16 Indulgent Sandwiches Worth Exploring America For

Some sandwiches are so indulgent, they practically double as sightseeing destinations. These 16 picks show off America’s creativity and appetite for big, bold, unforgettable meals.

Shrimp Po Boy

Crispy shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce tucked into French bread. This New Orleans icon is a crunchy, saucy bite of the Gulf. Try Shrimp Po Boy

A cheeseburger swimming in green chile sauce, topped with onions, and eaten with a fork. Colorado’s Pueblo slopper is messy, spicy, and worth tracking down. Order Pueblo Slopper

Pueblo Slopper

Horseshoe Sandwich

Springfield, Illinois serves up this plate-filling beast: toast layered with hamburger patties, French fries, and cheese sauce poured over everything. Get Horseshoe Sandwich

Polish Boy

Kielbasa, fries, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce come together in Cleveland’s most famous sandwich. It’s smoky, tangy, and built to satisfy. Try Polish Boy

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Texas takes crispy fried steak, slaps it on a bun, and tops it with pickles and mayo. It’s crunchy, hearty, and pure comfort. Order Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Muffuletta Sandwich

A massive sesame loaf stuffed with olive salad, Italian meats, and cheese. Straight out of New Orleans, the muffuletta is built to share but too good not to keep for yourself. Get Muffuletta Sandwich

Steamed Burger

Connecticut’s twist on the burger steams the beef instead of grilling, giving it a juicy, tender bite topped with melted cheese. Try Steamed Burger

Fluffernutter Sandwich

New England nostalgia at its finest: peanut butter and marshmallow fluff between slices of white bread. Simple, sweet, and beloved for generations. Order Fluffernutter Sandwich

Pastrami Burger

Utah’s signature burger stacks smoky pastrami over a beef patty for double the meat and double the fun. Get Pastrami Burger

Sailor Sandwich

Pastrami, grilled knockwurst, and Swiss cheese stacked on rye. Richmond’s sailor sandwich is salty, smoky, and built with personality. Try Sailor Sandwich

Detroit Coney Dog

A snappy hot dog covered in beanless chili, mustard, and onions. Detroit’s coney is the definition of comfort in a bun. Get Detroit Coney Dog

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Indiana is famous for this supersized sandwich where the pork tenderloin patty sticks way out past the bun. Crispy, golden, and unforgettable. Order Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Onion Burger

Oklahoma’s onion burger smashes beef and onions together on a griddle until they caramelize into crispy edges. Try Onion Burger

Roast Pork Sandwich

Philadelphia slow roasts pork and stacks it on a roll with sharp provolone and garlicky greens. Juicy and unforgettable. Get Roast Pork Sandwich

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Pittsburgh’s most famous creation piles deli meat, fries, slaw, and tomato between thick slices of bread. It’s hearty and full of Steel City charm. Order Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Lobster Roll

Maine keeps it simple with chunks of fresh lobster stuffed in a toasted roll, lightly dressed with mayo or butter. Pure coastal indulgence. Try Lobster Roll