12 American Sandwiches That Everyone Should Try Once
America’s sandwich culture is as diverse as its regions. These twelve sandwiches are must-tries for anyone who loves food. Each one tells a story about where it came from, making every bite a little journey.
North Shore Beef
Thinly sliced roast beef stacked high in a soft onion roll, with warm jus and a swipe of mayo or barbecue sauce. A Massachusetts classic, tender, juicy, and deeply comforting.
Primanti Brothers Sandwich
Pittsburgh’s best: grilled meat, crisp fries, crunchy slaw, and tomato stacked between thick slices of Italian bread. Messy, filling, and totally legendary.
Runza
Nebraska’s secret: soft bread stuffed with seasoned beef, cabbage, and onion. Warm, filling, and surprisingly addictive, this is Midwest comfort through and through.
Muffuletta Sandwich
New Orleans brings Italian meats, cheese, and briny olive salad together on a massive sesame loaf. Huge, hearty, and brimming with bold flavor in every bite.
Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicago’s pride: thin-sliced beef soaked in savory jus, packed into a chewy roll, and topped with spicy giardiniera. Juicy, spicy, and unforgettable.
Jucy Lucy
Minneapolis icon: a burger patty stuffed with molten cheese. The ooze in every bite makes it a must for any burger fan.
Fish Fry Sandwich
Golden fried fish fillet with lettuce and tartar sauce in a soft bun. Coastal, crispy, and classic for Fridays or any day of the week.
Lobster Roll
Sweet lobster meat lightly dressed and packed into a toasted split-top bun. A taste of New England summer no matter the season.
Steak Bomb
Shaved steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese jammed into a hoagie roll. Every bite explodes with savory flavor.
Pastrami Burger
Utah’s best-kept secret: juicy burger loaded with hot pastrami and melty cheese. Salty, smoky, and satisfying.
Cuban Sandwich
Pressed Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. Crunchy, tangy, and full of personality.
Sloppy Joe
Saucy ground beef cooked in tomato sauce and spices, heaped on a soft bun. Childhood favorite, always a comfort classic.