The 10 Best Sandwich Shops in Romulus, MI

Last updated October 11, 2026 · ranked from 5,265 Google reviews · How we rank

This list ranks 1 sandwich shops in and around Romulus, MI, led by Captain Nemo's Sandwiches Romulus. Together they have 963 Google reviews; Captain Nemo's Sandwiches Romulus has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.6. Every place on the list is in Romulus, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.

Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Captain Nemo's Sandwiches RomulusCaptain Nemo's Sandwiches Romulus holds a 4.6 Google rating across 963 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.
  2. 2SubwaySubway holds a 4.2 Google rating across 329 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.
  3. 3Potbelly Sandwich ShopPotbelly Sandwich Shop holds a 3.9 Google rating across 777 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.
  1. Captain Nemo's Sandwiches Romulus in Romulus1

    Captain Nemo's Sandwiches Romulus

    4.6(963)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 963 reviews (Google rating)

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    Captain Nemo's Sandwiches Romulus holds a 4.6 Google rating across 963 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.

    • Submarine sandwich focus
    • Vegetarian options
    • Counter service
    “Original owner in Romulus, great place to go to grab lunch.”
    — L jones, 2026-10-03 · google

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  2. Subway in Romulus2

    Subway

    4.2(329)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 329 reviews (Google rating)

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    Subway holds a 4.2 Google rating across 329 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.

    “The woman I spoke to was very pleasant, accommodating, and ensured my food arrived warm and fresh despite the delays from Uber Eats’ side of things. Great service!”
    — Jake Blaylock, 2026-09-04 · google

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  3. Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Detroit3

    Potbelly Sandwich Shop

    3.9(777)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 777 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · $ · Detroit · 0.9 mi

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    Potbelly Sandwich Shop holds a 3.9 Google rating across 777 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.

    “Potbelly staff is always on point thank you Elle and Anthony”
    — Lyndra Sahou, 2026-09-11 · google

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  4. Jimmy John's in Romulus4

    Jimmy John's

    3.6(285)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 285 reviews (Google rating)

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    Jimmy John's holds a 3.6 Google rating across 285 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.

    “Thanks! I messed my online order up a bit ordering the wrong side and they let me change it”
    — Grant Stegelmann, 2026-07-18 · google

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  5. Checkers in Romulus5

    Checkers

    3.4(916)· Google3.4 out of 5 from 916 reviews (Google rating)

    Fast Food · $

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    Checkers holds a 3.4 Google rating across 916 reviews, listed on Google as fast food.

    “Thank you for taking our long ass complicated order at 3am.”
    — beautiful weirdo., 2026-08-30 · google

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  6. Detroit Street Lunchbox in Detroit6

    Detroit Street Lunchbox

    4.2(67)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 67 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · $ · Detroit · 0.9 mi

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    Detroit Street Lunchbox holds a 4.2 Google rating across 67 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.

    “Viktoija provided quick service and great recommendations. Sandwiches are my favorite to take in flight.”
    — Allison Sigler, 2025-08-03 · google

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  7. Subway in Romulus7

    Subway

    3.4(169)· Google3.4 out of 5 from 169 reviews (Google rating)

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    Subway holds a 3.4 Google rating across 169 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.

    “Always clean, fresh bread, and veggies taste and look fresh!”
    — Jayelynn White, 2026-08-17 · google

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  8. Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Romulus8

    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    3.3(273)· Google3.3 out of 5 from 273 reviews (Google rating)

    Cafe · $

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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe holds a 3.3 Google rating across 273 reviews, listed on Google as cafe.

    “They were so kind! It’s my birthday and they helped me redeem my free smoothie, even though I’ve had issues with the app rewards! I really appreciate their kindness. The smoothie was delicious!!”
    — Laila Newson, 2026-10-06 · google

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  9. McDonald's in Romulus9

    McDonald's

    3.2(1,473)· Google3.2 out of 5 from 1473 reviews (Google rating)

    Coffee shop · $

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    McDonald's holds a 3.2 Google rating across 1,473 reviews, listed on Google as coffee shop.

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  10. Subway in Detroit10

    Subway

    1.9(13)· Google1.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · Detroit · 0.8 mi

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    Subway holds a 1.9 Google rating across 13 reviews, listed on Google as sandwich.

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Sandwich Shops in Romulus, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Captain Nemo's Sandwiches Romulus4.6(963)4.6 out of 5 from 963 reviews (Google rating)$963—+1734-941-6000—
2Subway4.2(329)4.2 out of 5 from 329 reviews (Google rating)$329—+1734-532-4228—
3Potbelly Sandwich Shop3.9(777)3.9 out of 5 from 777 reviews (Google rating)$777Detroit · 0.9 mi+1734-941-3488—
4Jimmy John's3.6(285)3.6 out of 5 from 285 reviews (Google rating)$285—+1734-992-6170—
5Checkers3.4(916)3.4 out of 5 from 916 reviews (Google rating)$916—+1734-946-5838—
6Detroit Street Lunchbox4.2(67)4.2 out of 5 from 67 reviews (Google rating)$67Detroit · 0.9 mi+1734-941-3480—
7Subway3.4(169)3.4 out of 5 from 169 reviews (Google rating)$169—+1734-595-6711—
8Tropical Smoothie Cafe3.3(273)3.3 out of 5 from 273 reviews (Google rating)$273—+1734-895-1027—
9McDonald's3.2(1,473)3.2 out of 5 from 1473 reviews (Google rating)$1,473—+1734-941-6580—
10Subway1.9(13)1.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews (Google rating)—13Detroit · 0.8 mi+1734-203-9099—

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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 Romulus 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 Romulus, MI: common questions

Which sandwich shop has the highest Google rating in Romulus, MI?
Captain Nemo’s at 12033 S Huron River Dr has the highest rating among the listed locations within Romulus, MI: 4.6 from 963 reviews. It serves submarine sandwiches at a walk-up counter, with dine-in, takeout and outdoor seating.
Where can I get a late-night sub in Romulus, MI?
Subway at 7630 Merriman Rd is open from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. It offers build-your-own sandwiches and salads, with takeout, delivery and dine-in service.
Which sandwich shops offer vegetarian options in Romulus, MI?
Captain Nemo’s, Jimmy John’s on Goddard Road, and the Subway locations on Goddard Road and Merriman Road list vegetarian options. Captain Nemo’s also has outdoor seating, while Goddard Road Subway offers curbside pickup.
Where can I pick up sandwiches without going inside in Romulus, MI?
Jimmy John’s at 35351 Goddard Rd has a drive-through and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Subway at 35427 Goddard Rd offers curbside pickup. Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 8300 Merriman Rd also offers curbside pickup and serves sandwiches, wraps and custom smoothies.
Which sandwich options are listed in McNamara Terminal?
Detroit Street Lunchbox is between gates A74 and A76, offers takeout and opens daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has a 4.2 Google rating from 67 reviews. Subway at Concourse B and C, C-3, serves build-your-own sandwiches and salads from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with a 1.9 rating from 13 reviews.

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