12 Regional Sandwiches That Define America

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America’s regional sandwiches tell the story of the country one bite at a time. These 12 icons capture the spirit, history, and bold personality of their hometowns. Each is a must for anyone chasing authentic eats.

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’ pride: rare roast beef on a soft onion roll, loaded with cheese, James River BBQ sauce, and mayo. Messy, beefy, and totally addictive. Get the North Shore Beef

Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese

An open hamburger on a wooden surface, featuring a juicy patty topped with melted cheese and finished with Pork Roll Egg and Cheese flavors, while the other bun is generously spread with ketchup.
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New Jersey’s breakfast hero. Salty pork roll, fried egg, and melted cheese on a soft bun;simple, satisfying, unforgettable. Try Pork Roll & Egg

Chicken Spiedie

A close-up of a Chicken Spiedie sandwich on a wooden surface, filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato slices, onions, and banana peppers in a soft hoagie roll.
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Binghamton’s tangy grilled chicken sub, stuffed into Italian bread and loaded with marinade. Spiedie Fest wouldn’t exist without it. Try the Spiedie

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Wisconsin’s Friday staple;crispy fish fillet, lettuce, and tartar on a bun. Crunchy, classic, and local to the core. Get the Fish Fry recipe

Beef on Weck

A beef on weck from the side, so you can see the entire sandwich.
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Buffalo’s salty showstopper: juicy roast beef, caraway-studded kummelweck roll, horseradish. It’s got bite and bite-back. Try Beef on Weck

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

nashville hot chicken
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Fiery fried chicken, pickles, and white bread. Nashville’s spicy gift to sandwich lovers everywhere. Make Hot Chicken

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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Nebraska’s hand-held classic: bread pocket stuffed with beef, onions, and cabbage. Built for blizzards, enjoyed by everyone. Get the Runza

St. Paul Sandwich

St. Paul Sandwich
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St. Louis favorite: egg foo young, lettuce, pickles, and mayo on white bread. Wild, weird, and wonderful. Try the St. Paul

Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich

A close-up of an Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich with sliced turkey, melted cheese, avocado, roasted green chilies, and tomato on whole grain bread, resting on a wooden surface.
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Southwest in sandwich form;roasted turkey, green chile, cheddar, and creamy dressing on hearty bread. New Mexico does it best. Try Albuquerque Turkey

Pastrami Burger

A crispy Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and a sesame seed bun, placed on a wooden board.
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Utah’s secret: beefy burger, stacked with thick pastrami, cheese, and all the fixings. It’s deli and diner in one. Make a Pastrami Burger

Italian Beef Sandwich

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Chicago’s classic: tender beef, spicy giardiniera, and jus-soaked bread. Messy, meaty, and unforgettable. Try Italian Beef

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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Indiana’s claim to fame;huge, breaded pork cutlet spilling out of the bun. All crunch, all satisfaction. Get the Pork Tenderloin

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