Americans, does this “most popular sandwich” map get your state right?

Question

Another Simple Saturday Question... this time aimed at Americans.

Take a look at the map. Based on where you live, does the map accurately indicate what the most popular sandwich in your state is?

Please vote in the poll.

WhiteSteve · Accepted Answer

Nooooo…. Caprese sandwich for Mass? What the flip?🤦‍♂️🤣 Now I can’t trust the list at all.

Maybe a little regionally specific even in-state, but the North Shore Beef is probably our best sandwich. And that BETTER NOT be the same “roast beef” sandwich New Hampshire is being credited with. That belongs to North Shore Mass…

https://www.youtube.com/embed/BhTrQXRVoEs

If I had to pick a fallback that’s more ubiquitous, I’d go with the Steak & Cheese sub, related to, but not to be confused with, a Philly Cheesesteak. Same basic concept of shaved steak, but it typically comes with either American or Provolone cheese as a base model, and you can do grilled onions, peppers, and mushrooms, and some places will add a lining of salami in the sub roll, for a “Steak Bomb.” There’s no Cheez Wiz involved, which is main difference from the Philly version.

This place Glen’s is the gold standard. Hot pepper relish is for sure unconventional, and mayo is controversial. At most places I’d do neither; but at Glen’s, I do both👍👍

https://www.youtube.com/embed/JDBocs4N0Cc

Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

Maybe, but i wouldn’t think so. There is a “California” sandwich on almost every menu here and it’s usually sliced turkey and/or avocado, etc. Sometimes it’s a “California BLT” where they just add avocado, or a “California Reuben” where the base meat is turkey instead of corned beef. I’ve even had a “California Philly” made with shaved chicken. I’ve never seen anything special about pastrami on rye here.
In Michigan, every kid took PB&J sandwiches in their skool lunches from time to time, but i don’t know any adults who make them for themselves.
Even though it originated on the east coast, my favorite sandwiches back home are grinders. I have found a couple of places in all of California that make something similar, but don’t quite get it right. It’s close enough when i’m really craving a taste of home, but good grinder sammiches are high on the list of things i miss most about the mitten.

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

This might be an outdated map because it says pastrami on rye bread 🥪 for my state, and in the 60's, 70's, and maybe the 80's I think that it was probably accurate.

I haven't seen one of those sandwiches since then.

DeeDeeDeVour · Accepted Answer

I think the 'French Dip' is California's most popular sandwich.  However, I prefer a Pastrami sandwich over the French Dip.

James The Foodie · Accepted Answer

I’m James, a food-obsessed traveler, and this kind of map always makes me smile 😄

These “most popular sandwich” maps are usually based on search or ordering data, so they rarely match what locals actually eat daily. When I’ve traveled across the U. S., I noticed huge regional overlaps and personal twists that a single “state sandwich” can’t capture. Fun conversation starter, but not culinary truth. 🥪

ChiTown33 · Answer

Nope. I'm reppin IOWA That's the Hawkeye state, ya heard!

We got 2 sinature sandwiches

1. The Maid-Rite, born in Muscatine in 1926 a loose meat sandwich given the name because it was, "made right".

And since Pork is one of our main exports (we literally have a event called "baconfest"), the second sanwhich synonymous with Iowa is the Breaded Pork Tenderloin it's not an Iowa tenderloin unless it's pounded flat, 3 times bigger than the bun, peppered, breaded and fried to perfection.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Hamburgers and hot dogs are not on the list for any state. Something's wrong there!

I am in Florida. El Cubano is popular in south Florida but even down there, I don't know that it's #1. I am in northeast Florida. My wife works in the Publix deli in a supervisory position. She says that, by far, they sell more turkey and cheese subs than any other sandwich.

Iron_Man · Answer

I heard about this question in a question. So I wanted to come in here and answer. My state sandwich does not represent me or how I like my sandwiches at all. I don’t like Cuban sandwiches very much. They’re dry and they’re real flaky the crumbs every time you bite into the sandwich they spill all over your shirt and pants. There’s no lettuce. It’s just a very boring dry sandwich and they don’t put mayonnaise or nothing on it, but what I like is the American club sandwich with all the works. That’s my kind of sandwich 😊

Screenwriter · Answer

Louisiana's is barely accurate: Po boy is simply the type of bread used, meaning French bread. Anything can be eaten on French bread: chicken salad, pastrami on rye, oysters, shrimp... Needs to be as specific as the other states. What's IN the po boy.

Massageman · Answer

IL- as long as you stick with the small family shops, you will do well with an Italian Beef. Some of the supposed "big names" have either sold off to corporates or are just getting too cocky- we have taken them from our lists of "go-to's".

On a recent trip to TN, we found a (previously IL resident) has opened an Italian Beef shop near Knoxville, and it was great.

loveslongnails · Answer

Totally accurate for Maine with a lobster roll, but only for the summer. During the other months, the state sandwich is "The Italian". It looks like this:

Cidknee · Answer

Who would I be to argue with a Brisket samich! Quite few Pastrami on Rye & repetitive on the chicken, baloney, and grilled cheese but no cheeseburger. 🤔

browsingthroughthe · Answer

Pastrami on rye?

Ah. Ok.

I'm just a simple person, ham and cheese, or just cheese, or even just a grilled cheesed (thin, from a toaster oven that has the heat coils and the tray grill and open/close door). Here in my neck of the woods 🌲 🌴 it's just a toasted cheese sandwich. And no, not those god awful toasties! 😋

Ill_made_Knight · Answer

Brisket's a solid call for Texas. The rest of the map seems pretty suspect. NC for example is pretty big on BBQ pork... Far too many sandwich options to be very accurate.

OneViewpoint · Answer

No damn it. I wish I could find a pastrami sandwich in this state. It would be easier to find Bigfoot.

Luv2BRealExotic13 · Answer

The hoagie/cheesesteak. Yes, it is popular. I’m pretty sure everyone I know from my state even has their own at home version.

drummerdude25 · Answer

Well considering the first sandwich I ever had was a PB&J… 😅 Also, lol at Rhode Island…

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

Beacon egg and cheese not being jersey is kinda a surprise but I fucking love pastrami on rye so no complaints

Friendlybro79 · Answer

For ny most famous might be pastrami on rye and specifically to NYC which doesn't represent the entire state. I see this as more for tourists. It's good but not a great sandwich that you want frequently.

But I bet it's a bacon egg and cheese sandwich for most new yorkers which is a breakfast sandwich. In NYC this is a staple.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

California Pastrami on Rye? I thought that was a New York thing. I've never seen Californians ordering this. I would say the French Dip is more popular

NathanDavis · Answer

Brisket would definitely be the way to go down here...

Anonymous · Answer

Americans would eat dog poop if it was deep-fried.

Staximus · Answer

a hamburger is technically a sandwich and it beats all of them in every state

Anonymous · Answer

Nope. I live in Utah and I've never had a Monte Cristo sandwich, nor have I even seen one on a restaurant menu.

Erica8 · Answer

Yes according to my family in PA, and FL and DE.

exitseven · Answer

I never heard of it.

MikeMetal79 · Answer

Philly Cheesesteak, not sure about Delaware.

LiamJHayden · Answer

No idea statewide, but judging by where I live I would think avocado would be #1.

Chelsdope0 · Answer

Wrong for Michigan it’s corn beef sandwich

Alex-Snow · Answer

Seems right for my state

Thecuriousmind1 · Answer

No I don't think it's right

SaoirseS · Answer

Nope.

FrodoSkywalker007 · Answer

Not really 🤷‍♂️

Paige2006 · Answer

No it doesn't

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