15 Sandwiches America Should Celebrate More Often
Some sandwiches deserve parades, confetti, and maybe even their own holidays. These 15 are just waiting for their national moment—until then, we’ll celebrate them bite by bite.
Chicken Spiedie
Binghamton, New York’s tangy, grilled marinated chicken stuffed into Italian bread. Local pride on every skewer. Try the Spiedie
Polish Boy
Smoked kielbasa, fries, slaw, and barbecue sauce in a bun. Cleveland’s no-holds-barred handheld feast. Get the Polish Boy
Fluffernutter Sandwich
Massachusetts childhood in a sandwich: peanut butter and marshmallow fluff. It’s sticky, sweet, and still a lunchbox legend. Try the Fluffernutter
Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich
Southwestern turkey, green chile, and jack cheese on toasted sourdough. New Mexico’s spicy answer to boring lunch. Get the Albuquerque Turkey
Loose Meat Sandwich
Iowa’s crumbly, meaty, sauceless answer to the Sloppy Joe. Midwestern simplicity at its best. Try Loose Meat
Cudighi Sandwich
Upper Peninsula, Michigan’s spicy Italian sausage with peppers and cheese on a hoagie. Yoopers know best. Get the Cudighi
Pork Chop Sandwich
Butte, Montana’s fried bone-in pork chop, usually served hot and messy on a bun. Try the Pork Chop Sandwich
Vermonter Sandwich
Turkey, sharp cheddar, green apple, and maple mustard—Vermont’s ode to autumn in every bite. Try the Vermonter
Pueblo Slopper
Cheeseburger smothered with spicy green chile and onions. Pueblo, Colorado’s claim to burger glory. Get the Slopper
Bobbie Sandwich
Thanksgiving leftovers—turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo—turn Delaware’s most famous sandwich into holiday nostalgia. Try the Bobbie
Grinder Sandwich
Connecticut’s deli masterpiece: meats, cheese, lettuce, and hot peppers on crusty bread. Get the Grinder
Runza
Nebraska’s pocket sandwich filled with beef, cabbage, and onions. It’s comfort you can eat one-handed. Try Runza
Sailor Sandwich
Richmond, Virginia’s classic: pastrami, knockwurst, Swiss, and mustard on rye. A hearty legend you’ll only find down South. Get the Sailor
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Mini sandwiches loaded with chicken, bacon, cheese, and ranch. Party food worth a celebration any day. Make Sliders
