12 Sandwiches You’ll Wish You Ate Sooner

ByJD Alewine Published On Updated on

These are the sandwiches you’ll kick yourself for not trying earlier. Every bite is a reminder that there’s a whole world of greatness waiting between two slices of bread.

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 smash burger legend, with paper-thin onions grilled right into the beef. Crispy edges, sweet onions, and a soft bun—total game-changer. Get the Onion Burger recipe

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, NY’s marinated grilled chicken stuffed in Italian bread. Tangy, juicy, and famous enough to have its own festival. Get the Chicken Spiedie recipe

Crab Cake Sandwich

A close-up of a crab cake sandwich with a golden brown bun, leafy lettuce, sliced green pepper, and a thick, seasoned patty on a wooden surface.
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Jumbo Maryland crab cake, lettuce, tomato, and lemon on a soft bun. The seafood sandwich everyone needs at least once. Get the Crab Cake Sandwich recipe

Jucy Lucy

A person holds a Juicy Lucy Burger cut in half, revealing melted cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomato, and ground beef between two golden buns. The filling is juicy and layered with fresh vegetables.
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Minneapolis’ molten masterpiece. Cheese-stuffed burger patty that oozes with every bite. Get the Jucy Lucy recipe

Pit Beef

A person holds a sandwich cut in half, revealing layers of pastrami, sliced onions, and creamy sauce between two slices of golden bread—a hearty creation inspired by a classic Pit Beef Recipe—resting above a wooden cutting board.
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Baltimore’s smoky, thin-sliced beef, piled high and always served with onions and horseradish. Get the Pit Beef recipe

Lobster Roll

Two lobster rolls filled with creamy lobster salad sit on a wooden cutting board next to a pile of potato chips, making this classic lobster roll meal perfect for seafood lovers.
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Maine lobster, a swipe of mayo, and a buttery split-top roll. The East Coast’s summer favorite. Get the Lobster Roll recipe

Sloppy Joe

Close-up of a sloppy joe sandwich on a wooden surface, featuring a soft, golden bun filled with classic sloppy joe seasoned ground meat, diced onions, green peppers, and a layer of creamy mayonnaise.
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Loose, saucy beef on a squishy bun. It’s messy, it’s retro, and you’ll always want another. Get the Sloppy Joe recipe

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Golden, flaky fish fillet in a bun. Wisconsin’s claim to Friday night fame. Get the Fish Fry Sandwich recipe

Muffuletta Sandwich

muffuletta
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New Orleans-style sesame loaf, olive salad, cured meats, and cheese. Briny, meaty, and unforgettable. Get the Muffuletta Sandwich recipe

Beef on Weck

A Primanti Brothers Sandwich on thick white bread is filled with tomato slices, coleslaw, French fries, melted cheese, and grilled meat, all stacked high on a wooden cutting board.
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Buffalo’s salty roll, rare roast beef, and a hit of horseradish. Once is never enough. Get the Beef on Weck recipe

Pastrami Burger

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Utah’s most outrageous burger—stacked high with hot pastrami and melted cheese. Get the Pastrami Burger recipe

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

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Pittsburgh’s all-in-one: meat, fries, coleslaw, tomato, and soft bread. Unmatched and unforgettable. Get the Primanti Brothers Sandwich recipe

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