CHARLOTTE, Mich. (News 10) – In this month’s “Banking on My Business” segment, Eaton Community Bank spotlighted Side Streets Delicatessen and Bakery, a beloved downtown Charlotte establishment serving authentic New York-style deli favorites and scratch-made baked goods. Dan Wilkinson of Eaton Community Bank joined owner David McNamara in Studio 10 to highlight how the local eatery has spent the last 15 years winning over Mid-Michigan with top-tier quality and community dedication. McNamara, who brings decades of culinary experience from New York and East Lansing, operates what functions like four or five businesses in one.
The scratch bakery features traditional European treats—including cannolis, tiramisu, Napoleons, and seasonal specialties made by his Italian-born wife—alongside a rapidly growing selection of gluten-free desserts. Every morning starting at dawn, bakers prepare fresh breads for made-to-order sandwiches piled high with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, while the beverage counter pours premium Italian Lavazza espresso and coffee from Michigan’s own Leelanau Roasters.
Located at 116 South Cochran in downtown Charlotte, Side Streets Delicatessen and Bakery continues to prove why Eaton Community Bank is dedicated to championing local businesses that enrich the surrounding community…