Here Are 8 Sandwiches That Locals Swear By

Some sandwiches never leave their hometowns, yet locals defend them with unmatched passion. These 8 prove that loyalty tastes incredible.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Pittsburgh loads fries and slaw inside the sandwich. It’s messy, indulgent, and exactly what locals proudly call theirs. Get the recipe here.

Hot Brown

Louisville’s rich open-faced turkey dish topped with bacon and creamy sauce is a classic Kentuckians never let outsiders forget. Get the recipe here.

Cuban Sandwich

Miami’s Cubano, pressed crisp with ham, pork, cheese, pickles, and mustard, is more than a sandwich. It’s a local claim to fame. Get the recipe here.

Chicken Biscuit

Across the South, fried chicken on a biscuit is a breakfast ritual. Locals call it comfort food that never fails. Get the recipe here.

Runza

Nebraskans live and breathe their beef-and-cabbage-filled runzas. Outsiders may not know it, but locals swear by it. Get the recipe here.

Shrimp Po Boy

New Orleans’ fried shrimp po boy is crunchy, messy, and adored. To locals, it’s not just food, it’s identity. Get the recipe here.

Cudighi Sandwich

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lays claim to the spicy cudighi, a sausage patty topped with marinara and mozzarella. Locals defend it with pride. Get the recipe here.

Grinder Sandwich

Connecticut’s grinder is packed with meats, cheese, and veggies. Locals crave it because it’s built for them and no one else. Get the recipe here.