15 Regional Sandwiches America Should Celebrate

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

The United States is packed with local sandwich specialties that deserve a place in the spotlight. This list highlights distinct sandwiches, each a proud representative of its home state.

Polish Boy

A close-up of a hot dog in a bun topped with coleslaw, French fries, and drizzled with barbecue sauce—a classic worth adding to any list of 13 Working-Class Sandwiches That Don’t Mess Around, with extra fries scattered on the brown surface nearby.
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Cleveland’s Polish Boy packs kielbasa, fries, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce on a bun for a full meal in every bite. Get the recipe

Pueblo Slopper

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Colorado’s Pueblo Slopper is a cheeseburger in a bun, drowned in green chile sauce and topped with onions. Get the recipe

Crab Cake Sandwich

A close-up of a crab cake sandwich with a golden brown bun, leafy lettuce, sliced green pepper, and a thick, seasoned patty on a wooden surface.
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Maryland’s pride: crispy, lump crab cakes, lettuce, and tomato on a soft bun, sometimes with a swipe of tartar sauce. Get the recipe

Turkey Reuben

A close-up of a Turkey Reuben toasted sandwich with melted cheese and sliced turkey on golden brown bread, resting on a wooden surface.
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Turkey, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing pressed on rye;this lighter spin on the Reuben is packed with bold flavors. Get the recipe

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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Texas-style smoked brisket, sliced thick, layered on a bun, and finished with barbecue sauce;barbecue perfection. Get the recipe

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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Pittsburgh’s best: deli meats, fries, and slaw stacked between slices of soft Italian bread. Get the recipe

Banh Mi

A close-up of a banh mi sandwich on a wooden board, packed with grilled meat, cilantro, sliced cucumber, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs layered inside a crispy banh mi baguette.
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This Vietnamese classic balances crisp baguette, savory pork, pickled veggies, cilantro, and spicy mayo for a symphony of taste. Get the recipe

French Dip Sandwich

A French Dip sandwich and a bowl of au jus.
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Rich, thin-sliced beef on a French roll, served with a side of steaming au jus for dunking. Get the recipe

Crab Melt

An upclose shot of a crab meat sandwich melt.
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Maryland’s gooey, open-faced sandwich blends sweet crab, cheddar, and Old Bay on toasty bread. Get the recipe

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Hands holding a classic Fluffernutter sandwich made with thick slices of bread, filled with a creamy mixture of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, seen from above on a wooden surface.
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Indiana’s pork tenderloin, pounded thin, breaded, and fried, then served in a bun that can barely contain it. Get the recipe

Sloppy Joe

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This American classic is ground beef in a tangy sauce, always messy and always satisfying. Get the recipe

Shrimp Po Boy

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New Orleans brings crispy fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, and remoulade on a French roll. Get the recipe

Spicy Lamb Grinder

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This Idaho original loads seasoned lamb, peppers, and cheese into a crusty sub. Get the recipe

Fluffernutter Sandwich

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Massachusetts’s sweet treat: peanut butter and marshmallow fluff on soft white bread. Get the recipe

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