19 Explosive Sandwiches America Must Taste Soon

Big, bold, and unforgettable. These 16 explosive sandwiches capture the wild side of American creativity, and every one is an experience worth biting into at least once.

Seattle Dog

A hot dog topped with cream cheese and grilled onions, Seattle’s quirky classic is warm, tangy, and impossible to forget. Try Seattle Dog

Grinder Sandwich

Packed with deli meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and oil in a chewy roll, this New England staple is a full meal in every bite. Order Grinder Sandwich

Sloppy Joe

Saucy ground beef on a bun, this childhood cafeteria favorite still hits with a sweet, tangy punch. Try Sloppy Joe

North Shore Beef

Massachusetts’ legend: roast beef on a bun with mayo, white American cheese, and James River BBQ sauce. Messy, saucy, and proud of it. Get North Shore Beef

Tuna Melt

Tuna salad and melted cheese grilled between golden bread make for a diner classic that still steals hearts. Order Tuna Melt

Chicken Spiedie

Chunks of marinated grilled chicken in a hoagie roll, central New York’s cookout star. Get Chicken Spiedie

Onion Burger

Oklahoma’s onion burger smashes beef and onions together on the griddle for crisp, caramelized edges. Try Onion Burger

Pastrami Burger

Utah’s twist: a classic burger stacked with pastrami for beef on beef glory. Get Pastrami Burger

Hot Brown

Kentucky’s open-faced turkey sandwich smothered in cheese sauce and topped with bacon and tomato. A rich, indulgent explosion. Order Hot Brown