13 Monumental Sandwiches to Eat Across America
From coast to coast, these monumental sandwiches prove that America’s best bites are handheld. Dig into these 13 picks and start plotting your next foodie road trip.
Loose Meat Sandwich
Iowa’s loose meat sandwich skips the patty for perfectly seasoned ground beef piled onto a soft bun. Sometimes, less structure means more comfort. get recipe here
Muffuletta Sandwich
New Orleans’ muffuletta piles Italian meats, cheese, and tangy olive salad onto sesame bread. Every bite is a trip to the French Quarter. get recipe here
Beef on Weck
This Buffalo classic is all about tender roast beef on a kummelweck roll with a kick of horseradish. Simplicity at its best, with a roll that steals the show. get recipe here
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Bite-sized buns stuffed with chicken, bacon, and creamy ranch are the party sandwich you didn’t know you needed. One is never enough, trust us. get recipe here
Detroit Coney Dog
A snappy hot dog topped with meaty chili, onions, and mustard, Detroit’s Coney is a legend. It’s a street food icon with a dedicated fanbase. get recipe here
Pastrami Burger
This Utah invention tops a burger with a generous pile of pastrami for a one-two punch of beef. It’s as bold as it sounds, and just as addictive. get recipe here
North Shore Beef
Roast beef, mayo, American cheese, and James River BBQ sauce;this Massachusetts favorite is a rite of passage. It’s the ultimate three-way sandwich, built for big appetites. get recipe here
Chicken Spiedie
Chunks of marinated chicken grilled and tucked into soft Italian bread. The spiedie is Binghamton’s best-kept secret. get recipe here
Primanti Brothers Sandwich
Pittsburgh’s hero comes stacked with meat, fries, slaw, and tomato between slices of thick Italian bread. It’s a whole meal disguised as a sandwich. get recipe here
Steak Bomb
Loaded with shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese, this New England classic lives up to its explosive name. Each bite packs in the good stuff. get recipe here
Polish Boy
Kielbasa, fries, slaw, and barbecue sauce collide in Cleveland’s signature sandwich. This is a messy, meaty, must-try for sandwich fans. get recipe here
Vermonter Sandwich
Apple, cheddar, and turkey or ham come together in a crusty Vermont roll. The combo of sweet and salty is pure New England. get recipe here
Lobster Roll
Sweet lobster meat and a buttery roll make this Maine classic a summer staple. It’s a bucket list sandwich, no question. get recipe here
