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    The Original Gonella's

    4.3 (69 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Delis, Italian
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lauren D.

    Tried Gonella's for the first time and went with the smoked turkey sandwich, fully loaded. The ingredients were super fresh and the turkey had nice flavor, but overall it didn't leave a lasting impression. Even the sauce didn't pop like I hoped. That said, it's a good quality sandwich and a full meal (chips + water) for just $10.76... can't be mad at that.

    Faygo pop (rock and rye), Better made potato chips (Detroit staples)......  $10 - 18-layer sub..... Best combination in town!!!!!
    Eric S.

    This is the place you wanna go if you want a good Italian sub without tearing a hole in your pockets...... The place is clean and the workers are always helping.... I try to make it here at least once a month....

    Amazing! Incredible! 14-layers of deli meats and cheese on a soft roll, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and dressing.
    Ann W.

    Over the past 15 months, during COVID, my food preferences have altered. I have had more pizza over these months than in the past decade. I discovered that I really love almond croissants. And I will go out of my way for a good Italian sub. I've been to the Gonella's near my work but the only time I pass this location is when I have to take a detour onto Telegraph. I note the location but it is too far from work or home, generally, to consider it for lunch. Today, though, the stars were aligned and I was able to pull in to the small lot during lunch. Yay! The store is quite large. At the center is a self-serve olive bar with all kinds of brined goodies. Against one wall are shelves filled with chips and popcorn. Perpendicular to that wall is a huge refrigerated wall of drinks and colas. I love different flavored pop but today, I was focused on my mission, the famed Italian sub. Pricing is based on the number of layers of deli meats and cheese. I went with the 14 layers, on a soft roll, with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and Italian dressing. By the time I got home, the dressing had soaked through the wrapper, so I knew my sub would be good. I was so not disappointed. The sandwich was loaded with layer after layer of salami, mortadella, ham, and cheese. For $10, I felt that I received a lot of value. Service was quick and friendly. Before I could scope out the deli case of yummy-looking salads, my sandwich was done. The staff must have wizard-like sandwich-making skills.

    Don H.

    One of the best places in all of Southeast Michigan for an Italian Sub. You order by how many layers of meat and cheese you want on choice of bun, the 8 & 2 on a hard roll being our favorite ! When I worked in the area Gonella's was tops on our list for lunch. Now whenever in the area...still tops on our list !

    Lunch!  6 Layers Meat, 1 Layer Cheese Sub
    Daryl S.

    It's a Market! I had no idea as I'm just ordering away haha. They were very polite in taking my order, I was surprised they were a small Italian market as I had always thought they were a small sub shop and the website is horrible at displaying or showing anything the actual store has to offer. The food was superb though! Excellent bread and I will be back!

    Al P.

    Home of the Famous 18 & 3 Italian Subs, I get my on Soft roll. Just right for 2 hungry folks. Still the Famous Oakwood Bakery Buns, they stayed open just for a few wholesale customers. Alcamos Dearborn owners retired, they really should buy the place. They sold over double the subs each day of the 2 combined Gonellas locations for 65 year's. The perfect location for another shop Michigan and Schaefer comes with thousands of regular customers, yeah they just don't get it. #gonellasfoods #gonellas #gonellassubs @originalgonellas #italiansub #bigsubs #detroitclassic #downriverfriendseat

    Spicy Italian on the "secret menu"

    The food was amazing and the service was quick and efficient. The ambiance is a great mom n pop spot. Definitely gonna be back.

    12 Layers Meat, 2 Layer Cheese.  $8.00 and worth every penny.

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    Drove a half hour to and back to get these. The Best sandwiches in the area. Only wish they were located closer.

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    Been going here since I was in high school. Great place to get a simple but fresh ingredient Italian sub. Love the hard and soft bread.

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    This is the real deal. Classic and delicious without a doubt best sandwich in Michigan hands down.

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    7 years ago

    Great sub. Great service. Just as good or better than the original in Detroit. Best sub you can get in the area.

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    No matter how many meat or layers you get, The subs are just blah. Very little flavor compared to just about any other sub I've ever had.

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    Very great quality subs can feed two people with one sub staff is very friendly and the food is great for a picnic

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    8 years ago

    When I need a nice fresh sub this is my go to place. The Turkey pastrami on a soft roll add mayo trust me you cant go wrong here

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