15 Legendary Sandwiches to Eat Before You Die

Every food lover has a bucket list, and these fifteen legendary sandwiches belong on it. Iconic, inventive, and regionally adored, they represent the best of America’s sandwich scene. Make it your mission to try them all.

Runza

Beef, cabbage, and onions baked into pillowy bread. Nebraska’s hearty classic, filling and portable for any adventure.

Brisket Sandwich

Thick slices of smoked brisket, barbecue sauce, and a soft roll. Deeply savory, smoky, and unforgettable.

Muffuletta Sandwich

Salami, ham, cheese, and tangy olive salad in a sesame loaf. Big, briny, and perfect for sharing in New Orleans.

Lobster Roll

Chunks of lobster, a touch of mayo, and a toasted split-top bun. The taste of New England summers.

Fried Chicken Biscuit

Crispy fried chicken tucked in a tender biscuit. Pure Southern comfort from breakfast through dinner.

Cuban Sandwich

Pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard, all pressed in Cuban bread. Crunchy, melty, and full of history.

Jucy Lucy

Burger patty with molten cheese inside. A Minnesota original, beloved for its surprise filling.

Pastrami Burger

Burger patty, hot pastrami, melty cheese. Utah’s boldest burger, packed with smoky, salty layers.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Meat, fries, slaw, and tomato in thick bread. Pittsburgh’s wild all-in-one original.

French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef and a soft roll, served with hot au jus for dunking. Classic, savory, and totally satisfying.

Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich

Roast turkey, green chiles, cheese, and grilled bread. New Mexico’s favorite, full of Southwestern kick.

Fish Fry Sandwich

Fried fish fillet, lettuce, and tartar sauce on a bun. Midwest fish fries would not be the same without it.

Pork Chop Sandwich

Bone-in fried pork chop wedged in white bread. Crunchy, greasy, and uniquely satisfying.

Banh Mi

Crusty baguette, savory pork, pickled veggies, and herbs. Vietnamese street food with a passionate American following.

Steak Bomb

Shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melty cheese in a roll. A New England classic, explosive in flavor.