13 Regional Sandwiches Worth Driving Hours For

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If you love hitting the road for food, these regional sandwiches are your next excuse for a culinary road trip. Each one is a local treasure and more than worth the detour.

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 king: kielbasa, coleslaw, fries, and barbecue sauce on a bun. Unforgettable after the first bite. Get the Polish Boy recipe

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 pocket of joy: soft bread filled with seasoned beef, cabbage, and onions. Get the Runza recipe

Shrimp Po Boy

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New Orleans classic: crispy fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato, and remoulade on a French loaf. Get the Shrimp Po Boy recipe

Steamed Burger

A close-up of a steamed burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, melted cheese, and a beef patty on a bun, placed on a wooden surface.
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Connecticut’s claim to burger fame: steamed beef and cheese, juicy and rich. Get the Steamed Burger recipe

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

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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Pittsburgh’s feast: meat, fries, slaw, tomato, and thick bread. Get the Primanti Brothers Sandwich recipe

Sailor Sandwich

A hand holds a hearty Sailor Sandwich with two thick slices of sausage, layers of corned beef, melted cheese, and mustard between toasted bread. A knife and wooden cutting board are visible in the background.
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Richmond’s combo: pastrami, knockwurst, Swiss, and mustard on rye. Get the Sailor Sandwich recipe

Pueblo Slopper

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Colorado’s wild child: cheeseburger swimming in green chile and onions. Get the Pueblo Slopper recipe

Beef on Weck

A beef on weck from the side, so you can see the entire sandwich.
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Buffalo specialty: rare roast beef on a kummelweck roll, always with horseradish. Get the Beef on Weck recipe

Sonoran Hot Dog

Sonoran dogs sitting on a cutting board, waiting to be eaten.
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Tucson’s answer to the hot dog: bacon-wrapped frank, beans, salsa, and all the fixings. Get the Sonoran Hot Dog recipe

Bobbie Sandwich

A crispy Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and a sesame seed bun, placed on a wooden board.
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Delaware’s Thanksgiving on a hoagie: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo. Get the Bobbie Sandwich recipe

Italian Beef Sandwich

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Chicago’s drippy delight: thin-sliced beef, spicy giardiniera, and jus-soaked bread. Get the Italian Beef Sandwich recipe

Kalua Pork Sandwich

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Hawaii’s slow-roasted pork, tender and smoky, in a sandwich built for island dreams. Get the Kalua Pork Sandwich recipe

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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Indiana’s claim to fame: crispy, giant pork cutlet barely fitting the bun. Get the Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich recipe

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