13 Excellent Sandwiches You’ll Only Find in America

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Nowhere else does sandwiches quite like the U.S. Each of these is a homegrown original, packed with unique twists, regional pride, and a big American appetite.

Vermonter Sandwich

A stacked Vermonter Sandwich breakfast with scrambled eggs and sliced turkey or ham between two pieces of toasted rustic bread, sitting on a wooden cutting board.
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Turkey, cheddar, apples, and maple mustard come together in this sandwich from Vermont. It’s sweet, tangy, and pure New England in every bite. Get the Vermonter Sandwich recipe

Pit Beef

A person holds a sandwich cut in half, revealing layers of pastrami, sliced onions, and creamy sauce between two slices of golden bread—a hearty creation inspired by a classic Pit Beef Recipe—resting above a wooden cutting board.
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This Baltimore favorite brings smoky sliced beef, onions, and horseradish together for a sandwich that’s anything but boring. Only in America do you find beef this bold. Get the Pit Beef recipe

Horseshoe Sandwich

Crinkle-cut French fries and a burger patty on a plate, topped with a generous drizzle of creamy yellow cheese sauce being poured from above—just like in a classic Horseshoe Sandwich Recipe.
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The Horseshoe from Illinois is a tower of bread, burger, fries, and cheese sauce. It’s not just a sandwich—it’s a legend in the Midwest. Get the Horseshoe Sandwich recipe

Detroit Coney Dog

A person holds a chili dog topped with chopped onions and mustard—an Easy Detroit Coney Dog Recipe—while another chili dog and scattered onions rest on a wooden surface.
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A hot dog covered in beanless chili, onions, and yellow mustard is a Detroit tradition. Try it once, and you’ll see why this combo could only have come from America. Get the Detroit Coney Dog recipe

Chicago Dog

A hand sprinkles seasoning onto two Chicago-Style Hot Dogs topped with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and peppers on a white plate. A cutting board with tomatoes is visible in the background.
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This legendary hot dog is decked out with tomatoes, relish, onions, peppers, and a pickle. The Chicago Dog proves there’s no such thing as too many toppings. Get the Chicago Dog recipe

Seattle Dog

A person holds a Seattle-Style Hot Dog in a bun topped with chopped grilled onions and green peppers. Another hot dog with similar toppings sits on a plate in the background.
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Cream cheese on a hot dog? Only in Seattle! Pair it with caramelized onions for a West Coast favorite that you won’t find anywhere else. Get the Seattle Dog recipe

Chicken Spiedie

A close-up of a Chicken Spiedie sandwich on a wooden surface, filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato slices, onions, and banana peppers in a soft hoagie roll.
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This upstate New York original marinates and grills chicken to perfection, then tucks it into soft Italian bread. It’s uniquely American and totally crave-worthy. Get the Chicken Spiedie recipe

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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Massachusetts’ North Shore Beef is stacked with rare beef, barbecue sauce, cheese, and mayo. It’s big, it’s messy, and it’s full of New England pride. Get the North Shore Beef recipe

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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This Iowa specialty keeps it simple with seasoned beef on a bun. The loose meat sandwich is humble, hearty, and unmistakably American. Get the Loose Meat Sandwich recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

Two slices of bread topped with a creamy tuna mixture and melted cheddar cheese sit on a baking sheet, making a classic favorite that could easily be one of the 15 East Coast Sandwiches You Need to Try. One sandwich is in sharp focus, the other slightly blurred.
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Philadelphia’s roast pork sandwich delivers garlicky pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe in every bite. It’s a Philly classic that’s just as famous as the cheesesteak. Get the Roast Pork Sandwich recipe

Sonoran Hot Dog

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Bacon-wrapped and loaded with beans, salsas, and fresh toppings, this Tucson dog is as colorful as it is tasty. Only in America does a hot dog go this hard. Get the Sonoran Hot Dog recipe

Grinder Sandwich

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Connecticut’s grinder packs in meats, cheese, lettuce, and tomato with zero restraint. Every bite is a taste of Italian-American sandwich history. Get the Grinder Sandwich recipe

Tuna Melt

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Creamy tuna salad, gooey cheese, and toasted bread make up this American diner staple. You won’t find a melt like this anywhere else in the world. Get the Tuna Melt recipe

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