11 Regional Sandwiches Everyone Needs to Know About

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

America’s best sandwiches didn’t just appear;they were built by regions proud of their food heritage. These picks will give you a true taste of the country, coast to coast.

Vermonter Sandwich

A stacked Vermonter Sandwich breakfast with scrambled eggs and sliced turkey or ham between two pieces of toasted rustic bread, sitting on a wooden cutting board.
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Vermont cheddar, apples, ham, and honey mustard on hearty bread. A beautiful balance of sweet, salty, and sharp. 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 icon: sausage, fries, barbecue sauce, and slaw. Every bite is packed with flavor and crunch. Get the recipe

Fried Bologna Sandwich

Fried Bologna Sandwich
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The Southern lunch counter classic, with bologna crisped on the griddle and topped however you like. Get the recipe

Bobbie Sandwich

A bobbie sandwich on a wooden cutting board is filled with turkey, stuffing, and a layer of cranberry sauce. A bread knife lies nearby, partly visible.
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Delaware’s answer to Thanksgiving: turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo in every bite. Get the recipe

Burnt Ends Sandwich

burnt ends sandwich
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Kansas City’s barbecue royalty;smoky, caramelized brisket ends stacked on a soft bun. Get the recipe

Fluffernutter Sandwich

Hands holding a classic Fluffernutter sandwich made with thick slices of bread, filled with a creamy mixture of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, seen from above on a wooden surface.
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Massachusetts nostalgia in sandwich form;peanut butter and marshmallow on white bread. Get the recipe

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 gravy-dipped roast beef, loaded with sweet peppers and giardiniera. Messy and perfect. Get the recipe

Tomato Sandwich

tomato sandwich
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Summer tomatoes, mayo, salt, and soft white bread;the South’s simplest pleasure. Get the recipe

Kalua Pork Sandwich

kalua pork sandwich
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Hawaiian pulled pork, smoky and tender, on a soft bun. Island comfort, mainland easy. Get the recipe

Steamed Burger

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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Connecticut’s quirky, juicy burger steamed over onions and cheese, creating a melt-in-your-mouth bite. Get the recipe

Sailor Sandwich

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Richmond, Virginia’s triple threat: pastrami, knockwurst, and Swiss on rye. Get the recipe

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