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Where To Get The Best Fried Bologna Sandwiches In Metro Detroit

Thinking of a Fried Bologna Sandwich brings back many memories of my childhood. My mom makes them quickly and easily with an added mustard and mayo combo. Fancy ones would…

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Thinking of a Fried Bologna Sandwich brings back many memories of my childhood. My mom makes them quickly and easily with an added mustard and mayo combo. Fancy ones would have lettuce and a slice of fresh tomato.

Where Did The Idea Of A Fried Bologna Sandwich Come From?

The bologna sandwich, also known as a baloney sandwich, is common in the U.S. and Canada. It is traditionally made from sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise and mustard.

Who invented the sandwich? I always give credit to my Mom. The inventor of the fried bologna sandwich has never come forward, but it's a specialty in the South, Midwest, and East areas.

This is the one with the cute kid fishing. He sings the song, "My bologna has a first name, it's O-s-c-a-r. My bologna has a second name, it's M-a-y-e-r." Oscar Mayer

What Is In Bologna?

What is bologna made of?

Much like hot dogs, bologna is commonly made of beef, pork, turkey, or chicken, which is finely ground and stuffed into a casing for cooking and often later removed. The bologna is cooked or smoked and then either packaged whole or sliced.

My Favorite Spots To Get A Fried Bologna Sandwich

Eastside Tavern in Mt Clemens famous for fried bologna sandwichWCSX Scott Randall

The Famous Eastside Tavern Bar

The Eastside Tavern - Mt Clemens -Address126 Avery St Mount Clemens, MI 48043

The Eastside Tavern!!! Always a great time in Macomb County's oldest tavern!!! Legendary fried bologna sandwiches!!! Don't forget to watch your head going downstairs.

Great review from online credit The Digital Chef

Mercury Burger Bar -2163 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 48216

Mercury Burger Bar In Detroit get their fried bologna sandwichWCSX scott randall

Simple Delish!~ fact all the food here is awesome

The bread is fresh, and the added pickles make this sandwich just pop with flavor. The best part is that so many menu items here are so good. This is my favorite Corktown place to go!

Green Dot Stables 2200 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313-962-5588; greendotstables.com

I have never had a Bologna Slider till now. Wow!

The Gray Ghost photo of a bologna slider so good you have to try itWCSX Scott Randall

The Gray Ghost Bologna Slider

Two nearly hockey-puck-sized charred bologna hockey puck size and grilled onions. Green Dot uses Dearborn-brand bologna and fresh bread. I love the Onions.

Screamin Scott Bologna Chef

Piece of Fried BolognaWCSX Scott Randall

My My My My Fried Bologna

Okay, so mine is pretty basic, but it includes extra sharp cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, Duke's mayo, and RUSH brand mustard on onion roll bread. It's great to enjoy on a Sunday while watching football on a cool, crisp Fall afternoon in Michigan. Mom, a big thank you for your efforts and the many Bologna sandwiches you made for me.

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Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.