16 Legendary Sandwiches Worth the Hype
Not every sandwich gets famous for no reason. These 16 have built their legends honestly—one juicy bite at a time. Whether you’re chasing beef, seafood, or something quirky, each of these is a sandwich bucket list essential.
Pit Beef
Baltimore’s smoky, thin-sliced roast beef, charred over live coals and served with raw onion and horseradish on a Kaiser roll. A Maryland must-have. Get the Pit Beef recipe
Lobster Roll
Maine’s sweet lobster meat with just enough mayo in a buttery split-top roll. When people say “worth the trip,” this is what they mean. Get the Lobster Roll recipe
Chicago Dog
Poppy seed bun, all-beef dog, a garden of toppings—tomato, sport peppers, neon relish, and more. Never, ever add ketchup. Get the Chicago Dog recipe
Primanti Brothers Sandwich
Pittsburgh’s iconic meal-in-a-sandwich: fries, slaw, and tomato jammed between fresh Italian bread. Get the Primanti Brothers Sandwich recipe
Jucy Lucy
Cheese stuffed inside a burger patty so it bursts with molten cheddar at first bite. Minneapolis, we salute you. Get the Jucy Lucy recipe
Muffuletta Sandwich
New Orleans, home of the party loaf—cold cuts, cheese, and a mound of olive salad stacked inside a round sesame roll. Get the Muffuletta Sandwich recipe
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Kansas City’s barbecue royalty: smoky, caramelized brisket ends, sauced and piled on a bun. Get the Burnt Ends Sandwich recipe
Pastrami Burger
Utah’s masterpiece—a burger loaded with peppery pastrami, cheese, and all the fixings. Get the Pastrami Burger recipe
French Dip Sandwich
Roast beef, soft French bread, and a side of hot au jus. Los Angeles’ finest for dunking and devouring. Get the French Dip Sandwich recipe
Steamed Burger
Connecticut’s unique cheeseburger—steamed until ultra-juicy with gooey cheddar melting everywhere. Get the Steamed Burger recipe
Runza
Nebraska’s cozy, portable bread pocket stuffed with seasoned beef, cabbage, and onions. Get the Runza recipe
Fish Fry Sandwich
Wisconsin’s Friday tradition: a crispy golden fish fillet on a fresh roll. Beer in one hand, this sandwich in the other. Get the Fish Fry Sandwich recipe
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich
Texas-style crispy battered steak, tucked into a bun with pickles and mayo. Get the Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich recipe
North Shore Beef
Massachusetts roast beef, super rare, on an onion roll with James River BBQ sauce, cheese, and mayo. Local legend status. Get the North Shore Beef recipe
Crab Cake Sandwich
Maryland’s blue crab, simply fried and loaded into a bun. True seafood royalty. Get the Crab Cake Sandwich recipe
Pueblo Slopper
Cheeseburger smothered in spicy green chile and onions. Bring napkins. Get the Pueblo Slopper recipe
