16 Sandwiches You Won’t Regret Trying

Regret is a word that doesn’t exist in the world of these sandwiches. Each one brings big flavor, regional pride, and a few “where have you been all my life?” moments.

Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese

An open hamburger on a wooden surface, featuring a juicy patty topped with melted cheese and finished with Pork Roll Egg and Cheese flavors, while the other bun is generously spread with ketchup.
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New Jersey’s breakfast MVP features salty pork roll, gooey cheese, and a fried egg on a soft bun. One bite is all it takes to make you a lifelong convert. Get the Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese recipe

Runza

A white bowl filled with freshly baked golden brown runza bread rolls sits on a white cloth on a dark wooden table.
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Nebraska’s Runza is a golden bread pocket stuffed with beef, onions, and cabbage. Portable, warm, and loaded with comfort, it’s the Midwest in a handheld meal. Get the Runza recipe

Polish Boy

A close-up of a hot dog in a bun topped with coleslaw, French fries, and drizzled with barbecue sauce—a classic worth adding to any list of 13 Working-Class Sandwiches That Don’t Mess Around, with extra fries scattered on the brown surface nearby.
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Cleveland’s Polish Boy is a wild combination of kielbasa, fries, slaw, and barbecue sauce. It’s smoky, crunchy, tangy, and way more fun than anything else on the menu. Get the Polish Boy recipe

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

chicken fried steak
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Texas-sized comfort: crispy, battered steak served on a pillowy bun with pickles and creamy mayo. It’s a sandwich that’ll make you believe in second helpings. Get the Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich recipe

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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Oklahoma’s claim to fame, the onion burger, features smashed patties loaded with sweet grilled onions. It’s old-school diner food at its most satisfying. Get the Onion Burger recipe

Bison Burger

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Wyoming’s bison burger delivers lean, juicy, slightly sweet meat on a classic bun. It’s hearty enough for cowboys, but so good even city slickers become fans. Get the Bison Burger recipe

Vermonter Sandwich

A stacked Vermonter Sandwich breakfast with scrambled eggs and sliced turkey or ham between two pieces of toasted rustic bread, sitting on a wooden cutting board.
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The Vermonter is a fall day in a sandwich: sharp cheddar, crisp apples, turkey, and maple mustard on hearty bread. One bite and you’ll swear you hear leaves crunching. Get the Vermonter Sandwich recipe

Crab Melt

An upclose shot of a crab meat sandwich melt.
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Maryland’s crab melt is creamy, cheesy, and packed with fresh crab salad on toasted bread. It’s luxurious, filling, and completely unforgettable. Get the Crab Melt recipe

Loose Meat Sandwich

A Loose Meat Sandwich with toasted bread, ground beef, chopped onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles sits on a wooden board beside a pile of diced raw onions.
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Iowa’s loose meat sandwich is ground beef cooked without sauce, served simply on a soft bun. It’s comfort food for the minimalist, but packs a punch you won’t see coming. Get the Loose Meat Sandwich recipe

Brisket Sandwich

A close-up of a steamed burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, melted cheese, and a beef patty on a bun, placed on a wooden surface.
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Texas barbecue royalty, the brisket sandwich, loads tender, smoky slices onto a squishy bun. A few pickles and a dash of sauce are all you need for perfection. Get the Brisket Sandwich recipe

Kalua Pork Sandwich

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This Hawaiian classic features smoky, slow-roasted pork, shredded and piled on a soft bun. Every bite tastes like a luau, no grass skirt required. Get the Kalua Pork Sandwich recipe

French Dip Sandwich

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Thin roast beef, crusty bread, and a side of rich au jus—that’s the magic of LA’s French Dip. Each dunk is pure satisfaction and reason enough for a return trip. Get the French Dip Sandwich recipe

Steamed Burger

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Connecticut’s steamed burger is an ultra-juicy cheeseburger, cooked gently for unbeatable tenderness. The gooey cheese on top will have you plotting your next bite before you’re even done. Get the Steamed Burger recipe

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