Sandwich shops in Traverse City, MI range from weekday lunch cafés to sub counters open into the evening. Chubby Unicorn at 439 E Front St has the highest Google rating in this guide: 4.9 from 415 reviews. Reviewers single out the Millionaire Turkey and Thick Little Hottie, and its hours run 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Centre Street Café and The Chef’s In both hold 4.8 ratings, with 454 and 262 reviews respectively. Centre Street Café, at 1125 Centre St #3404, pairs sandwiches with organic salads and soups during its 11 a.m.–3 p.m. weekday hours. The Chef’s In, at 519 W Front St, draws review praise for fresh bread, pastrami and quick service; it opens Monday through Saturday.
For a sandwich followed by pie, Grand Traverse Pie Company Front Street at 525 W Front St has 4.6 stars from 1,247 reviews—the largest review count here—and a reviewer specifically praises its grilled cheese. The Kitchen at 1249 Woodmere Ave adds a 16-foot grab-and-go deli case and weekday hours extending to 8 p.m. For later meals, both Jimmy John’s locations stay open until 10 p.m. daily, while Jersey Mike’s Subs on Munson Ave closes at 9 p.m.
4.9(415)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 415 reviews (Google rating)
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Chubby Unicorn is a sandwich shop at 439 E Front St in Traverse City, MI, serving breakfast, lunch, and dessert. Its offerings include comfort food, healthy choices, and vegetarian options, with a low price-level listing. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and hip, and the shop is popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Students and tourists are among its noted customer groups. On Google, it has a 4.9 rating from 415 reviews.
Service is at the counter, with seating for dine-in meals, takeout, and catering available; there is no table service or delivery. Outdoor seating allows dogs, while families are welcome and have a children’s menu to choose from. The entrance and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible, and paid street parking is available. Credit and debit cards are accepted. For planning purposes, the shop does not take reservations and is listed as having no restroom.
4.2(386)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 386 reviews (Google rating)
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Jersey Mike's Subs at 110 Munson Ave in Traverse City, MI is part of a New Jersey–based counter-service sandwich chain known for jumbo subs filled with cold cuts and toppings. The casual sandwich shop serves lunch and dinner, with dine-in seating, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Its listed offerings include comfort food, healthy options, and vegan and vegetarian choices. Catering and dessert are also available. The location has a Google rating of 4.2 from 386 reviews.
The shop is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and welcomes families and groups. A children's menu and high chairs are available, along with outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Other amenities include Wi-Fi and a restroom. Parking options include free lot and street parking as well as paid lot parking. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted; table service and reservations are not offered.
4.2(340)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 340 reviews (Google rating)
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Jimmy John's at 1217 E Front St in Traverse City, MI is a counter-service sandwich chain specializing in sub and club sandwiches, with signature potato chips alongside. The shop serves lunch and dinner in a casual setting, with seating for dine-in meals and options for takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery. Its listed offerings include comfort food, healthy options, and vegetarian choices. Catering is also available, while table service and reservations are not offered.
The location is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and is also listed as popular with students and tourists and suitable for groups. Children are welcome, and high chairs are available. Practical features include a free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom. The shop accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5, based on 340 reviews.
4.8(262)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 262 reviews (Google rating)
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The Chef's In is a sandwich shop at 519 W Front St in Traverse City, MI, serving lunch and dinner in a casual setting. Its offerings include comfort food, healthy and vegetarian options, a salad bar, desserts, coffee, and alcohol. Counter service and fast service make it an option for a quick bite; table service is not available. Customers can dine in, use outdoor seating, or order takeout, and the business also offers catering.
The shop is popular for lunch and dinner, suitable for solo dining, and welcomes children. It is also listed as popular with tourists and has a Google rating of 4.8 from 262 reviews. Practical features include a free parking lot, paid street parking, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Reservations are not accepted.
3.8(180)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 180 reviews (Google rating)
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Subway at 524 W Fourteenth St in Traverse City, MI is a casual, counter-service sandwich shop offering build-your-own sandwiches and salads. Its offerings include vegetarian and health-conscious options, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. The setting is described as quiet and casual, and the shop is listed as popular for lunch, suitable for solo dining, and popular with tourists. Its Google rating is 3.8 stars from 180 reviews.
Customers can dine in, order takeout or delivery, or use curbside pickup; catering is also available. There is no table service, and reservations are not accepted. Families are welcome, with a children’s menu available. Practical features include a free parking lot and a restroom, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, seating, and restroom. The shop accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
