13 Sandwiches Everyone Needs to Taste ASAP

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

If you’re hungry for America’s best, these 13 sandwiches are the VIP section. Some are old favorites, some might be new to you; but every single one is unforgettable and worth tracking down.

Shrimp Po Boy

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New Orleans shrimp; crispy, spicy, and piled on a baguette with lettuce and spicy mayo. Get the Shrimp Po Boy 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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Springfield, Illinois: hamburger patties, toast, crispy fries, all smothered in cheese sauce. Over-the-top, in the best way. Get the Horseshoe Sandwich 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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Ultra-rare roast beef piled high on an onion roll with mayo, cheese, and barbecue sauce. Massachusetts locals obsess for a reason. Get the North Shore Beef recipe

Crab Cake Sandwich

A close-up of a crab cake sandwich with a golden brown bun, leafy lettuce, sliced green pepper, and a thick, seasoned patty on a wooden surface.
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Maryland blue crab, lightly fried and tucked into a bun with lettuce and tomato. As fresh as it gets. Get the Crab Cake Sandwich recipe

Sloppy Joe

Close-up of a sloppy joe sandwich on a wooden surface, featuring a soft, golden bun filled with classic sloppy joe seasoned ground meat, diced onions, green peppers, and a layer of creamy mayonnaise.
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America’s sauciest classic: ground beef in sweet-tangy sauce, messily stuffed in a bun. Still a family favorite. Get the Sloppy Joe recipe

Patty Melt

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Beef patty, griddled onions, and Swiss cheese on toasted rye. Diners everywhere would riot if it disappeared. Get the Patty Melt 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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Binghamton, New York’s skewered chicken, marinated and grilled, then served in a soft roll. Get the Chicken Spiedie recipe

Turkey Reuben

A close-up of a Turkey Reuben toasted sandwich with melted cheese and sliced turkey on golden brown bread, resting on a wooden surface.
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A lighter twist on the classic, with all the tang and crunch. Rye bread, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. Get the Turkey Reuben recipe

Banh Mi

A close-up of a banh mi sandwich on a wooden board, packed with grilled meat, cilantro, sliced cucumber, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs layered inside a crispy banh mi baguette.
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Vietnam’s French-inspired sandwich: pork, pickled veggies, cilantro, and spicy mayo in a crusty baguette. Get the Banh Mi recipe

Steak Bomb

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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New England’s sub with steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and plenty of cheese. A flavor explosion. Get the Steak Bomb recipe

Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese

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New Jersey’s go-to breakfast: pork roll, egg, and cheese on a soft bun. It’s always the right move. Get the Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese recipe

Bobbie Sandwich

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Delaware’s year-round Thanksgiving: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo on a sub roll. Get the Bobbie Sandwich recipe

Runza

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Nebraska’s bread pocket, filled with seasoned beef, onions, and cabbage. Cozy, hearty, and pure Midwest. Get the Runza recipe

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