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What’s Michigan’s Favorite Sandwich? Apparently, We Keep It Simple

 

 

 

 

There are some foods Americans will argue about forever. Pineapple on pizza. Ketchup on a hot dog. Whether a Pop-Tart is technically a ravioli.

Now we can add sandwiches to the battlefield.

New data using Google Trends, social media and AI looked at the most popular sandwiches across the country, and the results vary quite a bit depending on where you live.

And here in Michigan?

Apparently, we’re perfectly happy with something Mom could've packed in our lunchbox.

Michigan Loves the PB&J

Michigan’s favorite is the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

No artisan bread. No $19 worth of deli meat. No sauce with a name you can't pronounce.

Just peanut butter, jelly and bread.

Honestly, considering how expensive lunch has gotten, Michigan might be onto something.

Although now we need another statewide debate: grape or strawberry jelly?

Turkey and Grilled Cheese Rule America

Across the country, turkey sandwiches and grilled cheese tied for the most states, with each taking the top spot in seven.

Turkey was tops in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Washington.

Meanwhile, grilled cheese ruled Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin choosing grilled cheese feels almost mandatory. If Wisconsin had picked tuna, somebody would've had to investigate.

New York and California Want Pastrami

Pastrami on rye came out on top in California, Nevada, New Jersey and New York.

That one makes sense for New York and New Jersey.

California choosing pastrami feels like somebody ordered lunch while everyone else was at yoga.

Then Things Get Interesting

Kentucky and Tennessee love bologna sandwiches, while Georgia and Texas picked brisket.

Mississippi and South Carolina went with the club sandwich.

Montana and Oregon prefer a tuna melt, while Alaska and Utah picked the Monte Cristo.

Hawaii loves Spam sandwiches, Louisiana goes for the po' boy, Illinois favors Italian beef, Maine picked the lobster roll, and South Dakota wants a BLT.

Then we have Delaware and Rhode Island.

Their favorite?

The ice cream sandwich.

Come on.

Delicious? Absolutely.

A sandwich?

That's between you and your attorney.

Whatever Happened to Blimpie?

The sandwich discussion comes as another familiar name from the past continues disappearing.

At its peak decades ago, Blimpie had more than 2,000 locations. Today, only a fraction of those shops remain.

For anyone who grew up in the '80s or '90s, Blimpie is one of those names that instantly unlocks a dusty little food-court memory.

But maybe Michigan never needed anything fancy.

Give us two slices of bread, some peanut butter and jelly, and apparently we're good.