The Ypsilanti DDA is launching its first-ever Sammie Slam, a two-week event highlighting the best sandwiches in town. Visit participating spots, order at least two sandwiches, and you’ll be entered to win $20, $50, or $100 in a gift card from your favorite sandwich competitor. Every sandwich from a different location gets you another entry.
In addition, local businesses will compete for the title of Ypsi’s Best Sandwich, earning bragging rights for the year.
To enter, visit one of the 23 participating restaurants to pick up a Sammie Slam passport. After trying as many sandwiches as you can, return the passport with your stamps to any participating restaurant or City Hall.
aubrees
alibi flatbread
Introducing the Alibi Flatbread! A sammie made just for Sammie Slam! Hard salami, ham, pepperoni, and provolone cheese with house-made roasted red pepper relish and New Orleans olive salad, all rolled into a house-made flatbread! It will be served with the guest’s choice of side. You can find Aubrees at 39 E. Cross St.
Beara Bakes
The biscuit sandwich
House-made buttermilk biscuit with Michigan bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, herb frittata, and Valentina hot sauce!!! This sammie can be made vegetarian without the bacon! You can find Beara Bakes at 10 N. Washington.
Bellflower
fried shrimp sandwich
This sandwich is a classic fan favorite at Bellflower. Filled with battered shrimp, lettuce, onion, pickle, vinaigrette, and mayo!!! You can find Bellflower at 209 Pearl St.
Bitter Truth
Pastrami sandwich
Bitter Truth is throwing in a new sandwich for the competition, stop in during Sammie Slam to get this one. Pastrami on rye with house-made pickles, honey mustard BBQ sauce, and Swiss cheese! You can find Bitter Truth at 207 W. Michigan Ave.
Bridge community cafe
Focaccia sando
A new Sammie from Bridge just for Sammie Slam!! This Focaccia Sando features a house-made chickpea salad with pickled green tomatoes on rosemary focaccia. Find it at 217 W. Michigan Ave!!!
C.King & co. Cafe Vegetarian stomboli
Stop into C.King & Co. Cafe for this sure-to-be delicious Vegetarian Stromboli! Jam-packed in a baked-to-order pizza pocket you will find tomato, basil, arugula, and mozzarella with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette! You can find C.King & CO. Cafe at 101 W Michigan Ave.
cold comfort tortuga taco
Is a taco a sandwich? Is an ice cream taco and ice cream sandwich? Either way, cool off with this Sammie Slam entry after eating any of the featured hot sandwiches! The Tortuga Taco has vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, toasted pecans, and spiced dark chocolate in a waffle shell. You can find Cold Comfort at 10 N. Washington.
crawdaddy’s creole
Fried Shrimp po’boy
Crispy fried shrimp nestled in a toasted French roll. Topped with fresh Lettuce, Juicy Tomato, crunchy Pickles, and Zesty Creole Remoulade. Find this Po’Boy at 20 N Washington St.
dos hermanos cubana torta
Made with traditional Mexican-style Telera bread, bean spread, mayonnaise, cheese, breaded chicken, hot dog, ham, egg, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, and chorizo. You can find Dos Hermanos at 402 W. Michigan Ave.
haab’s
philly cheesesteak
Stop in to try this delicious Philly Cheesesteak from Habb’s. Filled with green peppers, red onion, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese on a garlic toasted hoagie roll. This sandwich is also featured on Haab’s $7 lunch menu!! You can find Haab’s at 18 W. Michigan Ave.
ma lous
the OG
The OG from Ma Lou’s has to be one of your stops on the tour. With this sammie you can choose your spice level and if you want to do a vegetarian version with tofu instead of chicken. On this delicious sammie you’ll find slaw, pickles, and gouda cheese!! You can find Ma Lou’s at 15 W. Michigan Ave
Maiz
ultimate veggie burrito
mamas pizza
madras curry dosa
Crepe made with rice batter. Vegetarian. potato green peas curry, chutney, onion, tomato, green pepper, mozz all inside the wrap. Ths one can also be done Vegan if requested!! Find Mamas Pizza at 5 N Hamilton St.
Northern grind
CHicken pesto sandwich
Ciabatta bread or wrap with grilled chicken, basil pesto spread, roasted peppers, and mozzarella cheese. Get a side of espresso or a fruit smoothie while visiting Northern Grind at 317 W Cross St.
plant based coneys
the depot dog
Plant Based Coneys has created a new menu item for Sammie Slam! Is a hot dog a sandwich? WE SAY YES! Introducing The Depot Dog – grilled hot dog on a bun, tomato, onion, pickles, pepperoncini peppers, calabrian Aioli, lettuce, and garlic salt. Check out this plant-based option at 42 E Cross St.
sidetrack
ypsi’s best pot roast sandwich
Slow-roasted pot roast, crispy onion, American & Swiss cheese, tomato jam, on rye bread. Served with garlic fries! Check this sandwich out at 56 E Cross St.
speedys big burger
chicken shawarma
Chicken shawarma with garlic, and pickles. FInd this beauty wrapped in a pita at 10 N Adams St.
stufd
grilled chicken burrito
A classic from STUFD. Visit this West Cross restaurant to try one of their classics. When youre there make sure you top off your meal with a churro! Visit them at 505 W Cross St.
tap room
Turkey REUBEN
The Turkey Reuban from Tap Room is a Ypsi classic. Pressed between two buttery pieces of rye bread you will find honey-roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and homemade thousand island dressing! Shoot some pool while you’re there at 201 W Michigan Ave.
tanduri korner
chicken tikka wrap
Description coming soon
thompson & co.
nashville hot chicken sandwich
Spicy rub, jalapeño napa cabbage slaw, bread & butter pickles, aioli, on a toasted brioche bun. What’s not to love?? Check out this classic sammie at 400 N River St.
ypsi ale house
(mi)talian beef sandwich
Slow-roasted chuck, sliced thin, on a white roll with giardiniera and served with au jus. Check out this delicious sandwich and some of their award-winning beers at 124 Pearl St #100.
ypsilanti food co-op
tempeh temptation
Tempeh, veganaise, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, all on their bakery’s sourdough rye bread!! Try this out in their cafe or take it on the go! Find it in the fridge at 312 N River St.