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    What's The Dill

    4.7 (43 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Vegan, Sandwiches
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Josie V.

    Loved What's The Dill!! The owner is amazing and helpful! the food was great, definitely enjoyed the egg bites after so much pickle lol. very creative and tons of options to choose from!

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    Karol C.

    I found What's The Dill while searching for sandwiches near me. Thanks, Yelpers for leading me there! I bookmarked it weeks ago, and was finally able to stop by after work today. The small carryout shop is located in the beautiful U of D Mercy neighborhood on McNichols across the street from the college. What's The Dill offers a variety of deli sandwiches served on huge dill pickles. You can choose from an already curated sandwich or build your own. I opted for a sandwich with corned beef, turkey and cheese. It was light, fresh, and delightful. Kudos to the owner for her creativity! There are also other items to nosh on such as deviled eggs, which are 2 for a dollar and quite tasty, bags of potato chips, jarred and packaged pickles, desserts, and cucumber wraps. There are several drinks to choose from including Kool-aid. Be sure to ask for a shot of pickle juice, which is free to experience while you wait for your order. Cards are accepted. The shop sits on a corner, you can park on the side street or in the back parking lot. Don't forget to grab a punch card. When filled, you earn a free sandwich.

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    Kesha S.

    The healthiest sandwich you'll ever have!!!! I love deviled eggs and the egg sandwiches are the best. My favorite is the blt. My son got the hammer little pickle sandwiches and loved every bite. They are the nicest and most welcoming people. They always have something for you to sample and they move as fast as they can. The food is always packaged neatly and tastes great. They give you a glove with the big sandwiches but you can always request more.

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    Rebecca W.

    Let's be clear this is a hood spot. Well worth the trip. It is located near a pretty busy corner. Tight pulling driveway but there is parking in the back and side street. The day I went they were also selling Black Diamond watermelons and giving free samples. On the counter they have Koolaid flavored pickles. Wow, this I definitely a place to go if you like pickles. I wanted something different and that's exactly what I got. In a good way. The pickle was firm and juicy. It held up to the sandwich. The high quality of the sandwich meats were exactly what I was looking for. The amount of meat and toppings were perfect. The total package is the reason why I would return. The price is fair for the quality and amount you receive on your sandwich.

    The Big Dill Delight Sandwich  I was hungry took picture after I took a bite...
    Lorenza T.

    Visited without any expectations, not really knowing what was about to go down. I love deli sandwiches but this is a "bread less" option!!!! I chose the "Big Dill" it was enormous! It had everything imaginable on the sandwich. I can't even remember....LoL!!! The service was perfect no complaints there..... the building /Lobby/ waiting area is extremely small. That doesn't take from the experience tho....pricing was fair and comparable to a normal deli option. Please check it out. It's worth the time and effort.

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    Colette N.

    What a great find! Just a block east of 6 Mile/Livernois, there's a small newcomer with BIG taste - "What's the Dill?". Apparently, they started out as a very popular pop-up/food truck and now what's the , a brick and mortar! What's the hook? The sandwiches are made between a large dill pickle! I'd suggest trying it - ditch the carbs! I had the tuna (yummy) and also the cucumber crab roll ups. All tasty!

    Sam B.

    I'm visiting from Portland, Or and had to visit. The food was delicious. Got the build your own with turkey, pepperoni, and turkey pastrami. Also, got the deviled eggs with corned beef, and cucumber wraps with imitation crab. The owners so nice and helpful. Highly recommend

    Lodge Dill Wit It
    Dawn H.

    I ordered the lodge dill wit it(turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cheese, Italian dressing and mayo). Bacon pieces ware used instead of bacon strips and I didn't care for that. The pickle is so large it's hard to take a bite. I ended up opening the sandwich and esting it in 4 pieces. I was worried the pickle would be too salty but it was actually the perfect balance. The staff was great. The person taking orders took his time to explain the sandwiches and the additional options available. I like the concept but I'm not sure if I'll be back.

    Jess L.

    Quality meat, crispy pickles. I got the On the Lodge, which was like a club on a pickle. I enjoyed it and the seasoning was on point. Definitely something different for lunch. I liked that it wasn't heavy and was lighter, and I didn't feel "weighed down" after. A good spot for unique bite to eat!

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    Candy P.

    This is my current favorite lunch. It's a simple concept...sandwiches smooshed between pickle halves instead of bread...but if you're gluten free like me...or keto or low carb...it's really nice to have a fast and affordable carryout spot that feels simple and easy because it's handheld and healthier version of fast food! Swear I get so sick of salads! It's a nice change of pace and so so good. They really stack the deli meat on. It is difficult to take a full bite, but they even pack a plastic glove in the box so you don't get too messy. It's not dine-in. Just a carryout counter and some seating while you wait. I've never had an issue with ordering over the Doordash app either.

    Yum Yum sandwich which is a pickle sandwich with corned beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, mild peppers, sauce, and seasoning
    Fran P.

    Small space on 6 Mile (McNichols for you non Detroiters) just east of Livernois. Walking in you smell the aroma of pickles right away. We ordered two corned beef pickles and deviled eggs. Everything tasted good. Just a super cool concept of making a sandwich using pickle instead of bread. The sandwich was filling and the deviled eggs were sold in twos. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu.

    Carolina C.

    What's the Dill brings yet another innovative take on a bread less sandwich - this time with your favorite pickle. Each pickle is loaded with sandwich toppings and the pickle brine brings that ever needed acidity to the sandwich. Full disclosure: it's definitely a messy eat and you have to enjoy pickles to take in the full glory of WtD! The sauce does help mellow out the acid to create a harmonious flavor. If you make your way to What's the Dill, know there is no seating and your sandwich comes straight to you from their window - so plan your sandwich satisfaction accordingly.

    Amelia B.

    This is a grab and go place with very welcoming customer service. don't let the small building stop you from grabbing a great sandwich. when you walk in you are greeted with a big Hey ya what's the dill and you're giving a minute to look at the menu. you place your order at the counter and when it's ready they will call your order number. And you can sit in the chairs in the small ordering area. they have sandwiches As well as some side salads and chips and a few things that are served like poppers. The prices are very reasonable and they even have some lunch deals if you go in a certain time. I tried the lodge sandwich and the broccoli soup. the sandwich was a good size with a good amount of fillings and toppings my only complaint is that the bacon was clearly not fresh cooked bacon it was bacon out of real bacon bit bags from the store But hey I understand. area the pickle was nice and crispy and juicy and they hollowed out enough that the sandwich stood up to eating one hole half without a falling apart . The broccoli and cheese soup was very delicious it was very creamy almost like it had some cream cheese in it there was plenty of broccoli bits as well as shredded carrots which was nice. the price was very reasonable for the cup of soup I got. I appreciate it that they serve the soup with saladita crackers instead of the regular old saltines. I will definitely be back to try a few more of the menu items and I hope that they stay around for a while.. This place certainly did a great amount of business and stayed busy the whole time I was there. The customer service was a 5 and the food was a 4 and so I'm going to give the business a 4 star

    What's the Dill sandwich Corned beef, turkey, bell peppers, lettuce, sweet and spicy mustard, cheese and seasoning

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    These guys make sandwiches out of pickles. Unique and tasty. I will definitely stop again.

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    Lodge Dill is my favorite. The pickle seems muted= I'd love a Hot pickle option! Service is stellar, Ambience is familiar!

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    Love it! The sandwiches the sides the snacks all BANG! Customer service is thru the roof two chefs kiss!

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    I love this place! They never ever miss! The food is always fresh, my order has never been wrong. The customer service is top tier.

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    The concept of the bread less sandwich is one thing , but on the pickle I was in heaven, recommending to try. I was impressed.

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    Rocco's Italian Deli - Zio Freddo's Got Serious Beef Sandwich 5/5 stars

    Rocco's Italian Deli

    4.7(263 reviews)
    6.3 miCass Corridor, Midtown
    $$

    This place was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad we tried it. Such cute interior being…read morea deli/restaurant/store with a cozy and informal setting. I didn't know they served beer and wine, which was nice to have with your sandwich. I wanted to try the Muffaletta. I brought my own gluten-free bread bun and the other person with me ordered the same sandwich but with the bread; and they truly enjoyed it as well. My only issue with the sandwich is that the Portella mushrooms took away from it, rather than enhancing the flavor. Overall, good experience, decent service, I will definitely be back to try more items off the menu and check out their shop.

    We brought my Italian-Argentinian father-in-law and mother-in-law to Rocco's for lunch today. I…read moreordered Il Rocco, my daughter Hard Proof Prosciutto, my wife and MIL Eggplant Parm and FIL A Love Letter to the Corner Deli. This place is simply amazing! The sandwiches are huge. Fresh bread, freshly cut meats and cheeses and made with pride. It's a true gem. They sell their deli meats and have a nice selection of Italian wines too. You enter and get in line to order. When the order is ready, they call your name and bring it to you in a simple brown bag. There isn't a lot of seating so we get our food and go to a park to eat. I love this place!

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    Want Nonna to Make the You a Meatball Sandwich

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

    Original Gonella's

    4.5(138 reviews)
    8.8 miSouthwest Detroit
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    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.

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    18 Layers Meat, 3 Layer Cheese Sub

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    Boris's Deli - Matzo ball soup/pastrami sandwich

    Boris's Deli

    4.7(141 reviews)
    20.0 mi
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    Thank goodness Boris left Siegels to open this treasure. Another option for folks on the lakes…read more There's five tables and a few chairs, but, I suspect this is basically a carry-out operation. We first came here after a tip from my dentist. Glorious stories of buying a lb of pastrami and it being so good and hot that they ate it all in the parking lot. Another case of oversized matzoh balls and a tasty broth. They have exceptional meats and a terrific cole slaw. Portions are usually on the large side. However, today's sandwich was a bit skimpy, by comparison. This is also dessert central. Plenty of danish, cookies and 7-layer cake. Prices are actually reasonable for the product received. 10/25

    Simply the best deli in Metro Detroit. Reminds me of the small, nameless, neighborhood delis back…read morehome in Queens and Brooklyn. Much better than the more "popular"spots down Orchard Lake, and on Telegraph. I think I heard that they brine their own corned beef. Regardless, they have some of the best corned beef I have ever tasted! Their sandwiches are very generous, but not overwhelming like so many other places. Their pastrami is also fabulous! I am not even a fan of matzoh ball soup but I love theirs! I often make it a point to stop by even when I need to go out of my way. Fantastic!

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    Biggest omelet of my life. Notice the corner near my fork is missing?

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    Ernie's Market - Ernie's Club

    Ernie's Market

    4.8(617 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Everyone was super duper friendly right when we walked in. I can't stress that enough: these people…read moreare very kind! Don't worry about the weird setup, it's part of the charm. Remember: Bring cash! Used a card, and the cashier had to type it in manually (it was nice of them to do that). Now for the food - We got a few meats--turkey pastrami, corned beef and a "wildcard" (I let the staff pick, and whatever it was it was good). We also got the special spices etc. I do prefer a more of an Italian sandwich on a hard roll, so I'm not sure the soft onion roll is for me. If you like a cold sandwich un-toasted and generally basic with a bit of a twist, you will love this! My husband and I enjoyed the sandwich (split it, and they put mayo on half at my request). It's a charming spot, quality food and I'm glad we tried it. Skip the spicy potato salad. It was bland, sadly.

    I know that this place has been here since time immemorial, but today was my first time going in…read moreperson. My friends have always ordered carryout, but ordering in person was so much more enjoyable. While the interior is by-and-large a throwback to the past; the staff is most definitely a breath of fresh air. They're all kind, patient, and make the best sandwiches! I had the 2 meats (turkey and turkey pastrami) with everything sans pickles plus love spice on an onion roll. I'm beyond satisfied and it was divine! The price was reasonable for a deli sandwich at $10 before tax and 4% card fee. I usually go for corned beef at the deli, but this was a leaner yet equally tasty option in an attempt to be more health conscious. Needless to say, I'll be back! Thanks, ladies!

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    Champ's Delicatessen - 1LB Pastrami on Rye

    Champ's Delicatessen

    5.0(2 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    Honestly the best Reuben ever!…read more The folks who served us were tops! This is only the 3rd review I've ever done on anything on the internet. Well done www.eatatchamps.com

    Work off of MT Elliot and 94, lots of things with a 2 -6 mile area good to eat especially if you…read moreare willing to try different ethnic foods . I have been a big fan of corned beef and pastrami for years but my go to is on the other side of the city not to far from Dearborn, there is a couple other delis in eastern market area, one I like and the other I think is outrageous and the people there are rude, well today I was in the mood for a good corned beef on rye, got looking at a few apps I have and I come across Champs which is in Gratiot Central market where I go to buy certain meats to grill and smoke, but I never have gone there to buy prepared food, well I'll tell you it was Very Good ! The place is simple ,it is clean, they have a cool old Ford truck in there well the have half of it but none the a nice place , and the lady that waited on me was very cool, I decided I wanted Pastrami Indian it was excellent the , it was not greasy which is what I like to see it was heated just right and got slaw on it and my bread wasn't a soggy mess, I thought the price point was very good for my sandwich which also came with 2 pickles that were good and my drink, And the info I read is this is a small business this isn't corporate owned this is someone or family doing it cause they love please try support small business they need it now more than ever , I thought it was very good I hope you do as well.

    What's The Dill - delis - Updated May 2026

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