15 Sandwiches Every Sandwich Lover Should Know

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

If you’re serious about sandwiches, these fifteen belong on your must-try list. Spanning coast to coast, each one offers a unique mix of local flavor, creative fillings, and pure sandwich joy. They’re the blueprints for what makes sandwiches so endlessly exciting in America.

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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Crackly baguette packed with pork, pickled vegetables, and herbs. A bright, fresh burst of flavor in every bite.

Italian Beef Sandwich

A hand holds an Italian Beef Sandwich filled with sliced beef, mozzarella cheese, pickled carrots, red peppers, and yellow pepper rings on a sub roll.
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Chicago classic: thin slices of beef swimming in hot jus, stuffed in a crusty roll and topped with spicy giardiniera. It’s juicy, spicy, and addictive.

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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Fries, slaw, tomato, and meat stacked high in Italian bread. Pittsburgh’s wild combo is messy and seriously satisfying.

Jucy Lucy

A person holds a Juicy Lucy Burger cut in half, revealing melted cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomato, and ground beef between two golden buns. The filling is juicy and layered with fresh vegetables.
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Cheese-stuffed burger patty that oozes with molten cheddar. Minneapolis’ signature, gooey delight.

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 best: sweet crab cake, crisp lettuce, and creamy sauce in a bun. Every bite tastes like a trip to the coast.

Pueblo Slopper

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Open-faced cheeseburger drenched in green chile sauce. Colorado’s spicy, saucy legend—dig in with a fork.

Muffuletta Sandwich

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New Orleans star: salami, ham, cheese, and olive salad in huge sesame bread. Bold, briny, and built to share.

Fried Chicken Biscuit

A crispy chicken biscuit sandwich with mustard sits on a wooden surface, showcasing a golden, flaky biscuit and crunchy chicken fillet in this classic chicken biscuit delight.
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Crunchy fried chicken inside a soft biscuit. Southern breakfast, lunch, or anytime comfort that’s impossible to beat.

Patty Melt

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Beef patty, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese on rye, grilled until crispy. Diner classic for good reason.

Loose Meat Sandwich

A bobbie sandwich on a wooden cutting board is filled with turkey, stuffing, and a layer of cranberry sauce. A bread knife lies nearby, partly visible.
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Ground beef crumbled loose and seasoned, spooned in a bun. Midwestern staple with simple, hearty appeal.

Grinder Sandwich

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Italian deli meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and oil packed in a long roll. East Coast deli legend for a reason.

Pepperoni Rolls

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West Virginia’s claim to fame: soft roll stuffed with spicy pepperoni. Irresistible and easy to eat on the go.

Lobster Roll

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Sweet lobster salad in a buttery bun. It’s pure summer and the king of New England seafood sandwiches.

Pastrami Burger

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Burger patty topped with hot pastrami and cheese. Salty, savory, and the perfect late-night fix.

Bobbie Sandwich

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Turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo in a sub roll. Delaware’s answer to Thanksgiving leftovers is a year-round winner.

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