15 Sandwiches That Should Be on Every Foodie’s Radar
If you pride yourself on discovering the best eats before anyone else, these 15 sandwiches are the next ones you need to try. They come from every corner of the country, each one loaded with character and a story. It’s time to shake up your sandwich bucket list.
Loose Meat Sandwich
This Iowa staple looks simple, but one bite reveals why locals are fiercely loyal. Crumbled ground beef is seasoned, cooked loose (never pressed into a patty), and served with mustard and pickles on a soft bun. Make it at home
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Kansas City’s king of barbecue;succulent burnt ends, smoky, charred, and caramelized, piled high on a fresh bun with tangy sauce. Try this BBQ legend
Patty Melt
Think of this as the perfect cross between a burger and a grilled cheese. Juicy beef patty, gooey cheese, and grilled onions between golden rye bread;comfort food at its best. See the steps
Muffuletta Sandwich
New Orleans brings together layers of Italian cold cuts, cheese, and a bright, briny olive salad on round sesame bread. Each bite is rich, salty, and full of big flavors. Get the recipe
Pueblo Slopper
It’s messy and legendary;an open-faced cheeseburger drenched in spicy green chile, best eaten with a fork and plenty of napkins. Discover this Colorado classic
Beef on Weck
Buffalo’s beloved roast beef sandwich on kummelweck rolls;salty, caraway-studded, and perfect for sopping up jus. Get the details
Crab Melt
Sweet Maryland crab meat, gooey cheese, and grilled bread;a coastal treat that’s hard to beat. Check it out
Fish Fry Sandwich
Friday night in Wisconsin means crispy fried fish, slaw, and tartar sauce all piled high on a bun. See more
Bobbie Sandwich
Thanksgiving leftovers in a sandwich;turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo, all snuggled into a sub roll. Get the recipe
Cuban Sandwich
Pressed to perfection;roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread, then grilled until crisp. Make your own
Fullfernutter Sandwich
A Massachusetts original;creamy peanut butter meets gooey marshmallow fluff for a nostalgic treat. Whip it up
Pork Roll Egg and Cheese
New Jersey’s favorite breakfast;pork roll, egg, and melty cheese on a kaiser roll, salty and satisfying. See why it’s a classic
Liver Mush Sandwich
North Carolina’s breakfast icon;crispy fried livermush with a hint of sage, stacked between slices of soft white bread. Learn more
Kalua Pork Sandwich
Hawaiian pulled pork, smoky and tender, on a sweet roll. Get the recipe
St. Paul Sandwich
Egg foo young patty, pickles, and lettuce on white bread;a St. Louis Chinese-American original. Try it at home
