From paninis and wraps to submarines, metro Detroit has some of the best sandwiches around. These local sandwich shops stack them high whether you鈥檙e looking for a classic lunch option or a deluxe deli favorite.
Detroit 75 Kitchen
This stationary food truck has become a staple in Southwest Detroit, and it鈥檚 open year-round. Using local ingredients, Detroit 75 Kitchen鈥檚 menu features hand-cut fries, a BBQ Beef sandwich, a Warren Ave. Falafel wrap, a Third Street Detroit Philly, and Fisher Fwy. Fish sandwich, among many other things.听Detroit 75 Kitchen, 4800 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313-843-3215;听
Mudgie鈥檚 Deli and Wine Shop
Mudgie鈥檚 offers artisanal sandwiches alongside a deluxe bar. Sandwiches are made with locally baked, fresh bread. Highlights from the deli鈥檚 menu include The Jerk Chicken sandwich, Tuna Melt, and plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices.听Mudgie鈥檚 Deli and Wine Shop, 1413 Brooklyn St., Detroit; 313-961-2000;听
Hygrade Deli
Family-owned for 45 years, Hygrade Deli offers affordable mouthwatering sandwiches. Best known for its corned beef sandwich, they also offer options like a Bacon and Egg sandwich and Toasted Triple Deckers. Customize your sandwich with bread choices like Kaiser rolls and onion rolls.听Hygrade Deli, 3640 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-894-6620;
Zingerman鈥檚 Delicatessen
The wait is worth it at this local legend. Zingerman鈥檚 offers up an impressive menu of deli sandwiches, with standouts including the Zingerman鈥檚 Rueben; Dave鈥檚 Open Road, which features grilled Amish chicken breast, applewood-smoked bacon, Wisconsin muenster cheese, and ranch dressing and lettuce on grilled challah bread; and the Gemini Rocks The House, a vegetarian option featuring fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and Italian pesto on grilled farm bread. Pricing may be higher than your average deli, but that鈥檚 because Zingerman鈥檚 only uses the highest quality ingredients.听Zingerman鈥檚 Delicatessen, 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3354;
Spread Deli and Coffee
鈥淲e spread good vibes and great sandwiches,鈥 is the motto at Spread Detroit. Sandwiches at this deli are massive, and options include the Big Al, which features turkey, avocado, tomato, onion, lettuce, provolone, and sriracha mayo, and the Nuna Tuna, which features tuna, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and sriracha mayo.听Spread Deli and Coffee, 4215 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-782-4946;听
Breakaway Deli
Offering sandwiches in sizes big, bigger, and biggest, Breakaway Deli packs a punch. The deli鈥檚 Classic Rueben is the most popular sandwich on the menu, but they also have meat-free items and a 鈥渃onstruction zone鈥 option that lets you completely customize your meal.听Breakaway Deli, 61 W. Long Lake Rd., Troy; 248-528-8130;听
The Lunch Caf茅
From panini鈥檚 to wraps, The Lunch Caf茅 has a ton of sandwich options. The caf茅鈥檚 Jalape帽o Popper sandwich combines cream cheese, marble cheese, and jalape帽os on grilled whole grain bread, while the TLC BLT wrap includes chopped bacon, shredded lettuce, and shredded cheese, topped with a secret TLC sauce. The Lunch Caf茅, 3116 12 Mile Rd., Berkley; 248-544-2233;听
M.C. Wiches
Home of 鈥淒etroit Style Subs,鈥 M.C. Wiches offers a bit of local flavor on its menu. Choices include the MC5, which features pulled chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, bourbon onions, and apple barbecue sauce; The Motown Philly, made from steak, provolone and cheddar cheeses, house sauce, red onion, and yellow peppers; and the 8 Mile, which is made with turkey, pastrami, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and house sauce. Sandwiches can be made on white, parmesan-garlic, jalape帽o cheddar, or gluten-free bread. M.C. Wiches, 40 N. Washington St., Oxford; 248-572-4790;听
Ernie鈥檚 Market
Tucked away in an Oak Park subdivision, Ernie鈥檚 Market churns out massive sandwiches with a lot of charm. Sandwiches are completely customizable, and ingredients are sliced on the spot. Opt for the simple Ernie鈥檚 Special, a sandwich that features one meat for $6, or test your appetite with Ernie鈥檚 Monster, a massive seven-meat sandwich that runs at just $9. And while the sandwiches are delicious, the real draw of the place is the owner, Ernie, who is known for his catchphrase 鈥淲ho loves you, baby? Ernie does!鈥澨Ernie鈥檚 Market, 8500 Capital St., Oak Park; 248-541-9703;
Second Street Sub Shop
Operating since 1998, Second Street Sub Shop sells pretzel bites, waffle fries, and mouthwatering subs. The simplistic sub options include Chicken Parm, Meatball, BLT, and Veggie, while signature sandwiches include the Reuben, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and Pesto Chicken.听Second Street Sub Shop, 108 W. Second St., Royal Oak; 248-543-7474;听
Pik Nik Basket
The Pik Nik Basket offers up a ton of lunchtime favorites, like soups, salads, and, of course, sandwiches. The Downriver Chicken or Tuna 鈥 a deli sandwich with your option of chicken or tuna salad with lettuce and tomato on a croissant 鈥 is a popular choice. A variety of beef dips and grilled cheese options are also available. Wash it all down with one of the restaurant鈥檚 fresh fruit smoothies 鈥 there鈥檚 nearly 15 to choose from.听Pik Nik Basket, 8511 W. Nine Mile Rd., Oak Park; 248-268-4132;
Noah鈥檚 Deli
鈥淪till Stacking 鈥檈m High Since 1977,鈥 Noah鈥檚 Deli is known for its Super Sandwich, which features corned beef, roast beef, pastrami, salami, and swiss cheese all stacked on an onion roll. Other options include the Chicken Bacon Melt and Triple Decker Club. Noah鈥檚 Deli, 14500 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-582-8361;听
Sylvia鈥檚 Super Sub Shop
Sylvia鈥檚 Super Sub Shop has a wide range of submarine sandwich options to choose from. Keep it simple with a BLT or cold cuts sub, or opt for something creative like the Pizza Burger sub or Hamburger Sub, which can be topped with mushroom or green pepper. Vegetarian options are also available, as well as Sicilian style pizza. Sylvia鈥檚 Super Sub Shop, 4531 Allen Rd., Allen Park; 313-381-4930;听听
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