When I think of 2000s deli nostalgia, Schnitz's is it. You walk in the back doors by a huge butcher counter 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! read more

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My sandwich was great and the environment in the deli was awesome-classic sandwich shop vibe! Staff was friendly and helpful read more

Schnitz Deli - Schnitzel club - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

It's been 2 years since I last ate here. Happened to be down the street at a seminar and decided to stop in. Ordered a carry-out basic corned beef sandwich. at $15. Disappointed. Not authentic quality corned beef. Threw 1/2 away. Never going back. read more

Another visit. I debated between the french roll vs sourdough bread for sandwiches. Easy solution: one of each! Okay, the sourdough is quite good. But, the french roll is without a doubt the way to go! I got the toppings on the side so bread would not get soggy. Very high quality roast beef and ham, both with generous quantity of meat. All said and done, my future orders will without a doubt include roast beef (cooked between medium and medium-rare) with horseradish sauce on french roll. Only disappointment: the potato salad seems to be very similar to mashed potatoes with some chunks of potato, peppers and onions. I'll skip that one. Very pleasant/efficient phone service when calling in the order. Please note: there is a free parking lot on Benjamin Ave and on Arthur Ave, north of Fulton. Much easier than street ($$) parking. read more

A local favorite. I love the California ruban sandwich. I wish they had a location on the west side

Pros: do you love Jewish Delis?! If so, this is going to rock your world Cons: None. Well, parking can be a smidge tricky. No more traveling to Ann Arbor to scratch my Ruben itch. These babies are toasted, packed with the good stuff, and staff are great. I also love the ambiance of the location. It's old school, comfy, and fabulous! Truly, it is charming as heck. My hubs tried the Italian hoagie and I got Evan's double dip (corned beef AND pastrami with kraut and 1000Isle on toasted rye). My hubs hoagie was great -the French roll was perfection; really nice chew. My sandwich was glorious! Perfectly toasted and nicely portioned. I also got a slice of banana cake.... It was MAGIC! You cannot find banana cake around here and I hadn't had a slice in probably 25 years. It was as good as my grandma's. A moist sheet pan slice with the most amazing cream cheese frosting. I highly recommend! The Big John is next on our list (my hubs is obsessed with Big John's in Lansing). They were sold out when we visited, but we'll be back! Side note on parking: there are a few spaces along the sidewalk in front. There is also a small parking lot in the back that is shared with other businesses. It wasn't terribly clear where we could park back there so we crossed our fingers and hoped for the best. Additional side note: there's a bakery 2 doors down where their bread is made! Check it out for breads and sweet treats! read more

Schnitz Deli - Italian hoagie - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

First time at what is obviously a local favorite for lunch. Fun deli feel with very helpful people to walk you through making a custom sandwich. Half and whole sandwiches are only a dollar apart and a difference in a quarter pound of meat!! I had a pastrami with sour dough and it was heavy with meat. My wife wanted a grilled cheese with ham, and was a bit disappointed it was not melting with cheese. However they both tasted great. Potatoes salad is very flavorful with tons of potatoes! It is had plenty of seating and some parking in front and back, but try to get here before the rush as noon! read more

Schnitz Deli - Whole size - Pastrami on sour dough with cheddar and mustard. - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I remember the corned beef here being legit but the sandwich I just got was so rubbery! Not at all what I remember. Maybe it was just an off day read more

Really disappointing. I used to love their Reuben sandwiches, but the one I had today was flavorless. The corned beef had no flavor. The sauerkraut had no flavor. Really the only flavor that stood out was the grill grease they slathered on the bread before they put on it griddle. They are big sandwiches & the employee that took my order was friendly. I won't be ordering a Reuben here again. read more

Best sandwiches in the area. The sandwiches are huge. I live their schnitz reuben. My only complaint is that they're only open until 3 in the afternoon. read more

This is a delicious deli. The sandwiches were so so good and the sides. We did not try the cakes but they looked amazing. Can't wait to come back. read more

Schnitz Deli - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This deli does not disappoint. My husband and I split the Reuben and the corned beef was delicious, but the bread alone nearly stole the show. I loved the broccoli salad as a side, but there were so many amazing options to choose from. Staff was so nice and even brought our food out to us at their adorable street seating. Overall 10/10 and I'll be back very soon. read more

Schnitz Deli - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Very disappointed!! In Grand Rapids for business and was looking for a delicatessen. Found Schnitz's the only Jewish style deli I could find. Stopped in for a Pastrami on rye with some brown mustard to go. When I got back in my car and on the road again. Took out half of the sandwich looked ok,not as piled high as described in some of the reviews but decent. First bite was spicy but ok. Thought the mustard was pretty spicy but it was the amount of pepper that was on the meat, so much so that my mouth was on fire and I drank half a bottle of water. It didn't have a Smokey flavor at all and it seemed that there was no coriander used. The meat it self was tough not moist and fall apart at all. Like a corned beef brisket cooked to fast. Service was fast and good. But. Never again! read more

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Every sandwich that I have tried has been amazing! The service is rapid, which I certainly appreciate!!!

One of the best deli's in GR. The Rancher's Roast Beef has all the best savory flavor combinations that will warm you up on a cold January day. read more

Schnitz Deli - The Rancher's Roast Beef - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This second time will be the last time. Sorry but, the corned beef sandwich was less than appetizing. The beef was par to what is available pre-packaged at any grocery store, the so called rye was soggy and tasteless! Small cole slaw, coke and sandwich, wasted nearly $20. Learn from Katz or Zingerman's! Do better! read more

Love, Love, Love. Fresh bread, great soups, friendly staff and despite being crowded at time, they have the lunch rush handled!

Really not a good experience at all. Ordered the corn beef, toasted, hot. Corn beef was not hot and the bread was super lightly toasted. Quality of the corn beef tasted like it came from Kroger. Cut my sandwich with a dirty mustard knife. Chicken noodle soup was good. Ordering process is extremely rushed and a bit nasty. I believe we were charged to sharing charge when we aren't even sharing. Will not return. Fast foot is a better option. read more

So glad to be able to finally try this place!! I love delis and this place is the best. Fresh sandwiches with any combination you can think of!! Order at the counter and then they bring your food out to you and call out your name. Really quick service! Fountain pop and bottle available plus a variety of sides. Really super reasonable pricing and some sandwiches you can order as a half. They also have soups. I got the #9 and it was delicious. Pasta salad was tasty too. My friend liked her #8. Can't wait to come back and try more!! read more

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My kind of place. I so enjoyed that Schnitz Reuben, so good. There was space to sit down and visit. Definitely on the first line of culinary options. read more

Schnitz Rueben Red skin potato salad I asked around and apparently this place has the best Rueben in town. I will say it was pretty damn good. Generous with the corned beef and just the right amount of kraut and dressing. Fresh bread and good cheese. I'll say it's the best in town I've had. I'll probably go back soon to try the pumpernickel/pastrami version. I also got a side of red skin potato salad which was creamy and savory but the bottom was a little bit frozen. Still tasty though. Also they have a good variety of cakes that look absolutely incredible (I'm scared to know how many calories are in one piece). Great little deli! They also have coupons on their website for extra discounts and goodies. Only downside was how incredibly loud it was inside. Seriously someone needs to come study this place I didn't think it was possible for a small shop to be near deafening. read more

Schnitz Deli - Red skin potato salad - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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We hadn't been here in years! Everything remains delicious and filling. Two of us had the roast beef and one BLT. Each were meaty and flavorful. There must've been half a pound of bacon on the BLT! We were told half an hour wait but we had our order in about 20 minutes. There's a wide variety of sides and beverages. Although we didn't order any the sides were homemade and looked yummy! This is such an iconic deli in our town!! read more

Wow. Just wow. First off, I parked in the parking lot of some type of grocery store. This deli is small. Like really cozy. There is a MASSIVE menu board when you walk in. I needed up ordering "Martha's contribution." I was expecting a larger sandwich than what I got however, it was AMAZING. There was a copious amount of meat and it paired well with the bag of plain Lays as well. The service was super prompt and I was in and out within 5 min. read more

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Great food!! We all got #24 The Big John, it tasted amazing and was only $13. They have 24 sandwiches that range from $10-13. Great bread options and soups! Great staff, it was our first time here and the vibes are great! It's also located near the Guatemalan store so that is nice. read more

Schnitz Deli - Big John! - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Such a cute little spot and the sandwiches are delicious. Perfect for a work day lunch break. read more

Schnitz Deli - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Friendly service, great tasting sandwiches in a casual setting. They offer counter service and plenty of customers order to go so don't be put off by the line. read more

Schnitz Deli - Sweet Home Alabama special. Smoked turkey breast on sourdough pepper jack cheese, lettuce tomato and mustard. - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I ordered the ham it up! This place never lets me down! My sandwich was delicious! And the service was great! I went right at lunchtime so it was very busy but I was in and out in no time! read more

Amazing and fresh deli sandwiches. Also, delicious broccoli salad and to-die-for brownies!

Wow! Wonderfully fresh deli sandwiches! I had the #7 Roast Beef on an onion bun. Hubby had the big John. Super fresh hot sandwiches that were delicious. Service was good and the employees were friendly. This place makes it's own roast beef every few days! They also have pasta, other salads and desserts. Lots of seating to eat inside or out. We will be back to try other sandwiches! read more

Schnitz Deli - This is half of the Big John! - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Come to the place that has all your old school sandwich options made-to-order, deli salads, cookies and housemade soups. Tammy at the counter always has a smile and is sure to recognize you once you come in a few times. They offer catering and you can call ahead for pickup if you don't want to wait in the long line. If you make it in before noon you can usually get ahead of the crowd. My fav is the #7 - always a half unless you're super hangry! Half just means half the meat- BTW ;) read more

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Schnitz Deli is a Grand Rapids staple for reubens, stacked club sandwiches, and catering! I don't always crave sandwiches but from now on whenever I do, I'll be heading to Schnitz. Prior to my most recent visit I think it had been at least two or three years since I'd last been there. I won't make that mistake again! My boyfriend and I got a club, pastrami reuben, a cup of cream of mushroom soup, and a side of potato salad to go. There was a bit of a line when we arrived on a weekday around 1 pm but you can always call in your order. The food didn't take too long and we were on our way. My club was stacked with turkey, bacon, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and mayo on toasted sourdough. The bread was substantial enough to hold up to the meat and toppings without being too crusty. You can't go wrong with a classic club! The Brooklyn (pastrami) reuben was the perfect example of a classic as well - lots of juicy tender pastrami on pumpernickel. The sauerkraut is the perfect amount of acidity to cut through the richness of the meat, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing. The soup and potato salad were nice although I don't think we really needed them as we both got whole sandwiches and were stuffed! Note that a "half" sandwich is just half of the amount of meat, not an actual sandwich cut in half. There are limited options for vegetarians here and probably nothing for vegans, but if you're a carnivore who likes a good deli sandwich and haven't been to Schnitz, do check it out. read more

We really enjoyed experiencing lunch at Schnitz Deli on E. Fulton in Grand Rapids this afternoon! We were able to find parking directly behind the store and were immediately hit by the great aroma of baking bread as we stepped from our car. We were warmly greeted by the staff of cooks and servers as we entered Schnitz's. We had perused the menu online and were able to place our orders in short order. There was a special coupon we applied to get soup for a dollar with our sandwich selection a Brooklyn Ruben with chips and a cherry coke. Our selected Tomato Basil was outstanding! Maybe the best I've had. The pastrami Ruben was also great! It appeared to be homestyle pastrami that also is the best I've eaten! I feel I have found the Grail! (Sandwiches are quite large and we were forced to split only one this time.) The fair prices for food and the friendly folks prepping this fine fair will bring us back for more adventures in flavor! read more

Schnitz Deli - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best subs in Grand Rapids hands down. Never disappointed coming here. Service is great and employees are nice read more

Schnitz Deli - Ruben - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Terrific deli! I always get the grilled cheese but I've head people rave about everything from a Ruben to the classic club. Every neighborhood needs a deli and this one has great service and tasty lunch options. Their baked goods are a hit too! read more

I love that we have a deli in town, just wish it was actually kosher. Too much pork on the menu and meat sandwiches with cheese on them. Non-meat options are great though! Love the fresh-baked bread they make right next door! read more

Been around since forever. Still great. Sandwiches are LARGE. Warning: a half sandwich means half meat. The sandwich is big. Great sides too. read more

Ok so I used to avoid this place big time. Prior owner was...well forget it he is gone. New owner is a nice guy...deli food is pretty solid. Had a few meetings there recently and I recommend Schnitz. Staff is quality! Good sandwich options and quality product. I suspect the new owner will add to this selection over time. If you haven't been there in a while (like me) give it a try. read more

Thank has become a favorite for us!!! I feel like I've been going there for years , I've only been there 4 times. Tuna melt amazing, salami sandwich incredible. Chicken noodle soup fire . People are very nice, all in all it's a great experience. Highly recommend read more

11/10 reccomend! Can't believe I've lived a block from this place for 3 years and I'm just now finding out about this delicious hole in the wall. I got the philly this time. Doesn't look like much but WOW. The meat is so flavorful and the bread is so fresh, unlike any Philly cheesesteak I've ever had. Every sandwich looks amazing. Really nice people too. I'll be back tomorrow ! read more

Schnitz Deli - Philly cheesesteak - Delis Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan