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Schnitz Delicatessen
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
17 reviews for Schnitz Delicatessen
Review Highlights
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"They have many different sandwiches to choose from." In 9 reviews -
"...can get very busy around lunch time and is only open til..." In 3 reviews -
"Bread is delicious and fresh, they bake it next door." In 3 reviews
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17 reviews in English
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Review from Kelsey S.
2/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Oh, Schnitz Deli, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... except there are far too many to fit in one review. As a former local, this is always on my itinerary when I return to GR. I love love love this deli and would eat here every day to keep it in business if I had to- fortunately, their extensive customer base does that so I don't have to.
All right, so enough gushing over this amazing place. The main points:
Location: Close to downtown without the chaotic traffic of downtown. Located near Fulton and Fuller, there is a parking lot behind the building and a decent amount of street parking nearby.
Space: Schnitz has renovated a lot in the past few years, especially after acquiring the space that used to previously connect it to Common Ground Coffee. It looks so much fresher, newer, and brighter now than ever. Love it. Lots of tables in a variety of sizes, with the center focus being on the deli counter itself. As it should be.
Staff: Awesome. They totally remember names and make orders as fast as possible.
Crowd factor: This place definitely gets its rushes, but they keep the flow moving. Order at the counter and grab a table; they'll bring it out to you.
Drinks: Coke products, water, tea, coffee. Connected to a coffee shop, so you can get a variety of fancy drinks.
Food: Omg. I get sentimental just thinking about it. Quite simply, I love it. Such a great menu, but you can build your own sandwiches too. Half sandwiches are whole; they just have half the meat but are still very filling. The salads are great (love the broccoli salad), and the desserts are phenomenal (banana bars = yum).
Final tip: Try the #4 California Reuben. Easily my favorite thing on the whole menu. -
Review from AJ D.
Grand Rapids, MI
4/30/2012
this deli is the standard to which all others should be judged. the sandwiches are awesome and the service is great. they crank out hundreds and hundreds of sandwiches each day, but they don't cut corners in the process.
the tomato basil soup is highly recommended. -
Review from Bob G.
Grand Rapids, MI
2/29/2012
Believe what you read here. This is a very good sandy shop with good sides and zero attitude on the part of the help. They are glad you're there and happy to help no matter how busy they are. Have had half a dozen sandys here and they were all good and plenty. A worthy place to spend your money. Reasonably priced.
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Review from christine r.
Chicago, IL
5/17/2011
I seriously paused between eating my broccoli salad and eating my sandwich to write this review - that's how good this broccoli salad was. I'm not kidding. It's incredible. I may stop by to pick up a big container to take home to Chicago...
I travel to Grand Rapids a couple times a year and my colleagues always order sandwiches from Schnitz. This is a top notch deli, in my opinion. They don't skimp on fillings and the food is quality.
I have never actually been to the deli - I may have to change that! -
Review from Brian L.
Morton Grove, IL
1/2/2012
Sandwiches are fantastic. LInes at lunch-time can be long, but for me that is a tell-tale sign of a great place.
I try to support local, non-chain businesses, and this is a great, local Grand Rapids eatery. -
Review from Annie K.
Grand Rapids, MI
8/15/2011
One of the best local sammy joint! They have many different sandwiches to choose from. Everything is excellent and I just can't say anything bad. oh, wait.. I can - i wish not so many people knew about them. Lunch time is crazy busy, especially when school is in session. The high school kids, teachers, and administrators are there during lunch as are all the business people of the area. Some businesses even fax in their orders. So I have to remind myself that its never a quick stop at Schnitz. It is always worth it but I sometimes do not have the time to wait for the worlds best sandwich. Soups are amazing too! Oh and their red skin potato salad is yummy!
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Review from Tim L.
Wyoming, MI
Updated - 6/6/2011
Ok, this place only gets better with time. It is by far the best deli in Grand Rapids. Why? The food is great but the staff is absolutely superb. Thousands of people come through here but they greet customers by name. Schnitz is THE deli to go to in GR.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/10/2009
I'm the coworker who got Adam A. to go here. This was my favorite deli in grand rapids until I… Read more »
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Review from Adam G.
A coworker has been trying to talk me in to going here for a while. I was always a little scared because I thought it was somehow related to the Schnitzelbank (sp?) that closed down a while ago. I won't go in to that place.
But the Schnitz is GREAT. I had a great sammy. I'm going to go back often and try all of them. I had the Corned Beef...man that was good. YUM! -
Review from Alicia Y.
Irvine, CA
4/20/2007
Lucky me... Many of the places I've been introduced to in Grand Rapids have been really good and this place was my most favorite. I sampled the fudge brownies and it just melted in my mouth, which was just the beginning to a delicious lunch. Of course, the servings were HUGE and we had to push two tables together to fit our group of 7, but it was still very comfy.
The freshly baked bread from their bakery just around the corner made these sandwiches stand out from all the rest. I don't know what everyone else got, but I got the "Black Russian" and it still makes my mouth water when I think about it. -
Review from Scott H.
Chicago, IL
2/20/2009
I really love the #1 Corned Beef Special. Very good deli sandwiches in big portions. The place can get very busy around lunch time and is only open til mid-afternoon.
I have heard great things about their breakfast but have not tried it myself.
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Review from Simon P.
Grand Rapids, MI
11/16/2008
Pretty standard deli sandwich fare, but prepared well, large, and at the right price. I just wish they were open later! As it is, we only hit it up for lunch every other week or so. But when we do, we leave happy and full. The breakfast sandwiches are also great.
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Review from Nevada C.
Grand Rapids, MI
2/23/2011
Great spot for a sandwich at lunch time. You can build your own sandwich or order from a variety of specials. Bread is delicious and fresh, they bake it next door. Meat is of a good quality and portions are generous. Most sandwiches can be order in either half or whole, half sandwiches are still a whole sandwich but half the meat.
The atmosphere is busy, which I always think makes me feel like I am getting something special (and in fact I am). They are only open until 3pm, but do you really want sandwiches later than that anyhow. personally this is my favorite lunch spot in town I would recommend it to anyone.
P.S. try the #9 if you like ham sandwiches. -
Review from John B.
Grand Rapids, MI
3/11/2009
Love this place! Not nearly as expensive as places I've been in other cities and better. Can be crazy at lunch hour but worth it. Don't miss the red skin potato salad.
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Review from Mandie A.
Portland, OR
7/13/2008
I really love their sandwiches. They now have breakfast, which is just as good. I'm a fan of the Alpine Veggie, though almost everything I've had there is good. I wish they were open more hours (they're only 11-3 M-F and Sat til 2 or 3. I think)
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Review from susan e.
Grand Rapids, MI
5/26/2009
For my first trip to the Snitz Deli, I ordered #9, The Hair of the (Mrs) Dog. Going from memory, I think it had turkey breast, honey mustard, lettuce, tomato, and dill havarti cheese on sourdough bread. I couldn't taste the cheese at all and would skip it next time. They were really busy and, in spite of ordering half a sandwich, got a whole. Oh well -- I was pretty hungry and ate all of it, even though it was quite large. I would visit again to give it another try.
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Review from M T D.
Grand Rapids, MI
8/27/2009
Sandwiches only, but some of the best in town. Make sure you get there for breakfast as well, delicious breakfast sandwiches for the right price. Every sandwich comes with a fresh latke; I'm not a big fan of them myself, but my girlfriend loves them.
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Review from Beth K.
Rockford, MI
4/15/2010
This is a great local deli. The sandwiches are hearty and fresh and the staff is friendly and quick. Very popular-there's often a line at lunch but it moves quickly. A caution to those of you trying to reduce your carbon footprint -all takeout is served in styrofoam. Forgive them that and you've found a winner for lunch.
