La Pecora Nera

I have literally been wanting to try this place forever and finally had a date lunch with my husband and enjoyed some awesome sandwiches. The service was great, super nice and helpful. I got the Turkey Bella and the only thing I didn’t love, which I didn’t know it was going to be like that, but the sandwich came hot. I don’t care for hot sandwiches and would tell them to make it cold next time. But the flavor, and the bread was all delicous. The aioli was superb and they have Great Lakes Kettle Chips, which are so good! My husband got the Piacenza Italian sandwich and he said it was excellent, a bit spicy, but so good. There isn’t much seating and the chairs are pretty uncomfortable.

One of the best place to get a sandwich in metro Detroit. The fresh focaccia bread and their garlic aioli make a big difference compare to other deli. They bring the sandwich alive and more depth than just meat and bread. It like the white tiles wall that surround the restaurant. Make it looks clean and bright

I was sitting at a nearby brewery when I noticed a familiar pain in my lower torso. I was hungry. So, I asked the staff if they had food. No. But, they had menus from nearby restaurants. The first one I grabbed was for La Pecora Nera. I am so glad I did. I haven't had a great muffuletta since New Orleans, pre-Katrina. Been a minute. Here. I can confidently state: The Muffuletta rocks! The fact that I walked in 5 minutes before closing made no difference to the staff. I was out of there 4 minutes later with a huge, delicious, messy, warm, wonderful muffuletta. Arguably, for me, outside of an authentic Cuban sandwich, there is nothing humankind has made to go between two pieces of bread that is better than an authentic muffuletta. It is a truly magnificent construction and the ones they make here belong in the pantheon of the greats. I am not worthy, but I am exceedingly thankful. It's 45 minutes from home on a good day but, I. Will. Be. Back.

This place makes some of the best sandwiches around!!! Best ingredients, best bread, best combinations. The food is fantastic. And the sandwiches are huge. The only thing that stopped me from giving them five stars is the wait when I go in. I've had a few pickups where I've had to wait a very long time- the most recent was ridiculous. I called and placed an order for pickup that i was told would be ready in 25-30 minutes. I waited the 25 minutes to go to the store for pickup (knowing it gets busy), then waited another 30 in the store before it was ready. I had checked in, paid, (and left a tip) and watched everyone else behind me walk out with their food from orders that they placed inside that were not call ahead orders. No apology, no sorry, no nothing from the staff. I love the food but they really need to organize a bit better. Keep in mind, the food is great but be prepared to wait. And maybe hold off on tipping before you get your order.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while. I finally did, and though the flavor was there, the amount of food was very light for the price. I got a Reuben on focaccia, and there was more slaw than there was meat. The slaw covered the entire bread, while the meat only covered about 3/4. 1/4 of my meal I ate bread with coleslaw. I took a picture of one half of my sandwich. Even where there was meat, it wasn’t thick. I don’t think I can bring myself back.

excellent mortadella and ricotta sandwich. i added sun dried tomatoes which was a nice bit of texture and sweetness.

The filled-to-order cannolis are worth every bite! And you will make a total mess and who cares! Enjoy! And the sandwiches are fantastic too!

I had the most delightful sandwich here. They have the best aioli I've EVER tasted - i was obsessed. The atmosphere is clean & welcoming. The lady who took my order was friendly & knowledgeable.

The number 7 blew me away, Italiano was delicious as well. Bread tasted like it was baked fresh, loved it. The Italiano and number 7 were on two different types of bread, both delicious. Meats were so fresh. Service was quick and friendly,

The sandwiches here taste great--no doubt about that. Fresh bread, solid toppings, and they clearly know how to build good flavor. But honestly, the portion of protein was disappointing. For the price, I expected more than a few thin slices of meat. It felt more like a snack than a meal. Also, the weekend rush is rough. Long waits, no seats, and it just doesn't seem like they're staffed enough to keep up. If you're going to try it, go on a weekday--you'll probably have a better time. It's a solid spot, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the hype. Ambiance of the place is nice, open space with large windows with a lot of light in. Good vibe for lunch.

I'm shocked we haven't been here until today. The restaurant was very clean and the people working were very nice and helpful. We ordered the Italiano and the Prosciutto panini and both were delicious. We will definitely be back!

One of the best place to get a sandwich in metro Detroit. The fresh focaccia bread and their garlic aioli make a big difference compare to other deli. They bring the sandwich alive and more depth than just meat and bread. It like the white tiles wall that surround the restaurant. Make it looks clean and bright

Muffuletta sandwich. Mic drop. Best sandwich of any kind that I've had in a while. Perfect ratio of toppings on crispy focaccia.

I have been wanting to try this for a while now!!! Got the prosciutto panino on their foccacia.... I've never had another Sammy like it! The ricotta & fig jam made it so yummy. First time in downtown Farmington as well, such a cute area. Parking was busy for lunch but was able to find a spot eventually. Their house Italian dressing is YUM too!!

I love the Napa club with the warm chicken. It is always so delicious. Portion sizes are big and service is pretty quick.

It was well past lunchtime, so I was starving when I arrived at this relatively newer location in downtown Farmington. Inside several customers were waiting for their orders, while I reviewed the blackboard menu by the register. So many choices: sandwiches, salads, and a few soups. Space was tight, even after I moved to the dining area to wait for my order. I liked the overall restaurant aesthetics: white subway tiles and black wainscoting, leather sofa lounge seating, black aluminum chairs, and industrial tables. The decor was very much in keeping with the "black sheep" theme. I had the Italiano, a crusty roll loaded with a number of deli slices, shredded lettuce, lots of sour pickle slices, and Italian dressing. Delicious. I was intrigued by the Muffaletta. It is something I always order when I see it on menus. Here, it is made with ham, capicola, salami, and cheese on a grilled ciabatta, not a sesame roll. A giardiniera of pickled vegetables balances out the taste profile of the sandwich. The chocolate chunk cookie was okay - a bit dry for my taste. Incidentally, I heard a lot of orders for chicken parm - I'll have to try that the next time I'm here. Service was friendly but much, much slower than expected. And the tables were not cleared/cleaned regularly. Ample parking is available behind the restaurant.

The sandwiches here are so insanely good. I've tried a few but my favorites are the spicy muffuletta and the corn beef one they have! The breakfast sandwiches are pretty good too if you can get them during their serving hours! The restaurant itself is very clean and tidy and the staff is always nice!

I've just had one of the most filling and satisfying sandwiches that I have had in a while. I ordered the chicken parm sandwich and it delivered loads of flavor. The person who took my order and the cook both helped me decide. I decided to eat in front of the restaurant because it is a nice day. Upon sitting down I realized that I was sitting next to fresh herbs that were planted there by the restaurant! The basil, oregano, rosemary, and mint smelled so good while I decompressed and ate my lunch. The sandwich also had loads of fresh basil in it as well! Total score and I will be back for breakfast.

Stopped by La Pecora Nera for lunch today. We ordered #13 MBLT and #10 Chicken Parmesan subs. They were freshly made and delicious. The staff at LPN is very friendly and efficient. We had our food in no time. Next time, we plan to come early and try out their breakfast menu, which looked interesting.

Great sandwiches! Good portions of meat, fresh and delicious bread. Called in a pick up, easy breezy.

I was excited to try this spot, as I've heard about the one in Detroit. My sister and I ordered separately, she ordered a meatball sub, a corned beef sandwich and the Italiano (I don't have a pic of this, but I thought it was strange for an Italian sandwich to have turkey on it). Anyway, I ordered the #7 Prosciutto w/ricotta, arugula and fig jam, plus some tomato basil soup and a latte while I waited. We came in around 2:30 on a Monday afternoon, there were people sat 1 table and that was it. We ordered and probably waited 15 minutes for our take out orders. It was very clean looking inside, but it was very cold inside, the cashier had a winter coat on. I'll only comment on what I ordered, the tomato basil soup had a really strange look to it. There were little white dots throughout, I think milk/cream maybe curdled when added to tomato base. The flavor was fine, I liked the homemade croutons that it was served with. I was really excited to try the #7, as I had a taste for prosciutto. When I opened the sandwich up, I was disappointed to see that it was made with salami!! There was ricotta, arugula, but I'm not sure if that was fig jam, it almost looks dark like balsamic (but it was sweet). I'm not sure what my sandwich was, it was clearly marked "#7" on the wrapping. The latte was good. I took a some pics of the sandwiches my sister ordered, I think they were all made properly. I'm disappointed, as this was my first time here and my order was made wrong, it wasn't even busy at the time.

Finally got to try out this little Italian deli. The man who took our order was so friendly, as well as the man who made our sandwiches. We got the #2 turkey bella (Turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, fresh mozzarella, bacon, fresh basil, house garlic & herb aioli) and the #10 chicken parmigiana (italian-style breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, parmesan tomato, fresh basil, house marinara sauce). Both were jam packed with flavor, fresh tasting ingredients, and the bread was so warm and toasty. They do NOT skimp on the meat! These were by far the best sandwiches we have ever had. Can't wait to try their other sandwiches and breakfast menu! I grew up hanging out in downtown Farmington during my middle and high school years in the 2000's and there has been so much change over the years with so many new restaurants/businesses. I am so glad to see la Pecora nera (the black sheep) and Cannelle (both originally from Detroit) come to downtown Farmington. Edit : I later realized that they forgot the tomato in my Turkey Bella.

Have been to Pecora Nera a number of times, and never disappointed. Whether a hot meatball or cold Italian sandwich you'll enjoy the friendly staff. Recently tried their chicken Caesar salad and was amazed with the size, freshness and flavor. Well worth your visit, and you can take your food home or sit outside by the fire pits on a sunny day.

Sandwiches are too small for the price. I could go to New Jersey and get a better Sandwich 3 times the size, for less than $20. You're better off going to Jersey mikes. The tomato basil soup was good, not great, but good. Pasta salad, eh, red cabbage coleslaw needs some acidity. So called Italian sandwich only tasted good with the giardiniera. I got this mozzarella caprese thing, add some pesto it would taste way better, and make the mozzarella pieces bigger/put more.

I came in to splurge on a couple of shareables. I ordered the #6 piacenza and the #9 caprese. Parking was non-fussy, service was friendly, and the shoppe was clean and inviting. The piacenza was OUTSTANDING!...OUTSTANDING, as in the most yummy thing I've eaten in a while. It was a little agrodolce with the giardiniera, and the garlic herb aioli was fantastic with the crusty crunchy exterior of the ciabatta. I highly recommend this handheld! The Caprese was OK, although there was a lot of bread compared to the amount of mozzarella and tomato filling the roll. I'll be back to try more of their menu.

I am a sucker for a good Italian sub, and this one definitely made my favorites list! It's meat packed and the veggies are all fresh. I am a sauce girl, so next time I will ask for more Italian because it was delicious! Definitely recommend and I will return!

Probably the best sandwich I've had in metro Detroit! Great quality and very tasty! Plus the staff is great

This place is amazing!! It's a small place with deli vibes in downtown Farmington. They have many different sandwich and breakfast options. I had a vanilla latte which was very tasty. Also had the chicken parm sandwich which I really enjoyed! Everyone there was friendly and made you feel welcome. I definitely will be back.

Quick amazing food made with care and wrapped up in butcher paper. This is a must stop if you are in the quaint downtown area. The turkey was shaved and piled onto a fresh baked bun. The shredded lettuce, fresh tomato and aioli were a top notch choice to go with this menu staple. They have this on the board as #1, and I couldn't agree more. They cherry BBQ chips were a unique choice that I'm not sure I would get again, however something new to try. Sweet, salty, and a tiny bit of heat made them truly original. Enjoy a great sandwich at a cozy little spot. Outside seating out front. Make a date of it and chow down.

IF YOU ARE HERE READING THIS. STOP READING MY REVIEW AND JUST GO IN. It's worth it I promise. I can't praise this local business more. Their ciabatta is perfectly dense, chewy and lathered with dreamy pesto with sundried tomatoes, cheese and eggs. The only downside? I dropped my god damn sandwich. I don't think I've ever done that my entire life and here I was unwrapping this breakfast of champions about to dive into great conversation with a friend I haven't seen in forever, I take a bite and dropped the whole thing. The owner saw and provided a remedy right away. I was the first one in the restaurant and I watched him work so hard. I love supporting local businesses that are so tied to their families because it reminds me of my childhood with my own family. These places can't be here without family and I gotta say I would support these hardy sandwiches any day. Dagwood is a close contender since they have a kajillion options, but this is a fantastic lunch stop if you are in the area and want something a little different with that runny egg to complete the sandwich. I also stopped in again. Since they don't offer mimosas I just grabbed a take out (called ahead) and it was ready within 15 minutes. I had hosted brunch at my house and had their calabria hash and strawberry basil italian toast. My only recommendation? Please put ricotta and strawberries on each of the toast dude. We were lucky we were friends that ate together. Or... I would have fought for that one toast that was smuthered with cheese and strawberry ;) When I do another mom date while the kids in preschool... I'm def. doing this again. You must return. You must.

Absolutely love this place!!! Have been back multiple times and it's part of my rotation of regular places. The staff is always so nice and helpful as well as the food tasting fresh. There's a small parking lot in the back which is convenient in downtown areas, I parked and walked in from the back door. Highly recommend :)

Delicious and fresh sandwiches! The people are very kind and helpful if you're not sure what to get. The house garlic and herb aioli in the turkey bella was perfection. I could eat this everyday for lunch. The ingredients & bread are so fresh and you can really taste it with each bite! Can't wait to come back to try other items on the menu!

This is a really great spot. Easy parking, pleasant ambience and awesome sandwiches! We had the italiano sandwich, a muffeletta sandwich and a papa georgio sandwich with lentil soup and chips. The sandwiches were prepared really well and you could tell the quality of the ingredients was high. The pricing is a good value too! A definite hit! Give them a try for sure.

These sandwiches are otherworldly. I was blown away by the level of quality not only if the food but of the people working here. It's a perfect Italian sandwich shop. I've had several of their sandwiches now and every single one has left me wanting more. Kick ass sandwiches!

La Pecora Nera in downtown Farmington is top tier! Their #12 sandwich is truly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The fantastic food is complemented by the incredibly friendly staff, and the super clean, aesthetically pleasing interior. A five-star experience all around!

Clean, quaint, friendly. Came on a rainy Tuesday. It's definitely quaint but modern farmhouse vibes. Not a lot of seating but it was enough for the lunch and work crowd with those ordering to go. I got the #7 proscuitto panino: it was delicious yet rich. I really look forward to having breakfast.

With all the great reviews i was really expecting a great experience. Going with my favorite a Italian sub, or what they call Italiano. For $14 i was expecting it to be really packed with meats and cheeses. Sandwich was nice looking but once you split it open i started to feel let down. Well maybe its tasty at least? I probably should of dissected it to see what was on it. Not Really much flavor. I didnt taste much more than the ham and turkey and lettuce and provolone. No tomatoes. Very little onion. I didnt taste any dressing. I was hoping to like this place and come back to try the muffuletta. Just as well i see they by the menu it isnt a true muffaletta .Who ever heard of one without olive salad on it? I dont know if i caught them at a bad time or what? Just know ill try somewhere else next time.

The turkey bella with arugula is my absolute favorite! I get it at least once a week. My husband likes the Italiano. I also love the chicken Caesar with arugula added. 1 salad = 3 servings for me. The flavors of each of these are out of this world!

We got chicken parmesan and prosciutto panino both with red cabbage slaw and cannoli all we solid we will be back. If in the area give it a try.

Tried this new place for lunch. (New to us, no idea how long it's been around.) Very happy. High quality and great flavors. Will definitely return.

Finally got a chance to hop in and try the new sandwich shop in town. The new location is right on Farmington Road in the center of town. Adorable cozy location with some indoor seating and in the summer it has some spots to sit outside. We were greeted right away and the staff was great at answering our questions and also making suggestions. I ordered the #7 (I picked off the arugula- yes, I'm one of THOSE people- ) and my husband had the #10 chicken parm sandwich. All the sandwiches are handmade and everything was very fresh. The ciabatta bread on mine was lightly grilled and crispy and was a great compliment to the thinly sliced prosciutto and ricotta spread on the bottom. Mine was double the size of the pic, but I was starving and wolfed down half before the "money shot". My husband said the chicken parm was crisp and sauce was tasty. We both thought portions were great. I thought mine was huge and definitely could have split it. Can't wait to go back and try more. This Italian girl was very thrilled for the selections. Glad to have you in town.

Yes! Black sheep unite! Come and get a really nice sandwich in a relaxed easygoing atmosphere. Everyone is great and helpful and the menu has something for everyone. Going back soon!

Welcome to the neighborhood. Family owned Italian sandwich shop with great selection for every taste bud and yes they have Gelato and you can add topping to it from strawberry to Nutella. Super fast friendly service and nice ambiance with wonderful Italian music playing in the backdrop. Trey also have breakfast menu that looked delicious we went with lunch # 13 and # 15 and tomato soup. They were busy so allow about 20 min wait. They have two tables outside and 6 tables inside.Cant wait to come back and try the whole menu. Highly recommend what a great place!!

This review is strictly for the food as my bf picked up the order and I didn't interact with anyone. I got the Italiano and it was honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It's a simple sandwich but it is done very well. Plus they give you a ton of food for your money. Definitely coming back!

OK, we were in town last week visiting family and ate here and I have to tell you the sandwiches are so good and fresh. The meat is very good. All of our sandwiches were excellent. We had five sandwiches. They were all so good if I lived in Farmington or in the near area I would be here at least once a week if not more that's how good they are so try them out. We're from Las Vegas and we have some good subs shops out here, but this one is really very good.

New place to downtown Farmington and it's fantastic! This is their second location and it's perfect, almost across the street from the Fresh Thyme plaza. Plenty of parking behind the restaurant. This definitely has the ambiance of a classic Italian sandwich shop! There are a few tables inside and a couple outside as well. The menu had a lot of variety on it and both sandwiches I tried were really good! The number 1 turkey had a delicious aioli on it and it was overflowing with turkey! The bread was fresh as well. The number 7 was a delicious warm sandwich with prosciutto, ricotta and fig jam. It all worked together so well and tasted amazing! The 2 guys working there provided excellent service and were very friendly! I will definitely be a repeat customer to try more on the menu!!

I stopped here today for a quick sandwich. Omg! I have to tell you, it was fantastic! I got a chic parm Sammy. Deeeelish! Also got choc chip cookie. They looked amazing, so I had to try it. Sooooo glad I did! Thank you La Pecora Nera. I will be back.

I love the sandwiches! Always fresh and delicious Service is always with a smile Great new place in downtown Farmington

This is the perfect addition for downtown Farmington. Everything was delicious, staff was friendly and a nice stead flow of patrons. I had the #3 The Italiano along with a bowl of Minestrone. It was by far the best deli sandwich I have had in a long time. I did substitute the Italian dressing for fig jam and that was a really good move The soup was full of flavor. Clean simple decor. Highly recommend and we'll worth the price. Stop in and help keep them around for many years

Simple ambiance, SUPERB service. A nice young guy with shoulder length hair went well above and beyond to help us. Now, the food. Listen, MIRA¡ I was NOT expecting my sandwich to be so simple yet, delicious. It wasn't greasy or salty. Just over the top DELICIOUS. I have passed this place in Detroit thousands of times. I got a Reuben. My husband got a Turkey Sandwich. I could not believe how well put together and yet light this sandwich was. I also got a Caesar Salad. I have just tasted, not even eaten yet. So far so good. I highly recommend. We are over complicating so many things that don't need to be complicated. They got it right.

First time trying out this place. Stopped by on a Sunday mid day. Tried the #1 breakfast sandwich and the #7 and #13 deli sandwiches. All of them were amazing. The folks working were very easy going. Nice place to stop by for a good sandwich. You won't be disappointed!

There are so many great things to eat here! My favorite is the chicken Parmesan sandwich. The sauce makes it sooo good! I have had a few different sandwiches and they were all good. The bread is amazing. The staff I super friendly, especially Cal! Love the Farmington La Pecora nera!

My husband and I are from out of town and were looking for a place to get soup to ward off the cold. Wow were we lucky to find LaPecora nera. We got the Wedding Ball soup- the broth was light and very flavorful. The pasta and meatballs delicious. Be sure to ask for croutons- these were buttery and so very good. My husband got a hot meatball Sandwhich. The bread was fresh and soft, there was plenty of melted cheese, 5-6 good sized meatballs (that were amazing), with marina sauce that was on point. I got my dream version of a caprese sandwich. The bread was soft and lightly crunchy on the outside with so much motzarella and basil. There was the perfect amount of basil and EVO, and the balsamic reduction was the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. If you are in the Farmington Hills downtown area, I strongly recommend a stop at La Pecora nera.

the second you try their food you're thinking who you're going to take here. High quality ingredients is what make a great sandwich and they have it. I'm confident in saying that you could try anything on the menu and enjoy it.

I've eaten their sandwiches many times, tried at least 15 different menu items and everything has been great. They also have great service.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. Stopped in for a sandwich and ordered carry out. After perusing the choices I settled on the Italiano. Place was pretty crowded for a a Saturday. Very prompt and friendly service. I think I waited less than 10 minutes. I should've taken a photo of it but we ate it too quickly. The bread was so amazing! Soft but with a little crunch on the outside. The lunch meat was all quality and the Italian dressing complemented the ingredients of the sandwich perfectly. Costs are a little on the high side but nothing outlandish for a sandwich of this quality. I'll be back!

Awesome sandwiches... been here 3 times and it's always good. Has an Italian deli feel. They made our daughter a grilled cheese panini that was dynamite.