12 Sandwiches Worth the Road Trip

Ready to plan your next food adventure? These twelve sandwiches are worth every mile; each one represents the very best of its region, and every bite is a memory in the making.

North Shore Beef

Massachusetts’ thin-sliced roast beef; topped with mayo and lathered in James River BBQ Sauce and stacked in a soft roll for the juiciest road food you’ll ever eat.

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Indiana’s sandwich has a breaded pork tenderloin so big it hangs over the edges; crunchy, meaty, and worth every mile.

Muffuletta Sandwich

New Orleans’ massive round loaf filled with meats, cheese, and olive salad; salty and savory, it’s a sandwich adventure all by itself.

Pueblo Slopper

Open-faced cheeseburger smothered in spicy green chili; Colorado’s answer to bold and messy comfort food.

Fish Fry Sandwich

Crispy fried fish, lettuce, and tartar sauce on a bun; perfect for lakeside drives and Friday cravings.

Liver Mush Sandwich

North Carolina’s crispy-fried pork and cornmeal patty on white bread; local comfort you can only find in the South.

Bison Burger

Lean, juicy bison patty, sharp cheese, and a toasted bun; a Western specialty with deep flavor.

Pastrami Burger

Utah’s best burger, topped with pastrami and cheese; this stop will ruin ordinary burgers forever.

Panes con Pollo

Roast chicken, slaw, and tangy sauce in a crusty roll; a Salvadoran street food adventure right in your hands.

Patty Melt

Beef patty, Swiss cheese, onions, and rye; grilled until golden brown and gooey—classic diner nostalgia at its best.

French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef, chewy roll, and hot au jus for dipping; it’s warm, savory, and absolutely unforgettable on any trip.

Crab Cake Sandwich

Maryland’s crab cake, lettuce, tomato, and tartar on a bun; coastal comfort food worth detouring for.