15 Sandwiches America Should Be Proud Of

These sandwiches are true American originals. From coast to coast, they’ve helped define comfort food and deserve a spot in every food lover’s heart.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Thick bread, fries, coleslaw, and your choice of meat;packed together for a full meal in every bite. Pittsburgh’s most famous creation.

Loose Meat Sandwich

Ground beef seasoned and piled loose on a soft bun. No patty here;just old-school Midwest comfort food, beloved for generations.

Tomato Sandwich

Fresh summer tomatoes on white bread with mayo and a sprinkle of salt. Simple, juicy, and a Southern staple that hits the spot every single time.

Pit Beef

Baltimore’s answer to barbecue: smoky, charred beef, thinly sliced and served rare on a kaiser roll with horseradish and raw onion. It’s meaty, bold, and iconic.

Cuban Sandwich

Crisp pressed bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. Miami’s signature sandwich is a crunchy, savory classic that never disappoints.

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Indiana’s favorite: tender pork, pounded thin, breaded, fried, and stacked on a bun that’s always too small. Crispy and juicy in every bite.

Shrimp Po Boy

New Orleans flavor bomb: crunchy fried shrimp stuffed into a baguette with lettuce, tomato, and tangy sauce. Crunchy, spicy, and a Big Easy staple.

Grinder Sandwich

Classic New England: chewy sub roll packed with cold cuts, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and a glug of oil. Every bite is old-school deli perfection.

Steak Bomb

Shaved steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and gooey cheese stuffed into a crusty roll. This New England original is hot, cheesy, and loaded with attitude.

French Dip Sandwich

Thin-sliced roast beef piled on a crusty roll, ready for dunking in hot, savory au jus. It’s a Los Angeles legend and a must for beef lovers.

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

A Texas-sized creation: crispy fried steak tucked in a soft roll and topped with gravy or fixings. Hearty, satisfying, and pure comfort.

Fried Chicken Biscuit

Fluffy buttermilk biscuit, crispy fried chicken, and a touch of honey or hot sauce. It’s the Southern breakfast (or lunch, or dinner) of dreams.

Burnt Ends Sandwich

Kansas City’s finest: smoky, caramelized brisket ends stacked high and dripping with barbecue sauce. Sweet, smoky, and finger-licking good.

Hot Brown Sandwich

Turkey, bacon, and creamy Mornay sauce, all broiled until bubbling. A Louisville classic that turns leftovers into a decadent meal.

Pastrami Burger

Utah’s burger king: juicy beef patty, a pile of pastrami, and melty Swiss cheese, all on a soft bun. Salty, smoky, and unforgettable.