15 Legendary Sandwiches Worth Traveling Far For
Some sandwiches are so legendary, folks cross state lines just to get a bite. This list is your cross-country ticket to the best stacks, melts, and saucy creations the U.S. has to offer;no passport required, just an appetite.
Sonoran Hot Dog
A bacon-wrapped hot dog grilled and nestled in a fluffy bolillo roll, topped with pinto beans, pico, mustard, mayo, and jalapeños. Tucson’s wildest export. Get the Sonoran Hot Dog
Pit Beef
Charred, juicy beef sliced thin and heaped on a kaiser roll with onions and horseradish. Baltimore’s answer to barbecue, bold and smoky. Get the Pit Beef recipe
Chicago Dog
All-beef hot dog in a poppy seed bun, dressed up with tomatoes, sport peppers, onions, neon relish, mustard, celery salt, and a pickle spear. No ketchup allowed. Make a Chicago Dog
Muffuletta Sandwich
New Orleans original: giant sesame loaf packed with layers of cold cuts, cheese, and olive salad. Big enough to share, but why would you? Get the Muffuletta
Lobster Roll
Maine’s coastal treasure;sweet lobster meat tossed with mayo, stuffed in a buttery split-top roll. Seaside eating, perfected. Try a Lobster Roll
Primanti Brothers Sandwich
Pittsburgh’s finest: grilled meat, provolone, tomato, slaw, and fries, all smashed between Italian bread. It’s a meal and a sandwich in one. Get the Primanti
Crab Cake Sandwich
Maryland blue crab, lightly fried and loaded onto a roll with lettuce, tomato, and tartar. Seafood dreams come true. Make a Crab Cake Sandwich
Hot Brown Sandwich
Open-faced turkey, bacon, and tomato topped with creamy Mornay sauce, then broiled until bubbly. Louisville, Kentucky’s most decadent export. Get the Hot Brown
Fish Fry Sandwich
Golden, crispy fried fish tucked in a bun, with a squeeze of lemon and tartar. Wisconsin’s Friday tradition that works every day of the week. Get the Fish Fry recipe
Banh Mi
Vietnamese baguette stuffed with pickled veggies, herbs, pork, or tofu, and a spread of pâté. Crunchy, bright, and totally unique. Try a Banh Mi
Beef on Weck
Buffalo’s meaty marvel: rare roast beef, caraway-salted kummelweck roll, and a punch of horseradish. Salty, juicy, and bold. Get the Beef on Weck
Pastrami Burger
Utah’s ultimate: juicy burger, thick pastrami, gooey cheese, and plenty of pickles. The best of the deli meets the grill. Make a Pastrami Burger
Roast Pork Sandwich
Philadelphia classic: roast pork, garlicky broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and crusty bread. Rival to the cheesesteak, and arguably even better. Try the Roast Pork Sandwich
Pueblo Slopper
Cheeseburger smothered with spicy green chile and onions. Pueblo, Colorado’s messiest masterpiece;fork required, napkin essential. Get the Slopper
Turkey Reuben
Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing on rye. A lighter twist on a classic that still delivers big flavor. Get the Turkey Reuben
