We picked this place based on the great ratings. Overall, not sure how to feel about the experience. If you are looking for great ambiance, this is not it. But we just wanted lunch so it was fine! The menu is small but it was fine - we all found something we liked and when one of us didn't, the person behind the counter made her a grilled sandwich to order. I got a grilled chicken BLT. It was not a traditional chicken breast but something along the lines of a chipped chicken lunchmeat. Overall, it was "ok" - it tasted ok and it filled my stomach. The custom grilled sandwich was a tad soggy but tasted "ok" as did the meatball sub. No serious complaints but nothing exceptional either. Maybe it was just our preferences or maybe it was just who was cooking that day. ‍ read more

Went in to the deli about 5:30 on a weekday, they seem to close the deli whenever they want between 5 and 6 pm - at first I couldn't tell if the deli was open because no one seemed to be working at the counter. Certainly nothing fancy looking from the outside, across the street from a rundown outlet mall. There was one guy working the bar and the deli. He was the bartender, cook, waiter and seemingly most everything else. However he was very nice and accommodating for us. We ordered two different sandwiches. All said they were very good food. Not a bad place to get a quick bite if you don't mind simple food in a bare minimum bar type environment. read more

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Great food and good service! It was kinda pricey but the food tasted fresh and was well made. The corn beef on my Ruben was delicious and it was warm and oozing cheese and thousand island sauce (my favorite part). I will definitely be back just for the taste of that $12 sandwich alone. They had a large variety of drinks (some alcoholic, cause there's a bar in the back) and good variety of chips. They were out of 3 menus items when I stopped in, one of them being part of the special of the day, a little disappointing but not the end of the world. This place is definitely worth giving a try! Both employees even stopped by our table to ask how our sandwiches were and actually we're looking for feedback, I feel like that is rare now a days but this place seems like they really do care about their quality which made me happy to see:) read more

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Decent deli sandwiches for the price. If craving deli sandwich then definitely stop in. We usually get them and go to a local park but the service has always been fine for pick up. Quick and delicious. read more

Although it looks like a place you would take your self-propelled lawn mower to for a tune-up, this deli makes one of, if not 'the', best Reuben sandwiches I have ever eaten. The bread is not soggy and there is a balance of corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and sauce. I ate three of them there during the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest and I was pleased with all them. I highly recommend you give them a try. If you want an alcoholic beverage, you can take your food into the adjacent bar and eat it there. Lots of parking on the east side of the building. Too bad I live in Nevada; I sure would like another of their Reubens right about now. read more

A deli, a bar and a pharmacy sounds like a weird joke. It is. The pharmacy and the deli were closed on a Tuesday at 7 pm. The bar had most of the required bar stuff, but just felt like it was wasn't ready to open either. Maybe I will try again in a couple of months. At least it is not another dispensary! read more

Good sandwiches. Haven't been in awhile. Better than subway or Jimmie John's for the same prices.

Came from the 5 star reviews, definitely worth it. I got the sicilian, like a club sub, so delicious. streamin hot, fair price. Dad - Ruben, hot and Juicy, piled high, so good! Mom - Veggie salad, locally grown greens, fresh, very tasty! read more

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Stopped here because Tony's was too long of a wait. We should've waited. The sandwiches had little meat on them, lightly toasted, and they added an over powering amount of spicy mustard. The corned beef was the only thing that had good flavor. read more

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Not good at all. Saw the reviews and pictures. Thought we'd give it a try on our way up north. The flimsiest sandwich that wasn't even toasted barely any meat on it. No dressing was terrible. Will never be back. read more

Very good food, friendly and fast service. Pricey though thus the 4 star rating instead of 5 stars. Clean and a nice place to eat.

Really good quality food. The workers seemed a bit annoyed that I was ordering. When I asked for extra napkins they were sighing as they handed them to me. read more

Tried to stop in here for lunch today, a Saturday at 12:30pm. One car in the parking lot ... placed looked closed up. Get up to the door and sure enough - a handwritten sign said CLOSED. Wanted to try a Yelp-highly-recommended (almost five star) hidden gem and it was a flop. So my one star is based not on the food, wish I could leave a review, but on the lack of business hours and posting anywhere they'd be closed today. Wouldn't have bothered driving down from Frankenmuth in our way back home. Bummer. read more

It's definitely a local hole in the wall hotspot. The Yelp Directions unfortunately took us to the Culver's Parking lot. Thankfully we noticed the sign across the way and were able to figure out the true location. Service was awesome. Chef Seymour was super friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. I came in with children with the intent of grabbing food for them elsewhere since they aren't ones to eat fancy sandwiches. However, Chef Seymour offered to make them kids meals. We ended up ordering them grilled cheese and chicken strips. I personally was a little disappointed in the chicken strip quality but the kids didn't have any complaints. Overall, our sandwiches were good and the soup was well made. If I am in Birch Run and am not wanting anything fancy but better than fast food, I will likely be stopping by there again. read more

We stopped here while traveling north and man did we pick the BEST lunch spot around!! The subs were phenomenal! He had the steak & cheese... I had a club, but swapped the ham for turkey. We did swapsies because you have to try both!!! And both were super tasty! The owner/chef.. Mr Seymour is a great guy!! Not only welcoming upon entering, but he's great to talk to also. Had me laughing a few times! Oh, and he made me a special honey mustard sauce.. delicious!! It's a great little spot right off I-75. I'd definitely return here any time we're in the area. Can't wait to try other items on the menu! read more

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This is my second time eating here in two months and I live an hour away. Each time I opted for the Ruben and have never been disappointed. The corned beef and sauerkraut were tender and delicious. The bread wasn't overly greasy like I've experienced at other places. The two-sliced Ruben is big and I always take half home because one half is filling. I grabbed cherry bbq potato chips, too. Tasty. Rosie was a great hostess and gave us the vibe of being with a longtime friend. She brought us samples of her homemade chicken noodle soup which was fresh and flavorful. I would have ordered some to go but I was stuffed already and couldn't think about food anymore. Lol I encourage you to support local businesses and eat here when in the area. The food is fresh and the service is awesome. read more

Nope! So sad that the original version of the Birch Run Deli has been decimated. I used to love stopping here for a large, tasty deli sandwich on trips to Up North. Stopped here the other day to find a different guy behind the counter, which was a surprise. Anyway, I'll trust that nobody in their right mind would muddle the quality of this place. Wrong. My 2nd point of concern when he handed me my bag with two sandwiches, and it weighed almost nothing. Last time we were here, the bag weighed three times as much. Anyway, first bit was good, not great. Amount of meat on the sandwiches was severely lacking. So, we had the exact same experience as other people who reviewed recently. So, the owner apologized to the other reviewers and said he'd make it right. Well, he didn't learn a thing, with our experience the same extreme disappointment. I was still very hungry after eating this $14 sandwich. I will never go back and this abysmal new version of the BR Deli will certainly fail. It'd be so simple to continue the quality that started, but no... complete failure here. Please, new operator, do not bother to offer me a free meal. I will never ever ever eat at your so-called deli again. This is not a deli. read more

What a great little find. We didn't want to wait in line at the other deli and were starving so we popped in to Birch Run Deli. Very small with a style all it's own. The staff were super friendly, in way you don't find every day and everything was great. OH and their restroom has a bidet :) Very cool read more

Birch Run Deli - Cheddar broccoli soup, turkey club - Sandwiches Near Me - Birch Run, Michigan

We were scared the minute we walked in there. No one around, place looked "worn out", cook was in the bathroom. No thank you...

Great and much needed spot in the Birch Run area. Stumbled upon this place needing some lunch that was not fast food. The place is in a strip mall and a little tough to see from the main road. The inside is a little bare but clean and comfortable. One of the nicest and warmest welcomes when we walked in. Staff was so nice and helpful. Been open since August 2018 and half off for first responders and veterans. Tons of great sandwiches along with soups and salads. Order at the cash register and wait for your food. Beverage station with pop and coffee. Food was excellent. I went with the special - turkey and bacon sandwich and yum! Fresh and tasty food. Definitely check this place out and give the fast food joints a break! read more

Per the reviews on Yelp, my husband and I stopped in for a lighter meal before hitting the road again. The server was so kind and friendly. I was ordering from an out-dated menu (on Yelp). I couldn't imagine a more gracious manner of getting me on track with my order. (I'm not always easy to please-put kindly). My pastrami sandwich was utterly delicious!!! A good combination of FRESH meats and veggies. My husband had the Sicilian sandwich and enjoyed it, 5-star review from him as well. And he's a very finicky eater. We ate everything so fast, there's no pics. Sorry read more

Food is top notch - fresh and great. Chef Seymour is a master craftsman. This place is easily missed, but once you get here - you will be back. This is the only reason I go to the outlet mall now. Make no mistake The Birch Run Deli is great! read more

This place is amazing! I stop here every time I pass through Birch Run. Seymour is absolutely amazing and always super friendly. The Rueben is the best Rueben I've ever had. I try them other places and get annoyed because it's not even close to as good as here. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Birch Run Deli - Rueben - Sandwiches Near Me - Birch Run, Michigan

What a hidden gem "Birch Run Deli" the best Reuben sandwich , New Orlean Gumbo and Chili hands down. It's was so delicious and hearty you can tell it's made with lots of passion and love. You can taste it Not to mention the excellent service given by himself Chef Seymour in such a local family ambiance with lots of history of "Birch Run"in it although as you pull up from the outside don't let the looks fool you nothing but, genuine hole in the wall goodness on the inside!!! Thank you Chef Seymour for talk story time of the rich history of "Birch Run" read more

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My wife and I came here for lunch and we're glad we did! The guy behind the counter was really nice and then the owner came out and greeted us as well. I forget the name of the sandwich I had but it had pastrami, corned beef and coleslaw with thousand island dressing, it was so good and they toasted the bread and it was really good. I also got a bowl of the jambalaya and it was really good, I couldn't eat it all because I was full off the sandwich but I took it home and gave it to my southern mother who had some criticisms but still enjoyed it. Definitely will go back when I'm in the area. It's always a great experience when you get customer service instead of barely being paid attention to. It was nice to have nice conversation and be treated like I was appreciated for coming to their establishment. read more

Wow. Not good. Tried to support local. These people do not answer their phone. Voicemail is full. I guess business is so good they don't need to. Which is terrible in two ways. First you can't ask questions or give them a heads up about a large order. And second, you have no way to let them know that the order is wrong. Ordered 16 menu items. 2 were wrong and 2 sandwiches were missing. Paid over $50 for just grub hub delivery fee and tip to have no lunch as mine was one of the sandwiches missing:(...a few of the people liked their lunch, the salads looked good. Won't be returning. Don't be fooled by the 4.8 stars....until these folks answer there phone..beware. read more

If you are visiting the outlets EAT HERE!!! Just stopped here after going to the outlets. It looked closed but was open. BEST corned beef and Swiss ever. Seriously good food. My wife had the Reuben and it was Alain insanely good. I true hidden gem worth visiting. Can't wait to come back for more. read more

Wow!! This is the second time we wanted to stop by and we had luck this time! They are open!! First time it was right after the shut down and while lots of other businesses were still closed. Anyways, yes I'd recommend this place 10/10! Sandwiches were all amazing, made fresh and they did not skimp on the fillings! We tried the shrimp po boy, the beef and Swiss, and the Ruben. All great sandwiches!! Will come every time we are in this area. read more

Birch Run Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - Birch Run, Michigan

What an unsuspecting place! The Sicilian was phenomenal! We will surely be back. Interior was a bit rundown, but it was clean and the food filled the soul! read more

Not the same as when Seymour owned it. I ordered a Reuben sandwich to go last week. very skimpy on the meat, plus it was dried out & mostly sauerkraut. Who eats a sauerkraut sandwich? I called up there shortly afterward & Rosie wanted to argue with me. I don't lie. I'm 70 yrs old. She said she'd refund the price of the Reuben back on my debt card & 5 days later, there is no credit on my account. There was also fat along the edge of the corned beef that I CAN NOT digest. Rosie said she pays $15 or $16.99 a lb for her corned beef & thats impossible. Again, I'm not a liar. VERY DISAPPOINTING. Seymour, if you can see this message, PLEASE COME BACK, or I'm done with this place forever. it's garbage now. Save your money. P.S. My man got a different sandwich with bacon on it & he said his sandwich was fatty too. Nope read more

Stopped by for our second visit this afternoon, traveling between our home and points in northern MI to camp and hike. This deli is turning out to be one of our favorite delis in MI. I thoroughly enjoy a good pastrami or corn beef sandwich, but don't indulge often. One benefit of living 90-miles away is that I won't be tempted to eat these delicious sandwiches too often. They are phenomenal in all ways. Hot, flavorful and packed with good fixings like onions, sauerkraut, mustard served on delicious grilled Texas-style toast (or other bread of your choice.). The NY-style dill pickle chips served on the side are a nice touch. My husband has tried the healthier tuna sub and loved it, and a cheese steak sub. He sings praises for both sandwiches. We have tried their homemade coleslaw and it's a keeper. Would love to live close enough to sample more sandwiches, homemade soup and salads. As long as the weather remains nice, we will certainly continue enjoying our visits to the deli. Truly, NY style portions and flavors right here in MI. The owner is great with customers and works very hard to please his customers. Very personable and engaged. Great business. Just stopped by the Deli again on our way home from a visit to the UP. We've visited this deli three times this summer. The food is excellent with so many choices and all equally satisfying. Definitely stop by on your way past Birch Run. It will not disappoint. read more

Third time in 2 months. Tried to call at 4:15pm on a friday to make a 8 person order. They dont answer the phone, voicemail is full. Never trying this place again. read more

This place will be around a long time the food is really good everyone must go check this place out

I live in Ann Arbor (home of Zingermans Deli) and the sandwiches at Birch Run Deli are far better than any sandwich you can get in Ann Arbor. I love Reuben sandwiches and it's my go-to if I see it on a lunch menu or go to a deli. I ordered their Triple Bronx Reuben and it was possibly the best Reuben I've ever had. Easily in the top 3. So much meat, very inexpensive for what you get, perfect amount of sauerkraut, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I could only eat 1/4 of it before I got full - I literally made 4 meals out of this one sandwich. I wish this deli were closer to where I lived. But anytime I'm in the Flint area I will certainly be stopping by Birch Run Deli to grab a Reuben. My wife had the Sicilian Chicken sandwich and she said it was the best sandwich she'd ever eaten. And the people working here were extremely friendly. Two thumbs up for this place! You're a fool if you visit Birch Run and get food someplace else. read more

Birch Run Deli - The Triple Bronx Reuben - Sandwiches Near Me - Birch Run, Michigan

The sandwiches were not what was advertised. There was no meat on the sandwich. $12.99 per sandwich and we paid for the onion roll. I do not plan to ever return and o do not recommend them. Service was excellent. read more

Chef Seymour doesn't disappoint! A truly authentic New York-style deli in the heart of mid-Michigan, one that you better come in hungry or bring a caravan of friends! Comedian Mitch Hedburg said about N.Y. delis as he was asked if he needed anything else- "Yeah, a load of bread... and some other people!"; here you may want to bring the same. Quality products, quaint atmosphere and friendly staff- and an amazing value too! I've frequented this area for decades- it's great to see a business like this thrive! read more

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We got the Sicilian and the Rueben and both were amazing! The bread was super fresh, the flavors were on point, and the meat was really tender. read more

Birch Run Deli - Sicilian sub and Reuben - Sandwiches Near Me - Birch Run, Michigan

My wife popped in after some Christmas Shopping and we were promptly greeted by the cook. Super friendly guy who was very interested in giving us the best customer service. The food was absolutely fantastic!! I wish we lived closer so we could visit more often but we will definitely be back. Best place I've eaten at in Birch Run. I Highly recommend this place. read more

Birch Run Deli - Pastrami Sandwich. Phenomenal - Sandwiches Near Me - Birch Run, Michigan

This was the best Rubin I have ever had. Service was outstanding. I will come again when we past thru .

Great stop for dinner. Loved the gumbo soup in particular. Will definitely go back when we're in the area.