16 American Sandwiches You’ll Fall in Love With

If you think love at first sight isn’t real, you’ve never met these sandwiches. They bring big flavor, wild history, and the kind of personality that’ll have you bragging about lunch. Prepare your appetite;these American classics are all heartbreakers.

Steak Bomb

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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Steak, peppers, onions, and melted cheese stuffed into a hoagie roll. New England’s over-the-top answer to the cheesesteak. Get the Steak Bomb

Chicago Dog

A hand sprinkles seasoning onto two Chicago-Style Hot Dogs topped with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and peppers on a white plate. A cutting board with tomatoes is visible in the background.
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Poppy seed bun, all-beef frank, neon relish, onions, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt, mustard, and a spear of pickle. Chicago’s hot dog has more toppings than a pizza and zero regrets. Get the Chicago Dog

Patty Melt

patty melt
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Caramelized onions, beef patty, Swiss cheese, and rye bread, griddled until golden and gooey. Diner nostalgia on a plate. Get the Patty Melt

Beef on Weck

A beef on weck from the side, so you can see the entire sandwich.
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Buffalo’s specialty: roast beef on salty kummelweck roll with horseradish. This sandwich bites back in the best way. Try Beef on Weck

French Dip Sandwich

French Dip on a cutting board
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Hot roast beef and crusty baguette, served with a steaming cup of au jus. Dipping is required, dignity is optional. Make French Dip

Crab Cake Sandwich

A close-up of a crab cake sandwich with a golden brown bun, leafy lettuce, sliced green pepper, and a thick, seasoned patty on a wooden surface.
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Jumbo lump crab, lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce, all packed in a soft bun. Pure Maryland magic. Try the Crab Cake Sandwich

Pastrami Burger

pastrami burger
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Juicy burger patty, piled with hot pastrami and melty cheese. Utah’s answer to “What else can we put on a burger?” Try Pastrami Burger

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Golden fried fish, lettuce, and tartar on a roll. Every Friday in Wisconsin is a party. Get the Fish Fry

Onion Burger

Two cheeseburgers on a light brown plate, each featuring a golden bun, melted yellow cheese, and a beef patty. The front burger takes center stage, styled like an Oklahoma Onion Burger, with the second burger partially visible behind.
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Beef patties smashed with a pile of onions, grilled crisp and stacked on a soft bun. Oklahoma’s greatest export. Get the Onion Burger

Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese

Two lobster rolls filled with creamy lobster salad sit on a wooden cutting board next to a pile of potato chips, making this classic lobster roll meal perfect for seafood lovers.
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Salty pork roll, fried egg, and gooey cheese. The pride of New Jersey breakfast. Try Pork Roll & Egg

Shrimp Po Boy

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Crispy fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade on French bread. New Orleans in every messy, crunchy bite. Get the Po Boy

Grinder Sandwich

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Connecticut’s claim to fame: layers of deli meats, cheese, lettuce, and hot peppers in a crusty roll. Lunch, improved. Get the Grinder

Hot Brown Sandwich

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Open-faced turkey, bacon, tomato, and bubbling cheese sauce. Louisville’s coziest creation. Make a Hot Brown

Muffuletta Sandwich

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Meats, cheese, and tangy olive salad packed into a giant sesame loaf. Every bite tastes like New Orleans. Try Muffuletta

Turkey Reuben

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Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing on rye. Lighter, but just as craveable as the classic. Make a Turkey Reuben

Lobster Roll

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Chilled lobster salad in a buttered split-top roll. It’s summer in Maine, no matter where you are. Try the Lobster Roll

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