15 Legendary Sandwiches Worth Planning Trips Around

Set your GPS, clear your schedule, and get hungry. These 15 sandwiches are so legendary, you’ll want to book a ticket and see what all the fuss is about. This is road food at its finest.

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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Charcoal-seared beef, sliced rare and piled on a roll with onions and horseradish. Baltimore’s backyard BBQ legend. Get the Pit Beef recipe

Detroit Coney Dog

A person holds a chili dog topped with chopped onions and mustard—an Easy Detroit Coney Dog Recipe—while another chili dog and scattered onions rest on a wooden surface.
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A grilled hot dog, topped with meaty chili, onions, and yellow mustard—Detroit’s signature street food. Get the Detroit Coney Dog recipe

Chicago Dog

A hand sprinkles seasoning onto two Chicago-Style Hot Dogs topped with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and peppers on a white plate. A cutting board with tomatoes is visible in the background.
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All-beef frank dressed up with everything: tomatoes, relish, onions, sport peppers, celery salt, and more. Get the Chicago Dog recipe

French Dip Sandwich

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Roast beef and crusty bread, meant to be dunked into hot, savory au jus. Los Angeles’ most famous invention. Get the French Dip Sandwich recipe

Steak Bomb

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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New England’s monster sub: steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and gooey cheese. Get the Steak Bomb recipe

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

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Fried chicken, fiery spice, and pickles—Tennessee’s hot new star. Get the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich recipe

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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Maine’s roll loaded with sweet lobster and a swipe of mayo. Beach food at its best. Get the Lobster Roll recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

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Juicy pork, provolone, and broccoli rabe on a roll. Philadelphia’s meaty masterpiece. Get the Roast Pork Sandwich recipe

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

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Crispy, battered steak on a bun, topped with pickles and creamy mayo. Get the Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich recipe

Crab Cake Sandwich

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Maryland’s crabby classic: golden cake, fresh veggies, and a soft bun. Get the Crab Cake Sandwich recipe

Onion Burger

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Oklahoma’s crispy, sweet, and juicy burger where onions are smashed right into the patty. Get the Onion Burger recipe

Bobbie Sandwich

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Delaware’s star: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo on a hoagie. Get the Bobbie Sandwich recipe

Polish Boy

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Cleveland’s king: kielbasa, slaw, fries, and barbecue sauce. A full meal in a bun. Get the Polish Boy recipe

Muffuletta Sandwich

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New Orleans-style: meats, cheese, and olive salad on a huge round loaf. Get the Muffuletta Sandwich recipe

Pueblo Slopper

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Colorado’s messy masterpiece: cheeseburger smothered in green chile and onions. Get the Pueblo Slopper recipe

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