15 Sandwiches That Make Road Trips Worth It
No journey is complete without a detour for something truly epic between bread. These 15 sandwiches are destinations in themselves—each one is so good, you’ll want to plan your whole trip around them.
Detroit Coney Dog
Beef dog covered in chili, mustard, and onions on a steamed bun. Detroit’s king of the drive-in. Get the Coney Dog
Bobbie Sandwich
Turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo. Delaware’s Thanksgiving on a roll—totally worth the miles. Try the Bobbie
Roast Pork Sandwich
Philadelphia’s secret star: juicy pork, garlicky greens, and sharp provolone on a seeded roll. Try the Roast Pork
Lobster Roll
Sweet lobster tossed with mayo in a buttered split-top roll. Maine’s summer classic is always worth the extra miles. Get the Lobster Roll
Crab Cake Sandwich
Maryland blue crab, lettuce, and tartar sauce, all on a soft bun. Chesapeake Bay on wheels. Try the Crab Cake Sandwich
Patty Melt
Griddled beef, onions, Swiss, and rye, crisped to golden. A true roadside diner icon. Get the Patty Melt
Fried Chicken Biscuit
Crispy fried chicken tucked inside a buttery biscuit. Southern detours highly encouraged. Get the Chicken Biscuit
French Dip Sandwich
Roast beef on a baguette, with savory au jus for dunking. The most satisfying pit stop you’ll ever make. Try the French Dip
Shrimp Po Boy
New Orleans legend: fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade in a crusty loaf. Gulf Coast road trips required. Get the Po Boy
Onion Burger
Oklahoma’s famous burger, with onions smashed right into the patty. Every diner in El Reno is calling your name. Try the Onion Burger
Muffuletta Sandwich
Meats, cheese, olive salad, and a huge sesame loaf. New Orleans in every single bite, and worth every detour. Try the Muffuletta
Beef on Weck
Buffalo’s roast beef masterpiece, served with horseradish on a kummelweck roll. Western New York road trip essential. Get Beef on Weck
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Kansas City’s smoky, saucy, caramelized burnt ends on a bun. This is BBQ worth any traffic jam. Get Burnt Ends
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Mini sandwiches loaded with chicken, bacon, ranch, and cheese. Road snacks with no leftovers guaranteed. Make Sliders
Turkey Reuben
Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing on grilled rye. Lighter than the original, but just as memorable. Try Turkey Reuben
