Great food. Great service. The sandwich is definitely a 10. The long lines during the weekdays are worth the wait. Excellent food. read more

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

Fast friendly carry out service. A classic sub sandwich 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 read more

Oh my God! What an incredible deli! The turkey club is incredible! The food is served fresh, right in front of you. The service is immaculate and very welcoming . The young lady running this Deli makes it happen, every day. This eatery is definitely a hidden gem on Outer Drive in West Dearborn. The hard bun is the key. It's the best tasting bread that I have ever tasted. The bun compliments the different meats that you can order, there. 6 stars! Go there! Excellent service! There might be a little wait, but well worth it. Go there! Go there! The best sub, ever! read more

The young lady there is very nice. I ordered a 10/2 and a young man prepared the sandwich. He actually gave me a old sandwich. First the paper was soaked thru with oil and the ends of the roll was so hard, like a 2 day old roll. Could not bite the ends. Lettuce was not crisp. I was 30 minutes away and unable to return sandwich. Is it too much to get a fresh sandwich? Would not recommend. I will not return. read more

Placed a big order this morning for 7 subs. 5- 6+2's and 2 turkey and cheese. We get the subs and the turkey and cheese was $13.50. I called back and asked why so much? Its because you got swiss cheese on 1 and pepper jack on the other so that's an additional $1.75 each! When asked what cheese normally comes on it she said PROVOLONE!!!!! Can you honestly upcharge for swiss and pepper jack? Was never told there was an upcharge. We gave them the benefit of the doubt since last order subs were more like 4+1's. I will definitely never order from here again. Like previous reviews this place is over priced and not as good as they once were! See you Gonellas! read more

So like i don't always give bad reviews in fact i try to leave very positive reviews . Look this place is a legendary sub shop when you first in you'll notice its not a restaurant! It is a store a store you buy stuff at and leave . But if you're there to eat you gotta go with the eight meat two cheese at least. They sell fresh olives and stuffed olives and many other things its a delicatessen and they sell soda pop and chips and tomatoes maybe idk I and ice im pretty sure they have ice. its like a party store with made to order deli inside . Great lunch spot! Get your sub and go get in your car and leave. Otherwise they do sell Italian food things. Its jot a restaurant its a sub shop that an Italian party store. read more

I had the steak and cheese sub on crusty bread. I thought it was really good with the vinegar dressing. It is a nice little local shop in the neighborhood; it's very quaint. There's love and attention in the making of your sandwich. This is key. I talked to the owner a bit and he seems like a down to earth, friendly guy. It was my first time there and it already felt warm and familiar. I'm definitely going back again. read more

I typically get something from the salad bar at work for lunch: lettuce, cherry tomatoes, a few black olives, and grilled chicken cubes. However, I was picking up my car from the dealership and realized that the deli was less than 2 miles from work. What luck! A few quick turns and I was pulling into one of the parking spots out front. The deli is small, with a small refrigerated case displaying a few sides. Two lovely people were managing the lines. One, who was assembling the subs and the other who rang up the orders. The menu is quite simple. You need to decide on the number of deli slices and cheeses, as well as the bread type. For example, if you want 5 meats and 1 cheese, it would be a 5x1. I had a 6x2 on a hard roll. The end result was quite good. The roll was fresh and crusty, loaded with deli meats and cheese, lettuce and thinly-sliced tomatoes, no onions, and Italian dressing. It was so good (for the soul) and definitely better tasting than my usual salad. Service was exceptionally quick. By the time I was done placing my order, the sandwich was in front of me, ready to go. read more

V Gonella's Original Deli - Thinly-sliced turkey on a crusty roll. - Italian Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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I asked for a Turkey sub I got something else. I advised I can't come eat this sub and now I'm out $8.60 for a sub I can't eat. No attempt to rectify the situation. Plus the shop is noisy unable to understand or hear the manager correctly. No lunch for me today. Manager is rude and extremely confrontational. Does not take responsibility for their action. Thank you Gonella for ruining my Friday. read more

V Gonella's Original Deli - Not a Turkey sub like I asked - Italian Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Best Italian sub, hell, best subs period in Dearborn. I work at Ford nearby and there are always a line of badges waiting for food at 11am everyday My favorite; hard roll, roast beef, salami and provolone, LTO and banana peppers, sauce on the side with some pasta or potato salad! Healthy? Naw F'n Delicious? Yes Sir read more

Great deli yo for the quick lunch crew yo yo ur neighbors go toClassic Italian Sandwich

Came by during business hours and the door was locked and the employees just stared at me. Called and no one answered.

Went in today and ordered a couple hard roll 6&2s, but after we got home, we noticed they mistakenly made 5&1s, which were tasty, but definitely not as good. Too much bread, not enough filling. We asked about the different refrigerated salads and they said the pasta and mustard-potato were both homemade. We went with the $2 mustard potato and found it tasted far too sweet. I wouldn't order it again. They said the red skin potato was most popular. read more

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can never tell when they are open or closed. called at 240p and they said they were closed. called a different day at 245p and closed again. and today yes at 250p they were closed. i give up, read more

A Detroit classic. You can never go wrong with an 8 layer classic Italian sandwich and a side of McClures chips. Always fresh food. Don't be deterred from the location if you're from out of town or skeptical. It's a hidden treasure. read more

Hoagie - HOE-gee: could be in reference in to pork or "hog" meat sandwiches, or a possible racial slur of "honky sandwich" (my personal favorite interpretation of the etymology of the word) I've been on a hoagie kick. Quick, easy, delicious, and satisfying. So far I've been to Alcamo's, here and all the way out to Ventimiglia on a quest for the most meaty, delicious, appetite suppressing hoagie. Service is smug, but quick. Two teenage boys making subs, an older gentleman taking orders, in an unusually dark, extremely quiet, and otherwise spartan place. There's no life. It takes on the feel that much of Detroit has. Some embers still burn, there's a soul somewhere, but it's clear that it ain't what it used to be. Enough social history, on the physical exam: the sub was as sad as the interior. Five layers of meat? Whoa. Take a look for yourself. It is some of the saddest, thinnest layers of meat ever. The mortadella they use is not remarkable in any way. Not spicy, more like Oscar Meyer baloney than actual true salume. And the sauce? Unremarkable, could hardly taste it. Where has all the flavor gone? What the real kicker was, what really got this a 2 star instead of a 3 star experience? The lettuce was browning. The shredded lettuce, the SAME shredded lettuce that Subway uses, was past its prime. 5 meat + 1 cheese = $5 (don't ask what the 5 meats ARE, because I didn't see any description, just assume pork, pork, and more pork) 6 meat + 2 cheese = $5.75 15 layers meat + 3 layers cheese = $10.75 They've got regular deli and grilled sandwiches too. They accept credit cards, and do not carry my precious Dr. Browns. I wouldn't come running here, but if you're around Dearborn -- and looking for something that doesn't resemble a falafel -- try one of the hoagie shops! Lettuce aside, this place is still better than Subway by a LONG shot. read more

V Gonella's Original Deli - 5 meat + 1 cheese on a hard roll - Italian Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

My coworker brought me here and bought me an Italian sub. It was lunchtime badness, and yes, it had Italian dressing all over.

For some reason a sub which consists of ham,hard salami,mortadella,pepperoni,provolone tastes alot better from this place than anywhere else! I've made some my self with the same or more expensive Italian cold cuts and cheeses and a fresh Italian bakery hard roll and it's not the same. You can customize your sandwich to your appetite you can order as much or as little meat and cheese as you want. Take a look at they're menu. read more

Best sub sandwich in Michigan. Been that way since the first day they opened the door. I know we drive over to the Detroit area for family times and we try to stop before family times and after but must get there at least once. Please People do try them. read more

This has been a staple for many folks in the neighborhood for years. However, lately, the sandwiches seem to be getting smaller and more expensive, the bread is less fresh, and the staff is less friendly. What was once 4-5 stars is now 2 at best. read more

Best subs around hands down. Fresh, plenty of toppings and great prices! A definite must anytime I'm in the area!!

The place is slowly getting worse and the sandwiches are getting smaller. It's still better than subway but I will only be back if I don't feel like driving a few more miles for a better option. And don't even think about asking for anything extra on the sub. A 6.50$ sub and 2$ drink ended up at 10.50$. Apparently the spoon full of hot peppers cost me a cool 1.50$. Now I remember why I've been driving to alcamo's market every Saturday instead of driving 6 blocks here. Much bigger and tastier sub all for under 6$. Overall it's ok, but definitely not close to the 4 or 5 stars others are rating. read more

This place is never open. I shouldn't have to drive past and hope a flag is outside indicating being open. It claims to be open right now according to Yelp...with the closed sign out front. Bad hours and mediocre sandwiches are not enough draw to pull me back. read more

I love a shop that focuses on a small menu and does it well. Call out how much sliced meat and cheese you wish and your choice of hards or soft italian rolls. Make mine a 6 and 2 hard please! read more

I'm surprised to be the first to review this place. It's a long-time favorite for awesome subs/grinders/hoagies (depending on where you're from) in a no-nonsense atmosphere. I originally grew up in Southwest Detroit and the Gonella's there was my first exposure to quality meats on a crusty loaf of bread. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the same meats, bread etc is available right my current neighborhood in Dearborn. Parking can be spotty in front or back, on a busy Outer Drive (and being next door to the Elmhurst Tap Room,see review here : http://www.yelp.com/biz/elmhurst-tap-room-dearborn#hrid:Mzem3EP4vokqQmoHFy-ABg/ ), but it's worth a trip around the block to order what can be a highly-recommended sandwich. They also have soup, desserts and soft-drinks to fill out a satisfying lunch choice if you're in the neighborhood. read more

This is my home away from my kitchen when it comes to sandwiches. Their subs are GREAT!! I've spent many years at the Detroit location and this one. Both spots are fantastic but the Detroit spot changed owners a few years back and just isn't the same as years past. I prefer the soft roll over the hard roll but both are Dam Good. 6 and 2 with extra sauce is my fav. You will never go to a franchise sub shop again after eating here. Love the ladies there. read more

Continued my eternal quest to find superior Italian Subs by stopping into Gonella's last week. To put it nicely, the search is not over. I went with the "6-2". I took that to mean 6 different meats and 2 different cheeses. Silly me, that meant how many pieces of meat and cheese. I guess I'm used to Italians erring on the side of over-serving. There isn't really much else to say. The subs are pretty much blah and nothing special...and the prices aren't good enough to say "well, It wasn't the biggest or best sub, but it was cheap so no big deal." read more

V Gonella's Original Deli - The 6-2 - Italian Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

I come here fairly often with my work group. We call it Gonella's in the park: grab some sandwiches and head over to the park across the street and eat at the park benches. There is only one way to order here: Meat/Cheese Combo, Hard/Soft, Toppings. You'll be judged by the regulars if you say too many words in your order. Examples: "5 & 1, Soft, No Onions", "6 & 2, Hard, Everything". Their sandwiches are the bomb, just keep it simple and order off the main menu. Sometimes I also like to add hot peppers to my sandwich order as well to spice things up. read more

Super fast service, very reasonable with pricing and SO MUCH FOOD! Great meal for lunch or even dinner if you don't have a lot of time on your hands. I would highly recommend this place since it was recommended to me. read more

This place is perfect when I need a fast lunch. I prefer the hard bread for my sandwich. I usually get a 6on2 on hard. It's fast, the staff is friendly, and I always get a smiley drawn on my sandwich. There isn't a lot of seating, so I like to grab a sandwich on lunch break and take it to the nearby park picnic tables on nice days. read more

Showed up at 4:30 and the hours on yelp say the close at 5:00, but they were closed. No big deal. Except 2 employees taking out the trash watched me walk up to the rear parking entrance and try and open the door and then watched me walk to the front to see if they're open and what their actual hours are. They said absolutely nothing to me. "Sorry, we're closed" would have been nice. Their hours aren't posted on either of the d read more

Oh man this is the epic sandwich shop of all time. Yes, it's not the cheapest...if you want cheap go to Scrubway. 10 and 2 Italian on a soft roll is the way to go. If you are a hipster you might not like it here since there's no wifi, no trendiness and no other store bought hipsters to compare yourself to. Try the pepperoni rolls too if they have them. read more

These subs are the best...freshly sliced deli meats and cheeses every time! It always a stop for lunch when we are in the area.

Our FAVORITE sub stop. One thing this family of four can always agree on! We all get the 5&1. I like to add yellow peppers to mine. The girls who work in there are always friendly, and that can be hard to come by these days read more

Been coming here for years. Infact we used to skip school and come here. Not much had changed. Great meats & cheeses and excellent bread and dressing round out the true daego-wich expereince. I could eat these every day and not get tired of them. HARD roll till I die! read more

Delicious. Definitely hits the spot as a great lunch spot. Best Italian subs in Dearborn. Go simple with a 5 and 1 (5 meats, 1 cheese) on the hard roll for lunch. Quick, cheap, legit. Better than Alcamo's, La Penguina and well Jimmy John's. read more

Amazing sandwiches, the fried bologna reminds me of my childhood. The girls working are always more than hospitable. This is not the original gonellas from Detroit or Redford but they do taste pretty close to the original. read more

I've been going to Gonella's for about 20 years. Never had a bad sandwich. I keep it simple with a 5 and 1 on a soft roll. Add a pickle and a bag of chips and you've got a meal that's better than any of the garbage low quality sandwich's from subway. Staff is always friendly and fast. For those who are confused with the ordering system, the first # is the amount of meat and the second # is amount of cheese. The menu does not specify what the meat and cheeses are, but if you ask they will gladly tell you. read more

Finally got to try this place. Awesome sandwich. It looks there is variety in the menu but everyone pretty much sticks to the same stuff. This is the place to go to get a good Italian sandwich . I'm guessing the rest is good as well. Unique place that you just have to experience read more