12 Addictive Sandwiches Worthy of an American Tour

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If you’re dreaming of an epic food road trip, these twelve sandwiches should be at the top of your itinerary. Each one brings something special from its home state; think bold meats, inventive toppings, and pure sandwich magic that’ll make you plan your next vacation around lunch.

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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A snappy hot dog blanketed with chili, onions, and mustard, the Detroit Coney Dog is as comforting as it is messy. It’s the late-night legend of Michigan diners and a rite of passage for visitors. Get the Detroit Coney Dog 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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These marinated chicken cubes, grilled and tucked in Italian bread, are the pride of Binghamton, NY. Tangy, juicy, and just the thing for summer grilling. Get the Chicken Spiedie 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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This Massachusetts specialty features thinly sliced rare roast beef, BBQ sauce, mayo, and cheese piled onto a soft onion roll. It’s messy, meaty, and addictive; just how we like it. Get the North Shore Beef recipe

Olive Burger

An Olive Burger featuring a juicy beef patty and grapes covered in white sauce is served on a wooden cutting board. A hand rests behind the burger, with extra grapes scattered nearby for a unique twist.
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This Michigan creation tops a juicy burger with tangy olive sauce for a salty, creamy punch. The combination is weird, wonderful, and a local obsession. Get the Olive Burger recipe

Loose Meat Sandwich

A Loose Meat Sandwich with toasted bread, ground beef, chopped onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles sits on a wooden board beside a pile of diced raw onions.
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Iowa’s crumbly, seasoned beef sandwich skips the sauce for pure, beefy bite. It’s homey, simple, and perfect for people who think less is more. Get the Loose Meat Sandwich recipe

Vermonter Sandwich

A stacked Vermonter Sandwich breakfast with scrambled eggs and sliced turkey or ham between two pieces of toasted rustic bread, sitting on a wooden cutting board.
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Turkey, sharp cheddar, green apple, and maple mustard between hearty bread; Vermont in sandwich form. Each bite is a crash course in sweet, tangy, and sharp. Get the Vermonter Sandwich recipe

Grinder Sandwich

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Italian meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and tangy dressing on a crusty roll; that’s the Connecticut grinder. It’s hearty, portable, and never skimps on fillings. Get the Grinder Sandwich recipe

Tuna Melt

Two slices of bread topped with a creamy tuna mixture and melted cheddar cheese sit on a baking sheet, making a classic favorite that could easily be one of the 15 East Coast Sandwiches You Need to Try. One sandwich is in sharp focus, the other slightly blurred.
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Toasty bread, creamy tuna salad, and gooey melted cheese: this diner staple delivers satisfaction in every bite. Comfort food never looked so good. Get the Tuna Melt recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Nine Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders on a baking sheet, with one slider separated from the group. The buns are golden brown and slightly shiny, with savory filling visible around the edges.
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These sliders bring together juicy chicken, smoky bacon, gooey cheese, and cool ranch. Party food or lunchbox hero, they’re gone before you know it. Get the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders recipe

Turkey Reuben

Sonoran dogs sitting on a cutting board, waiting to be eaten.
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Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing on grilled rye. It’s a lighter spin on the classic that sacrifices none of the big taste. Get the Turkey Reuben recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

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Philadelphia’s answer to the cheesesteak features roast pork, sharp provolone, and garlicky broccoli rabe. Bold and packed with attitude. Get the Roast Pork Sandwich recipe

Sonoran Hot Dog

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Bacon-wrapped and covered in beans, onions, tomato, and jalapeño sauce, the Sonoran Hot Dog is Arizona’s gift to late-night eating. There’s nothing else like it. Get the Sonoran Hot Dog recipe

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