15 Legendary Sandwiches to Eat Before You Die

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Every food lover has a bucket list, and these fifteen legendary sandwiches belong on it. Iconic, inventive, and regionally adored, they represent the best of America’s sandwich scene. Make it your mission to try them all.

Runza

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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Beef, cabbage, and onions baked into pillowy bread. Nebraska’s hearty classic, filling and portable for any adventure.

Brisket Sandwich

Sliced smoked brisket sandwich with a charred edge, served alongside pickles, raw onion slices, two slices of white bread, and a small cup of barbecue sauce on a brown paper surface.
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Thick slices of smoked brisket, barbecue sauce, and a soft roll. Deeply savory, smoky, and unforgettable.

Muffuletta Sandwich

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Salami, ham, cheese, and tangy olive salad in a sesame loaf. Big, briny, and perfect for sharing in New Orleans.

Lobster Roll

Two lobster rolls filled with creamy lobster salad sit on a wooden cutting board next to a pile of potato chips, making this classic lobster roll meal perfect for seafood lovers.
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Chunks of lobster, a touch of mayo, and a toasted split-top bun. The taste of New England summers.

Fried Chicken Biscuit

A crispy chicken biscuit sandwich with mustard sits on a wooden surface, showcasing a golden, flaky biscuit and crunchy chicken fillet in this classic chicken biscuit delight.
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Crispy fried chicken tucked in a tender biscuit. Pure Southern comfort from breakfast through dinner.

Cuban Sandwich

A close-up of two hands holding a halved Cubano, showing layers of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard between toasted bread.
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Pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard, all pressed in Cuban bread. Crunchy, melty, and full of history.

Jucy Lucy

A person holds a Juicy Lucy Burger cut in half, revealing melted cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomato, and ground beef between two golden buns. The filling is juicy and layered with fresh vegetables.
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Burger patty with molten cheese inside. A Minnesota original, beloved for its surprise filling.

Pastrami Burger

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Burger patty, hot pastrami, melty cheese. Utah’s boldest burger, packed with smoky, salty layers.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

A Primanti Brothers Sandwich on thick white bread is filled with tomato slices, coleslaw, French fries, melted cheese, and grilled meat, all stacked high on a wooden cutting board.
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Meat, fries, slaw, and tomato in thick bread. Pittsburgh’s wild all-in-one original.

French Dip Sandwich

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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Roast beef and a soft roll, served with hot au jus for dunking. Classic, savory, and totally satisfying.

Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich

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Roast turkey, green chiles, cheese, and grilled bread. New Mexico’s favorite, full of Southwestern kick.

Fish Fry Sandwich

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Fried fish fillet, lettuce, and tartar sauce on a bun. Midwest fish fries would not be the same without it.

Pork Chop Sandwich

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Bone-in fried pork chop wedged in white bread. Crunchy, greasy, and uniquely satisfying.

Banh Mi

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Crusty baguette, savory pork, pickled veggies, and herbs. Vietnamese street food with a passionate American following.

Steak Bomb

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Shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melty cheese in a roll. A New England classic, explosive in flavor.

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