Online Now 2586

MSU Red Cedar Message Board

The largest and most active MSU Spartans board on the web

On this Board 1907
Record: 12118 (3/18/2012)

Online now 2488
Record: 10351 (3/11/2012)

Boards ▾

MSU Red Cedar Message Board

The largest and most active MSU Spartans board on the web

The Press Box

The place to ask questions to SpartanTailgate's recruiting experts

Duffy Daugherty Forum

"The Duff" is dedicated to Michigan State football recruiting discussion

Jack Breslin Forum

"The Bres" is dedicated to Michigan State basketball recruiting discussion

Wells Hall Off Topic Board

This is your pulpit to preach to the masses about everything from politics to religion

Marketplace & Ticket Exchange

The place to buy, trade or sell Michigan State tickets

Fantasy Sports Forum

For fantasy football and other fantasy sports discussion

Test/Feedback Forum

Reply

Pure Michigan: Ann Arbor (Zingerman's Deli)

  • Will Brasky said...

    Is pickled Corned Beef really considered "processed" meat? I have a hard time wrapping my mind around that. You really think the foodie liberals who frequent the place would let white flour fly?

    Question #1: Yes it is.
    Question #2: You'd be surprised how many people think white flour is good for you. lol

    LoneWolfSparty

  • Binford4State said...

    This is correct, which is why I have been careful to say that Zingerman's is very good. The prices don't bother me either, but thats a personal thing. I only want(ed) to point out two things: One, the majority of the clientele at Zingerman's is unbearable and two, Maize N Blue is a better deli.

    Point two is subjective, but anecdotaly, most of the people I know who grew up in and around Ann Arbor (which is not coincidentally most of the people I know in Michigan) prefer Maize N Blue and they would also all tell you that Zingerman's is good. I think most of the people who prefer Zingerman's aren't from Ann Arbor, and have had it a few times when visiting and are caught up in the experience. They may have had Maize N Blue once or twice too. That isnt an experience, its just a great sandwich (and great pickles).

    Point two is wrong. Opinions vary even if you are from Ann Arbor. I'd put the split more at 50/50 for MnB vs Z.

    LoneWolfSparty

  • Deli Dave made better sammies at Sidestreet's.

    NigelUno

  • Good sammiches, but crazy expensive. Can't really call them overpriced though -- they get the traffic to warrant the prices.

    signature image

    kellah

  • Zingerman's is amazing. I live in NYC and still think it's the best Deli I have ever had by far. It's worth the $13...

    Ictinos

  • A Reuben is $15.50?

    That better be a good sandwich.

    NigelUno

  • NigelUno said...

    A Reuben is $15.50?

    That better be a good sandwich.

    2nd Avenue Deli in NYC has a sandwich that is $28.00
    10. Royal 2nd Avenue, everything but the kitchen sink .............................................................27.95

    Now that better be a god damn amazing sandwich.

    http://www.2ndavedeli.com/deli-menus/dine-in/

    This post was edited by Ictinos on 5/16/2012 at 12:08 PM

    Ictinos

  • In the Detroit area, Deli Unique, Stage Deli and Breadbasket are $10. All twice the meat and more flavorful than Zingerman's. No question.

    theSpartan

  • Ictinos said...

    2nd Street Deli in NYC has a sandwich that is $28.00 10. Royal 2nd Avenue, everything but the kitchen sink .............................................................27.95

    Now that better be a god damn amazing sandwich.

    http://www.2ndavedeli.com/deli-menus/dine-in/

    2nd Ave, not 2nd Street. Side note this is one of the only real Jewish Delis left in NYC. It is really good too. I'd recommend the tongue sandwich, its phenomenal.

    Binford4State

  • NigelUno said...

    Deli Dave made better sammies at Sidestreet's.

    Uptown turkey on cheese bread with spicy mustard......hmmmmmm

    duffy munn ●

  • Ictinos said...

    2nd Street Deli in NYC has a sandwich that is $28.00 10. Royal 2nd Avenue, everything but the kitchen sink .............................................................27.95

    Now that better be a god damn amazing sandwich.

    http://www.2ndavedeli.com/deli-menus/dine-in/

    They have "a sandwich"? Is it a Reuben?

    Are you really comparing prices in NYC to Ann Arbor?

    NigelUno

  • theSpartan said...

    In the Detroit area, Deli Unique, Stage Deli and Breadbasket are $10. All twice the meat and more flavorful than Zingerman's. No question.

    You should do some research before posting. A corned beef on rye with cole slaw and russian dressing at the Stage on Orchard lake is $13.50. $10.00 at Deli Unique and $12.99 at Zingerman's. Don't even mention Bread Basket which is good but not great in the same class. They've screwed up my orders on a regular basis and the service is horrible. And Zingerman's give you plenty of meat.

    MSchott ●

  • Vim said...

    Customer service is one reason why they were named the best small business in America. Great story, and I wonder who ended up with the gelato?

    Speaking of the gelato, it is great. Very rich and flavorful. What flavors come with the gift basket?

    Vim,

    I don't recall which specific flavors were included but I know they had a:

    Chocolate
    Vanilla
    Mackinaw island butter pecan flavor
    3 others

    They are each 12 ounces.

    I found them online, not knowing about their reputation but was impressed with their customer service commitment. I am now my own reference for Zingerman's customer service.

    Coppell Spartan

  • Draymont Capers said...

    Just saw this commercial on the Food Network. Is it just my hatred of UM shining through, or is that Deli highly overrated? Unless you like paying $13 for a club sandwich....

    Discuss...

    Overrated? Yes
    Overpriced? Definitely
    Out-of-the way? Yep.

    Zingerman's is really tasty and does a good job at selecting fresh, quality ingredients, but you could visit any of the following cities and find a hole in the way deli with comparable fare (quality):
    -LA
    -NYC
    -Chicago
    -Portland
    -DC
    -Philly

    I could go on

    signature image

    "Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul" - Plato

    MSU734

  • Will Brasky said...

    Breadbasket is not better than Zingerman's. Also, a big sandwich at Breadbasket is $13.

    IMO, Star Deli in Southfield has the best corned beef in the state. I recently picked up a couple pounds of extra lean from there, and it was gone in a couple of days.

    clap Correct

    signature image

    "Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul" - Plato

    MSU734

  • I had a Zingerman's today for dinner. Roast beef, hot mustard, raw onion, lettuce on farm bread grilled. As always it was a heck of a sandwich.

    ErnieMcCracken ●

  • Vim said...

    I've had a lot of great food in my life and Zingerman's Deli is, hands down, the best deli in the state. Hell, the Midwest, even. They really care about what goes into their menu, it's all natural, and fucking delicious. It's also an insanely cool place. Camp Bacon? Hell yes!

    Overpriced ... maybe by about 15%. But I can live with that.

    The Roadhouse is also good for dinner. They have some really solid chef talent go through there and the customer service is second to none. But I won't rave too much since there are other good dinner establishments in AA and the state.

    I agree with what another poster said. If Zingermans was in EL it would be an institution. No one would speak ill of it for fear of losing their Spartan card.

    no

    signature image

    "Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul" - Plato

    MSU734

  • Can someone please tell me the difference between Zingerman's $12.99 reuben and their $15.50 reuben? Is it an upgrade from 1/4# to 1/3# corned beef?

    Sy Ginsberg corned beef is very good but not unique to Zingerman's. Many deli's use the same product but manage to deliver their sandwiches at a much better value.

    The Pantry ●

  • The Pantry said...

    Can someone please tell me the difference between Zingerman's $12.99 reuben and their $15.50 reuben? Is it an upgrade from 1/4# to 1/3# corned beef?

    Sy Ginsberg corned beef is very good but not unique to Zingerman's. Many deli's use the same product but manage to deliver their sandwiches at a much better value.

    It's just bigger with more everything.

    ErnieMcCracken ●

  • boozhoo said...

    $15 for a sandwich is only 15% too high? that sandwich better come with a blow job for $15.

    roflmao

    132 Snyder

  • It's pricey and I only get there once or twice a year, but don't feel any worse about the price than paying $6 for an Arby's sandwich.

    WBill19542 ●

  • Vim said...

    Have you ever made a sandwich entirely from scratch? Have you ever baked the bread, smoked the meat, pickled the cucumbers, and prepared the dressing/sauces by hand? It's a lot of work, but that's exactly what Zingerman's Deli does. They do it because they're obsessed with providing their customers authentically great food.

    A lot of NYC Deli's prepare their own corned beef. Does Zingerman's? Or do they just buy it from somebody else?

    NigelUno

  • beal99 said...

    Mannys in Chicago has that title

    Thanks for the tip. I will have to try that. Where is it located?

    82msuspartan

  • Bob Sakimano said...

    this thread has me seriously questioning whether I will ever eat at Zingerman's again..

    Zingermans has good sandwiches, has a good bakery and a good specialty store. If you want to buy cheese made from the milk of LaLa the goat who lives in a small village outside of Lucerne, you can probably find it at Zingermans. If there is no line, I will order a sandwich. If there is a line, I'm more likely to hit Cosmo's for some Bibimbop or go somewhere else. Another decent option is Morgan and York on Packard(used to be the BigTen) for some specialty foods. While their selection is not nearly as large as Zingermans, and the sandwich selections are limited, parking is easier, they sell beer/wine/liquor and I'm good with their Jamon and butter premade sandwich. (no lines and quicker).

    Coffeecuplid

  • WBill@ said...

    It's pricey and I only get there once or twice a year, but don't feel any worse about the price than paying $6 for an Arby's sandwich.

    I consider paying $5 for a foot long sub at Subway to be a much worse value than getting a sandwich at Zingerman's.

    MattR644

Michigan State
247Sports
Features
Resources
Connect

247Sports In partnership with CBS Sports