11 Sandwiches That Might Make You Move Across the Country

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Some sandwiches are so good they spark road trips, cravings, and even relocation fantasies. Here are eleven regional icons worth traveling for; and maybe even moving for!

North Shore Beef

Two North Shore Beef sandwiches with thick slices of meat, melted cheese, onions, and barbecue sauce overflowing from sesame seed buns are served on a baking sheet.
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Thinly sliced roast beef on a soft roll, dunked in hot jus and slathered with sauce. Massachusetts’ answer to comfort food. Get this recipe and more

Cuban Sandwich

A close-up of two hands holding a halved Cubano, showing layers of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard between toasted bread.
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Florida’s pride: layers of roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard pressed to perfection. Crunchy, tangy, and full of flavor. Get this recipe and more

Italian Beef Sandwich

A hand holds an Italian Beef Sandwich filled with sliced beef, mozzarella cheese, pickled carrots, red peppers, and yellow pepper rings on a sub roll.
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Chicago classic: beef soaked in jus, packed into a roll, topped with spicy giardiniera. Messy, savory, and addicting. Get this recipe and more

Muffuletta Sandwich

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New Orleans staple: Italian meats, cheese, and briny olive salad on a round loaf. Huge, hearty, and iconic. Get this recipe and more

Beef on Weck

A beef on weck from the side, so you can see the entire sandwich.
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Buffalo’s own: roast beef, horseradish, and salty kummelweck roll, dipped in hot jus. Big flavor, big memories. Get this recipe and more

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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Crisp baguette filled with pork, pickled vegetables, herbs, and spicy chilies. Vietnam by way of America’s cities. Get this recipe and more

Lobster Roll

Two lobster rolls filled with creamy lobster salad sit on a wooden cutting board next to a pile of potato chips, making this classic lobster roll meal perfect for seafood lovers.
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New England staple: chilled lobster, lemon, and mayo in a buttered bun. A summer escape in every bite. Get this recipe and more

Pueblo Slopper

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Cheeseburger buried in green chile sauce, served open-faced and demanding a fork. Colorado comfort with a kick. Get this recipe and more

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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Minneapolis marvel: a burger with molten cheese hidden inside. Bite in and watch the cheese flow. Get this recipe and more

Shrimp Po Boy

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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Louisiana’s best: fried shrimp in a French roll with lettuce, tomato, and zippy sauce. Crunchy, tangy, and memorable. Get this recipe and more

Loose Meat Sandwich

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Iowa’s original: seasoned ground beef loose on a bun, maybe with pickles and mustard. Simple but so, so good. Get this recipe and more

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