15 Legendary Sandwiches Worth a Trip to America

Legendary sandwiches aren’t just found;they’re earned. These 15 picks are so memorable, you’ll want to plan a food trip around them.

Cudighi Sandwich

A toasted Cudighi Sandwich with melted cheese, sautéed green and red bell peppers, and tomato sauce sits on a wooden board. Bowls of tomato sauce and bell peppers are beside the sandwich.
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Italian sausage with spicy sauce and cheese, all on a soft roll. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is proud of this local gem. Try Cudighi Sandwich

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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Baltimore’s signature sandwich piles smoky, thin-sliced beef on a soft roll with onions and horseradish. It’s unforgettable with every bite. Order Pit Beef

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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Char-grilled cubes of marinated chicken are stuffed into Italian bread. This Binghamton, NY specialty is a road trip essential. Try Chicken Spiedie

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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Thick Italian bread, grilled meat, slaw, and fries come together in this Pittsburgh classic. It’s hearty and impossible to forget. Get Primanti Brothers Sandwich

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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Loose ground beef cooked in tangy sauce and piled on a bun. A timeless comfort food for all ages. Try Sloppy Joe

Bobbie Sandwich

A bobbie sandwich on a wooden cutting board is filled with turkey, stuffing, and a layer of cranberry sauce. A bread knife lies nearby, partly visible.
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Turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo on a roll create this Delaware holiday legend. Thanksgiving leftovers, no calendar required. Get Bobbie Sandwich

Muffuletta Sandwich

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This New Orleans behemoth is packed with olive salad, meats, and provolone. It’s bold, briny, and built for sharing. Try Muffuletta Sandwich

Roast Pork Sandwich

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Juicy roast pork, sharp provolone, and garlicky broccoli rabe fill this Philly icon. One bite and you’ll see why it’s celebrated. Order Roast Pork Sandwich

Pastrami Burger

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Burger and pastrami together? Utah makes it work;this is two classics in one juicy bite. Try Pastrami Burger

Sailor 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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Pastrami, grilled knockwurst, and Swiss on rye create Richmond’s own Sailor Sandwich. It’s smoky, cheesy, and packed with history. Get Sailor Sandwich

Beef on Weck

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Juicy roast beef, horseradish, and a salted kummelweck roll are Buffalo’s best-kept secret. The roll alone is worth the trip. Order Beef on Weck

French Dip Sandwich

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Roast beef on a French roll, served with au jus for dipping, is a Los Angeles classic. Simple, rich, and always hits the spot. Get French Dip Sandwich

Jucy Lucy

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Melted cheese hidden inside a burger patty makes the Jucy Lucy a Minneapolis must-try. Watch out for that first molten bite. Order Jucy Lucy

Loose Meat Sandwich

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Seasoned ground beef, onions, and a soft bun make this Iowa favorite simple but legendary. Sometimes the basics are unbeatable. Get Loose Meat Sandwich

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