Last updated October 8, 2026 · ranked from 3,674 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 9 sandwich shops in and around Battle Creek, MI, led by BC Subs (Battle Creek Subs), DelectAble and Continental Pastries & Deli. Together they have 3,674 Google reviews; DelectAble has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Battle Creek, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Family-run BC Subs earns the top spot with a 4.8 Google rating from 214 reviews and customer praise for its sandwiches, service, and value. Located at 638 Capital Ave SW in Battle Creek, MI, the shop cites 40 years of sandwich-making experience and emphasizes fresh bread and deli meats. Reviewers describe family members working together and owners taking time to chat and offer samples of Friday specials. Counter seating, takeout, delivery, and vegetarian choices give diners several ways to make it a lunch or dinner stop.
Family-run sandwich shop
4.8 Google rating
Vegetarian choices available
“Got some sandwiches at the end of the night at a pool tournament let me tell u how great this family is daughter grand daughter mom and dad working together i will be back next year for my tournament and this will be the first place I go…”
Scratch-made bagels form the base of DelectAble’s sandwiches, earning this downtown shop the No. 2 spot alongside strong customer feedback: a 5-star Google rating from 61 reviews, with reviewers praising the sandwiches and fresh homemade ingredients. At 50 Jackson St W in Battle Creek, MI, the small cafe also makes its spreads, treats and donuts from scratch. Its mission provides job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Counter seating, takeout and delivery offer several ways to order during its weekday hours, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Scratch-made bagel sandwiches
Disability employment mission
Weekday counter service
“Don’t walk, run to DelectAble to get some fire sammie’s or sweet treats!”
Sandwiches share the menu with pastries, quiches and custom cakes at Continental Pastries & Deli, a family-owned business at 928 W Columbia Ave A in Battle Creek, MI. That deli-and-bakeshop combination, along with a 4.5-star Google rating from 847 reviews, earns it the No. 3 spot. Coffee is available, and customers can dine in, take food to go or use curbside pickup. Free lot and street parking add practical convenience for a lunch stop.
Family-owned deli
Pastries and sandwiches
Curbside pickup
“We had a horrible cake and horrible experience with 0 resolution.”
Large, made-to-order submarine sandwiches put Jersey Giant SUBS! at No. 4, backed by a 4.5 Google rating from 299 reviews. At 2245 W Columbia Ave, Suite 108, in Battle Creek, MI, this local-chain shop serves lunch and dinner at the counter in a casual setting. Reviewers praise the sandwiches, fresh ingredients and upbeat service. Dine-in, takeout and delivery offer several ways to order, while catering and free parking add practical options for groups.
Made-to-order subs
Takeout and delivery
Free parking
“Alissa is awesome!
She's very professional. She made sandwiches and conversation simultaneously. She was upbeat... It was nice.”
The Original sandwich anchors the deli menu at Schlotzsky's Deli, 94 S 20th St in Battle Creek, MI. Its 4.4-star Google rating from 697 reviews, low price level and range of ordering options support its No. 5 spot. One reviewer preferred this location's pastrami Reuben deluxe on rye to a sandwich from another location. Counter service, a drive-through and curbside pickup make it practical for lunch, while pizzas, salads and vegetarian options give diners choices beyond sandwiches.
Original sandwich
Drive-through ordering
Vegetarian options
“After getting a toasted sourdough, original deluxe at the Schlotzsky’s on B North Drive I came to this one to get my pastrami Ruben deluxe on Rye. The sandwich was a lot better than the one I got at the other Schlotzsky’s The rye bread …”
Slider variety and late hours earn Savvy Sliders its No. 6 spot in Battle Creek, MI. The counter-service shop at 1180 W Columbia Ave offers Angus beef, fried or grilled chicken, sliced ribeye, and vegetarian falafel sliders, with lettuce wraps available instead of buns. It holds a 4.3 Google rating from 278 reviews, with reviewers praising fresh food and kind staff. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery cover several ways to order, while midnight closing Wednesday through Saturday makes it useful for a late meal.
Varied slider selection
Vegetarian falafel option
Late-night hours
“Cortini, was friendly, sailing and upbeat, great experience would recommend to anyone whose never been here.”
The Original sandwich anchors the deli menu at Schlotzsky's Deli, ranked No. 7 for its sandwich-focused counter service, practical pickup options and 4.4-star Google rating from 430 reviews. Located at 14 W Michigan Ave in Battle Creek, MI, it also serves specialty pizzas and salads, with vegetarian and vegan options listed. One lunch reviewer reports consistently correct orders, while another highlights the old building's long, straight-through layout. Dine-in seating, a drive-through and curbside pickup offer several ways to get lunch.
Original sandwich
Drive-through pickup
Vegetarian options
“Good place for lunch....Not really sure what else you can say.. they got my orders right so far every time I have gone.”
Daily hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. give 3 sisters sandwich comp a broad window for lunch or dinner. The sandwich shop at 425 Capital Ave NE in Battle Creek, MI earns the No. 8 spot with a 5-star Google rating from 17 reviews, the lowest listed price category, and several ways to order. Customers can dine in, choose takeout or curbside pickup, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery. That combination makes affordability and ordering flexibility its clearest strengths.
Daily hours from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and several ways to order help Checkers earn the No. 9 spot. At 1600 W Columbia Ave in Battle Creek, MI, it serves burgers alongside hot dogs, fries and shakes, with drive-through, takeout, delivery and dine-in options. Its lowest-tier price level adds to its practical appeal. A 3.9-star Google rating across 831 reviews reflects mixed feedback: reviewers praise the food and describe return visits, while one notes burgers are not always served hot.
Drive-through ordering
Open until 11
Outdoor seating
“Very nice place to go food was great. Definitely plan on going back.”
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 Battle Creek 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.
Sandwich Shops in Battle Creek, MI: common questions
Which sandwich shops in Battle Creek, MI have the highest Google ratings?
DelectAble leads with 5.0 from 61 reviews, followed by BC Subs at 4.8 from 214. Continental Pastries & Deli and Jersey Giant SUBS! both hold 4.5, with 847 and 299 reviews respectively. Continental has the largest review count among the listed shops.
Where can I get sandwiches or sliders late in Battle Creek, MI?
Savvy Sliders at 1180 W Columbia Ave closes at midnight Wednesday through Saturday and at 11 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. Checkers at 1600 W Columbia Ave is open until 11 p.m. daily. For build-your-own sandwiches, Subway at 4200 W Dickman Rd stays open until 10 p.m. every day.
Which shops offer vegetarian or vegan options?
Both Schlotzsky’s Deli locations, DelectAble and Subway at 590 W Columbia Ave list vegan and vegetarian offerings. Savvy Sliders has a vegetarian falafel slider; its description specifies a lettuce-wrap version as the vegan option. BC Subs and Jimmy John’s at 25 Capital Ave SW also list vegetarian offerings.
Where can I pick up sandwiches without going inside?
The Schlotzsky’s Deli locations at 94 S 20th St and 14 W Michigan Ave offer both drive-through service and curbside pickup. Jimmy John’s at 25 Capital Ave SW has a drive-through. Continental Pastries & Deli offers curbside pickup and takeout, but not delivery.
Which sandwich shops are open on Sunday in Battle Creek, MI?
Schlotzsky’s Deli at 94 S 20th St opens Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Jersey Giant SUBS! from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jimmy John’s at 25 Capital Ave SW runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Subway’s Sunday hours differ by address: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. at 590 W Columbia Ave, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. at 4200 W Dickman Rd, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at 2191 W Columbia Ave.
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