Hoffmans Deco Deli and Cafe

Good food, prices are a little high. Cool atmoaphere, some employees not the most outgoing. Great location in downtown flint. Cool shops nearby.

First time I tried the AC chicken wrap I was so impress the chicken was very good and tasty .The chicken wraps was the best wrap ever. I will be come back. Love the atmosphere

Really good food – I loved the Reuben, and it was huge. Very attentive service, and great location next to Carriage Town Antiques. Shop til you drop, then have lunch!

I got an amazing wrap from here. I think the prices are a little steep for what you get, but the food is delicious. I look forward to trying more off their menu.

A little pricy for Flint, but it’s legendary so you are paying for more than just the food. Make sure you check out the antique shop it is connected with while you wait for your Sammy.

First time visit from out of town. Tried the Hurley Medical grilled on sour dough, the AC Spark plug wrap on cheddar jalapeño, and the HDD on sour dough. All were excellent sandwiches. Definitely recommend the place… great atmosphere too with lots of Flint memories to look over. Be sure to check out the antique shop adjacent to them.

Yet again another great lunch from here. I love this place, the customer service is excellent and the food is stellar.

Got the weatherball sandwich and it was delicious. A little smaller than expected. Love the unique décor. Very friendly employees. Came with our baby and was a little disappointed they did not have high chairs but not surprised. Wouldn’t recommend it for families with small children, but my husband and I will definitely be back for date night.

Today was my first day going to Hoffman’s. By the endless great reviews, I stepped into the deli, full of high expectations. I was already able to tell that it was going to be good just by seeing that the whole place was packed with people. Not only was the seating filled, but the line for take out felt forever long. I wasn’t in too much of a rush, so the wait didn’t really bother me. Their menu was filled with so many options! It was also eye-​catching because the menu was so colorful. The names on all the sandwiches are super creative and take names after some of the attractions around Flint (Mott, Weatherball, Carriage Town Corn Beef, Durant, etc).
I ended up choosing the FRWC with combo #4, medium lemonade and a side of a tomato basil couscous. The sandwhich was grilled chicken with roast beef, aged sharp white cheddar, cucumber, red onion, tomato, spring mix, and horseradish mayo on foccacia.
I ordered take out so I left after receiving my order. Once I realized that my sandwhich was missing an element (roast beef!), I called Hoffman’s and told them. They were kind enough to offer me a new one with all the ingredients for free. The only thing I have to comment was that the extra 3.95 for the couscous was a bit expensive for such a small portion. It came in a small sized container. Same goes for their Apple cinnamon baked beans for extra 2.50. I think its a bit pricey for the small amount.
Great and friendly service! Was quick to keep their customers satisfied!
I love the environment at the deli, next time, I hope to dine in.

Although I love the food because it is amazing, nearly every single time I order from there, they mess up my order. The most recent one besides this one they messed up not one, not two, but all three of the sandwiches I ordered. Thankfully this time it was only mine (They put kraut instead of coleslaw which the guy who took my order asked me like five times if that was what I wanted) which made me feel extra special. Let me be clear that they have always been willing to give me credit to get a new sandwich and this time they even delivered me a new one. The problem is they messed that one up too. I really want to like this place and give them my business but they are making that really hard to do.

Sandwiches taste homemade (in a good way) and a great atmosphere. Enjoy having lunch and popping over to the attached antique store, it’s a nice afternoon.

Hoffman’s was delicious!!!
It reminded me of Zingermans down in Ann Arbor. I’m really glad I tried it out.
I ended up getting the Bambino (ham, turkey, salami, bacon, provolone cheese, house Italian dressing, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato on a specialty sourdough bread) and it was very filling.
The best part was the decent prices they had for lunch.
Like I said guys, it’s JUST like Zingermans except closer and better prices.
Totally check it out, you won’t be disappointed!

Excellent sandwich shop (with an adjacent antiques emporium) in the heart of downtown Flint.
For me, I like the grilled cheese sandwich– just the right blend of rich cheeses for an all-​American standby. We’re mot talking about cheap processed cheese here, oh no! Another favorite is the Copa honey wheat wrap. It’s a veggie lover’s delight. Provolone, shredded carrots, red onion, tomatoes, and lettuce topped with avocado on a honey wheat wrap. The avocado is what really makes it pop, although my husband thinks it could a little something extra, like some aioli to add some zing.
Beyond that, there are plenty of options for both carnivores and vegans alike. Hoffman’s pay homage to Flint history, naming most of their menu items after local landmarks and the like, including the Whiting, Applewood, Atwood, Durant and Auto World (that’s a blast from the past– anyone remember Auto World, anybody??). Their deli selections are diverse and offer something for everyone.
Great location to grab lunch or enjoy a cup of coffee. Their smoothies are outstanding as well. Actually, their smoothies are what keep me coming back time and again. One caveat– there isn’t a tremendous amount of seating space.
Don’t forget to stop into the antiques shop next door– plenty of unique wares and little treasures are found within.

Its my second time here and each time it has been amazing! Delicious sandwiches and great atmosphere. Definetely recommend this place.

This fun deli had good sandwiches, fun bathrooms, and friendly staff. The turkey bacon club was great. The kid’s grilled cheese was one of the most delicious ever made, as reported by our 3 year old. The chicken salad special was OK, a bit dry.
Overall, a great Flint stop!

Geez I wish we had a place like this in Ann Arbor. I think the owners of Zingerman’s should take a field trip up to Flint to see how it’s done. Instead of resting on hype and laurels, Hoffman’s serves up great, creative sandwiches for a reasonable price. All three of us had excellent sandwiches. Mine was chicken breast and roast beef with horseradish mayo on marble rye. Just outstanding. They also make a mean veggie sandwich (no easy feat). The service was prompt and everyone there was incredibly friendly. Next time I’m in the mood for a sandwich, I’m driving to Flint.
It should also be mentioned that Hoffman’s is attached to a great antique mall. Not only did I leave with a satisfied stomach, but with a vintage overcoat and a pair of nice vintage oxfords.
Just a great all around experience!

Hoffman’s delivers on all counts. Quirky atmosphere, complete with fake pillars, car portraits and an antique gasoline pump. check. FANTASTIC sandwiches with fresh, awesome ingredients. yep. Side menus that aren’t just chips and fries (though those are also options)? Mmm hmm. Oh, and a mini DIY fro-​yo station? Hells yeah.
The sourdough foundation that my sandwich was built on (fresh & straight from Crust in Fenton) was supremely soft and added just the right flavor to my Copa sammie. The avocado spread was creamy with just a hint of guac-​style heat, and the veggies had an awesome crunch. YUM. My lunch partner in crime also raved about the club, which looked fantastic.
Though I have no complaints with my order, I think my next visit has to include the ranch pesto that I am oh-​so-​curious about, and those baked beans (which, sadly, they were out of last Saturday afternoon).
Oh, and they serve Coffee Beanery coffee with a full drink menu.
What’s that? And smoothies, too?! Hoffman’s, you rock.

Visiting Flint, I haven’t been bowled over by the gastronomy, but Hoffman’s was a stand-​out: a great place with friendly service and tasty food. Looks from the other reviews like locals complain about the prices, but being used to NYC, I thought ten bucks altogether for both a sandwich and frozen yogurt was reasonable enough. The sandwiches are only a dollar or two more than a Subway sandwich, at any rate.
I had a Super Veggie sandwich which gets an A for truth in advertising. It was super and chock full of veggies. Jalapeños gave it a nice kick.
There were only two flavors of frozen yogurt, but if you’ve got good ones, I guess you don’t need to diversify. I dug the angel food cake flavor. Some fresh fruit toppings would’ve been nice and nuts other than peanuts, but given that it’s an adjunct to the main attraction of sandwichery, it’s a pretty good set-​up.

Hoffman’s Deco Deli really is a great place. Usually I go just after the lunch rush, when they have settled down a little bit. But today we went during the heart of the lunch rush, and they were buzzing.
I love seeing a place like Hoffman’s when they are busy and pumping on all cylinders. They were on point as always — great sandwiches and amazing upbeat service. It just seems like everyone is happy to be there, and it certainly gets translated into the food.
Keep up the great work.

Quite possibly the best sandwich shop in Flint.
Attn. Deco Deli: This would be a 5-​star rating if it were not for your high prices. I absolutely adore your food — but it’s not cheap, especially in a college town with college kids on college budgets. Just sayin.
This place is home to quite large, delicious sandwiches made with very high-​quality ingredients and extremely good bread (from Crust, in Fenton). The sandwich menu is fairly extensive — menu is posted in the Local Photos. They apparently use a lot of locally sourced ingredients; their chips are Better Made (made in MI). All I’ve had from here I love — the Bambino and College Club are very good, as is the Birthday Club (their current special). Hoffman’s rotates out new specials every so often.
One of their sides is so good, it deserves its own mini-​yelp-​paragraph. The apple cinnamon baked beans are absolutely heavenly. They are probably the best beans I have ever had the pleasure of tasting — sweet and tangy with a little bite. The beans and a sammich make for about 1.7 meals.
Darn good. I will continue coming here. I would come here more if things were a tad cheaper.