12 Iconic Sandwiches Everyone Needs to Experience

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

Certain sandwiches are so legendary they’ve become part of American food history. Here are twelve that every sandwich fan needs to experience at least once, from big city classics to hidden gems that travel well beyond their home turf.

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’s pride; thin-sliced beef, dunked in savory jus, packed in a chewy roll, and topped with hot peppers. Juicy, spicy, and unforgettable. Get this recipe and more

Muffuletta Sandwich

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New Orleans masterpiece: salami, ham, cheese, and a briny olive salad stuffed inside massive sesame bread. Big, bold, and built for sharing. 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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Pressed Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. Crunchy, tangy, and a Miami must-have. Get this recipe and more

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

A Primanti Brothers Sandwich on thick white bread is filled with tomato slices, coleslaw, French fries, melted cheese, and grilled meat, all stacked high on a wooden cutting board.
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Pittsburgh’s legend: meat, fries, coleslaw, and tomato in thick bread. Each bite is a full meal with a side of city spirit. 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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Cheese-stuffed burger patty with molten cheese inside. Minneapolis’ gooey, melty claim to fame. Get this recipe and more

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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Seasoned beef and cabbage wrapped in pillowy bread. Nebraska’s best-kept secret, filling and oh-so-cozy. Get this recipe and more

Steak Bomb

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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Shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese, loaded in a hoagie. A Northeast favorite that explodes with flavor. Get this recipe and more

Fried Chicken Biscuit

A crispy chicken biscuit sandwich with mustard sits on a wooden surface, showcasing a golden, flaky biscuit and crunchy chicken fillet in this classic chicken biscuit delight.
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Crunchy chicken in a soft, buttery biscuit. It’s pure Southern comfort, ready to brighten your day. 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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Chilled lobster salad in a toasted split-top bun. Every bite tastes like a seaside holiday. Get this recipe and more

North Shore Beef

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Thin roast beef, dipped in hot jus, on an onion roll. Pure Massachusetts magic with a touch of nostalgia. Get this recipe and more

Fluffernutter Sandwich

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Peanut butter and marshmallow fluff on white bread. Sticky, sweet, and beloved in New England (and beyond). Get this recipe and more

Patty Melt

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Griddled beef, caramelized onions, and cheese on rye. The diner staple that never fails to deliver crispy, melty comfort. Get this recipe and more

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