15 Regional Sandwiches Worth Traveling For

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

Some sandwiches are so rooted in their hometowns that eating one anywhere else just doesn’t feel right. These 15 regional classics are worth the trip to experience them the way they were meant to be enjoyed.

North Shore Beef

Two sandwiches on a tray, packed with North Shore Beef, melted cheese, and thick brown barbecue sauce, all served on poppy seed buns.
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Thin roast beef soaked in jus and piled onto a soft roll. Massachusetts eats this messy, hot, and proud.

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 tangy twist on a burger: green olives and mayo smothered over a beef patty for a salty punch.

Panes con Pollo

Two Panes Con Pollo sub sandwiches filled with shredded seasoned chicken, lettuce, sliced cucumber, radish, and tomato, served on whole wheat rolls, placed on a wooden cutting board.
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This Salvadoran sandwich layers chicken, pickled slaw, and tomato sauce on crusty bread. Bold, messy, and unforgettable.

Roast Pork Sandwich

philly roast pork sandwich
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Philly’s other sandwich. Roasted pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe on a crusty roll; earthy and rich.

Sonoran Hot Dog

Sonoran dogs sitting on a cutting board, waiting to be eaten.
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Arizona’s bacon-wrapped, bean-loaded hot dog, topped with jalapeños and mayo. Spicy, creamy, and street-food perfect.

Crab Melt

A close up shot of a crab melt sandwich on a cutting board.
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Sweet crab meat and melted cheese meet on grilled bread. A warm coastal treat with just the right richness.

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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Beef, cabbage, and onion inside a bread pocket. Nebraska’s beloved sandwich is hearty and uniquely Midwestern.

Polish Boy

A hot dog topped with shredded coleslaw and drizzled with barbecue sauce, served in a bun with scattered French fries on brown paper—one of the 8 Super Bowl Food Ideas perfect for your game day spread.
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This Cleveland classic piles sausage, fries, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce on a bun. A full meal in your hands.

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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From North Carolina: pork liver mush fried and served on white bread or biscuits. Polarizing? Maybe. Local legend? Definitely.

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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A burger with molten cheese hidden inside the patty. Minnesota’s gooey creation has loyal fans and scorched tongues.

Cudighi Sandwich

A hand holds a half-eaten Cudighi Sandwich with a thick slice of meat, melted cheese, green bell pepper strips, and tomato sauce between two pieces of bread. A wooden surface and a bowl are in the background.
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An Upper Peninsula favorite: spicy Italian sausage on a hoagie with marinara and cheese. Slightly sweet, totally regional.

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Crispy fried fish on a soft bun, with tartar sauce and lettuce. A Friday favorite in the Great Lakes.

Sailor Sandwich

A hand holds a hearty Sailor Sandwich with two thick slices of sausage, layers of corned beef, melted cheese, and mustard between toasted bread. A knife and wooden cutting board are visible in the background.
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Pastrami, knockwurst, and Swiss grilled on rye. This Richmond-born combo is salty, smoky, and surprisingly balanced.

Pueblo Slopper

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An open-face cheeseburger doused in Colorado green chile. Knife-and-fork required. Heat optional, but encouraged.

Navajo Taco

A close-up of a savory Navajo taco on a wooden surface, featuring fried bread topped with ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream.
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Fry bread acts as the base, topped with beef, beans, cheese, and lettuce. A staple in the Southwest.

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