9 New York Sandwiches You Have To Try Before You Die

Not familiar with Meatball in a Heel? Then prepare yourself, your life is about to get so much better. In one of our favorite foodie cities, Syracuse is home to Columbus Baking Company. Known for being a bakery that you can always rely on when it comes to fresh, out-of-this-world bread, this place serves up a sandwich that will make any Italian heart melt. Stuffed inside of a hollowed out point loaf, you'll find meatballs and marinara sauce. This sandwich may sound simple, but between the perfect bread and to-die for savory flavors of the meatballs and sauce, you'll quickly realize why this sandwich is held in such high regard.

How to get here: 502 Pearl Street Syracuse, NY 13203

You won't find a more perfect Pastrami Sandwich than what comes out of the kitchen at Katz's Deli. The Big Apple eatery was established back in 1888 and has never let down its customers when it comes to serving up unforgettable sandwiches. Anything you choose off of this menu will suit your taste buds, but its their Pastrami Sandwich that you'll need to try for yourself at least once in your lifetime.

How to get here: 205 East Houston Street New York, NY 10002

One of our favorite spots to check out while we're in Rochester, Harry G's is famous for making unbelievable sandwiches. You'll often hear residents speak of menu items like The Clem and The Lope, but it's The Pittsburgh that you'll want to try while you're dining here. The drool-inducing sandwich is made up of steak, gooey provolone, tomato, coleslaw, mayo, oil and spicy fries. If you find yourself hearing a strange noise, don't be alarmed. That's just my stomach rumbling over how good this place is!

How to get here: 678 South Avenue Rochester, NY 14620

Everyone has their own favorite spot for getting the perfect Beef on Weck, but almost all of our residents will agree that Charlie the Butcher knows exactly what he's doing with this sandwich. Right in Buffalo, this delicious beef sandwich is served on a kummelweck roll that will leave your mouth watering for more.

How to get here: 1065 Wehrle Drive Buffalo, NY 14221

Good things come to those who travel far! Head all the way out to the very end of Long Island and you'll find an iconic restaurant waiting for you in Suffolk County. The Lobster Roll serves up, you guessed it, the most amazing lobster rolls that you'll ever discover in these neck of the woods. A popular destination that draws in visitors from all over, you won't regret making the trip out to this place.

How to get here: 1980 Montauk Highway Amagansett, NY 11930

Home of the Spiedie, Binghamton is where you'll find the well-known Spiedie and Rib Pit that you've heard so much about. Operating since the early 1990s, you won't find a better place to get this unique sandwich. Made up of cubes of meat and a special marinade, you've never tasted anything like Binghamton's Spiedie.

How to get here: 1268 Upper Front Street Binghamton, NY 13901

These aren't just your ordinary grilled cheese sandwiches, at The Cheese Traveler your mouth will be overwhelmed with amazing flavors like never before. The menu features a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, with specialty cheeses from Vermont all the way to Wisconsin. Tasty!

How to get here: 540 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12209

When it comes to deciding on just one sandwich to get from Big Mountain Deli, well it feels nearly impossible. The deli features a menu with 46 sandwiches, all named after each one of New York's tallest mountains. So if you're wondering which sandwich you should start off with trying first? We suggest taking a bite into the Colvin. The 39th sandwich on the menu, the Colvin is made up of Corned beef, Swiss, Sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Yum!

How to get here: 2475 Main Street Lake Placid, NY 12946