16 Sandwiches You’ll Want to Tell Your Friends About

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

Nothing gets food lovers talking like a sandwich that’s totally out of the ordinary. These 16 picks are sure to spark conversation and probably a few cravings, too.

Jucy Lucy

A person holds a Juicy Lucy Burger cut in half, revealing melted cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomato, and ground beef between two golden buns. The filling is juicy and layered with fresh vegetables.
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From Minneapolis, the Jucy Lucy hides molten cheese inside a beef patty, delivering a burst of gooey joy with every bite. Check out the ooze

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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This Cleveland classic brings together kielbasa, fries, slaw, and barbecue sauce on a bun. Try something bold

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Friday night in Wisconsin is all about the fish fry;crispy fried fish on a soft bun, with tartar and slaw. Recreate it at home

Banh Mi

A close-up of a banh mi sandwich on a wooden board, packed with grilled meat, cilantro, sliced cucumber, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs layered inside a crispy banh mi baguette.
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Vietnam’s banh mi is an explosion of textures: crunchy baguette, pickled veggies, savory pork, and fresh herbs. Go global in your kitchen

Steamed Burger

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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Connecticut’s steamed cheeseburger is pure, gooey comfort with a texture you can’t get anywhere else. Try this hidden gem

Liver Mush Sandwich

A hand holds half of a livermush sandwich with two beef patties and a bun, showing the cross-section. The other sandwich half and a large knife rest on a wooden cutting board in the background.
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North Carolina’s breakfast legend;crispy, savory slices of livermush on bread, best with hot sauce. Southern comfort food

French Dip Sandwich

French Dip on a cutting board
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Roast beef piled high on a baguette, served with a side of rich au jus. Dip away

Olive Burger

An Olive Burger featuring a juicy beef patty and grapes covered in white sauce is served on a wooden cutting board. A hand rests behind the burger, with extra grapes scattered nearby for a unique twist.
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Michigan’s iconic burger topped with tangy olive mayo, a must for burger lovers. Taste something different

Pueblo Slopper

slopper
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From Colorado, a cheeseburger drowned in green chile and cheese, served open-faced. Spicy, messy goodness

Loose Meat Sandwich

pastrami burger
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Iowa’s answer to the hamburger: crumbled seasoned beef on a bun, best with pickles and onions. Give it a shot

Crab Melt

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Maryland crab, melty cheese, and toasted bread;pure indulgence. Get the gooey details

Burnt Ends Sandwich

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Kansas City barbecue heaven: crispy burnt ends piled on a bun, dripping with sauce. Taste smoke and spice

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

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Texas comfort;breaded, fried steak and creamy gravy on a sandwich. Make it tonight

Steak Bomb

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New England’s favorite: steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and gooey cheese, all packed into a sub. East Coast perfection

Sailor Sandwich

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Richmond, VA’s unique combo of knockwurst, pastrami, and Swiss cheese. Try a new favorite

Pastrami Burger

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Utah’s burger topped with a mountain of warm pastrami. Share the love

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