Sandwiches Near Troy

Looking for a new lunch spot near Troy, MI? Take a quick drive over to Novel, a bookstore and sandwich shop in downtown Rochester, and satisfy your cravings.

Who Comes Up With the Sandwiches at Novel?

Elliott, one half of the husband-and-wife duo that co-owns Novel, is the master chef behind our artisanal sandwiches near Troy. With a long relationship with the food industry, whether it was washing dishes at his uncle’s café or attending culinary school, Elliott has always had a love for a good bite. That’s why, when the building on S. Main Street opened up for their hybrid sandwich and bookshop, he leaped at the opportunity to showcase his love of delicious food.

Elliott holding up some of the meat used in Novel sandwiches near Troy

What Sandwiches Are on the Menu at Novel?

Novel offers a carefully curated selection of handcrafted sandwiches near Troy. With a consistent menu of classic recipes and a special that rotates weekly, the sandwich menu has something for everyone.

Novel’s Sandwich Menu:

  • Roast Beef Chimichurri: medium roast beef, house-made chimichurri, red onion, Roma tomatoes, arugula, and provolone cheese on Tri-County Pepper bread
  • Turkey Caprese: turkey breast, house-made pine nut pesto, Roma tomatoes, chopped lettuce, salt, balsamic vinegar, and mozzarella cheese on Sourdough
  • Italian: ham, Genoa salami, pepperoni, house-made Italian dressing, red onion, Roma tomato, chopped lettuce, and provolone cheese on City White bread
  • Mortadella: thinly sliced mortadella, truffle cream, artichokes, and a house-made oil and herb blend on Hammonton bread
  • Vegetarian: sliced avocado, brie cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and a house-made oil and herb blend on Sourdough
  • The Big Ham & Cheese: ham, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, cave-aged gruyere, and a homemade horseradish honey mustard Dijon on Sourdough
  • Grilled Cheese: mozzarella cheese on Sourdough

Where Do the Ingredients for Novel’s Sandwiches Come From?

In an effort to pay it forward and support fellow small businesses in the area, the ingredients used at Novel come from local sources. Every handmade loaf, from the Sourdough to the City White bread and beyond, is made at CRUST, and each carefully selected cheese is from Michigan’s favorite dairy product supplier, The Cheese Lady. Nothing beats taking a bite of a delicious sandwich near Troy and knowing that it’s all made with love by locals!

The next time you’re looking for lunch near Troy, take the 20-minute drive to downtown Rochester and order a sandwich at Novel to support local businesses. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

Roast beef sandwich in Novel

FAQ:

What’s the best place for lunch near Troy?

While there are plenty of places to grab lunch near Troy, nowhere is as cozy and inviting as Novel. At first glance, Novel may seem like it’s only a bookstore, but if you take a few steps inside, you’ll smell the delicious scents of fresh, panini-pressed bread and see the tasty menu on display. Order your sandwich to go or, if you have the time on your break, grab a best-selling romance, sit down, and stay awhile.

What else is available on Novel’s menu?

If you’re feeling peckish, but don’t want a sandwich near Troy, check out Novel’s variety of baked goods. Made at CRUST, where the bread is sourced, the scones, pies, and more are available every day while supplies last. Check out the coffee and tea selection on the menu while you’re at it.