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The Original Gonella's

Restaurant Meal takeaway Italian restaurant Sandwich shop Catering service Deli

One of the Top rated Meal takeaways in Detroit


Address

295 Oakwood, Detroit, MI 48217

Website

gonellas.com

Contact

(313) 841-3500

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (2.3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Elle B. 1 year ago on Google
    Get the bald eagle sandwich! It’s the best! I also tried the pasta salad and single serve pies today. So good! Would recommend! All the employees are super nice and helpful too!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob 6 years ago on Google
    The best multiple layered Subs of your choice in the area and they're special dressing. Does take bridge cards or EBT, even on the subs package specially to qualify. Olive bar and other salads available. Specialty Italian products in the store and breads
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lynne D. 1 year ago on Google
    Gonellas is always great. Today we picked up three trays of their amazing submarine sandwiches, all fresh and delicious. We also bought a few pounds of their pasta salad and marinated vegetable salad and olives from the olive bar. We never miss an opportunity to go to Gonellas and it is our go to when we need a carry out for a crowd.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim P. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow great service, I got 4 very good subs 4 very big subs. Did I tell you how very good these subs were? Fresh buns soft inside and just right outside not too chewy. So much better than the chain sub restaurants. You must try this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Fred K. 1 year ago on Google
    Still a neat place with good service. The subs however are not the same I remember. To me it was just a basic cold cut sandwich. It didn't have the same flavor at all that I remember in years past or compared to another actual Gonellas. The new owners have definitely changed things on the subs and not for the better.

  • 5/5 Mike M. 9 months ago on Google
    Great sandwich, anti pasta salad and service. Lady at counter was helpful, cashier was friendly as well. First time and won't be last time!

  • 5/5 Isaias M. 5 months ago on Google
    Really good subs and generous portions. Never been to a place like that before so it was a nice experience

  • 5/5 K J. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing subs!! As Detroit as you can get. A must have if you are ever in the area. Delicious!

  • 5/5 patrickblair19 9 months ago on Google
    I have to stop in every time I’m in the area, I was a little kid when my dad would park his semi on the side of the road and take me inside to get a sub and an orange crush and hot sausage links. It is now my favorite place to park the rig and get a good sandwich.

  • 3/5 Richard J. 9 months ago on Google
    I have been coming here for 25 Years, they changed the hard rolls. I am sure it’s a supply issue but please find a suitable replacement. The update to the interior is a breath of fresh air.

  • 5/5 Charisma D. 5 months ago on Google
    Been coming here since 2009. They never disappoint

  • 5/5 Tim 8 months ago on Google
    For over 75 years Gonella’s has been home to of one of the best sub sandwiches in metro Detroit. The sizes and meat selection is vast, great taste and great bargain. You really haven't had a true Italian sub until you try Gonellas.

  • 5/5 Jeffro J. 1 year ago on Google
    Detroits best sub shop. Italian subs by the layer or create your own. Local products from chips to pop to go with them banging subs.

  • 5/5 Tracy F. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic subs! Been going here for decades, my wife turned me on to Genellas and she has been going there for over 50 years since she was a little girl a TRUE DETROIT STAPLE!!!!!! THANK YOU GONELLAS, YOUR THE BEST. Had FAMILY come in from out of state and they had to have the best so we took them to Gonellas!!!!!

  • 5/5 Shontinae S. 1 year ago on Google
    If you don’t know now you do….. it’s hands down the best place for a huge sub that accepts EBT….. I recommend you get a 12 layer Italian with mayo n mustard with whatever cheese you like the sun is great cold but even better warmed up trust me try it

  • 5/5 John D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent sandwich closest to a real east coast Italian sub you’re likely to get on the city of Detroit. The service is prompt, a bit abrupt, but that lends to its charm. Can I give more than 5 stars please?

  • 5/5 Kenny G. 1 year ago on Google
    Best subs in the world!! Play Mike only shot him really nice buck in the heart lungs helping Hillsdale I think

  • 5/5 Chris G. 1 year ago on Google
    The owners and employees are helpful and friendly. Amazing selection and fantastic atmosphere in this lovely little shop. Going back asap!

  • 3/5 philip s. 1 year ago on Google
    Growing up my mom used to always bring home Gonellas home they were like a special treat when I was a kid , they are not quite the same today but still a great deal on a good sandwich that's packed with layers of meat and cheese I prefer it in the hard roll but soft roll is okay to the 8 layer is $8.50 and worth every penny of that

  • 5/5 Donald Gibson, J. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place. Not only is the subs good but they have a nice deli with antipasto and marinated mushrooms that is freakin delish!!!! Can't wait to go back!!!!

  • 5/5 Yes (. 1 year ago on Google
    Thee BEST sub around, HANDS DOWN! If you've never tried Gonella's you should DEFINITELY stop in and get one, as well as a side of there marinated mushrooms, OOOO WEEEE! 11/10, AMAZING!

  • 5/5 Dale S. 1 year ago on Google
    Deli with great sub sandwiches. Their 8-meat and 2-cheese layer sub is real good. There's usually a wait in line at lunch time

  • 5/5 phillip c. 1 year ago on Google
    Best subs in Detroit hands down!!! It's the kind of place that when you walk in the door... everything smells fantastic!! Love this place and recommend it anyone in the SW Detroit area 👍👍 Try their Pico de Gallo! Sometimes I just go in for that and a plain bag of tortilla chips and make a lunch out of that. It will make your nipples hard 😉

  • 5/5 Janice C. 1 year ago on Google
    My first visit on my way home. Will not be the last. My Italian sandwich was made exactly as requested. Pricing on items were fair. Young lady who prepared my sandwich asked questions as to exactly my taste. Loved Gonellas. Looking forward to returning on my next visit to Detroit.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ SNAP/EBT
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✗ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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