Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 6,738 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 9 sandwich shops in and around Portage, MI, led by Jersey Giant SUBS!, Jimmy John's and Penn Station Sandwiches. Together they have 6,738 Google reviews; Jersey Giant SUBS! has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.6. Every place on the list is in Portage, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Large, made-to-order subs anchor Jersey Giant SUBS! at 7886 Oakland Dr in Portage, MI. Its first-place ranking rests on that sandwich focus, a 4.6 Google rating across 210 reviews, and customer praise for tasty sandwiches and friendly employees. The casual, quiet shop offers counter service for lunch and dinner, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. Catering and free parking add practical reasons to choose it for a solo meal or a group order.
Made-to-order subs
Dine-in or delivery
Free parking
“Mark is always awesome when I come in! Great sandwiches!”
Daily 9 a.m.–10 p.m. hours and several ways to order help Jimmy John's at 7503 S Westnedge Ave in Portage, MI earn the No. 2 spot. The counter-service shop specializes in sub and club sandwiches, with vegetarian options and signature potato chips. Its Google rating is 4.2 from 267 reviews, and one reviewer specifically praises the fresh-tasting bread. Drive-through service, takeout and delivery make it practical for lunch or dinner, while indoor and outdoor seating give diners a place to stay.
Sub and club sandwiches
Drive-through and delivery
Open daily until 10
“Used to be my favorite, reliable location. Then they put turkey on my #6, the VEGGIE(aka meatless), realizing i ate turkey made me get sick. I dont understand why they would put turkey on my meatless sandwich. Theres a reason i dont eat …”
Grilled subs, fresh-cut fries and fresh-squeezed lemonade give Penn Station Sandwiches at 6778 S Westnedge Ave in Portage, MI a clear focus. Its No. 3 placement is supported by a 4.2 Google rating across 672 reviews and customer praise for the subs, including a Cordon Bleu order. One reviewer also noted friendly staff and a clean restaurant. Counter service, vegetarian options and dine-in, takeout or delivery make it practical for lunch or dinner, with hours extending to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Grilled sub sandwiches
Fresh-cut fries
Fresh-squeezed lemonade
“First time having their food and it was delicious. Fresh cut fries and the sub was delicious. I had the Cordon Bleu. Staff is friendly, restaurant is clean. Highly recommend.”
Daily hours from 9 a.m. to midnight give Arby's at 8508 Shaver Rd in Portage, MI a practical edge for late sandwich stops. Its No. 4 placement rests on a roast-beef-focused menu, hot and cold sandwich choices, and a 4.1 Google rating across 857 reviews. One reviewer names reubens, gyros and half-pound roast beef; another describes a fresh, good sandwich eaten in the dining room. Drive-through, takeout and delivery add options beyond the casual counter-service seating.
Roast beef sandwiches
Open until midnight
Drive-through and delivery
“Typical fast food place, overpriced slop but it’s quick and easy.”
Build-your-own sandwiches, vegetarian choices, and daily 8 a.m.–10 p.m. hours put Subway at No. 5 for its practical range of options. Located at 1256 E Centre Ave Unit A in Portage, MI, this counter-service shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with salads available alongside sandwiches. Customers can eat in the casual, quiet seating area or choose takeout or delivery. Free lot and street parking add convenience, while a children’s menu and high chairs accommodate families.
Build-your-own sandwiches
Vegetarian options
Open daily
“I ordered the special sandwich meal of the day and used a buy one get one free coupon. ( for a free 6 inch sandwich) it is $6.99. The special says if you upside to a footlong it is $3.00 more making the lunch special with a drink and 2 c…”
Build-your-own sandwiches and everyday hours give Subway at 8850 Shaver Rd in Portage, MI its practical appeal at No. 6. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., it offers counter service, vegetarian options, and sandwiches or salads for different preferences. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery make it useful for several kinds of meal stops. Its Google rating is 3.9 from 68 reviews; one five-star reviewer praises freshness, speed, and respectful service. Free parking and a children’s menu add convenience.
Build-your-own sandwiches
Vegetarian options
Open daily
“Not recommended. The vegetables and meat were not fresh. The customer service was poor, and the staff’s behavior was not friendly. I won’t be coming back.”
Build-your-own sandwiches and daily 8 a.m.–10 p.m. hours give Subway at 8350 Shaver Rd in Portage, MI practical reasons for its No. 7 spot. This counter-service location offers vegetarian and vegan options, plus dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Two reviewers specifically praised the store’s cleanliness, while positive comments also noted friendly sandwich preparation and patient service. Its 3.7-star Google rating across 125 reviews reflects mixed experiences, but customization, broad hours, and several ways to order make it a useful sandwich stop.
Build-your-own sandwiches
Vegetarian and vegan options
Open daily
“Great store very clean and person making my sandwiches was great friendly and took directions well.”
Round-the-clock hours and several pickup options earn McDonald’s at 8050 Portage Rd in Portage, MI its No. 8 spot. The menu centers on burgers and fries, with breakfast, coffee and late-night food also available. Drive-through, curbside pickup and delivery offer alternatives to dining inside. One reviewer praised a large order around 11 p.m. for being fresh and prepared quickly; others noted kind workers. Its 3.1-star Google rating across 1,923 reviews also reflects complaints about waits and order pickup.
Open 24 hours
Drive-through service
Late-night food
“I waited 17 minutes for ice cream cones I ordered inside. Ordering or picking up inside makes you a second class customer and will easily,if not always, make your order take at least 10 minutes. Don't come here, and if you do, don't come…”
Daily hours from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and several pickup options give McDonald's at 6925 S Westnedge Ave in Portage, MI a practical reason for its ninth-place spot. The burger-and-fries chain offers drive-through service, curbside pickup, delivery, and dine-in seating. One reviewer praised kind staff and fresh food during a drive-through visit, though its overall Google rating is 2.9 from 2,348 reviews. A children's menu, play area, and free lot parking add convenience for families.
Daily extended hours
Drive-through service
Children's play area
“This was probably one of the best drive thru experiences we’ve had in awhile at McDs. Kind staff and the food was fresh (which is rare from McDs).”
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 Portage 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.
Which sandwich shop has the highest Google rating in this guide?
Jersey Giant SUBS! at 7886 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI leads with 4.6 stars from 210 reviews. Penn Station Sandwiches and Jimmy John's follow at 4.2 stars, with 672 and 267 reviews respectively.
Where can I get sandwiches late at night in Portage, MI?
Arby's at 8508 Shaver Rd is open from 9 a.m. to midnight daily. Penn Station Sandwiches closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday. Jimmy John's closes at 10 p.m. daily. McDonald's at 8050 Portage Rd has 24-hour daily hours, while the 6925 S Westnedge Ave location is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Which sandwich shops in Portage, MI offer vegetarian or vegan options?
Penn Station Sandwiches, Jimmy John's and all three Subway locations list vegetarian options. Subway at 8350 Shaver Rd also lists vegan options. The other Subway addresses are 1256 E Centre Ave Unit A and 8850 Shaver Rd.
Which locations offer drive-through service in Portage, MI?
Jimmy John's at 7503 S Westnedge Ave and Arby's at 8508 Shaver Rd both offer drive-through service. So do the McDonald's locations at 6925 S Westnedge Ave and 8050 Portage Rd. All four also offer takeout and delivery.
Which sandwich shops offer catering in Portage, MI?
Jersey Giant SUBS! at 7886 Oakland Dr, Penn Station Sandwiches at 6778 S Westnedge Ave and Jimmy John's at 7503 S Westnedge Ave list catering. All three Subway locations—1256 E Centre Ave Unit A, 8350 Shaver Rd and 8850 Shaver Rd—also offer catering.
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