Best Subs in the city [[ok, region)

[robtandersen]

Ok -- My parents were Eastsiders and we always ordered out Buscemi's subs when I was growing up. But I live in SW now and I have to say that the Gonella's subs are the absolute best, hands down. Any other sub joints out there worth checking out?

[black gold man]

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[Downriviera]

Which Gonella's. Detroit or Dearborn?

Dearborn Sausage in East Dearborn are really good as is Alcomo's on Schafer in Dearborn.

[robtandersen]

Gonella's on Oakwood in Detroit, just west of the drawbridge on Fort street over the Rouge river.

Which Gonella's. Detroit or Dearborn?

Dearborn Sausage in East Dearborn are really good as is Alcomo's on Schafer in Dearborn.

[DetroitSoldier]

Originally a Lansing company, Jersey Giant makes some of the greatest sandwiches I have ever had. They are simple but absolutely incredible. The secret is in the bread and the vinegar/oil combination which their owner once told me "has kept us in business" for 30 years.

Their only "Detroit" location is 23112 Allen Rd. in Woodhaven. I would say it is worth the drive from just about anywhere though. I used to drive from Detroit to Lansing for "The Boss."

[Downriviera]

Originally a Lansing company, Jersey Giant makes some of the greatest sandwiches I have ever had. They are simple but absolutely incredible. The secret is in the bread and the vinegar/oil combination which their owner once told me "has kept us in business" for 30 years.

Their only "Detroit" location is 23112 Allen Rd. in Woodhaven. I would say it is worth the drive from just about anywhere though. I used to drive from Detroit to Lansing for "The Boss."

Thanks for the tip on Jersey Giant. I drive by there all the time and always wondered about it. I'll check it out now for sure. The Gonellas on Outer Drive in Dearborn is run by the son of the orginal family. They sold the location on Oakwood years ago.

[guito13]

Originally a Lansing company, Jersey Giant makes some of the greatest sandwiches I have ever had. They are simple but absolutely incredible. The secret is in the bread and the vinegar/oil combination which their owner once told me "has kept us in business" for 30 years.

Their only "Detroit" location is 23112 Allen Rd. in Woodhaven. I would say it is worth the drive from just about anywhere though. I used to drive from Detroit to Lansing for "The Boss."

I live pretty close to that place. I have had them there and once at the Lansing location. The bread is pretty darn yummy but they meats/cheese leave something to be desired.

[jackie5275]

Which Gonella's. Detroit or Dearborn?

Pretty much the same.

I've heard that Sylvia's Subs in Allen Park is pretty good. I've not had them before though.

[pete]

Gonella's in Detroit. No contest.

Haven't been there in a few years, but from what I remember when working down there was that you really didn't have much of a choice of subs. You were getting Italian. Your choice was the amount of meat and cheese on it, from the $3.50 sub to the $8.00 monster, all the same length, though. Awesome.

[Downriviera]

Pretty much the same.

I've heard that Sylvia's Subs in Allen Park is pretty good. I've not had them before though.

Can't believe I didn't think to mention Sylvia's. A Downriver institution for about 50 years, still run by the same family. A huge menu of subs that are very tasty. Good pizza, too. Right across from Thunderbowl Lanes on Allen Road.

[warsaw7]

Pretty much the same.

I've heard that Sylvia's Subs in Allen Park is pretty good. I've not had them before though.

Yes!!!! Mike and Sylvia's is amazing. I have been going there for years and nothing has changed. From the nostalgic interior to the amazing fried ham and cheese

[Patrick]

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Ventimiglia has the best subs in the area, hands down. They used to be on 8 Mile Road on the Detroit side and moved to Sterling Heights in the late 80s. I always visit the place when I am in town...the chicken cutlet is amazing, as is the Italian.

[black gold man]

Ventimiglias hands down

I love the octopus.

[jcole]

Ventimiglia's are awesome for Italian subs. If you want a great steak hoagie, Try Gabriel's. They have three locations. The original on Michigan Ave in Ypsi, one on Wayne Rd near Ford in Westland and one in Saline. Make sure to get the peppers

[Zug]

I need to check some of these places out. When I get subs it's pretty generic: Subway or Papa Romano's steak & cheese subs [[which I actually think are pretty good).

[EastsideAl]

I have nothing to contribute, except to say that this thread is making me hungry in the middle of the night.

Oh, and that I'm glad to see Jersey Giant doing well. I was there the day Ken Slocum opened the place in the back of a temporary 'mini-mall' built in a vacant department store in East Lansing. A Jersey Giant with hot peppers for me!

And while it's not exactly a classic "sub", I love the banh mi at Que Huong on John R in Madison Heights.

Gonella's! Maybe a trip to the westside is in order soon...

[tarkus]

Ventimiglias hands down

[Armin]

While definitely not the BEST subs in town, Dan's Subs in Farmington was always pretty good when I was growing up. Haven't been there in years..is it still open?

[Blueidone]

While definitely not the BEST subs in town, Dan's Subs in Farmington was always pretty good when I was growing up. Haven't been there in years..is it still open?

Yes, Dan's is still open. I live in Farmington Hills and drive by it all the time, but have never tried them yet.

There used to be a place in Clinton Twp...on 15 Mile just east of Gratiot...Terry's Subs, I think. They had really good subs too with excellent Italian bread. Is that still open, anybody?

[Detroitnerd]

Vince's Bakery & Party Store
12800 E. Eight Mile Rd., Detroit
[[313) 839-9374

Alcamo's
4423 Schaefer Rd., Dearborn
[[313) 584-3010

[p69rrh51]

Vince's Bakery & Party Store
12800 E. Eight Mile Rd., Detroit
[[313) 839-9374

Alcamo's
4423 Schaefer Rd., Dearborn
[[313) 584-3010

D'nerd I have driven by Vince's for years but never heard anything about the place. What is your favorite sub? I am guessing they bake the rolls?

[TheUsualSuspect]

DiBellas in Auburn Hill and Ann Arbor is really good. An east-coast chain with a signature sub called "the godfather".

I'll also cast another vote for Ventimiglias. Their italian on a hard roll [[ALWAYS take the hard roll) with peppers is to die for.

[rb336]

There was one shop in Metro Detroit selling Cheese Steaks and Hoagies that actually used Amoroso hoagie rolls. Can't recall which

[DetroitPlanner]

There was one shop in Metro Detroit selling Cheese Steaks and Hoagies that actually used Amoroso hoagie rolls. Can't recall which

Joey's Cheesesteaks. http://joeysfamousphilly.com/realphilly.html

[rb336]

Thanks! gonna go get one for lunch