Royal Oak Guide

The 6 Best Sandwich Shops in Royal Oak, MI

Last updated October 11, 2026 · ranked from 2,675 Google reviews · How we rank

This sandwich shop ranking stays entirely within Royal Oak, MI, with every listed stop inside the city. Oak House Deli leads at No. 1 with a 4.6 Google rating from 408 reviews, the highest rating among the entries. Bucharest Grill in Royal Oak, MI takes second place with a 3.8 rating and 859 reviews, the largest review count on the list. Potbelly ranks third, also rated 3.8, with 593 reviews. Subway follows in fourth with a 3.6 rating from 249 reviews. Together, these entries offer a city-only starting point for comparing sandwich shops by their listed rankings, Google ratings and review counts.

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Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Oak House DeliOak House Deli holds a 4.6 Google rating across 408 reviews in Downtown Royal Oak, listed on Google as sandwich.
  2. 2
    Tubby's Sub ShopTubby's Sub Shop holds a 4.0 Google rating across 380 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.
  3. 3Bucharest Grill - Royal OakBucharest Grill - Royal Oak holds a 3.8 Google rating across 859 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich shop.
  1. Oak House Deli in Royal Oak1

    Oak House Deli

    4.6(408)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 408 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · $$ · Downtown Royal Oak

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    Oak House Deli holds a 4.6 Google rating across 408 reviews in Downtown Royal Oak, listed on Google as sandwich.

    • Vegan and vegetarian
    • Takeout and delivery
    • Free parking lot
    “Everything was amazing And the brownies are to die for!”
    — Solomon Smith, 2026-09-09 · google

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    Tubby's Sub Shop

    4.0(381)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 381 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · $

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 8:00 PM

    Tubby's Sub Shop holds a 4.0 Google rating across 380 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.

    “Customer service was awesome an my food was delicious 😃”
    — Doris Marshall, 2026-08-28 · google

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  3. Bucharest Grill - Royal Oak in Royal Oak3

    Bucharest Grill - Royal Oak

    3.8(859)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 859 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich shop

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 8:00 PM

    Bucharest Grill - Royal Oak holds a 3.8 Google rating across 859 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich shop.

    • Open seven days
    • Late weekend hours
    • Chicken shawarma mentions

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  4. Potbelly in Royal Oak4

    Potbelly

    3.8(593)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 593 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich shop

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 9:00 PM

    Potbelly holds a 3.8 Google rating across 593 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich shop.

    • Hot sandwiches
    • Hot peppers
    • Open daily

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  5. Subway in Royal Oak5

    Subway

    3.6(249)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 249 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · $

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 10:00 PM

    Subway holds a 3.6 Google rating across 249 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.

    • Build-your-own sandwiches
    • Vegetarian options
    • Free parking

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  6. Jimmy John's in Royal Oak6

    Jimmy John's

    3.2(185)· Google3.2 out of 5 from 185 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · $ · Downtown Royal Oak

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 10:00 PM

    Jimmy John's holds a 3.2 Google rating across 185 reviews in Downtown Royal Oak, listed on Google as sandwich.

    “Tiffany is such a sweetheart. I had a gift card and it was not working when swiping. SHE WAS INCREDIBLY PATIENT. She swiped my card as well as typed in the number and still did not work. She tried on last time to type it in and it worked…”
    — Rebecca Sankarathil, 2026-02-24 · google

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Sandwich Shops in Royal Oak, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Oak House Deli4.6(408)4.6 out of 5 from 408 reviews (Google rating)$$408Downtown Royal Oak+1248-677-3456Closed
2Tubby's Sub Shop4.0(381)4.0 out of 5 from 381 reviews (Google rating)$381—+1248-548-9400Open
3Bucharest Grill - Royal Oak3.8(859)3.8 out of 5 from 859 reviews (Google rating)—859—+1313-965-3111Open
4Potbelly3.8(593)3.8 out of 5 from 593 reviews (Google rating)—593—+1248-549-9565Open
5Subway3.6(249)3.6 out of 5 from 249 reviews (Google rating)$249—+1248-546-0808Open
6Jimmy John's3.2(185)3.2 out of 5 from 185 reviews (Google rating)$185Downtown Royal Oak+1248-544-4696Open

Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.

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 Royal Oak 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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Sandwich Shops in Royal Oak, MI: common questions

Which sandwich shop in Royal Oak, MI has the highest Google rating?
Oak House Deli at 603 S Washington Ave has the highest rating among the guide’s entries: 4.6 stars from 408 reviews. Olga’s Kitchen has the most reviews, with 1,652 and a 4.1 rating.
Where can I find vegan or vegetarian options?
Oak House Deli in Royal Oak, MI lists both vegan and vegetarian options. Olga’s Kitchen, Tubby’s, Subway, and Jimmy John’s at 413 S Main St list vegetarian options. Jersey Mike’s Subs at 23058 Woodward Ave in Ferndale also lists vegan and vegetarian options.
Which sandwich shops in Royal Oak, MI have evening hours?
Olga’s Kitchen and Jimmy John’s at 413 S Main St list daily closing times of 10 p.m. Tubby’s closes at 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday. Subway lists a daily 10 p.m. closing time, though review excerpts report closures before posted hours.
Where can families eat sandwiches with dine-in seating?
Olga’s Kitchen in Royal Oak, MI offers dine-in and outdoor seating, a children’s menu, and high chairs. Tubby’s and Subway also offer dine-in service and children’s menus. All three list free parking lots.
Which sandwich shops in Royal Oak, MI offer catering and pickup?
Oak House Deli, Olga’s Kitchen, Subway, and Jimmy John’s at 413 S Main St offer catering and takeout. Olga’s Kitchen and Subway also offer curbside pickup. Oak House Deli provides takeout and delivery rather than dine-in service.

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