For the times where the only utensils you want to use are your hands and some bread.

By Michael Milhim

Mudgie’s Deli Porter and Brooklyn streets A new Corktown classic, Mudgie’s does brunch sandwiches very well. Make sure you get there before five though, because that’s when they move to their smaller non-sandwich oriented menu (which is still worth giving a try). (Photo from Yelp user Dan R.)
Nathan’s Deli Jefferson avenue & St. Antoine street Right by the Bricktown People Mover stop, this deli is a consistent buy. You can’t really go wrong with anything on the menu, so order to your heart’s desire. (Photo credit: Nathan’s Deli Facebook page) Credit: Facebook, Nathan's Deli
Rubbed Michigan avenue and Vermont street Apparently this place calls themselves a charcutierie shop. I’m not sophisticated enough to really know what that means, but gosh darn it I’d go there anyway. What’s also great about this place is that Thursday through Saturday they’re open until 10, which isn’t the usual for a casual place like this. (Photo from Yelp user Ashley R.)
Russell Street Deli Russell street and East Fisher service drive How can you go wrong with anything in Eastern Market? Add this deli to your list of corned beef stops so that you can try that sandwich only diet you’ve sarcastically told your friends about. (Photo from Yelp user Samantha R.)
Wala Urban West Lafayette and Washington boulevards The focus here is doing simple things well, and that goes a long way when you’re just looking for a BLT after a long day. (Photo from Yelp user Nicole P.)
Louie’s Ham and Corned Beef Mack avenue and Riopelle street I think a good egg sandwich is underappreciated. I mean, (almost) any food item that crosses over different meals is worth trying for me. I know it says ham and corned beef in the name of the restaurant, but I’m saying get an egg sandwich there. (Photo from Yelp user Morgan R.)
Astro Coffee Michigan avenue off the West Fisher service drive Now we’re into vintage ubran whatever chic territory here. They can do coffee and sandwiches and baked goods well? Count me in. (Photo from Yelp user Sally A.)
Goodwell’s Natural Food Market West Willis street and Cass avenue Tired of eating the rubber cheese on a hot n’ ready? I am too, trust me. To get all of that yucky processed food out of our system, let’s go to Goodwell’s and feel good about ourselves for a day. (Photo from Yelp user Stefanie D.)
Hygrade Michgan avenue & Roosevelt street If you don’t get a corned beef or pastrami here then you dun goofed. (Photo from Yelp user Al P.) Credit: Hygrade Deli/Facebook
Ernie’s Market Capital street and Republic avenue (in Oak Park) Funny as it is, the heart of Detroit sandwiches is actually in nearby Oak Park. Ernie’s our guy, he’s your guy, he’s Detroit’s guy. Even if he’s not personally wrapping your massive sandwich himself, the place is amazing, and you should fulfill your metro Detroiter duty and go there. I’m a suburban kid and even I go there at least a few times a year. (Photo from Yelp user Iza B.)

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