13 Irresistible Sandwiches to Discover in America

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America’s sandwiches are more than food, they’re discoveries waiting to happen. These 13 irresistible picks are the kind you’ll remember long after the last bite.

Roast Pork Sandwich

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Philadelphia slow-roasted pork, provolone, and garlicky greens on a crusty roll create a sandwich that’s rich and unforgettable. Order Roast Pork Sandwich

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 pit beef is smoky top round sliced thin, piled high on a bun, and often topped with horseradish for a fiery kick. Try Pit Beef

Hot Beef Sandwich

A plate featuring a classic hot beef sandwich: two slices of bread piled with shredded roast beef and brown gravy, served with a scoop of mashed potatoes smothered in rich gravy.
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From the Midwest comes the hot beef sandwich: thick slices of roast beef served open-faced with mashed potatoes and gravy. Get Hot Beef Sandwich

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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A Michigan favorite, this burger is topped with green olive mayo for a salty, tangy punch that keeps fans coming back. Try Olive Burger

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Wisconsin’s Friday night tradition turned into a sandwich: crispy fried fish on a bun with tartar sauce. Order Fish Fry Sandwich

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 bread pocket stuffed with beef, cabbage, and onions is portable, warm, and totally irresistible. Get Runza

Fried Bologna Sandwich

Fried Bologna Sandwich
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A thick slice of fried bologna served hot with mustard on white bread. The South’s ultimate no-frills comfort food. Try Fried Bologna Sandwich

Liver Mush Sandwich

A hand holds half of a livermush sandwich with two beef patties and a bun, showing the cross-section. The other sandwich half and a large knife rest on a wooden cutting board in the background.
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North Carolina’s bold specialty: crispy fried slices of livermush layered into a sandwich that’s smoky and deeply Southern. Order Livermush Sandwich

Patty Melt

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A diner classic with a beef patty, melted cheese, and caramelized onions grilled between rye bread. Simple and irresistible. Get Patty Melt

Crab Melt

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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Maryland crab meat mixed with cheese and melted open-faced on bread. A rich coastal twist that’s irresistible. Try Crab Melt

Steak Bomb

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New England’s grinder loaded with steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese. An epic explosion of fillings in every bite. Order Steak Bomb

Turkey Reuben

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Turkey, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing grilled on rye. A lighter spin on the deli classic. Get Turkey Reuben

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

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Pittsburgh’s heavyweight stacks deli meat, fries, and slaw between thick bread slices. It’s a must-try American legend. Try Primanti Brothers Sandwich

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