Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Order ahead they get fairly busy for lunch the 6 meat 1 cheese is my go to but they have…read moreeverything from steak n cheese hot subs to fried bologna subs they even have a peanut butter and jelly sub

Fast friendly carry out service. A classic sub sandwich…read more The 6 meat and 2 cheese on soft bun is a classic favorite though they have many different choices also. The hot steak and cheese is delicious too

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Original Gonella's

4.5(139 reviews)

5.8 mi•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.

Deli Area.

18 Layers Meat, 3 Layer Cheese Sub

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Pine Coast

4.8(45 reviews)

4.2 mi

I can absolutely see why this place has such high reviews! We walked in and were greeted by a clean…read moreand well decorated restaurant with an exceptional playlist. The service was great, they answered all the questions we had about the menu. The food was absolutely phenomenal! And the coffee was great. Super flavorful without being overly sweet. I'm sad I'm not from the area, otherwise I'd be coming back time and time again.

Not a good place for picky people. I struggled to find the "easiest" thing on the menu to order…read morewith the fewest amount of subtractions. The food is thoughtful and complex, and unfortunately, that's just not for me. I can see why people enjoy it so much, though. Service was okay. Basically a teen at the register playing on her phone and a cook in the back. I wasn't really offered much of a greeting or an intro to the menu. It's a very limited menu as far as sandwiches are concerned (only six options.) I ordered The Superior minus kimchi with the spicy mayo on the side. I don't believe the menu mentions it, but the sandwich did come with a handful of fries. I took a seat in their cute dining area. It's decorated very nicely. It was a little chilly, though. I noticed a couple tables with trash on them that sat that way during my entire visit (all the while the cashier was on her phone.) Definitely room for improvement there. My sandwich was good; a little sweet for my liking. What I disliked was that there were tiny onions grilled with the steak, and those onions are not on the menu. I'd already wasted my lunch hour finding this spot, figuring out what to order and waiting for my food so I didn't bother saying anything or asking for a re-do. I just ate a few pieces of the steak and packed the rest up for my husband to have as leftovers. The quality of the steak was great and the fries were excellent. So, if you are all about limited menus and lots of ingredients, this might be the spot for you. It wasn't for me.

Kimchi fries, salad, sandwich

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Mati's Deli

3.8(138 reviews)

0.7 mi

Overall a super positive experience. All the ingredients were high quality, the place is cute and…read morecozy- decorated for Christmas at the moment, and the bathroom was clean. Service was prompt and friendly. It's tight inside, this is not the place to come with a big group- but a few friends or your family? Absolutely! Perfect. 4 stars because I just feel like the Reuben could have used a bit more flavor somehow. It was a little dry today. The bread was good, the meat was lean and thinly sliced, but I think we needed more punch from the sauerkraut and dressing. Still, will come back many times for years to come! Happy to have this in the area.

I hadn't been here since 2010 and the reputation still stands in Dearborn, so I thought I'd give it…read moreanother try. I was still like "meh". Their sandwiches are crazy-expensive, especially for the quality of the turkey. It was the slimy, smooth kind, not the more dry, you-can-see-the-grain-and-taste-the-quality kind. I got turkey and cheddar and it was $15, plus adding a drink and chips was $3 more. Hubband got the turkey and ham sandwich and said the ham was excellent but had the same gripe about the low quality turkey as me. Are they big, yes? Would I rather have less meat but it be much higher quality for the same price? Also yes. Decor hasn't changed in the almost 15 years since I visited. It's clean enough but still incredibly over-crowded with too many tables and chairs. Service was friendly. Honestly, this is just so underwhelming that I'm incredibly surprised that people are excited to drop $15 on a mediocre sandwich. I'm missing something (it must be nostalgia because I didn't grow up here.)

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New York Deli

4.1(108 reviews)

3.1 mi

very nice customer service. first time in and the lady taking my order recommended variety of…read moreoptions I went with a Italian sub and , manhattan, and a steak quesadilla. none of the options come with a drink or chips. Clean Resturant. good food. good service.

So a quick sandwich bite was necessary. I had time on my lunch break so I went and got a sandwich…read more I have never been here or I think by some time but I'm not unhappy at all. There's a small lot but you can park right there. It's right off of Michigan Ave so you really can't miss it but it is very small so you may not know what you're looking for. Just keep an eye out for it. They do have plenty of seats but it's not a full sit-down situation so I don't make it seem like you can bring a table of 20 in . They do have seats to sit in. There are countertops you can stand at but this is more likely a quick bite or to-go kind of situation. Even though there are people who do come in for the lunch break. But it's just basically tables and it's not a lot of frills or bells and whistles but it's still enough to have a bite to eat. The customer service is super nice and I was very taken care of and everybody was super friendly. As far as that goes that is something that has no issue . I ordered and it came pretty fast within 10 minutes so that was good. The service is quick but when I went it wasn't overly packed so that probably helped. Still it was good service and swift service as well . NY club - it was actually really good. It was very large and it got me right for lunch time for quite some time. It was put together very well and it didn't fall apart as soon as I picked it up. Turkey was warm and the sandwich was put together really well and the bacon made it pop . Cajun fries - the fries were crinkle cut and they came cajun seasoned to perfection . Would I go back? I sure would. Good customer service, solid product. Next time I go I'll probably end up getting a corned beef like I wanted to in the first place... There are plenty of options own and not just a sandwich shop... it may not be Coney Island type variety but it does have plenty of variety !

NY Club, I requested to be made without the third piece of bread.

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District 12

3.8(146 reviews)

0.3 mi•Downtown Dearborn

One of our favorite places to eat, atmosphere is great. Food is even better. I highly recommend…read moreanybody looking for a good vibe and delicious food. Customer service is amazing.

Beautiful place and I love that they're open late, even on Sunday. The food was alright. It came…read moreout quickly. I think they need to master the crisping of beef bacon. The district sauce is kinda like Big Mac sauce. The buns weren't bad but also weren't delicious. We got a Reese's and chocolate milkshake. It was light, but not super chocolatey. Flavor was also a little weird for some reason.. malty maybe? I like malt, but that's just a heads up. A "district shake" is when you combine two flavors, but it doesn't say that on the menu. The fries and onion rings were kinda cold, but the Cajun seasoning on the fries was good. I like the flavor shots you can add to your fountain soda. Overall, pretty good place but maybe over priced for the lack of food "wow factor."

Seating Area and Front Counter at District 12

Reese's and Chocolate Milkshake

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Dining Area at District 12

Paris Baguette

4.2(47 reviews)

1.1 mi

I stopped in for the first time today. I wanted some breakfast pastries for my office. The pastries…read moreare amazing! I had the chocolate chip cream strawberry pastry. Worth every single calorie! I also got an iced chai latte. Best iced chai latte I have had anywhere (even my own at home). Perfect balance of chai and oat milk. I got a medium and it was quite large. Perfect morning experience. My staff was super excited to see something other than your typical glazed or chocolate donut. The staff here is delightful. The barista was professional and very helpful. The baker waved and said hello. The restaurant was clean, open and very inviting. It is definitely a place I would stop with friends for coffee or sit and relax alone. My husband works near the restaurant and I called him at 7:30 am to tell him he has to visit soon! I stopped at a few other coffee shops this morning. They were not open yet. This bakery is open at 6 am. I was travelling on Michigan Avenue to Detroit and it was also easy in and out onto Michigan Avenue. Thank you for making my morning!

Today, I came in to check the place out. I was driving through Dearborn on another project and I…read moresaw this across the street from the "FORD" garage which is a glorified burger joint that hoists Henry Ford's name. That's another review. Sadly I came in around 5 pm which is late the place was nicely set up but deceiving as a result of how small the shop was compared to the size of the building. I am not sure if they produce mass quantities of products. Some of the parties were pretty to look at. I didn't buy any because it was so late in the day and I know it's would be a little stale by then. So it looks nice, clean, hospitable staff, not really knowledgeable. They do offer cappuccinos and espressos in addition to fresh brewed coffees. Gonna have to set my alarm to get out earlier to try one of these pastries fresh!

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Tuhama's

4.3(143 reviews)

5.5 mi

Beef Shawarma 10/10 Chicken Shawarma 8/10…read moreService 10/10 Ambiance 9/10 Could use a TV Price? Super Affordable Over all Experience 10/10 for me Idc what anyone else has to Say

Beef shawerma 8/10 Kofta 10/10…read moreVery reasonable prices and fast service.also within walking distance there are great bakeries

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Meat schwarma

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King of schwarma

Corn On The Corner

4.1(16 reviews)

0.5 mi•Downtown Dearborn

Stopped here for lunch and it was all excellent! Definitely a splurge meal calorie wise but…read moreexcellent! I went with the Crispy Cancun sandwich (fried chicken, chipotle aioli, pickles and roasted corn topped with cilantro on a challah bun) and the garlic parm fries. Everything was really good. The fries were doused in a lot of sauce and even a bit of garlic butter but miraculously they didn't get soggy. The sandwich was juicy and crispy and the bun and toppings went with it all perfectly. I went with the mild flavor as I can't do much spice these days and it was perfectly seasoned. I also went with one of their slushes, the apricot mango, and I LOVED it. I'd come back for that alone! Price is a bit on the higher side for fast casual, it was around $30 for all of it, but it was delicious and prices are going up everywhere these days so I get it and don't knock them for it. But it's worth mentioning if you're reading this and on a bit of a budget. That said, they do have some combos and items that could make it much more cost effective. And coming with friends will make it all easily splittable as the portions are generous.

The turkey Cubano sounds interesting, minus the corn. The grilled cheeses are quite intriguing as…read morewell. A couple of my team members and I stopped by to grab an ultimate chicken wrap, crispy chicken and the turkey Cubano with seasoned fries a while ago. Their wrap and sandwiches all have an interesting and unique twist. Quite intriguing for sure. Next time I do want to try out their grilled cheese sandwiches. The corn with butter is good. The other loaded is over the top for me.

Zaatar Grilled Cheese

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Egg Bar

4.5(82 reviews)

0.4 mi•Downtown Dearborn

So, so good! Super friendly service, and the brown sugar espresso drink is decadent and amazing…read more The sandwich with sausage and hashbrowns was two delicious meals for me, and there is a nice variety of options. A must visit for me when I'm in Dearborn!

Very good egg sandwich. Ranchero Sando egg: main embellishments: chips, grilled/charred onions,…read moretomato slice and avocado. Would come back, but does not feel like a 15 dollar plus tip meal. There are sandwiches with sausage or bacon that start are lower price point. This sandwich lacked meat. Like to see less branded bags and useless plastic covers for a cheaper price point.

Steak n' Eggs - the perfect breakfast!

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Salted Caramel Cold Brew

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S T.

4 years ago

Someone from tropical smoothie replied to my review of the service that I received . but the information that they put down for me to reach out to them . is not information where I can reach out to them . and tell them how to resolve the problem. that I had so , if they like they can reach out to me with your information that I can really use to contact you. thanks from ST read more

Kayla G.

6 years ago

I try really hard to give this location multiple chances bc it's super close but I don't think I've ever had a good experience here. I ordered 25 minutes ago and am still sitting here while the 6 people who ordered after me are gone and on top of that I tipped them won't make that mistake again read more

Bailey R.

12 years ago

I love their smoothies!They have the best wraps and flatbreads too! I'm addicted to it. Bahama mama, chicken pesto flatbread, and King Caesar wrap are my favorites. Service is great and the team is very friendly. read more

The V.

2 years ago

The fat bitch at the Michigan Ave Dearborn location gave a retarded runty quesadilla with no sauce. Very disappointing can't even bag my food right! read more

Sabrina L.

11 years ago

Absolutely love their smoothies! I try a different one each time I go in....soon running out of options to try. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Armand M.

11 years ago

Delicious and friendly staff. Visited for my first time today and will definitely be back.

Marie O.

8 years ago

The smoothies and food are wonderful but they always seem to not have enough workers.

Raed A.

3 years ago

The worst customer service I want to order some thing and they talk with the attitude

Scott J.

238

11 years ago

Always stop when in town for work

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