10 Iconic American Sandwiches Worth the Hype

Some sandwiches are so good, they become legends. These are the ones everyone should eat at least once;because they really are as good as people say.

Chicago Dog

A hand sprinkles seasoning onto two Chicago-Style Hot Dogs topped with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and peppers on a white plate. A cutting board with tomatoes is visible in the background.
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Beef frank, neon relish, yellow mustard, onions, sport peppers, a pickle spear, tomato, and celery salt on a poppy seed bun. The Windy City classic, no ketchup allowed. Get the recipe

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, just a hint of mayo, stuffed into a buttered split-top bun. The taste of a Maine summer. Get the recipe

Muffuletta Sandwich

muffuletta
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Meaty, cheesy, briny, and built to last. This New Orleans invention is a true American original. Get the recipe

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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A Nebraska classic: seasoned beef and cabbage stuffed into soft bread. Comfort food at its finest. Get the recipe

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

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Fried chicken tossed in fiery hot oil, topped with pickles and creamy slaw. It’s hot, crunchy, and a total flavor bomb. Get the recipe

Pastrami Burger

pastrami burger
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A Utah burger topped with hot pastrami, American cheese, and a tangy special sauce. Unmatched for meat lovers. Get the recipe

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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Thick bread, meat, provolone, slaw, and fries;all in one epic sandwich. Pittsburgh in a bite. Get the recipe

Shrimp Po Boy

shrimp po boy
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Louisiana’s best: crispy fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and a generous smear of remoulade on a French roll. Get the recipe

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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Massachusetts roast beef, served rare, with mayo, BBQ sauce, and melty cheese. All stacked on an onion roll. Get the recipe

Polish Boy

A close-up of a hot dog in a bun topped with coleslaw, French fries, and drizzled with barbecue sauce—a classic worth adding to any list of 13 Working-Class Sandwiches That Don’t Mess Around, with extra fries scattered on the brown surface nearby.
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Cleveland’s cult favorite: sausage, coleslaw, fries, and barbecue sauce, all packed into a single sandwich. Get the recipe

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