15 Sandwiches That Should Be National Treasures

America’s most unique sandwiches show off the country’s regional creativity and love of bold flavors. These fifteen are local legends and national treasures, each with a story worth celebrating.

North Shore Beef

Paper-thin roast beef dipped in hot jus, piled on an onion roll, and topped with mayo or barbecue sauce. A true Massachusetts classic that’s all about comfort.

Pueblo Slopper

Open-faced cheeseburger smothered in spicy green chile. It’s messy, bold, and beloved in Colorado for its unbeatable heat and fork-and-knife appeal.

Bobbie Sandwich

Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo loaded into a hoagie roll. Like Thanksgiving in sandwich form, it’s a Delaware favorite you’ll crave all year.

Cuban Sandwich

Roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard pressed inside Cuban bread. The flavor and crunch put Miami on the sandwich map.

Beef on Weck

Buffalo’s pride: juicy roast beef with horseradish, stacked on a salty kummelweck roll and served with hot jus for dipping.

Muffuletta Sandwich

New Orleans legend—salami, ham, cheese, and briny olive salad on a massive sesame loaf. It’s salty, chewy, and unforgettable.

Shrimp Po Boy

Crispy fried shrimp stuffed into a crusty baguette with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade. Pure Louisiana comfort and coastal charm.

Loose Meat Sandwich

Iowa’s answer to the hamburger: seasoned ground beef served loose in a soft bun. Simple, saucy, and deeply satisfying.

Fried Chicken Biscuit

Buttermilk biscuit and crispy fried chicken—salty, crunchy, and pure Southern hospitality in every bite.

Brisket Sandwich

Slow-smoked brisket, piled high and sauced, in a soft roll. Texas barbecue’s greatest hit, juicy and tender from start to finish.

Fullfernutter Sandwich

Peanut butter and marshmallow fluff on white bread. Sticky, sweet, and New England’s simple childhood treat.

Patty Melt

Beef patty, caramelized onions, and Swiss grilled on rye until golden. The diner staple with a cult following.

Kalua Pork Sandwich

Hawaiian-style slow-roasted pork, smoky and sweet, on a soft roll. Island flavor you can’t find anywhere else.

Polish Boy

Cleveland’s own: kielbasa sausage, fries, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce in a bun. Smoky, spicy, and messy in the best way.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Crispy chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch all packed into mini buns. Gooey, drippy, and impossible to eat just one.