11 Amazing Sandwiches Worth Every Mile Traveled

If you’re a true sandwich fanatic, you know some meals are worth going out of your way for. These sandwiches capture the spirit of America’s wildest road food;each one unique, loaded with character, and memorable enough to plot your next trip around. Start making your travel wish list now.

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 claim to sandwich fame comes stacked with fries, coleslaw, tomato, and grilled meat;all wedged into Italian bread for a full meal in every bite. See the details

Muffuletta Sandwich

muffuletta
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New Orleans brings bold flavor to the table with layers of deli meats, cheeses, and tangy olive salad, all packed into a round Italian loaf. Check it out

Onion Burger

Two cheeseburgers on a light brown plate, each featuring a golden bun, melted yellow cheese, and a beef patty. The front burger takes center stage, styled like an Oklahoma Onion Burger, with the second burger partially visible behind.
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Oklahoma’s onion burger sears piles of sweet onions into a juicy patty, delivering a punch of flavor and a crunch you won’t forget. Get the recipe

Hot Brown Sandwich

A cast iron skillet with three pieces of chicken hot brown, topped with melted cheese and bacon, sits on a white cloth on a wooden surface.
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Louisville’s open-faced masterpiece layers turkey, bacon, and tomatoes, then drowns it in creamy Mornay sauce and broils until golden. Try it at home

Fried Bologna Sandwich

Fried Bologna Sandwich
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This Southern classic gives thick-cut bologna a sizzling fry, then serves it up with tangy mustard and pickles on white bread. See why it’s legendary

Shrimp Po Boy

shrimp po boy
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Crispy shrimp piled into a French roll with lettuce, tomato, and a good hit of remoulade;the ultimate New Orleans street food. Find the recipe

Loose Meat Sandwich

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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Iowa’s answer to the hamburger is a saucy, seasoned beef mixture served loose on a soft bun, simple and deeply satisfying. Try it now

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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From Minneapolis, this burger hides gooey cheese inside the beef patty for a molten, meaty surprise with every bite. See how it’s made

Pepperoni Rolls

pepperoni rolls out of the oven
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West Virginia’s coal country classic tucks pepperoni sticks inside soft, golden bread;perfect for road trips or lunchboxes. Make your own

Polish Boy

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Cleveland’s creation loads kielbasa sausage with fries, slaw, and barbecue sauce. Messy and totally craveable. Get the recipe

Grinder Sandwich

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Connecticut’s classic deli sandwich brings cured meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and oil & vinegar in a crusty Italian loaf. See the full guide

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