OMG!! How fortunate was I to stumble across Fatbelly! I was recently in Traverse City for a…read moreconference and came across this little gem by a pure stroke of luck! It's a very small operation that is attached to a party store but don't let that fool you. The way it was working the day I visited was you placed your order inside and they brought it out to your car. I had the "Republican" which was a traditional club and let me tell you it was very good! It had great toasted bread and it was assembled with care, it was delicious! It came with some crunchy salt and pepper kettle chips which was a good addition. So if you find yourself needing a fantastic sandwich and are in the area give Fatbelly a try, you will be pleasantly surprised!

Make sure you stop here and try a sandwich! I was driving from a weekend visit in Traverse City on…read moremy way back to Chicago and wanted to get a lunch from a place that wasn't fast food and the second I pulled up the menu. I knew it was a great spot, but it was even better once I tried the food. They also have ice cream here too if you want something sweet. The hospitality was amazing

What a hidden gem! Delicious beers, the pizzas are fantastic, and the staff were friendly and…read morehelpful. Bonus points for a nice outdoor patio area as well. A must stop in the Ionia area.

Hidden gem but what a great find! Amazingly friendly staff....who doesn't love that in a…read moreneighborhood place? Pizzas are fantastic. Nothing frozen here, the pizza is really good!

Although it looks like a place you would take your self-propelled lawn mower to for a tune-up, this…read moredeli makes one of, if not 'the', best Reuben sandwiches I have ever eaten. The bread is not soggy and there is a balance of corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and sauce. I ate three of them there during the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest and I was pleased with all them. I highly recommend you give them a try. If you want an alcoholic beverage, you can take your food into the adjacent bar and eat it there. Lots of parking on the east side of the building. Too bad I live in Nevada; I sure would like another of their Reubens right about now.

Went in to the deli about 5:30 on a weekday, they seem to close the deli whenever they want…read morebetween 5 and 6 pm - at first I couldn't tell if the deli was open because no one seemed to be working at the counter. Certainly nothing fancy looking from the outside, across the street from a rundown outlet mall. There was one guy working the bar and the deli. He was the bartender, cook, waiter and seemingly most everything else. However he was very nice and accommodating for us. We ordered two different sandwiches. All said they were very good food. Not a bad place to get a quick bite if you don't mind simple food in a bare minimum bar type environment.

Delicious, high quality food. Known for their fantastic sandwiches, the soup and flatbreads are…read morejust as good. Friendly waitstaff who make everyone feel welcome.

My Rueben Haiku…read more Toasted rye holds tight, Pastrami, kraut, and cheese melt-- Joy in every bite Minus 1 for a warm pickle. Please keep the girls cold!!

The atmosphere here feels like a home meets a bakery and there just happens to be a restaurant…read moreinside. I ordered the Maple Bacon Burger ($14). A 1/3# patty, apple maple bacon jam, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and crispy onions, on a toasted butterhorn roll. This was an excellent burger, the beef was high quality and delicious. The bacon jam gave it a slighty sweet, yet savory taste. Everything merged together perfectly to create a burger I definitely want to eat again. I got applesauce with it that was very good. I got some Cinnamon Rolls to take home and they were fantastic. I also got a Raspberry Cream Cheese Roll. Basically raspberry instead of the cinnamon mixture and it works. Definitely a home run. The service was fantastic. Super friendly and helpful. Overall a 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely, this is worth the 90 minute drive. Both Cinnamon Rolls and Burgers deserve their spots on the best of lists.

My husband and my MIL came here for breakfast during our holiday visit. Service was friendly and…read morethe dishes were great with generous portions. I had the deluxe breakfast, my husband ordered the meat lover omelette and my MIL opted for biscuits with gravy and a side of scrambled eggs. Everything bite was lovely so we picked up 3 large cinnamon rolls to take home at the counter. There were 3 tipping options on the credit card terminal ranging from 20% to 30% on the total amount! I promptly selected the custom option and added my self-calculated amount based on a reasonable and respectable percentage on the pre-tax total of the dined-in portion. I'm glad I did my math at the table before going up to the cash register.

Great homemade food. The bread and bagels are great. Had a delicious Reuben and tortellini salad…read morewith spinach and tomatoes. My only wish is that they were a little friendlier.

Excellent sandwich's and service. Great coffee and amazing pastries. They made it like a cute…read moreFrench pastry shop.

The sandwiches at this establishment are impressively large, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The staff…read morewere friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience. However, I did notice that the air conditioning and cleanliness of the tables could use improvement, which would deter me from dining in. Given the substantial portion sizes and excellent taste, I would recommend opting for takeout instead. You won't be disappointed with the quality and quantity of food.

Heard about this deli for years. Been to Ann Arbor's Zingermann's deli and Traverse City's…read moreFohlgarelli's deli and both great. This deli produced two sandwiches that were bigger and with incredible fresh roast beef and soft fresh bread. Manager was friendly and exceptional. Great deli and for the price by comparison to Ann Arbor and Traverse City. Will stop again asap. Top notch spot.

The Schnitz is my FAVORITE lunch spot!!! Great selections and I really love the Texas & Lime cakes.read more

When I think of 2000s deli nostalgia, Schnitz's is it. You walk in the back doors by a huge butcher…read morecounter and you get transported back to 2002. I got the ranchers roast beef on an onion roll. You could tell the best was freshly cooked, and it was PACKED with meat. The ladies at the counter were so sweet and helped me pick some options that would be great for my first time. You can tell this is a place where locals frequent. Everyone who walked in seemed to know who was working at the counter. Stop in here for a cozy winter soup/sandwich combo!

Positives: Food was good quality and fresh, vibes and decor/furniture super cute…read more Negatives: super long wait time for food, it look 40 minutes for 4 Deli Sandwiches to be delivered. We did come on a Sunday for lunch so I'm sure their high demand time. Then when we got our order it was missing one of the sandwiches, so that took another 7 minutes to get. I also had to check on my order as I saw others getting theirs before ours. Bathrooms ran out of soap and paper towels. The process for getting your food was a bit confusing as there wasn't any order numbers so you couldn't tell how many other orders were in front of yours. Would only come back if I had plenty of time to wait for food.

The egg salad sandwich was the best sandwich I ever had, and I say this because of the Ciabatta…read more bread and the garlic aïoli, which added such a heavenly combo and taste and made my meal so worthwhile. I also ordered two coconut macaroons, which weren't too sweet and hit the spot. This place is extremely crowded and busy so make sure you plan at least 30 minutes ahead. Wait time is long and I wouldn't recommend if you're too hungry. It was definitely very very hot day so the place was pretty stuffy, but I don't blame the deli itself, but fair warning. It's quite busy as the chef is award winning when I looked up her name online.

We stopped in before heading to the beach and I couldn't believe how much they had. You know when…read moreyou're packing up and think, "I wish I had grabbed..."(for food)? Yeah, they probably have it. Cold grab-and-go sandwiches, hot made-to-order sandwiches, pasta salads, charcuterie, chips and dips, crackers, drinks... seriously so much to choose from. I went with a cold sandwich and it was way better than I expected. It tasted fresh, felt gourmet, and definitely wasn't your average deli sandwich. Everything looked really fresh too. The service was super friendly and efficient, even with people coming in and out, and the shop had a fun, bustling beach-town vibe that got us even more excited for the day. This is absolutely going to be a must-stop anytime we're in the area. Highly recommend!

I am giving 4 stars because they forgot my order and I waited 45 min for my sandwich. The sandwich…read morewas so good I forgot how long I waited. Great stop on a roadtrip. Store was cool too