13 Regional Sandwiches Worth Every Mile

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

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

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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

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 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

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A Colorado original: cheeseburger smothered in spicy green chili. It’s messy, spicy, and absolutely unforgettable.

Cudighi Sandwich

A toasted Cudighi Sandwich with melted cheese, sautéed green and red bell peppers, and tomato sauce sits on a wooden board. Bowls of tomato sauce and bell peppers are beside the sandwich.
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Upper Peninsula Michigan specialty: spicy Italian sausage, loaded onto a sub roll with sweet peppers and onions. Spicy and totally unique.

Kalua Pork Sandwich

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Hawaiian-style pulled pork;smoky, tender, and piled onto a soft bun. One taste and you’re on island time.

Turkey Reuben

A close-up of a Turkey Reuben toasted sandwich with melted cheese and sliced turkey on golden brown bread, resting on a wooden surface.
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Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on rye. A lighter, tangy spin on a classic favorite.

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 best: kielbasa sausage topped with fries, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce. Big, messy, and packed with flavor.

Sonoran Hot Dog

Sonoran dogs sitting on a cutting board, waiting to be eaten.
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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

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 classic: thinly sliced roast beef dipped in au jus, loaded onto a soft roll and finished with spicy giardiniera. Juicy and bold.

Fluffernutter 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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Massachusetts comfort food: peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, perfectly gooey on white bread. Childhood in every bite.

Banh Mi

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Vietnamese baguette loaded with pickled veggies, savory meats, and fresh herbs. A global icon in sandwich form.

Beef on Weck

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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

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Delaware’s holiday special: turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo on a soft sub roll. It’s Thanksgiving, but portable.

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