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I've gotten to -go from here several times now & can't believe I haven't yet reviewed!…read more They have a lot of Banh Mi options, I generally get the classic pork, and wow--they make a great sandwich! The French bread is so crispy & fresh, and it's quite full. Delicious! It was large enough to share, which we did. It's probably 10-12" long, and we generally want a lighter lunch. While I was waiting this time, I really checked out their pastry/desert case, and they were all gorgeous! They said they come from a local bakery. I'm not usually a desert person, but I got a slice of the Pistachio Ricotta layered cake and it was so good. Really light; thinking layers of cake and thicker layers of both of the two fillings. Perfection Open & airy, nice relaxing space in this building that was formerly Panera. I can't understand why they weren't packed with people. Get out there & support local restaurants!! Fresh, delicious ingredients! Ready pretty quick too, so it's a great lunch hour option. I'll get more pictures of next time I go, though I did get a picture some of the pastries.

We've been here twice, and the bánh mì sandwiches, pork pastry, and Vietnamese coffee keep bringing…read moreus back. The décor and ambiance are what you'd expect from a modern boba café: bright, casual, and spacious. They offer a wide selection of desserts, pastries, coffee, and boba drinks. On this visit, we ordered the Vietnamese coffee, pork pastry, pork bánh mì, cupcakes, and brownies. While the cupcakes and brownies were a bit underwhelming, the Vietnamese coffee, bánh mì, and pork pastry were all excellent and easily the highlights of the visit. The service was fast and will visit again!

Grilled Pork Banh Mi

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New Saigon Market

4.3(61 reviews)

0.8 mi

If I'm being completely honest, during my recent week long stay in Troy, MI for work, I stopped by…read morethe New Saigon Market 4 of the 7 days. And the primary reason was their ah-mazing banh mi sandwiches. IMHO, the best in the entire city!!! The majority of the square footage at New Saigon Market is dedicated to the grocery portion of the business. There are aisles of Asian goods such as sauces, instant noodles, a refrigerated section of produce, and a freezer case of all types of dumplings, meats, etc. There was also a fun display of figurines near the window, including a Pikachu, which I purchased for my niece. Using both the Yelp app and recommendations from locals, they told me this place serves up legit and surprisingly, bargain priced Viet sammiches. When you walk in, the kitchen portion is near the registers. After perusing the menu, I ordered a number one combo and a chicken, since the roasted pork was sold out (boo!). And I was SHOCKED that in 2024, you can still find a banh mi for $5. In the DC area, you can't find one priced for less than $8.00!!! Tip: you can order your banh mi's either toasted or untoasted. Get the toasted. After approximately 5 minutes a friendly worker came out and presented the number one banh mi, in a foil wrapper. My chicken was not toasted so it was in a plastic bag. I couldn't wait, so I unwrapped the number one combo and literally DEVOURED it in the parking lot. The bread (which they make on premises) was toasty outside, yet had a flaky and soft interior. And while these aren't the biggest sandwiches, there was plenty of meat filling and pickled veggies, with just the right amount of pate smeared. Again, did I mention (as of this review) that it was only $5? They have a special menu on the weekends, so I also stopped by get some Bánh Bò Nướng (Vietnamese honeycomb green cake), Goi Cuong (summer rolls) and the Xôi Mặn (sticky rice with Viet ham and sausage). Everything was delicious and I walked out for about $20; which again, this would have been at least $10-$15 more in the DC area. If I lived here, I'd be at New Saigon Market several times a week. It's a true hidden local gem. Five well deserved stars!

When the ludicrous idea of a 5 dollar shake was introduced in Pulp fiction, nobody would have…read moredreamed that $5 sandwiches would be just as rare. The bahn mi sandwiches at Saigon are the best 5 bucks you can spend on lunch. It's worth the gas money to drive all the way to Mad Heights. Bonus: you can also stock up on fish oil, rice paper and vermicelli.

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Detroit 75 Kitchen

4.5(105 reviews)

1.8 mi

I've gotten D75 ultiple times through the year and they never disappoint. 10/10 everytime…read more Definitely get the Cheesesteak Sandwich or the Cheesesteak Egg Rolls!

Absolutely delicious food!! Amazing service!…read moreGreat clean dining area with plenty of parking!

Inside where you order

3rd Street Detroit Cheesesteak and Regular Fries

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Outdoor patio, food truck and entrance to ordering area

Taco Tienda Mexicana

4.4(748 reviews)

1.5 mi

First time here! Looks like a local favorite with many families. They easily fit a party of five…read more Fantastic find! Very authentic and good!! I ordered the burrito with asada. It was outstanding. Diced pico and a delicious tortilla. I would get it again. Taste the sauces they put on the table. I loved the green sauce. M with had the enchiladas poblano and she thought it was some of the best she has ever had. Service is friendly and you pay at the counter in the Mexican store area! Oh yes browse around before you pay, you may want a cookie to go or some tortillas.

This place is amazing! Authentic food at a great price. The…read moreonly weird thing is you get your drinks from the attached store and pay at that cashier. There are a bunch of specials along with their staple menu. The place is small and was busy at an off time, so be prepared to wait (or do carry out).

Restaurant side

Elote is so delicious

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.6(72 reviews)

2.0 mi

The bread was very stale. The lettuce the tomatoes looked messy just sitting there's I won't be…read moreback to this location. It was dirty. Glass looks like it hasn't been cleaned or wiped down in a year or so. Service was ok. I have 400+ shore points I'm an avid Jersey Mikes patron. This was my first and last time here. My previous review was for the Riverview location. There is another review that was also meant for another location as well. Please please clean those glasses and counters.

I stopped in here because I had a free mini sub coupon to redeem…read moreon my account. I somehow don't go to Jersey Mike's enough, but they are definitely my top choice for a "fast food" sandwich or sub shop. I ordered my mini sub on the app while doing some shopping in the area and by the time I was done, my order was ready to be picked up inside. I really didn't interact with any of the workers other than telling them I was there to pick up a mobile order, but everyone was very kind and they all welcomed me in with a smile on their face. This was only the second Jersey Mike's I've been to, but I really think their customer service is amazing. As for my mini sub - it was way bigger than I expected (which is always nice, especially considering it was "free.") I opted for the turkey and provolone (Mike's Way minus onion and tomato. The game changer is the rosemary parmesan bread. The flavors from the oil, turkey, and bread was so yummy! I will be ordering that sandwich again. YUM!

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Penn Station East Coast Subs

3.4(89 reviews)

0.0 mi

Four days in Michigan so make the best of them? Just a quick stop-off after landing a few miles up…read morethe road and we really like the lemonade. The chicken parm AND the chicken teriyaki subs were great. I like their fries, unpeeled, sliced with the skin still on. PS always has malt vinegar and ketchup available. This location is quiet and has plenty of seating. Bathrooms were clean and the people friendly. 12/25

One of the better subs I've had. The bread's good and the flavor is great. Much better than…read moreSubway, Jimmy John's and Jersey Mikes.

Separate restrooms

Subs that are attractive enough to be wall art

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Only half an order

Tai Pan Bakery

4.4(142 reviews)

1.5 mi

A very nostalgic place for chinese americans! It's a very authentic and real chinese bakery. I…read moreordered a beef curry bun, a few rice dumplings and sponge cakes. It was like a bite from what I get from home! The cake itself was not mind blowing but it was quite good and reasonably priced. It's a small business so it was a bit cramped in there. They had good stock of all the baked goods, so I was really happy to get to try everything. I wish they could package their sweets better, they just stick it in a brown bag. The cashier (or owner?) was very kind. Overall, loved my trip there. It felt very real and the buns were great. I'm so happy to see places like this up and running.

Cute little bakery! It's a $10 minimum if you want to use a credit card. I got a variety of…read morepastries to go. There's a small booth inside but this place is really more of grab/go.

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Stacks & Cordials

4.3(34 reviews)

4.2 mi

Been wanting to go but have not yet, so sent my wife and daughter in for a carryout…read more They received attentive service and brought home several sandwiches for us to enjoy. I would definitely say they are stacked full of meat and taste delicious. Looking forward to coming next time.

Discovered this place from a chowdowndetroit video on Instagram. Soooo happy he covered this place…read morebecause their food is unreal! It's located inside of a gas station/party store and they have an ordering counter inside but I would recommend ordering online before hand because the wait can be quite long considering how popular they are right now. I've tried 3 different "stacks", the Italian stack, the Suicide Stack, and the Fiesta Stack. It's a MUST to add on cordial bread topping (basically making it cheese bread with seasonings on the outside). Every stack is delicious but my personal favorite was the fiesta stack. Super similar to a chicken hani at National Coney Island (breaded chicken, cheese, lettuce, sauce, tomato). They can get pricey. I think they start at $15 but you can probably get 2 meals out of one stack.

2.4 mi•Downtown Royal Oak

Pepperoni Pizza

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BBQ Chicken Stack

Oak House Deli

4.3(132 reviews)

While cruising through the heart of Royal Oak, I noticed this little deli shop, calling my name…read morepast apartment buildings and local scenery. They have an extensive menu to include vegetarian options which was nice to see. They also have many local brands to include chips, sodas, and other small local business products (caramelized nuts, baked goods, etc.)! On the topic of local businesses, they also had a board which allowed local owners to post business cards and event alerts, fantastic for drawing the community together. Now, I ordered a Reuben as a lover of corned beef and sauerkraut. It was delicious and sizeable, a fair portion size for the money as well. The chips were also delicious having gone for the salt, pepper, and onion variety. A solid crunch and bursting with flavor. Among the positives I have two negatives, both of which are not adequate enough to lower their star ranking. Firstly, it took around 20-25 minutes to get our food after ordering. I rarely hold timing against a restaurant as having worked in food, I know lunch rush exists and things happen. To mitigate this (for those in the area) I believe they have an online ordering system, which I would recommend utilizing! Secondly, they do not have indoor seating, so it is a very grab and go type establishment. This is counteracted by the multitude of benches around Royal Oak, though it would be nice to have some amount of seating, especially for those with accessibility needs and those waiting on their food. Overall, Oak House Deli is solid and delicious and I will definitely stop by again when I am in the area!

Came here for the burger week, and the door was open and people working inside. I came in to order…read moreand after me being in there for a few minutes the guy told me they arent open. lol. First of all the burger week place should have had open/close times listed on the app. Second, it's sliced deli meat... you can't slice up some lunch meat a few minutes before 11am. That's crazy. Edit: came back next day and actually HAD the sandwich I came for. Sandwich was VERY good. A little too much sauce but otherwise great. Flavor was good. Customer service still wasn't the best. Took 30 minutes for a sandwich. But I did get a free pickle.

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Vegan taco sub. another "w" from oak house -- can they do wrong? methinks not.

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Vegan Turkey Reuben

Bread Basket Deli

3.0(58 reviews)

1.1 mi

Definitely not the same as the oakpark original. No soup the day I was there. Sandwiches are good…read moreand plentiful for the prices.

Still the BEST CORN BEEF sandwich but the large $19 was puny!…read moreThe matzo ball soup was a joke $7 Go to TONY'S DELI on Orchard Lake for UNBELIEVABLE SOUP! I mean AMAZING! Pass on Bread basket skimpy portions & ridiculous matzo ball soup.

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This is my $13 grilled cheese combo! My *last* grilled cheese combo I'll be ordering from Bread Basket Deli!

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Worst customer service ever rude employees don't go there there's a better one in Warren on 12 mile and Ryan

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