Crema's Take
“Their sourdough bread is legitimately some of the best in the Bay Area, and they use it as the foundation for genuinely generous sandwiches that convince regulars to stop customizing and just order what's on the menu. It's a family-run deli with an unpretentious, classic-diner vibe that makes it perfect for a quick lunch or lingering with friends, though you'll want to manage expectations about the coffee—it's traditional and solid, not a specialty draw. The industrial-park location and no-frills approach are exactly why this place has been a North Bay institution for years.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →It's a deli in an industrial park, at which it performs fine. Would love to see some hot sandwiches, but it's got a reasonable selection
Great sandwich. I'm usually one to customize a sandwich order; no tomato, extra mayo, different cheese, that kind of thing. Something about Michaels sandwiches menu/vibe made me leave the roast beef on sourdough sandwich totally default.. with the choice of brown mustard (versus…
Delicious family ran deli..large tasty sandwiches in a place that feels like a classic diner. Not far off the highway.
Michael’s Sourdough is the go to spot for sandwiches in the North Bay… arguably the best sourdough in the entire Bay Area. No matter how you rank them, their sandwiches are always satisfying, generous in size and the first recommendation to anyone looking for a sando. Beyond…
I've been a customer for years of the san rafael location. Amazing sandwiches, amazing staff and great environment. They were recently closed and my daughter was getting ready to head off to college so we thought we'd try the novato one. Worst customer service and the worst part…
Crema Reviews
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