Bacon is cured through salt, nitrates, and smoke. It does not need to be cooked.
My grandmother used to snack on a strip straight from the deli paper.

Mr. M's off Stirling Road west is the real deal. The Italian is ridic, fully loaded. Also, the Pastrami sub. The bread is great. Toppings are shaved super thin on a slicer. My go to sub shop worth a 15 mile drive.