15 Sandwiches You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner

Some sandwiches slip under the radar until you take your first bite;and then you wonder where they’ve been your whole life. Here are 15 you’ll wish you had discovered way earlier.

Grinder Sandwich

Deli meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion packed in a chewy New England roll. This Connecticut original is hearty and always hits the spot.

Onion Burger

Thin beef patties are smashed onto piles of shaved onion and seared until crisp. Served on a soft bun, it’s the perfect bite of savory and sweet.

Alabama Chicken Sandwich

Pulled chicken drenched in Alabama white BBQ sauce;tangy, peppery, and unlike any other BBQ sandwich in the South. It’s addictive.

Hot Beef Sandwich

Midwest comfort: hot roast beef piled on bread, covered in savory gravy, sometimes with mashed potatoes on top. True diner food at its best.

Pastrami Burger

Utah’s signature: beef burger layered with smoky pastrami and gooey Swiss. It’s beef on beef, with a perfect salty punch.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Pittsburgh’s claim to fame: thick Italian bread loaded with meat, cheese, slaw, and French fries. Over-the-top and unforgettable.

Pit Beef

Charred, smoky roast beef sliced thin and topped with onions and horseradish sauce. It’s Baltimore’s meaty masterpiece and a must for BBQ fans.

Fish Fry Sandwich

Fried white fish with lettuce and tartar sauce on a soft bun. It’s a Friday night tradition in Wisconsin, crispy and satisfying every time.

Cudighi Sandwich

Upper Peninsula Michigan’s Cudighi: spicy sausage patty, cheese, and sweet peppers on a hoagie. Regional, unique, and unforgettable.

Pork Roll Egg and Cheese

Salty pork roll, gooey cheese, and a fried egg sandwiched in a bun. It’s New Jersey’s iconic breakfast;one bite and you’ll see why locals swear by it.

Shrimp Po Boy

Crispy fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato, and creamy mayo all stuffed into a crusty French roll. The crunch and freshness are unbeatable.

Bison Burger

Leaner than beef but just as satisfying, the Wyoming bison burger is juicy and full of rich, meaty taste. Add your favorite fixings and dig in.

Roast Pork Sandwich

Philly’s other icon;slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and garlicky broccoli rabe. Every bite is robust and garlicky, straight from the city of brotherly love.

Crab Cake Sandwich

A true Maryland classic: crisp-edged crab cake, minimal filler, bright lemon, and a fresh roll. It’s coastal eating at its finest.

Fried Bologna Sandwich

Simple and nostalgic, this Southern staple fries up thick slices of bologna until golden, then stacks them on soft bread with a slather of mustard. Old-school perfection.