15 Sandwiches Every Sandwich Lover Should Know
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
Crackly baguette packed with pork, pickled vegetables, and herbs. A bright, fresh burst of flavor in every bite.
Italian Beef Sandwich
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
Fries, slaw, tomato, and meat stacked high in Italian bread. Pittsburgh’s wild combo is messy and seriously satisfying.
Jucy Lucy
Cheese-stuffed burger patty that oozes with molten cheddar. Minneapolis’ signature, gooey delight.
Crab Cake Sandwich
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
Open-faced cheeseburger drenched in green chile sauce. Colorado’s spicy, saucy legend—dig in with a fork.
Muffuletta Sandwich
New Orleans star: salami, ham, cheese, and olive salad in huge sesame bread. Bold, briny, and built to share.
Fried Chicken Biscuit
Crunchy fried chicken inside a soft biscuit. Southern breakfast, lunch, or anytime comfort that’s impossible to beat.
Patty Melt
Beef patty, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese on rye, grilled until crispy. Diner classic for good reason.
Loose Meat Sandwich
Ground beef crumbled loose and seasoned, spooned in a bun. Midwestern staple with simple, hearty appeal.
Grinder Sandwich
Italian deli meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and oil packed in a long roll. East Coast deli legend for a reason.
Pepperoni Rolls
West Virginia’s claim to fame: soft roll stuffed with spicy pepperoni. Irresistible and easy to eat on the go.
Lobster Roll
Sweet lobster salad in a buttery bun. It’s pure summer and the king of New England seafood sandwiches.
Pastrami Burger
Burger patty topped with hot pastrami and cheese. Salty, savory, and the perfect late-night fix.
Bobbie Sandwich
Turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo in a sub roll. Delaware’s answer to Thanksgiving leftovers is a year-round winner.