Best Sandwiches in Every State

51 Places

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  Kool Korner Sandwiches

  

  124 reviews

  $ Cuban, Sandwiches

  Vestavia Hills, AL

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  Alabama (Vestavia Hills)—Fans flock to this family-run spot for a classic Cuban sandwich they call “the real deal." The sandwiches are made with the recipe of late founder and family patriarch, Ildelfonso Ramirez, who perfected the menu favorite after emigrating from Cuba in the 1970s.
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  Mike’s Alaskan Eatery

  

  70 reviews

  $$ Sandwiches, Desserts

  Homer, AK

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  Alaska (Homer)—Italian-inspired hot sandwiches and subs keep hungry Alaskans warm at this small eatery. Yelpers especially love the spicy Jessie’s Grille, a roasted-chicken sandwich with pepper jack cheese, jalapeno pesto, and red chili aioli.
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  Frank’s New York Style Deli

  

  526 reviews

  $$ Delis, Sandwiches

  Phoenix, AZ

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  Arizona (Phoenix)—This no-frills Phoenix shop (also featured on Yelp’s 2023 list of Top Southwestern Restaurants) has been serving New York deli-style sliced meats and cheeses for more than 40 years. Yelpers say the Tony—a classic, overstuffed Italian sub—is the star of the menu.
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  American Artisans Eatery & Gallery

  

  70 reviews

  $$ Sandwiches, Salad

  Mena, AR

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  Arkansas (Mena)—Fine art and fine sandwich-making come together in this artsy cafe and gallery. Made-from-scratch favorites include the Funky Chicken, a grilled chicken and pepper jack combo. Diners love it with the eatery’s house-made chips served with chipotle aioli.
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  Prunedale Market

  

  799 reviews

  $$ Barbeque, Soup

  Prunedale, CA

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  California (Prunedale)—There’s no menu at this cash-only, bare-bones market. But legions of followers go out of their way for just one man, owner Martin Muñoz, whose mastery of the smoker out back leads to his legendary sliced Tri-Tip Sandwich piled with Flamin’ Hot Fritos.
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  European Market & Bistro

  

  184 reviews

  $ Delis, Sandwiches

  Lakewood, CO

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  Colorado (Lakewood)—Two Bulgarian buds run this laid-back market and meat counter of paninis and wraps. Fans say the Prosciutto Basil sandwich—also loaded with fresh mozzarella, drizzled in truffle glaze, and served on homemade bread—is reminiscent of sandwiches in Rome.
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  The Dilly Duck Shop

  

  304 reviews

  $$ American, Sandwiches

  Norwalk, CT

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  Connecticut (Norwalk)—Known for its rotisserie-style beef and pork—roasted in-house then stuffed into juicy, tender sandwiches—this charming shop ranked on Yelp’s 2022 list of the Top Places to Eat in Connecticut. Regulars swear by the roast beef sandwich, featuring thin-sliced beef paired with cheddar and long-cooked onions.
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  Neopol Savory Smokery

  

  294 reviews

  $$ Sandwiches, Seafood

  Washington, DC

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  District of Columbia (Washington)—At this legendary DC smokehouse, smoked-seafood sandwiches are a special draw. Dorian Brown co-owns and runs the shop with his mother, who began selling smoked fish at farmers markets in the 1980s. Fans especially love the Smoked Salmon BLT, loaded with smoked bacon too.
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  Gaudiello’s Italian Hoagies

  

  153 reviews

  $$ Sandwiches, Italian

  Wilmington, DE

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  Delaware (Wilmington)—This classic Philadelphia-style hoagie shop makes all of their sauces in house, while the various breads for their sandwiches (ciabatta, marble rye, challah, and more) are delivered from a specialty artisan bakery in New Jersey. The Special Italian sandwich is a Yelper fave.
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  Franky’s Deli Warehouse

  

  710 reviews

  $ Delis, Sandwiches

  Hialeah, FL

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  Florida (Hialeah)—This popular deli from husband-and-wife owners Franky and Nanette Diaz has made multiple appearances on Yelp’s lists of top places to eat. Their Famous Italian is a meaty masterpiece featuring ham, capicola, salami, and provolone. Order it half-size so you can mix and match another half from equally tasty options.
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  Java Saga

  

  216 reviews

  $$ Coffee & Tea, Taiwanese

  Doraville, GA

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  Georgia (Doraville)—Though it’s on Yelp’s 2024 list of the Top 25 Coffee Spots in the US, fans don’t just come here for the java. “It's a little chicken place, parading as a coffee shop,” says one Yelp reviewer. Many recommend the “sweet, smoky, and crunchy” ABC—a Taiwanese chicken sandwich with a Southern US flair.
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  No Name BBQ Sandwich

  

  756 reviews

  $ Sandwiches, Barbeque

  Honolulu, HI

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  Hawaii (Honolulu)—Yes, “No Name” is their name, and fans can’t get enough of the house-made bread at this banh mi hotspot (“soft like a pillow, yet crisp on the outside,” says one reviewer), along with the house-made pickles, pate, and sweet mayo on their classic Vietnamese sandwiches.
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  Midtown Deli

  

  132 reviews

  $$ Delis, Sandwiches

  Post Falls, ID

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  Idaho (Post Falls)—At this tiny drive-up deli in rural Idaho, you can watch as the Midtown team free-slices their fresh breads, meats, and cheeses when you order. Their popular Reuben and French Dip sandwiches go fast.
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  Firenze Italian Street Food

  

  108 reviews

  $ Sandwiches, Salad

  Chicago, IL

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  Illinois (Chicago)—This popular shop re-creates a favorite street food from Florence, Italy—sandwiches made with schiacciata bread. The crusty-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside bread is baked fresh daily for a small menu of sandwich creations, including a popular Spicy Soppressata.
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  Subito

  

  277 reviews

  $$ Soup, Sandwiches

  Indianapolis, IN

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  Indiana (Indianapolis)—This tiny, takeout-only spot gets high marks for sandwiches on soft buns or ciabatta, baked in-house every day. The Dip, with beef brisket that’s brined for 72 hours and slow-roasted for 15, is a Yelper favorite. Check the daily calendar to see which soups, based on chef-owner Chuck Brezina’s 60+ recipes, are available.
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  Charlotte’s Kitchen

  

  85 reviews

  $$ Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies

  Johnston, IA

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  Iowa (Johnston)—Inspired by childhood memories of learning to cook with his grandma Charlotte, owner Michael Hanstad has turned this modern, fast-casual kitchen into an Iowa chicken sandwich mini-empire. The Crab Rangoon chicken sandwich, with wonton chips and Rangoon spread, is a popular standout.
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  Tanya’s Soup Kitchen

  

  303 reviews

  $$ Soup, Sandwiches

  Wichita, KS

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  Kansas (Wichita)—With funky art on the walls and a kitschy mix of decor, it’s not surprising that this scratch kitchen has an eclectic sandwich selection. Choices include the “Croquadille” (grilled ciabatta with 4 cheeses) and Blue Key North (with smoked turkey and blueberry barbecue sauce).
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  Heavens To Betsy Bakery

  

  173 reviews

  $$ Bakeries, Sandwiches

  Lawrenceburg, KY

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  Kentucky (Lawrenceburg)—Yelpers refuel and recharge between Kentucky distillery tours at this handsome bakery-turned-restaurant inside a vintage hotel. Try the popular H2B Pretzel Panini, with thin deli ham, beer cheese dip, and banana peppers on a salty pretzel bun.
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  Milk Bar

  

  344 reviews

  $ Sandwiches

  New Orleans, LA

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  Louisiana (New Orleans)—Inspired by traditional Australian “milk bars”—where communities gathered for groceries, ice cream, and a bite to eat—this longtime New Orleans establishment is a local favorite for quirky sandos on homemade ciabatta. Popular choices include the Yam I Am, with roasted sweet potato, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and feta.
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  CERA

  

  73 reviews

  Salad, Sandwiches

  Portland, ME

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  Maine (Portland)—This cafe’s menu has a global flair, and most ingredients are made in-house: homemade kimchi, jalapeno slaw, and sambal oelek (Indonesian chili paste) are all featured on various sandwiches and paninis. The Nashville Samurai, a crispy Japanese-style fried-chicken sandwich with spicy citrus honey, is the most popular.
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  Full On Craft Eats & Drinks

  

  188 reviews

  $$ Sandwiches, Salad

  Annapolis, MD

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  Maryland (Annapolis)—Scratch cooking is on the menu at this rustic sandwich and beer shop. Based on a commitment to clean eating, all the sandwich meats are braised, marinated, seasoned, and hand-carved in-house. Faves include the Maryland-style Crab Cake sandwich with remoulade on brioche.
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  Maes Sandwich Shop

  

  79 reviews

  Sandwiches, Salad

  Marshfield, MA

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  Massachusetts (Marshfield)—From the pickled carrots to the soft focaccia, everything at Mae’s beachfront shop is house-made by married duo Sam Kauff and Eileen Price. Creative menu options include the Lazy Susan: house-roasted turkey breast with cranberry mostarda (a fruity Italian spread) and savory bread pudding on country bread.
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  Ernie’s Market

  

  591 reviews

  $ Sandwiches, Delis

  Oak Park, MI

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  Michigan (Oak Park)—Enormous sandwiches on fresh-baked onion rolls are the stuff of legend at this old-school suburban Detroit-area shop. Yelpers recommend the Monster, a sandwich piled high with 7 meats and 2 cheeses. Keep an eye out for beloved owner Ernie Hassan, who opened the shop back in 1955.
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  Zuppa Cucina

  

  208 reviews

  $$ Sandwiches, Pizza

  Shakopee, MN

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  Minnesota (Shakopee)—The artisans at this casual spot have been slinging Italian sandos for more than 20 years. “Don’t expect anything fancy, except the sandwiches,” says one reviewer, who couldn’t get enough of the Tuna Ciabatta with tomato, greens, and lemon aioli.
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  The Grind Coffee and Nosh

  

  385 reviews

  $ Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea

  Biloxi, MS

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  Mississippi (Biloxi)—This cozy shop was named Yelp’s top Mississippi brunch spot in 2022, but their sandwich selection (which includes breakfast paninis) also draws kudos. Kathy’s Kickin’ Reuben—named for a regular who always asked for horseradish with her sandwich (the “kick” is from horseradish cream)—is a favorite.
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  Blues City Deli

  

  1292 reviews

  $$ Sandwiches, Delis

  St Louis, MO

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  Missouri (St. Louis)—This family-owned shop topped Yelp’s 2023 list of the Top 100 Midwest Restaurants, based on owner Vince Valenza’s more than 2 dozen sandwiches with scratch-made condiments and meats like house-smoked pastrami. Yelpers especially recommend the muffalettas and po’boys.
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  Tagliare Delicatessen

  

  288 reviews

  $$ Delis, Sandwiches

  Missoula, MT

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  Montana (Missoula)—Every gourmet sandwich at this Italian deli—made to order on fresh rustic baguettes from a local bakery—is named after a classic rock act. Yelpers like the Kiss (with prosciutto plus fig-and-walnut chutney) and Sound Garden (with fresh walnut pesto, olive and red pepper tapenade, and grilled portabello).
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  Banhwich Cafe

  

  385 reviews

  $ Sandwiches, Vietnamese

  Lincoln, NE

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  Nebraska (Lincoln)—This cafe takes its Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches a step further by adding Korean, Chinese, and Thai flavors. Go full fusion with the Massaman Curry Banhwich—overflowing with Thai curry chicken, avocado slices, and mushroom pate.
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  Panino

  

  201 reviews

  $$ Sandwiches, Italian

  Las Vegas, NV

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  Nevada (Las Vegas)—This off-strip Italian deli boasts 1-pound pastrami sandwiches, a chicken pesto sandwich that Yelpers call “perfection,” chimichurri-drenched steak subs, and popular muffulettas with homemade giardiniera (pickled vegetable relish). You can even have a sandwich (their Gelato Brioche) for dessert.
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  Jon’s Roast Beef & Deli

  

  203 reviews

  $ Delis, American

  Laconia, NH

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  New Hampshire (Laconia)—Famous for its fresh-sliced roast beef sandwiches on onion rolls, this family-owned business boasts a menu of nearly 30 popular sandwich selections. Big appetites will enjoy the Sasquatch, a meaty combo of roast beef, turkey, and bacon, flavored with homemade horseradish, house BBQ sauce, and garlic oil.