The best sandwich in every state

In order to assemble our list, we went state by state, city by city, scrolling through review sites and local news publications to learn which sandwich shops and individual sandwiches are the most beloved. Some are complex creations of chefs that can only be described as mad scientists. Some are world-famous “originals.” Some are flawless interpretations of classic regional specialties. Some are simple and no-frills. And some are so good that they’re among the absolute best things to eat in America, period. No matter the type of sandwich, they’re all delicious. These 51 dishes prove that no matter where you travel in America, a great sandwich isn’t too far away.