The 10 Best Sandwich Shops in Sterling Heights, MI
Last updated September 24, 2026 · ranked from 12,563 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 sandwich shops in and around Sterling Heights, MI, led by Ventimiglia Italian Foods, Portillo's Sterling Heights and House of Reuben (Original Owners). Together they have 12,563 Google reviews; Ventimiglia Italian Foods has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in Sterling Heights, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Ample subs anchor Ventimiglia Italian Foods at 35197 Dodge Park Rd in Sterling Heights, MI. Its sandwich-focused deli menu and 4.8-star Google rating from 1,793 reviews earn it the top spot. This Italian deli and cafe offers eat-in and takeout meals, with a patio available. Pastas, bakery offerings and prepared foods add options beyond sandwiches. One reviewer praises the food, friendly and polite staff, and variety. It opens at 9 a.m. daily, with closing times varying by day.
Ample subs
Patio available
Bakery and prepared foods
“I'm not sure the hype, but this was my first and last visit.... The Italian sub had no flavor (missing red wine vinegar) and I bet it could break a tooth!”
Italian beef sandwiches anchor Portillo’s second-place ranking, backed by a 4.5-star Google rating from 4,529 reviews. At 14425 Lakeside Cir in Sterling Heights, MI, this Chicago-born chain pairs a retro, casual setting with counter service and a listed emphasis on speed. One reviewer singles out the beef and cheddar croissant and describes returning weekly. Drive-through, curbside pickup and delivery offer alternatives to dining inside, while closing times of 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays make it useful for a late sandwich stop.
Italian beef sandwiches
Drive-through pickup
Late-night hours
“Well worth the price! One of the best burgers in Macomb County”
Reuben sandwiches anchor the menu at House of Reuben (Original Owners), whose 4.5-star Google rating across 947 reviews supports its No. 3 ranking. Located on Metro Pkwy in Sterling Heights, MI, the shop pairs sandwiches with soups, fish ’n’ chips and other casual fare. Positive reviews praise quick food and considerate service, including one visitor who received a sandwich after closing. A quiet, casual dining room, takeout and a drive-through provide several ways to stop in for lunch or dinner.
Reuben sandwiches
Drive-through available
Quiet, casual seating
“This is great! Food is delicious, quick, and our server Sarah was super pleasant and personable. Highly advise this restaurant!”
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Jumbo subs, daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m. hours, and a 4.4 Google rating from 466 reviews earn Jersey Mike’s Subs its No. 4 spot. The counter-service shop at 14828 Hall Rd in Sterling Heights, MI serves cold-cut subs with toppings, with vegetarian and vegan options also available. One reviewer reported that an online order was ready within their eight-to-ten-minute arrival window and praised the food and service. Dine-in seating, takeout, delivery, and catering provide several ways to order for lunch or dinner.
Jumbo cold-cut subs
Vegetarian and vegan options
Open daily
“Ordered online for the asap option got there in like 8-10 minutes and it was ready. Good service too and food was really good”
Made-to-order hot and cold subs, a variety of hot sauces, and flexible pickup options put Firehouse Subs Hall/Hayes at No. 5. Located at 15064 Hall Rd in Sterling Heights, MI, this counter-service shop has a 4.2 Google rating from 920 reviews. It opens daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., covering lunch and dinner, with dine-in seating, takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup. A children’s menu and free parking add practical reasons to choose it for a family sandwich stop.
Made-to-order subs
Daily lunch and dinner
Curbside pickup available
“When speaking to a person on the phone to correct the order I was told "I'm the highest person here and I say no." So the birthday meal turned into no meal. Horrible customer service.”
Sandwiches, wraps and custom smoothies give Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 36645 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Heights, MI a broader menu for a sandwich stop. Its No. 6 placement rests on that variety, a 4.1-star Google rating from 760 reviews and practical ordering options, including a drive-through, curbside pickup and delivery. Counter-service seating accommodates dine-in visits, while a children’s menu adds an option for families. The cafe opens at 7 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. weekends, closing daily at 9 p.m.
Sandwiches and wraps
Drive-through available
Children’s menu
“Ordered delivery through Tropical Smoothie app and the person forgot to delivery my smoothie, so a called the store per the app instructions and received the rudest response and was told to call back the next day to only receive more rud…”
Roast beef and a choice of hot and cold sandwiches put Arby's at 39540 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Heights, MI at number 7 for its straightforward menu and flexible ordering options. This counter-service location offers seating, a drive-through, takeout, and delivery, with fries and shakes available alongside sandwiches. It opens at 10 a.m. daily and closes at 10 p.m. except Mondays, when it closes at 9:30 p.m. Its Google rating is 3.8 out of 5 from 806 reviews.
Roast beef sandwiches
Drive-through and delivery
Open daily
“I stopped because I read on the sign that it was under new management. I stopped there Monday to get an Orange Cream shake, and was told the shake machine was down. I stopped there tonight and no one greeted me or took my order…instead t…”
Daily hours and several ways to order earn Panera Bread its No. 8 spot. At 36808 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Heights, MI, this counter-service bakery and cafe serves sandwiches alongside salads, bread and coffee, with vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. It opens at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday, closing at 9 p.m. daily. A drive-through, takeout and delivery accommodate meals away from the cafe, while free WiFi and a quiet setting support a sit-down break.
Drive-through available
Free WiFi
Vegetarian options
“Undercooked Mac and cheese with hard noodles. Staff never called off my order just left the bag behind the counter out of sight, and kept looking at me not saying anything as I waited by the pickup area. Very inconsistent location.”
Late hours and several ways to order earn Shake Shack Sterling Heights, MI its No. 9 spot. The counter-service location at 13883 Lakeside Cir serves burgers and frozen custard, with vegetarian options also listed. Diners can sit inside or outdoors, use the drive-through, or order takeout or delivery. Friday and Saturday hours extend to midnight. Its 3.7-star Google rating across 696 reviews reflects mixed feedback: one reviewer praises the food and service, while others report an undercooked burger and rude drive-through service.
Weekend midnight hours
Drive-through available
Vegetarian options
“Christie is awesome; she always goes the extra mile. Great food and even better service.”
Daily hours from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and build-your-own sandwiches give Subway at 40058 Van Dyke Ave a practical basis for rank 10 in Sterling Heights, MI. This counter-service location offers vegetarian and vegan options, plus dine-in, takeout, delivery and curbside pickup. One reviewer described the subs as very tasty. Its 3.3-star Google rating across 343 reviews and complaints about service keep the assessment measured, while free parking and a children’s menu add everyday convenience.
Build-your-own sandwiches
Open until 11
Vegetarian and vegan
“This location is so hit or miss, but usually a miss when it comes to service quality. No reason at prime lunch time for a customer to be waiting almost 10 minutes for service when no one else is in the store, and the excuse from the work…”
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How we ranked this list
Each sandwich shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Sterling Heights category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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