I first reviewed the location in Farmington back in 2023. This location is also terrific! The quality of the bread and meats is really superior. The bread is fresh and has a great flavor. I also really enjoyed the Red Cabbage Slaw. It was a real standout compared to other restaurants' versions. Lots of flavor and great texture. It's Birmingham, so parking isn't great, but if you're doing carryout, you could order through their app and just pull up at the curb and run in. Value is decent as well, only a couple of dollars more than Jersey Mike's, Jimmy John's, but the quality is so much better. It's kind of in a different league, and for the league it's in, the price is spot on with the competition. read more

If I could rate this a 0 I would, I placed a huge order and while the delivery driver was in route they canceled my whole order without even reaching out to let me know or to see if I can pick it up. The whole group waited over an hour and finally I received a notification that the order was canceled. Attempted to call the location 10 times during their working hours (states open till 4pm on Sunday) and no one answered. Very disappointed. Never had this issue anywhere before. read more

Really nice sandwiches! A few seats available up front for small groups. Staff is friendly. Sandwich was delicious - split one with another person and it was just right. Bread was soft, sandwich well seasoned and not overly saucy. Excited to come back and try some others. read more

La Pecora Nera - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Great place to get a foccacia sandwich. We got the muffuleta and prosciutto sandwiches. The prosciutto came with a fig jam that was a little too sweet for me but my partner loved it. Both sandwiches were much more greasy than I would have liked, next time will hold the EVOO that is added to the sandwiches. read more

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Smaller shop with delicious Italian sandwiches! Limited seating but definitely worth a try! It gives you that italian market vibe with good music playing. We had the Mortadella & Ricotta & Muffuletta. Both were packed with freshness and flavor. The Whipped ricotta gave the sandwich a beautiful creaminess and the Muffuletta was on the spicier side with the giardiniera but delicious! The cashier was friendly and helpful and we received our sandwiches pretty quick. Definitely will be back! read more

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Fantastic sandwich., quick service and a cute store. I would definitely eat there again.

Birmingham, Michigan--who knew? I've been around the world and back, but this town is easily one of the fanciest, most polished places I've set foot in. Think designer storefronts, perfectly groomed sidewalks, and a vibe that just screams money. I mean this gives Beverly Hills a run for their money! Right in the middle of all that shine sits La Pecora Nera, a quaint little sandwich shop that almost feels like a secret gem tucked inside the town center. Now, I'll admit it--I'm a sucker for focaccia. That's what pulled me through their doors. I went straight for the prosciutto with fig, a combo I've tried at plenty of spots before. Here's the verdict: overall, a solid sandwich. The sweetness of the fig worked nicely with the saltiness of the prosciutto, but the edges of that focaccia leaned a little too crispy, and a couple of prosciutto slices were tougher than I'd like. Not a dealbreaker, but very much noticeable. Would I go back? Probably. Even if just to grab a sandwich and soak up the opulence of Birmingham's town center....legs crossed, pinkies up ?! read more

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I tend to avoid Birmingham, but La Pecora Nera has been on my list for a hot minute, courtesy of the photos I had seen on social media. I had a day off work, and was already downtown, so I wandered in with no plan, and not having looked at the menu ahead of time. After a quick run-down of the option on the wall, I was torn between the mufaletta and the Italian. The man at the registered asked if I wanted spicy, as the mufaletta was a little spicy, and that sounded good, so I thought I ordered the mufaletta. I paid, and moved to the side to wait for my sandwich. There are a few small tables inside, but on what seemed like a quiet day, they were all full, so I took my sandwich to go. I didn't have to wait for very long, it was only a few minutes between ordering and getting my sandwich. I took my sandwich home, and once I unwrapped the massive sandwich, I found that I had an Italian sandwich, and not the mufaletta that I thought I ordered. I was a little disappointed initially, because I had really gotten excited for the mufaletta, but the Italian *was* my second choice, so I couldn't really be mad about it. Everything was fresh and made to perfection. Great balance of flavors - not too much of any one ingredient. The bread was so soft on the inside while having the perfect amount of crisp on the outside - this was definitely freshly made. Absolutely delicious. This was definitely worth the visit. I will be back for the mufaletta. And now that I've read some of the other reviews - it seems that I need to try the cannolis too! read more

THE BIG: Authentic Italian sandwich shop in downtown Birmingham! Cute lil shop inside with classic italian sandwiches on the Schiacciata bread. Street parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: This spot reminds me of All'antico Vinaio in Florence. It serves the same tuscan sandwich that reminds me of Italy. For the foods, I came twice in two days. I got the the viareggio and a cannoli the first time. The second time, I got the napa club and a cannoli. The cannoli is very fresh with the filling put in as you order so it doesn't get soggy. My favorite bite was definitely the viareggio. It's the bread plus the fresh meats! I'm a sucker for a good sandwich. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Ultimately for each trip it only set me back around $22 for a sandwich and a cannoli. Very affordable and very delicious. I will be back. read more

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This review is just for the cannoli. I was walking back to my car after stopping at Paris Baguette after work yesterday, and was feeling a little gluttonous (I'm also 7 months pregnant, so I'll use that as my excuse, lol), and saw the cannoli sign in the window, so I stopped in. I've heard of their Detroit location before - apparently they have one in Farmington too - but they're new to Birmingham, when I asked they said they been here 3-4 months. I want to say this is where Planthropie was, but I may not be correct on that. They have the cannoli shells ready to go, and they add the ricotta when you order. You can also choose if you want caramel and/or chocolate sauce on top. The cannoli are $3.75 each and I think there was a discount if you bought a certain #, I just bought two though. The sandwiches looked fantastic although unfortunately I'm not supposed to have deli meat right now.... I'll be back after August, since I'm due then. :) Overall I'd come back here, service was friendly too. read more

La Pecora Nera - Cannoli, very tasty - Sandwiches Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

La Pecora Nera in Birmingham was fantastic for our catering order of 30+ people. The food arrived right on time, everything was fresh and made to order, and the service was great throughout the process. The ooey gooey chocolate chip cookies were especially amazing and such a crowd favorite. Highly recommend for catering or any group order! read more

Stopped in to pickup lunch as I was in the area and had been wanting to give this place a try. Cool little restaurant with some foods for sale as well. There's not much seating, so expect to eat elsewhere or be patient depending on when you go. I was back and forth on what to order; I eventually decided on the Napa Club (chicken based). The sandwich was pretty solid. The chicken had a good amount; taste was fine. The pesto was fantastic. I love a good pesto; this was right up there with some of the best I've bad. The greens were fresh and the avocado was ripe. I have several small criticisms though. I could have used some more avocado, but I could still detect it, so I'm just being a little greedy for that. However, the bacon was undetectable. It had two of the smallest slivers of bacon you'll ever see on it. While I wasn't expecting a baconator amount; a bit more would have actually made it noticeable and gone a long way. The other main criticism would be the bread. The focaccia was good. Potential to be very good. Not dry and decent flavor. Unfortunately, it was cold when I had it and a bit hard. Maybe that's the design, but the bread makes up so much of a sandwich and this was lacking. Oh well. Still a good sandwich. The chocolate chip cookie was next level. Not too much chocolate, but it still had plenty. Perfectly soft throughout (my preference). Good size on it too. Ended up getting a bit sleepy after lol. Definitely get this. Overall, I was pretty pleased with my meal and the friendliness of the staff makes this a place I would try again. If you're in Bham, give this a try. There's a reason this is their 3rd location. read more

Really good sandwiches, the aioli and ciabatta bread are perfect! The portions are on the larger end. The service is usually pretty quick, and you can order ahead or schedule a pickup time, but there's usually a wait during lunch time if you order at the counter. It's a small place and there's only a couple tables and chairs inside. read more

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Finally some GOOD food in Birmingham! This is the best little sandwich shop. Perfect for a quick lunch while at work, or recently my favorite place to take someone new to the area. Only a couple of tables chairs so I recommend a carry out- online orders are quick and easy with pictures of all the sandwiches. Everything I've tried has been fantastic but the Ruben Angelo (ask for the Angelina if you want turkey) has been my go to order. A gem in the area for sure! read more

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Some friends had recommended this place to us a few weeks ago, so when we were wandering around Birmingham on a pretty spring day, we decided to give it a try. The menu has a variety of sandwiches and salads to choose from. I tried the spicy chicken Caesar and my wife did the same, without the spice. The sandwiches were very good, but they were huge - we probably would have split one if we knew that ahead of time. It was also kind of pricey - not unusual for most places in Birmingham - but $35 for two sandwiches and two waters seemed a little steep. There are a few small tables inside, but you're probably better off taking your food to go. read more

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I come to Birmingham frequently for work. I look forward to coming to LPN everytime. I've even delivered orders to my coworkers back in Grand Rapids after my visits. So good! read more

Food was decent, but as I waited for my order, I listened to the gentleman making the orders complain non stop for 15+ minutes about the arrival of customers. Worse off, him and another making the sandwiches and salads used gloves and never changed gloves. They would touch a dirty rag, touch turkey, touch the rag again, walk in the back to get supplies, touch lettuce, then come back and make another sandwich with the same gloves. A lot of cross contamination and no consideration for the overall health of everyone coming in. read more

The ambiance of this deli is nice. As you walk in, the staff is ready to take your order at the register! However, not one mention of the Promotion that if you join their online ordering system, you'll get a free cannoli. So I placed my sandwich and Cappucino ($24) order and sat down at the table and saw "the cannoli promotion". It also stated to order any item online to acquire the cannoli. So I ordered a bag of chips ($3). I inquired about the promotion after sharing that I found out about the promotion from the table's marketing material after I ordered my $24 meal plus $3 online chips. I was told I would have to wait until I ordered online again in order to receive the cannoli. I didn't appreciate that answer at all! While the corned beef sandwich tasted awesome on focaccia bread along with my Cappuccino I won't participate with this promotion because I live too far from this establishment. However, I observed 20 plus people go straight to the counter as I did and order their food and not be told about this promotion. So I'm guessing they probably don't make cannoli's because they are definitely not moving any because no one knows about the promotion except the online marketing team that created this promotion event that's not being communicated by the staff. read more

Phenomenal experience, wonderful employees, amazing food. Great ambiance at the restaurant!!!

Had an excellent early lunch here today. As we use Yelp all the time to find new places with ratings of places that are more reliable than other sites, this place getting 4 stars and close to us fit the bill. We live in bham yet had no idea this place existed. It's in a nondescript location on Pierce and we went in to a small , bright, clean space. There are a few places to sit and most were taken but we got a nice seat and went to order at the counter. Their menu is not large but has many delicious sounding options. Our order was taken by a very polite and friendly young man. The whole crew behind the counter seemed to be having a good time and promptly made the 2 sandwiches we ordered and a cannoli. We ordered a mortadella sandwich on focaccia and an Italian on an Italian roll. Both breads and sandwiches were excellent. This place is unpretentious and most importantly makes great food with quality ingredients made by a great crew of people. We had a great lunch and look forward to returning soon!! read more

Great new addition for breakfast/lunch options. Cool vibe and attentive service. You order at the counter and there is limited seating. Great tasting big sandwiches. Took half the sandwich home. We ordered the Turkey Bella and the Italiano. Not a fan of the focaccia bread. Wish I knew you can substitute an Italian roll at no extra cost. Both sandwiches were seriously under "sauced". Ask for extra aioli/dressing on the side. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing! The sandwiches and soups are absolutely delicious. You can tell they use fresh and clean ingredients. I was thinking about the sandwich for a few days Birmingham needed this! + staff is super friendly and helpful! read more

Fantastic Italian sandwiches. The foccia bread is a little thick, imo, but everything here is amazing. The sandwiches are large--large enough for people to split or to eat over two meals. Service is quick and friendly too. read more

Thank you very much for a great meal! Been waiting for a sandwich spot downtown where sandwiches were not $20/per, this place fits the bill. 100% would recommend getting the corned beef, pasta salad. Bread is amazing! Definitely check it out. read more

Such a cute sandwich shop. Ingredients are fresh and the sandwiches are huge. I love to eat here and leave feeling good that i had a nice healthy lunch. Everyone who works there is so kind and the service is great read more

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Lame Italian sandwich , its a loaf of bread with no dressing and a bit of meat... wont return.

"Finally stopped in to try a sandwich, and it did not disappoint. Hands down the best Reuben I've ever had -- the bread alone sets it apart. I don't know any other deli that uses it, and it makes all the difference. Quality meat, great customer service (thanks, Brandon), and an old‑school deli vibe. A MUST TRY! read more

I love a great deli sandwich. Sadly, La Pecora Nera didn't quite deliver. The meats in my italiano were very good quality, the shredded lettuce was fresh, and the dressing was tangy and bright. The problem was that there was so little of it. It was buried in a giant, bland, slightly stale focaccia. Ive had much better in much less upscale zip codes. This place is trying hard to fit into the Birmingham vibe, but they might do much better by making a better sandwich. The service was friendly enough, but the music was definitely off putting. Really loud music that would have been more suited to a Mediterranean style restaurant. read more

The food here is outstanding and the dining room is clean and bright. They just added an adorable little patio. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Big order, every week, spicy chicken sandwich with dressing on the side , no dressing just bread chicken and lettuce , dry, cannot be eaten, hard to find parking to go again get the dressing read more

Wow so good, I had the turkey Bella, the bread is insane. Really nice staff, beautiful store.

Sandwich was big for the price, and the pasta salad was out of this world. Very friendly help, and they filled my cannoli to order. Definitely will be coming back. read more

A lot of recommendations, so we split an Italian sandwich to try out during lunch. Very busy place. I would say, that after having a Rocco's Italian sandwich in Detroit, La Pecora is not even close to the Quality of Rocco's. LePecora is however a better option than Subway or Jersey Mikes. read more

Sandwiches are fantastic, however you have to ask to have them cut in half, in which they say "no problem" and then don't cut it. So after waiting for it you then have to take it back up to have them cut it. Service and friendliness is mediocre at best, and the place is dirty. Trash can always full, dirty tables and floors, not to mention the music is terrible. Maybe they prefer you take your food to go, because they certainly don't make it comfortable and inviting for you. Sandwiches are good but I would rather drive down to Rocco's before I go back to this place. read more

I love this place and the tram is great. if your looking for a quick, affordable, TASTY sandwich this is the spot. I highly recommend the Italiano with a side of coke. read more