sandwich

A bobbie sandwich on a wooden cutting board is filled with turkey, stuffing, and a layer of cranberry sauce. A bread knife lies nearby, partly visible.
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Peanut butter and marshmallow fluff on white bread. Sticky, sweet, and a New England childhood favorite.

Kalua Pork Sandwich

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Hawaiian slow-roasted pork on a sweet roll with slaw. Smoky, tender, and bursting with flavor.

Bobbie Sandwich

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Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo in a hoagie roll. Thanksgiving on bread, and adored for a reason.

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