The Most Iconic Sandwich from Every State (burgers, tomatoes, cream)

[missik999]

Originally Posted by fumbling

Now that I think of it, I haven't see French Dip sandwich on the menu outside of California.

Arby’s offers French Dip sandwich nationwide.

[steiconi]

I couldn't get the original link to work right, here's a version all on one page.

https://www.delish.com/food/g1208/be...wich-shops-us/

I like to try local foods when I travel, I'll have to bookmark the list.

[steiconi]

Originally Posted by fumbling

Now that I think of it, I haven't see French Dip sandwich on the menu outside of California.

My husband orders them all over. PNW and Minnesota this year.
But I hardly think it's representative of California.

I've noticed "California Sandwich" or salad or pizza on several menus in the Midwest. They're not the same from place to place, and sometimes I can't figure out why they would be called California anything. One California salad was iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and peanuts. I could see almonds...

[eureka1]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

I have to disagree regarding the Cubano for Florida. While it's a big thing in Miami and sort of bastardized in most areas, I wouldn't say it's reflective of the state in general, and would argue that the Grouper Sandwich is more an iconic option.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/flor...r-sandwich-fl/

Cubanos are all over Jacksonville. The only sandwich on the list that's really bad is the "hot brown" from Kentucky. Awful!!

[WoodburyWoody]

Originally Posted by Hulsker 1856

Minnesota - walleye sandwich?

I don't think so...

Uh-uh. It's the Jucy Lucy, hands down.

The Best Juicy Lucy Burgers in the Twin Cities - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

[I'm not saying they're the best, but they are iconic. Walleye sandwich? Not so much.]

PS - It's Jucy Lucy, not 'Juicy' Lucy!

Yep.

And a whole bunch of imitations at non-chain burger places all over the state as well.

[jlawrence01]

Originally Posted by greatblueheron

No, it's all over the east coast...


NC sandwich likely pulled pork BBQ

Detroit, Chicago, and St. Louis all have local chains that serve a French dip sandwich.

[bachslunch]

Originally Posted by eureka1

Cubanos are all over Jacksonville. The only sandwich on the list that's really bad is the "hot brown" from Kentucky. Awful!!

I liked the hot brown the one time I tried it. It’s a heavy sandwich though, kind of the poutine of the sandwich world. As is, I might add, the horseshoe sandwich from Springfield, IL. Get ready for nap after either of these.

[Debsi]

Originally Posted by steiconi

My husband orders them all over. PNW and Minnesota this year.
But I hardly think it's representative of California.

I've noticed "California Sandwich" or salad or pizza on several menus in the Midwest. They're not the same from place to place, and sometimes I can't figure out why they would be called California anything. One California salad was iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and peanuts. I could see almonds...

I was born and raised in California. For me, the California sandwich should be a BLAT (Bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato).

[Lodestar]

Originally Posted by WoodburyWoody

Yep.

And a whole bunch of imitations at non-chain burger places all over the state as well.

Yes, I think the original Jucy Lucy too. I do like a good walleye sandwich but you can't always be sure you're getting the real deal.

Thanks, Steiconi, for a more user-friendly version.

[ABQConvict]

Originally Posted by DontH8Me

California has the French dip au jus...excellent choice..

I am just glad the author described the French dip as "served au jus" and not served with au jus, or worse, with au jus sauce.

Originally Posted by missik999

Arby’s offers French Dip sandwich nationwide.

And nearly every diner and many restaurant sandwich menus I have seen from the Northeast to the Southwest since at least the late 80s. If this was invented in LA, then kudos. It is one of my favorite sandwiches.

Originally Posted by jlawrence01

Ohio - seen the polish sausage in Cleveland but it is hardly widespread.

Never seen a Polish Boy across most of the southern half of the state. Is it iconic? Maybe in Cleveland.

Originally Posted by ABQalex

I understand why they went with the green chile cheeseburger for New Mexico, but they could've easily picked the Albuquerque turkey sandwich. It's usually made with turkey, green chile, cheese, avocado and bacon. It's really the only sandwich unique to New Mexico, apart from a burger.

Agree. The Albuquerque Turkey is nearly as widespread as the GCCB. Maybe it is not as iconic, but its deserves some credit.