13 Sandwiches Worth Traveling Across America For

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From smoky meats to seafood and over-the-top creations, these sandwiches are so good, you’ll start plotting your road trip just to get a bite. Don’t worry—every mile is worth it.

Horseshoe Sandwich

Crinkle-cut French fries and a burger patty on a plate, topped with a generous drizzle of creamy yellow cheese sauce being poured from above—just like in a classic Horseshoe Sandwich Recipe.
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Springfield, Illinois brings it big: Texas toast, a burger patty, golden fries, and loads of cheese sauce. Get the Horseshoe Sandwich recipe

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 roast beef, rare and thin-sliced, on a soft onion roll with melted american cheese, James River BBQ sauce, and mayo. Get the North Shore Beef recipe

Detroit Coney Dog

A person holds a chili dog topped with chopped onions and mustard—an Easy Detroit Coney Dog Recipe—while another chili dog and scattered onions rest on a wooden surface.
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Chili-smothered hot dog with onions and mustard. The Motor City’s iconic street food. Get the Detroit Coney Dog recipe

Pork Roll Egg and 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 champ: pork roll, fried egg, gooey cheese on a squishy roll. Get the Pork Roll Egg and Cheese recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

philly roast pork sandwich
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Philadelphia’s other sandwich masterpiece. Juicy roast pork, sharp provolone, and garlicky broccoli rabe. Get the Roast Pork Sandwich recipe

Steak Bomb

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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New England’s answer to the cheesesteak: steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and melty cheese. Get the Steak Bomb 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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Maryland’s crispy crab cake in a bun. Fresh, sweet, and pure East Coast. Get the Crab Cake Sandwich recipe

Beef on Weck

A beef on weck from the side, so you can see the entire sandwich.
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Buffalo’s rare roast beef, salty kummelweck roll, and sinus-clearing horseradish. Get the Beef on Weck recipe

Spicy Lamb Grinder

spicy lamb grinder
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Idaho’s sub with seasoned lamb, crunchy veggies, and herby sauce. Get the Spicy Lamb Grinder recipe

Pueblo Slopper

patty melt
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Colorado’s fork-and-knife burger, swimming in green chile sauce. Messy, spicy, and impossible to forget. Get the Pueblo Slopper recipe

Bobbie Sandwich

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Delaware’s claim to fame: roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo on a hoagie. Thanksgiving, any time. Get the Bobbie Sandwich recipe

Brisket Sandwich

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Texas-style brisket, smoky, juicy, and loaded onto a soft bun. Barbecue dreams come true. Get the Brisket Sandwich recipe

Patty Melt

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Beef patty, Swiss, and grilled onions on crispy rye. The diner staple everyone deserves to try. Get the Patty Melt recipe

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