16 Phenomenal Sandwiches America Should Celebrate

The U.S. has given the world some wild inventions, but nothing unites us quite like a great sandwich. These sixteen are stacked with regional pride, creativity, and the kind of deliciousness that demands a standing ovation.

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, crisp apples, and maple mustard on hearty bread. It’s Vermont autumn, captured in every crunchy, tangy, sweet bite. Get the Vermonter Sandwich 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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Pit beef is Baltimore’s smoky, charred answer to barbecue. Each bite is tender, juicy, and kicked up with raw onion and horseradish. Get the Pit Beef recipe

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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This Springfield, Illinois specialty is all about over-the-top comfort: Texas toast, meat, crispy fries, and a blanket of cheese sauce. Forks required, regrets not included. Get the Horseshoe Sandwich 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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The Detroit Coney Dog takes a beef hot dog and covers it in chili, mustard, and onions. It’s quick, classic, and perfect after midnight. Get the Detroit Coney Dog recipe

Chicago Dog

A hand sprinkles seasoning onto two Chicago-Style Hot Dogs topped with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and peppers on a white plate. A cutting board with tomatoes is visible in the background.
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Bright relish, onions, tomatoes, sport peppers, and a poppy seed bun make the Chicago Dog a national treasure. This is a dog with personality and plenty of crunch. Get the Chicago Dog recipe

Seattle Dog

A person holds a Seattle-Style Hot Dog in a bun topped with chopped grilled onions and green peppers. Another hot dog with similar toppings sits on a plate in the background.
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Grilled hot dog with caramelized onions and a swipe of cream cheese. Seattle’s best late-night move, hands down. Get the Seattle 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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Binghamton, NY delivers with tender, marinated chicken, flame-grilled and stuffed into bread. The spiedie’s tangy magic keeps people coming back. 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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Thinly sliced rare roast beef, barbecue sauce, cheese, and mayo on an onion roll. North Shore Massachusetts knows how to build a classic. Get the North Shore Beef 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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Seasoned ground beef on a bun, kept simple and messy. Iowa’s answer to fast food is all about comfort and big, beefy bites. Get the Loose Meat Sandwich recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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Garlicky pork, bitter greens, and provolone tucked into a roll. Philly’s other sandwich is packed with big flavor and attitude. Get the Roast Pork Sandwich recipe

Sonoran Hot Dog

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This bacon-wrapped hot dog from Tucson gets topped with beans, salsa, and a salad’s worth of toppings. A Southwest classic you’ll never forget. Get the Sonoran Hot Dog recipe

Grinder Sandwich

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Connecticut’s grinder is loaded with Italian meats, cheese, and a crisp roll. There’s no such thing as too much when it comes to this sub. Get the Grinder Sandwich recipe

Tuna Melt

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Classic diner comfort: toasted bread, tuna salad, and gooey melted cheese. It’s warm, melty, and way better than anything from a can. Get the Tuna Melt recipe

Turkey Reuben

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This twist on the classic features turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing. The combo is rich, tangy, and just as satisfying as the original. Get the Turkey Reuben recipe

Olive Burger

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Michigan’s cult classic: a beefy burger topped with green olive mayo. It’s salty, tangy, and surprisingly crave-worthy. Get the Olive Burger recipe

Steak Bomb

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New England’s sub legend is loaded with steak, onions, peppers, and gooey cheese. If you like your sandwiches explosive, this one delivers. Get the Steak Bomb recipe

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