This NOLA-themed sandwich shop and bakery in Arlington specializes in muffalettas--which typically layer ham, capicola, salami, mortadella, provolone and peppers or olives. Mehr erfahren.
This gourmet market in Brattleboro has a homey, New England feel. Make a pit stop on your way to Stratton for The Annihilator, made with bacon, pulled pork and mac and cheese. Mehr erfahren.
Since this shop donates a sandwich every time it sells one, you can feel good about ordering seconds of that roast pork dip sandwich topped with jalapeño jelly. Mehr erfahren.
Head to this East Nashville deli and order the best-selling Turkey, Avocado and Bacon. It’s simple perfection. Mehr erfahren.
Dear South Dakota, Thank you for Mount Rushmore and the Philly Cheesesteak at Muggsy’s. Mehr erfahren.
No sandwich roundup would be complete without a mention of this Charleston institution and its famous roast beef sandwich with chimichurri and smoked onion jam. Mehr erfahren.
Grab a spicy pickle from the huge barrel and order any of the eclectic creations from this quirky sandwich shop. Remember, Tuesday is buy-one-get-one-free day. Mehr erfahren.
The much-adored Philly Cheesesteak is the second-best item on the menu after the restaurant’s namesake: the Roast Pork, which is seasoned and grilled with cheese and onions. Mehr erfahren.
Hot melts are the specialty at this hip spot in Oklahoma City’ Plaza District. The classic grilled cheese pairs perfectly with the signature creamy tomato soup. Mehr erfahren.
Grilled cheese is the name of the game, and you can get it in about half a dozen styles like the Mighty Macaroni, made with deep-fried macaroni layered with melted cheddar. Mehr erfahren.
Sorry, kids. You have to be 21 to grab a sandwich in this pub-style shop. Play it safe with a "pub club"--a triple-decker filled with ham, roast beef, turkey and bacon. Wash it down with a cold beer. Mehr erfahren.
UNC students flock from Chapel Hill to get their hands on Neal’s pastrami served on a freshly baked biscuit. Mmm… Mehr erfahren.
The original, tiny Soho storefront opened a slightly larger Midtown location. The cash-only, grab-and-go establishment draws massive lines for its enormous Italian sandwiches. The wait is worth it. Mehr erfahren.
That’s Spanish for sandwich, by the way. This Albuquerque favorite is known for its “5-0 Filthy,” made with shredded chicken, bacon, mayo and the works. Just ask Guy Fieri. Mehr erfahren.
No trip to Atlantic City is complete without a stop at this legendary sub shop. Order the enormous Italian sub piled high with deli meats. Your hangover will thank you. Mehr erfahren.
At this popular Portsmouth brunch spot, you’ll find light and doughy popovers stuffed with everything from scrambled eggs and cheese to buttery lobster. So pop on over! (Sorry, had to.) Mehr erfahren.
Thanksgiving is all year round with Capriotti’s The Bobbie--homemade turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo--the overwhelming favorite. Mehr erfahren.
“Quality meats--quality cheeses--no baloney” is the slogan at this family-run mainstay in Lincoln…so maybe go with the pastrami. Mehr erfahren.
Both “B”s in Fozzie’s BABLT stand for bacon….all of which adds up to a half a pound in total. In other words, it’s not your typical BLT. Mehr erfahren.
Two words: breakfast sandwiches. This café takes them to the next level with creations like the Southern Belly, made with pimento cheese, slaw, bread and butter pickles, tomato and bacon on toast. Mehr erfahren.
Everything you order from this North Loop counter-serve deli is made from scratch, from the house-cured pastrami and pickled cabbage to the coarse-grain mustard and rye bread. Mehr erfahren.
This Ann Arbor staple isn’t a deli; it’s an institution. Everything is made in house, including fresh bread from Zingerman’s bakeshop, meat from the roadhouse and cheese from the creamery. Mehr erfahren.
This 16-seat sandwich joint in Brookline is well worth a trip to the Boston suburbs. Pay special attention to the Pork Rabe and Roast Beef 1000 options. Mehr erfahren.
No trip to Maryland is complete without a soft-shell crab or jumbo-lump-crab-cake sandwich at this famous Baltimore establishment. Mehr erfahren.
Come for the duck confit panini, stay for the Belgian fries and a milkshake. Mehr erfahren.
This NOLA hot spot makes sandwiches with a Cajun slant. Order the Muffaletta, which is sliced capicola, mortadella, salami and provolone on a fluffy sesame seed bun. Mehr erfahren.
Louisville’s Brown Hotel isn’t your run-of-the-mill sandwich shop, but it’s home to the legendary Hot Brown sandwich: Open-face turkey on Texas toast smothered in buttery mornay sauce and bacon. Mehr erfahren.
Inside Gateway Market, Des Moines’s very own culinary superstore, you’ll find this casual café whipping up excellent classic sandwiches and wraps. Mehr erfahren.
“The Batali”--layers of sopressata, spicy capicola, provolone, marinated onions and tomato preserves--is the stuff of legends. Mehr erfahren.
Tortas filled with chorizo and cheese or braised short rib with pickled jalapeños warmed in a wood-burning oven. Oh, you should probably save room for churros and chocolate. We love you, Rick Bayless. Mehr erfahren.
