14 Legendary Sandwiches That Should Be on Everyone’s Bucket List

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Some sandwiches are so famous, they’re basically food legends. These picks are required eating for anyone with taste buds and a bucket list.

Bison Burger

bison burger
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Bison patty, lettuce, tomato, and cheese for a burger that’s big on taste and all-American charm. Where: Wyoming. GET THE RECIPE

Brisket Sandwich

Sliced smoked brisket sandwich with a charred edge, served alongside pickles, raw onion slices, two slices of white bread, and a small cup of barbecue sauce on a brown paper surface.
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Smoked brisket, sliced thick and piled high, with pickles and onions on a squishy bun. Texas on a plate. Where: Texas. GET THE RECIPE

Bobbie Sandwich

the bobbie sandwich
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Turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo on a hoagie. Thanksgiving in every bite, all year round. Where: Delaware. GET THE RECIPE

Pork Chop Sandwich

A close-up of a crispy fried chicken sandwich and a Pork Chop Sandwich on a wooden board, topped with lettuce, tomato slices, and mustard in soft, shiny buns. The background shows an out-of-focus kitchen setting.
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Bone-in fried pork chop crammed in a bun, topped with onions, pickles, and hot sauce. Montana’s favorite handful. Where: Butte, Montana. GET THE RECIPE

Pepperoni Rolls

A hand holds a baked, golden-brown pepperoni roll with a slightly crisp crust. Two more similar pepperoni rolls rest on a wooden cutting board in the background.
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Pillowy rolls filled with pepperoni, a miner’s lunch turned Appalachian classic. Where: West Virginia. GET THE RECIPE

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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Polish sausage, pastrami, Swiss cheese, and mustard grilled on rye. Virginia’s cult favorite. Where: Richmond, Virginia. GET THE RECIPE

Steak Bomb

The ingredients of a steak bomb covered with cheese in a cast iron pan.
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Shaved steak, peppers, onions, and gooey cheese all in a hoagie roll. This New England classic packs a punch. Where: New England. GET THE RECIPE

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Crispy battered fish with lettuce, pickles, and tartar sauce on a bun. Wisconsin knows how to fry. Where: Wisconsin. GET THE RECIPE

Patty Melt

A close-up of two halves of a patty melt, filled with ground beef, sautéed onions, and melted cheese on toasted bread, held up by a person’s hands.
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Beef patty, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, all grilled together on rye. Classic diner fare done right. Where: United States. GET THE RECIPE

Pork Roll Egg and Cheese

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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Salty pork roll, egg, and melty cheese in a soft roll. The Jersey breakfast that rules them all. Where: New Jersey. GET THE RECIPE

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

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Pulled chicken, smoky bacon, and ranch on soft slider buns. Impossible to eat just one. Where: United States. GET THE RECIPE

Detroit Coney Dog

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Snappy dog, beanless chili, yellow mustard, and onions on a warm bun. Detroit’s messy masterpiece. Where: Detroit, Michigan. GET THE RECIPE

Liver Mush Sandwich

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Pan-fried pork and cornmeal loaf, mustard, white bread. It’s a North Carolina tradition. Where: North Carolina. GET THE RECIPE

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