13 Regional Sandwiches Worth Every Mile
Some sandwiches are worth a trip across the country. These regional legends will have you packing your bags and planning your next bite.
Grinder Sandwich
Connecticut’s go-to: a chewy hoagie roll loaded with meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a splash of oil. Pure New England deli magic.
Onion Burger
Oklahoma’s iconic burger: thin beef patties smashed with sweet onions and griddled until caramelized, then served on a soft bun. Crispy, juicy, and legendary.
Pueblo Slopper
A Colorado original: cheeseburger smothered in spicy green chili. It’s messy, spicy, and absolutely unforgettable.
Cudighi Sandwich
Upper Peninsula Michigan specialty: spicy Italian sausage, loaded onto a sub roll with sweet peppers and onions. Spicy and totally unique.
Kalua Pork Sandwich
Hawaiian-style pulled pork;smoky, tender, and piled onto a soft bun. One taste and you’re on island time.
Turkey Reuben
Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on rye. A lighter, tangy spin on a classic favorite.
Polish Boy
Cleveland’s best: kielbasa sausage topped with fries, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce. Big, messy, and packed with flavor.
Sonoran Hot Dog
Bacon-wrapped hot dog stuffed in a soft roll, piled high with beans, onions, tomatoes, mayo, and jalapeños. Tucson’s wildest export.
Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicago classic: thinly sliced roast beef dipped in au jus, loaded onto a soft roll and finished with spicy giardiniera. Juicy and bold.
Fluffernutter Sandwich
Massachusetts comfort food: peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, perfectly gooey on white bread. Childhood in every bite.
Banh Mi
Vietnamese baguette loaded with pickled veggies, savory meats, and fresh herbs. A global icon in sandwich form.
Beef on Weck
Buffalo, NY: rare roast beef on a kummelweck roll, sprinkled with salt and caraway seeds, then served with horseradish. Bite in for the crunch and the zing.
Bobbie Sandwich
Delaware’s holiday special: turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo on a soft sub roll. It’s Thanksgiving, but portable.
