13 Sandwiches So Tasty, You’ll Plan Trips Around Them

Every region has a sandwich worth driving for. Here are thirteen that will have you mapping out your next food road trip, one epic bite at a time.

Crab Melt

Maryland crab salad, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes broiled on thick-cut bread until bubbly and crisp. Get the recipe

Steak Bomb

This New England legend is stacked with shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melted cheese. Get the recipe

Banh Mi

A Vietnamese classic;crispy baguette filled with pork, pickled veggies, fresh herbs, and spicy mayo. Get the recipe

Spicy Lamb Grinder

This Idaho specialty mixes spicy ground lamb, peppers, onions, and cheese, all in a crusty grinder roll. Get the recipe

Grinder Sandwich

Connecticut’s classic sub;layers of Italian cold cuts, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, splashed with oil and vinegar. Get the recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

Philadelphia’s roast pork, garlicky broccoli rabe, and sharp provolone on a crusty roll;Philly’s sleeper hit. Get the recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

These sliders bring together juicy chicken, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and cool ranch, all baked on soft rolls. Get the recipe

Crab Cake Sandwich

Maryland’s blue crab cakes, golden fried and piled onto a soft roll with lettuce and tomato. Get the recipe

Jucy Lucy

Minneapolis’s claim to burger fame, featuring a burger stuffed with molten cheese for a surprise in every bite. Get the recipe

Brisket Sandwich

Texas barbecue brisket, sliced thick and piled high with barbecue sauce on a soft bun. Get the recipe

Navajo Taco

New Mexico’s fry bread, topped with beans, seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce. Hearty, chewy, and full of flavor. Get the recipe

Lobster Roll

Maine’s lobster, dressed lightly with mayo and packed into a buttered split-top bun. Pure luxury in every bite. Get the recipe

Tomato Sandwich

A summer classic from the South: thick-sliced tomatoes, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper on white bread. Get the recipe