15 Legendary Sandwiches That Scream America
America has no shortage of legendary sandwiches. From over-the-top regional specialties to timeless classics, these creations scream America with every bite. Here are 15 worth celebrating coast to coast.
North Shore Beef
A Massachusetts classic piled high with roast beef on a soft bun, slathered with mayo and drenched in James River BBQ sauce. Messy, saucy, and unforgettable. Get North Shore Beef
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken tossed in fiery hot spices, layered with pickles, and served on white bread or a bun. Straight out of Nashville, this sandwich is pure heat and crunch. Order Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicago’s legendary Italian beef is thinly sliced roast beef dunked in rich jus and topped with giardiniera. Juicy, messy, and best eaten with extra napkins. Try Italian Beef Sandwich
Runza
Nebraska’s handheld pocket is stuffed with ground beef, cabbage, and onions wrapped in soft bread. It’s warm, comforting, and deeply Midwestern. Get Runza
Fried Bologna Sandwich
This Southern staple takes thick slices of bologna, fries them up golden, and serves them with mustard on white bread. Simple and undeniably American. Order Fried Bologna Sandwich
Cuban Sandwich
Pressed Cuban bread layered with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Miami’s Cuban sandwich is hot, crunchy, and legendary in every bite. Try Cuban Sandwich
Sloppy Joe
Ground beef simmered in tangy sauce, spooned onto a bun, and guaranteed to drip everywhere. The Sloppy Joe is a school lunch hero and an American classic. Get Sloppy Joe
Chicago Dog
An all-beef hot dog loaded with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, sport peppers, a pickle spear, and celery salt. In Chicago, ketchup is never allowed. Order Chicago Dog
Jucy Lucy
This Minneapolis burger hides molten cheese inside the patty. Bite carefully, because the cheese lava waits for no one. Try Jucy Lucy
Fried Chicken Biscuit
A fluffy biscuit packed with crispy fried chicken is Southern comfort in handheld form. Get Fried Chicken Biscuit
Pepperoni Rolls
West Virginia miners made these famous: soft rolls baked around sticks of pepperoni. Portable, filling, and pure Appalachian tradition. Order Pepperoni Rolls
Bison Burger
Lean, juicy bison makes for a burger that’s rich in taste and pure Wyoming spirit. Try Bison Burger
Hot Brown Sandwich
Louisville’s Hot Brown piles turkey and bacon on toast, then smothers it with creamy mornay sauce before broiling it golden. Get Hot Brown Sandwich
Pastrami Burger
Utah delivers double the meat by stacking smoky pastrami over a juicy burger patty. It’s bold, beefy, and unforgettable. Order Pastrami Burger
Primanti Brothers Sandwich
Pittsburgh’s legendary sandwich comes stacked with deli meat, fries, slaw, and tomato all between two thick slices of bread. It’s hearty and iconic. Try Primanti Brothers Sandwich
