12 Sandwiches Everyone Should Eat Before They Die

If you only get a dozen sandwiches in this lifetime, make them count. These picks are classics, each with a devoted following and a story that spans generations. You’ll want to try every single one.

Crab Cake Sandwich

Jumbo lump crab, lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. Maryland in sandwich form, and absolutely bucket-list worthy. Get the Crab Cake Sandwich

French Dip Sandwich

Hot roast beef on baguette, dipped in savory au jus. A must-try for dunking fans and meat lovers alike. Try French Dip

Chicago Dog

Piled high with tomato, neon relish, sport peppers, onions, mustard, and a whole dill spear;Chicago’s dog is a full meal in a bun. Get the Chicago Dog

Onion Burger

Oklahoma’s star: thin beef patties cooked with a mountain of onions until sweet and savory, then stacked up high. Try the Onion Burger

Lobster Roll

Chunks of Maine lobster, light mayo, and a toasted roll. Tastes like a New England vacation. Get the Lobster Roll

Muffuletta Sandwich

Salami, ham, provolone, and olive salad all packed into a giant sesame loaf. This New Orleans classic is big in size and bigger in personality. Try Muffuletta

Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese

Jersey’s king of breakfast;salty pork roll, runny egg, and American cheese, all on a squishy roll. Try Pork Roll & Egg

Patty Melt

Caramelized onions, beef patty, Swiss cheese, and grilled rye. Pure diner satisfaction. Get the Patty Melt

Fish Fry Sandwich

Friday night in Wisconsin: crispy fried fish, tartar sauce, and a soft bun. A true Midwestern tradition. Try Fish Fry

Beef on Weck

Buffalo’s best-kept secret;roast beef, spicy horseradish, and salty kummelweck roll. Try Beef on Weck

Turkey Reuben

Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing grilled up on rye. Light but loaded with flavor. Make a Turkey Reuben

Steak Bomb

Steak, onions, peppers, and melted cheese in a hoagie roll. New England’s answer to the cheesesteak. Get the Steak Bomb