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Mati's Deli

3.8 (138 reviews)
InexpensiveSandwiches, Delis
Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Carol's Temptation AKA Rachel Sandwich AKA Turkey Reuben.  Filling And Delicious!
Mike G.

This is definitely a great place to go for some really good Jewish deli food! It's very small but cute. They do have some patio seating, too. Service was fast and friendly. The food here is really good, nice size portions and priced lower than I would have expected. I got the Rachel, AKA Carol's Temptation, and local friend, Yelper Amy B, got the Uncle Louie's BBQie, a brisket sandwich. Both of us agreed they were good hearty sandwiches that we had trouble finishing. They offered us the combo version, which gets you an individual bag of Better Made brand chips and a soft drink with free refills for $2.50. Thanks to Yelper Al P for another great local recommendation. If you're in the south part of the metro area, he knows the best value eats in the area. A solid 4 stars. So you ask? If it's so good, why not 5 stars? A few recommendations for the owners: * Take out a table. It's just too crowded. * The chairs are very uncomfortable. * Call out customer pick-up numbers once when the whole order is ready instead of once for the drink & chips and again for the sandwich. Dont make your customers have to get up twice. * Make sure the cheese is melted. Mine wasn't.

Bbq louie
Amy B.

I don't remember how I first heard about Mati's, but I've had it bookmarked for years. Every time I'm in Dearborn as of late, I'm doing something else and don't have the time to stop in and check it out, or it's closed because they aren't currently open on the weekends. In a city that isn't known for it's Deli's, this place was a pleasant surprise. Today, I had the pleasure of meeting fellow yelper and extraordinaire, Mike G from Columbus here for a quick bite. Normally, we'd be hitting up Ford's garage, but I really wanted this place! I noticed online that the insides a tad small for my liking, and despite that, I really had a good time here. I went with the Uncle Louie's BBQie sandwich because I'm in a long standing, loving relationship with anything brisket. Mike, on the other hand does not eat red meat, so he went with something even fancier than moi, an got a chicken sandwich. While the tables here are very tiny, as is the restaurant, we both had a really good meal and enjoyed our time together. When we got there, it was awfully quiet for a Monday, but as we sat through our meal, more people started piling in. Doctors, automotive workers, retired people, families. Just a nice slice of people to see coming in for a quick bite. For drinks, they do have fountain pop and it's free refills. The cups are small but the staff here is really friendly, which I appreciate. The only complaint that I had, is the timing of how our food came out. I got mine first, but then it took Mike's meal much longer to arrive despite others ahead of him getting their orders before. He still got his food, but I do notice and I'm not sure what the hold up was. No issue or problem, just a minor annoyance because we love Mike G! Overall, it was worth trying and I'm glad we did. Food was spot on, and the portions were good for the price. (Deli's can be finicky about some menu items and charge another zillion dollars for extra sauces, napkins or anything they want because they can and I'm glad they do not do that here.) If you're in the area and want a low key place to sit, have a quick sandwich and chill, this is your place.

Reuben
Albert T.

Mati's Deli is a very old fashioned sandwich joint; the interior looks like something you would see in the 80s. They do churn out some good sandwiches but just be aware, prices have gone up by something like 50% over the last couple of years. Reuben ($14.99) - This is quite a large sandwich piled up with corned beef and sauerkraut. If you get it with chips and a drink (which I think was something like $3 extra), it could probably last for two meals. There is a pretty small amount of Russian dressing on top - the sandwich probably needs double the dressing to make it great. There's a slice of unmelted swiss cheese in the center. Everything is on perfectly toasted rye. This is just personal preference, but I wish the entire sandwich were heated so that the cheese could melt. The sandwich came with a standard pickle wedge. I know they are totally different, but there are several Italian delis nearby where you can get multiple sandwiches for the price of one here. I think Mati's is great for an occasional treat given the price.

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Erin K.

I realize business might be slow during COVID but that shouldn't excuse serving sandwiches on stale bread. The onion roll I had was so hard you could knock on it, and when I bit into it, it crumpled like a cracker, which was unfortunate since the chicken salad was very good. The bread on the BLT was also stale. The bread on Carrol's Temptation seemed okay, but that might be because it was toasted. I also found a couple of pieces of something in my food that appeared to be plastic

Corned beef and pastrami
Alesia W.

Today I was looking for an old fashioned Deli but I was in the area of dearborn. So I looked up this place and decide to try it out. First let's say that I was kind of disappointed because I couldn't make the sandwich the way I wanted it. I have never been to a place where I can't get a a corned beef mixed with whatever meat I like even if I have to pay more for it. She absolutely said that we don't make a sandwich with corned beef and roast beef. But I see they had combo sandwiches with roast beef and other meats along with the corned beef. So I definitely cannot understand why I couldn't get it that way but that's just the beginning. The waitress was ruled unfriendly and not up for you to ask her many questions as this was my first time there. I'm not sure if it was because there weren't customers that look like me or was she just having a bad day. Also another customer came in of a different descent than mine and he was treated rudely as well and abrupt. The food I received was just okay so needless to say, I have no need to return. It's kind of hard to find the old fashioned delis from back in the day where your corned beef will sliced with marbling and fat and you can see the stacks of meat. Nowadays, it seems like the corned beef is like all crumbled up and you just get a stack of crumbled meat. It wasn't terrible but along with bad customer service I won't be back.

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Sandwich a5o manyuke, sorry for my language 10/10 sandwich. If you get the tuna melt ask for extra mayo besides that perfection

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Sandwich never fails. Fresh, big and perfectly put together. Workers are always friendly and welcoming

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Everything the food, the service, the price the atmosphere and parking was a problem besides that it was lovely

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Been going to Mattie's since the 80's. Food is always good, the people are always personable and the brownies are god-sent

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New York Deli

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Been wanting to try this place out for a while…read more Overheard this place will be closed for 4 weeks or so starting next week. Grabbed some lunch for my team: Chicken bacon ranch no lettuce or tomato, a large Lebanese salad (no pita), Turkey Reuben sandwich, Chicken melt, Bronx and a can of Mountain Dew and one can of Coke. Oh my. Their Chicken melt menu that someone posted on here changed from what someone else had posted a while back. Their current chicken melt is essentially a chicken Philly. It wasn't what my team member wanted, had to give it to someone else, since it had mushrooms in it. The Lebanese salad was good, the large is a good size. Loaded with tomatoes and cukes. Ended up with bits of pita at the bottom of my salad, had to pick them out. :/ The chicken bacon ranch was nicely packed with meat in a sub bun. The Bronx was good as well. The turkey Rueben was okay. Light on the kraut and sauce. The turkey meat was deli slices though. The bread was maybe separately toasted. It was pan or cook top cooked. The rye was a bit too hard as I tried to get a bite in. I ended up having to gut it and eat the inside goods separately. Oven roasted turkey would have been fantastic, more kraut or add slaw too. Salad was good and fresh. The sandwiches look picture worthy.

Excellent tuna melt and other tasty sandwiches we ordered for our pre show meal at the Ford…read moreCommunity center for the arts. Great friendly staff and service. Highly recommend.

Original Gonella's - 18 Layers Meat, 3 Layer Cheese Sub

Original Gonella's

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Southwest Detroit

My father took me Gonella's when I was a kid, and he was working in Detroit as a television…read moredirector. This was the sandwich shop that made me love subs. I can't believe the place is still here after all of these years. There are 2 types of subs here: Italian, and "Other Subs", so you know that this shop sprang from the vibrant Italian community that once populated Detroit. The Italian Subs at Gonella's are ordered according to how many layers it builds up (which I think is a unique concept). These layered Gonella Italian Subs are layered with a variety of Italian meats (Hard Salami, Salami Cotto, Mortadella, Smoked Ham and Capicola), provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & Gonella's homemade dressing. Soft or hard roll. Extras: Peppers (+.50) Cheese (+.50) - (Turkey is reserved for the "Other Subs). 6 Layers Meat, 1 Layer Cheese --- $8 8 Layers Meat, 2 Layer Cheese --- $9 12 Layers Meat, 2 Layer Cheese --- $12 14 Layers Meat, 3 Layer Cheese --- $13 18 Layers Meat, 3 Layer Cheese --- $14 The subs are heavy and delicious. The Service is ultra friendly. And the atmosphere feels like and Italian Deli-Market. I recommend it.

This is the original sub sandwich for my team…read more It's been here for ages. My team goes more often than me, but it's the place to go when you are hungry. Soft sub buns, tons of stacks of meat, lettuce and tomato or not. No one goes hungry after a sub here. Some deli spots tend to skimp on the protein, but not this place. My team members favorite is the Italian, 6 stacks. I usually will go for a turkey or chicken stack. They offer up to 18 stacks, haven't tried that yet.

Liberati's Italian Deli & Bakery - GREAT sauce and meatball sub!

Liberati's Italian Deli & Bakery

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I was sleeping in rather than eating breakfast at the hotel--it was a Saturday!--so after my dad…read moreand brother finished eating there, they stopped by Liberati's to pick up food for lunch later since we wouldn't have time to go out for lunch between watching the Notre Dame football game on TV and attending the Notre Dame women's basketball game in person. I didn't even see the place (although I did choose it), but my dad really liked it. It reminded him of one of the Claro's Italian Markets in Southern California. I was looking forward to my slices of cheese pizza, but my brother called from the deli to inform me that they only had pepperoni by the slice. Look, I get it. Most people want pepperoni, and when you're serving by the slice, you can't try all these random combos that people might not eat. But no cheese? As in the most basic pizza option? That feels wrong. When I had my veggie sandwich a little later, it was very good. My brother had persuaded the guy to throw in some additional mushrooms. The bread was top notch, and I enjoyed the sandwich. For the price, it should have either been larger or included more vegetables, cheese, all of the above, anything. My dad really enjoyed his sandwich, but my brother was left wanting by his meatball sub. The local-brand potato chips were a nice touch. They use way too much plastic wrap.

Wow, what a great find today! Local area Italian bakery/grocer/deli that offers a lot of great…read moretasting food for quick carryout along with a large deli and bakery. We tried several items and would easily get all of them again: Pizza slices - generously sized square slices $2.69/slice; crunchy crust, small cup pepperonis, not too greasy and all together a great tasting slice but could use a few more pepperonis per slice Meatball sub- GREAT sauce and meatballs, and I am picky about eating anyone else's meatballs other than my own Off the Boat Hoagie: spicy capicola and other spicy coldcuts and cheese (couldn't remember them all) baked inside an extra large soft roll, served warm. It was VERY GOOD. At first seemed like a lot of bread in proportion to deli cuts, but it was a perfect ratio given the spiciness of the coldcuts inside. Cannoli - light shell and filling, not overly sweet. Really liked that they used a dusting of chocolate powder (not bitter cocoa) on the ends vs hard chocolate chips. This has become my new favorite bakery for cannolis! Definitely coming back here to try more of their hot and cold subs and dishes like lasagna, pasties, soups and pasta. Other than those fantastic cannolis they have other delectable pastries, breads, cookies and desserts to try. They also carry specialty Italian grocery items, a large deli with a good selection of meats and cheeses and cold takeout fridges with pastas, whole pizzas and lasagna to bake at home. Very friendly staff, consistent stream of customers picking up subs, pizza slices, breads, and 3 small tables with chairs in the store to sit and enjoy the food if you can't wait until you get home.

Davids New York Deli - Turkey Sandwich

Davids New York Deli

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Came for a quick lunch. Ordered a turkey sandwich, chips and an iced tea. Came…read moreOut fresh and everything was good including the tea. Service was good. Ambiance was ok.

Chili is served HOT, thank you very much. It includes beans and green peppers. Spice level is…read moremedium-hot ... I would order again. The standard grilled Reuben is good, but for the $17 price and the portion size of corned beef, the value is just okay. The sauerkraut is a okay-ish, but I really like my kraut, very sauer. The pickle spear is fresh and crispy. The vibe of the staff was ... weird. The woman was rather coarse/curt and hovering over two guys that seemed to be struggling with their sandwich making. Perhaps they were new hires? Will I return? Yes, but only because it is convenient. Hygrade and Siegel's both offer much better value, but are too far away for a lunch run ... and gawd I love the SAUERkraut at Recipes. Chili is served HOT, thank you very much. It includes beans and green peppers. Spice level is medium-hot ... I would order again. The standard grilled Reuben is good, but for the $17 price and the portion size of corned beef, the value is just okay. The sauerkraut is a okay-ish, but I really like my kraut, very sauer. The pickle spear is fresh and crispy. The vibe of the staff was ... weird. The woman was rather coarse/curt and hovering over two guys that seemed to be struggling with their sandwich making. Perhaps they were new hires? Will I return? Yes, but only because it is convenient. Hygrade and Siegel's both offer much better value, but are too far away for a lunch run ... and gawd I love the SAUERkraut at Recipes.

Ricky's Sub Shop - OG Philly w/ red pepper relish & wiz

Ricky's Sub Shop

(186 reviews)

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Warrendale

Highly impressed with the OG Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich I got! I got a half sandwich with white…read morecheddar on it and it was huge! Luckily I didn't get a full one because I wouldn't have been able to finish it. I was tempted to get it with the Cheez Wiz on it but I was hesitant. I saw someone else get it while I was there and it looked really good, maybe next time I'll get it! The parking lot is pretty busy but there's plenty of places to sit inside the restaurant!

Finally made it here for the first time after hearing a ton of great things. I ordered the OG…read morePhilly and loaded it up w/ green peppers, mushrooms, and red pepper relish. Everything about the Philly was very good, but the bread roll really stood out to me...it was super soft & fresh but had a perfect, golden, thin, crispy crust on the exterior holding everything in place and giving just the right amount of crunch to every bite. It held up to the steamy steak and cheese like a champ without getting soggy, Solid sub. And this beast is big; half is enough to satiate almost any hungry appetite. I got mine to go, but the inside is bright & spacious with a ton of seating (but parking can be a challenge). This might also be one of the cleanest sub shops I've ever visited...absolutely spotless when I was there. While in the shop, I also got the pleasure of meeting Mike, who said he bought the place from Ricky a few years back. Mike seems to be a great dude who loves what he does and takes pride in his craft. He hooked me up with a sample of the red pepper relish, showed me what kind they use, and even told me where to buy it in bulk! He also shared some of their in-house Cajun seasoning, which was pretty tasty. Before I left, he gave me a heads up to be sure to hit Dearborn Sweets next door, and even some top selections to try (FWIW....he was right). I can't wait to come back and try some of their other subs! Shoutout and thanks to Mike for making it a great first visit!

Mati's Deli - sandwiches - Updated May 2026

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