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    Jimmy's Food Store

    4.7 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Prosciutto Sandwich
    Laura J.

    I loveeee this place!! It's the perfect Italian grocery store with a wide assortment of items perfect for a cutsy date night. They carry the best cookie dough, cannolis, and solid lasagna. My favorite this trip was the prosciutto sandwich! The bread is so good and they load up with plenty of meat and veggies. This is such a repeat spot for me to try new Italian items and the consistency amazing service!

    Italian Stallion
    Ang F.

    Pro-tip: Visit while you're hungry, there's so much to explore and choose from! Sure, it's not a New York or Chicago sub, but the Italian Stallion (Mortadella, Capicola, Sopressata, Pepperoni, Provolone, Porketta, Coppa, Mozzarella, Prosciutto) is pretty solid, especially for a Dallas sub shop (or Texas sub shop, for the matter of Subs). While the bread is local, it's a tasty and hearty baguette, holding all the glorious fixings tightly compact. The only thing that threw me off was the mustard, and mozzarella. Highly suggest they opt in to use fresh mozz instead of sliced deli mozz. Traditional also tends to go with oil and vinegar, not mustard. Another plus? Black and white cookies from Jersey! Yahoo!!

    Italian Beef
    Marshal G.

    This place is awesome. Opened back in 1966, it's been a Dallas staple for decades, and you can feel that history the second you walk in. It truly feels like you've stepped into a legit Italian market. It's packed--in a good way--but be prepared to rub elbows while you shop. If you don't have social anxiety, it's all part of the experience. We met another couple there for sandwiches, and they absolutely delivered. I had the Italian beef, which was delicious--but definitely spicy. I even asked for light peppers and it still brought some heat. So fair warning: if you're sensitive to spice, you might want to pivot to something else. My wife has been missing New Orleans, so she went with the muffaletta. Let's just say it was a much cheaper solution than flying her to the Big Easy. No gumbo on the menu, but the sandwich hit the spot. After we ate, we did a little shopping and grabbed some fresh Italian ingredients imported straight from Italy--which is always a win in my book. Great food, great vibe, and a true Dallas institution. We'll definitely be back.

    Italian Stallion
    Carrie W.

    Stopped in on a Saturday, probably not the best idea since it was hopping. But couldn't resist being so close. About 20 minutes wait for our sandwiches. But it didn't disappoint. This place is so unique and worth grabbing something to go! They no longer have any seating.

    Robert L.

    This place is right across from our gym and only four minutes from the house, so we finally stopped in--and wow, it felt like stepping into old-school Italy. I swear I needed a leather jacket and a tracksuit to match the vibe. The place was packed, lines everywhere, and not a single person looked annoyed. Every aisle was stacked with straight-up Italian gold. The produce section alone had me hooked. Fresh vegetables, and the tomatoes actually smelled like tomatoes. Everything felt like it came straight from someone's backyard garden. They make their own pasta and their own sauce too. I grabbed a jar, cooked some spaghetti at home, and let me tell you... all I did was boil noodles and heat up the sauce, but it tasted like I had a chef hidden in my kitchen. Best sauce-and-spaghetti combo I've ever had. Jimmy's came through big time. Prices were fair and reasonable. We picked up deli meat, wine, champagne--and yeah, the gentleman handing out free mimosa samples totally won us over. Respect. If you've never been here, you absolutely need to stop by. This place is an experience.

    Dana L.

    Jimmy's is now a Saturday morning routine for us. We try to get there just after they open at nine, and the store is magical: it's filled with everything you could possibly want for Italian cooking. Some highlights: They have a garden that they harvest herbs from, and there is always fresh basil. Most of the time there are three or four other herbs there that are fresh, which makes it one step removed from having your own herb garden. They have two different kinds of guanciale: a domestic from Neiman ranch, and an imported. The imported is amazing. Their bread selection is incredible. I've enjoyed their Italian bread, three times, but today picked up two loaves of baguette, and I can't speak highly enough for the quality of the bread.

    Alexis P.

    Saw this place on TikTok and as a Chicago Native, I definitely had to try this place to taste their Italian beef. First, this place is great for getting all of your dinner needs. Fresh groceries, sauces, even frozen Italian dinners. Did I mention an incredible wine selection? I ordered the Italian beef to go and it was even better than Portillos ( the ones in Chicago, not here in tx). Definitely recommend this place!

    The wine
    Desmond S.

    I finally made the pilgrimage to Jimmy's Italian store this weekend after hearing about it for what feels like a century. Honestly, I don't know what took me so long--probably sheer laziness, which I now deeply regret. The second you walk in, it feels like you've been teleported straight into an old-school East Coast Italian market. You half expect to see someone named Tony in the corner yelling about "the gravy" while slicing prosciutto. The shelves are packed with everything you could possibly want: pizza dough, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and about 400 things I didn't even know I needed until I saw them. And then there's the wine. Oh, the wine. Let's just say I went in for pizza ingredients and left feeling like I needed to call a ride home. Their vino selection is nothing short of incredible. You can also buy a glass of wine to sip as you walk around and shop. Bellissimo!!!! Of course, we couldn't leave without trying the sandwiches--and I'm glad we didn't. I went for the Italian meat sandwich, my wife had the turkey, and my son went all-in with the Cuban. Every single one was loaded, flavorful, and downright delicious. If you walk out of Jimmy's without grabbing a sandwich, you're doing it wrong. The real magic, though, happened when I got home. I fired up my Ooni pizza oven with the fresh ingredients from Jimmy's, and I kid you not--it was the best pizza I've ever made. Crispy crust, gooey cheese, spicy sausage, and just enough wine-fueled confidence to convince myself I might've been Italian in a past life. If you're in Dallas and craving a little slice of Italian heaven, Jimmy's is absolutely worth the trip. Just don't be surprised if you walk out with three bottles of Chianti, a bag full of pizza dough, and a sudden urge to start saying "mangia" at family dinners. Pro tip: Don't go hungry, or you'll end up buying half the store!!

    Jonathan S.

    Been many times and reviewed before Two recommendations to ownership: 1) Every time I'm there, an employee is using the Men's restroom so long I have to go into the Women's restroom. Please either add an employee only restroom or make them both Unisex - a simple sign change would do it. 2) There are so many people standing in the aisles to get sandwiches or other orders at the deli counter, that I just want to get out of there and I miss most of the items I want or need. Please have people wait in the tasting room in the back, cut out a pass-through window, have a "non-cash only" register, and let people walk out a door from there. They could even pay for a small number of items to alleviate traffic up front. Set up a coffee station back there and people will stay long enough to buy some. Right now it's so chaotic - even during "slow" hours. That's all. It's a great shop and I love visiting the store and seeing the old neighborhood revitalized.

    hot italian sausage sandwich
    cali

    service was great and items on the shelf were great selection everything you can think italian is there. but we were waiting for our food order so when it was ready went find a nearby park to eat. ohh uhh i had a hot italian sausage sandwich oh my my wife had meatball n my son italian sandwich oh so good. had a canoli afterwards yes goood well worth the drive from ft worth to dallas for this

    Storefront
    Ronald D.

    So in Dallas we have an old school Italian grocery store that dates back to the early '50s that makes me feel like I'm back in Little Italy.... Which is rare in the state of Texas. Jimmy's has all the hard to find Italian products and authentic sausages that takes me back to my grandparents day. I drive here from Houston just to pick up the sausages so I could cook it for the family for the holidays. And of course I pick up the other items that I don't find readily in Houston. They also have great sandwiches espresso which completes the experience. For me, definitely worth the drive and it's always fun visiting Dallas again.

    Part of the Meat / Deli Counter- order to the right by the menu
    Christie N.

    I FINALLY stopped by Jimmy's today after saying I'm going to do so for at least 15years and boy am I kicking myself. I loved this place!! Reminds me of a neighborhood store I'd see when visiting my Uncle in Chicago. We need more places like this here. Given it's in Dallas, I was grateful to have street parking right infront of the store. I went around 1pm on a Tuesday. I imagine it would be harder to find spot on weekend or after the Cafe nextdoor opens at 5pm. The place is crowded and packed full of so many great things! A small fresh produce section. A freezer section with balls pizza dough ($1.27-2.75ea), precooked dough, ice cream, meatballs, lasagnas, pizzas, several types of ravioli, & other specialty items. A refrigerated section with beverages, cheeses, pastas ($6.99ea), sauces & other specialty items. They have a large wine section. You can even purchase wine to sip while you shop at the front register. There is a butcher & deli counter with all kinds of goods. The rest of the store is packed with other reasonably priced staple & specialty items. They offer sandwiches & salads that you can order at the deli counter in the back. You pay for everything up front. It took about 12mins to get our sandwiches. You can also call in orders ahead for pickup. We ate: 6" MUFFULETTA (6" $10.99 or 9" $19.99) Mortadella, Ham, Provolone, Genoa Salami, Olive Salad on this deliciously slightly buttery bread. I could only eat half. Loved the flavors and appreciated the meat to bread ratio!! MEATBALL SUB - ($9.99) Excellent Toasted 6″ Bun with Marinara, Mozzarella, Sweet Peppers and Onion. Meatballs were AMAZING. We will be bringing some home next time! I highly recommend you check this place out. It's crowded (I wouldn't bring smaller kids for this reason - at least during busy times). If you lean towards claustrophobia in smaller crowded places, just take some deep breaths and focus on all the great things in there. Everyone was very polite navigating around each other. There is no place to eat there.

    Cannoli
    Nancy H.

    Yesterday I stopped by Jimmy's to grab some lunch, it was my first time going here despite living in Dallas for so long! I ordered the Italian beef and a cannoli and I want to say it took around 15 minutes to come out! The Italian beef sandwich was great, I enjoyed the giardiniera. The cannoli was delicious, I will try the chocolate one the next time I visit. It seems like when I got there most of the people standing around were waiting for their order so it can get a little confusing seeing who was in line or not for someone who has not been here before. They seem to have nailed the efficiency in getting orders so chances are the people waiting around have already gotten their orders taken. This place is also a little grocery store and there was a mix of people actually grocery shopping and grabbing a quick lunch when I was there. You place your order in the back of the store where the deli is or you can call ahead and order for pick up. There is some parking around the store itself and I had no problem getting a parking spot right outside of the store. There are constantly people going in and out so I imagine you wouldn't have to wait too long to find a spot. Overall, I am glad I finally got to visit Jimmy's. I will definitely be back to try their other sandwiches and to get fresh ingredients for cooking.

    Meatball sub brought it home and stuck in air fryer for 4 min to crisp it up. It's so good.

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    Sandwiches are great, produce is great, crumbled sausage is amazing. Highly recommend all locals and non locals to check it out

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    Great food and service! I love all the sandwiches and the variety of pasta's they sell!!

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    Ask the Community - Jimmy's Food Store

    When will they start serving hot sandwiches? When will indoor and outdoor dining on premises reopen?…

    We hope to have some of our hot sandwiches soon. The indoor and outside seating will not return for quite some time.

    How are they operating during covid?

    They are open and operating. You can't order their made-to-order sandwiches but they have a really good selection that they pre-make every morning and you can choose from those. Or you can buy a loaf of yummy bread and the meats and make it… 

    Is this a take-out only place or are there tables available to eat-in?

    There are a few bistro tables up front and a dining area in the back. (Walk through the butcher area.). However sometimes those are being used. Would recommend eating anything there other than sandwiches and maybe cannolis.

    Any baked goods? Cakes or pies?

    Thanks for your question - we don't have any housemade cakes or pies. We do make cannolis and sometimes we do have housemade cookies. We carry a large variety of packaged cookies from a couple vendors. Thanks!

    Anyone know if they sell empty cannoli shells?

    Yes. They carry large and small. They are typically from Farraras in NY

    Where can I see a menu for Jimmy's Food Store? If I Google their website, I am forbidden to enter

    If you look in the pictures section of Yelp, Fox E. posted a picture of the menu board and there may be others.… 

    Is this place still owned by the original jimmy?

    The original Jimmy has passed away, but it is still owned and operated by the DiCarlo Family since its opening.

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