Everything is delicious, especially the French Dip sandwich!! Staff and owner very nice,and accommodating.

One of the BEST, highly underrated sandwiches I've had in the Bay Area. Good service with an "old downtown" feel is how I describe Joe's Buffet. The sandwiches? HUGE. I love how they pack the sandwiches with quality meats and ingredients. I ordered the pastrami and turkey with provolone cheese and all the trimmings (toppings.) Every bite was delicious. The perfect balance of pastrami, roasted turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, oil and vinegar, and heavy mayo on a sourdough hoagie roll. The sandwich was fresh and I could taste the quality of the meats. I thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich, which I ate half for lunch and half for dinner. You will definitely be happy when you grab one of these amazing sandwiches for yourself. read more

Joe's Buffet - Pastrami, Turkey, and Roast Beef Sandwich was heavenly. Reminds me of NY! - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

I've been coming to this sandwich shop for more than 20 years, and unfortunately, my latest visit may be my last. I understand that inflation has affected everyone. Prices for food, labor, and supplies have gone up, and as customers we've learned to expect higher prices. What I didn't expect was to pay significantly more and receive a sandwich that was noticeably smaller than what this shop built its reputation on. Years ago, these sandwiches were so large that finishing one in a single sitting was nearly impossible. Today, the sandwich was so small that I almost ate the entire thing and was still left wondering where the rest of it went. Long-time customers notice these changes. It's disappointing to watch a place you've supported for decades slowly reduce portions while increasing prices. At some point, the value simply isn't there anymore. I have many good memories of eating here over the years, but if I'm paying premium prices for a sandwich that no longer feels premium, I might as well make my lunch at home. I never thought I'd say that about this place, but that's where I am today. read more

Joe's Buffet - Not the joes it used to be. - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

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This iconic cafeteria style deli in Fairfield is making some of the best French Dip sandwiches in all of Northern California. I visited Joe's for the first time, order the Roast Beef sandwich which has a generous portion of meat, a side of the best aus jus I've ever had, and the quality was top notch overall. The sides of mac n cheese and the pasta with gravy were both solid, the mac n cheese being the better of the two. A must try spot in Fairfield with large portions, good quality meat, and comfortable and casual atmosphere to eat at. read more

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You come to Joes for the Joes special! Just put mayo and cheese on top! Dip in the Au Jus! It's so tall just as it is that you have trouble opening your mouth wide enough! Wonderful rich flavored sandwich- the Au Just is thick and hugs the meat! Wish I would have taken half home for later. But split with my husband and am still full! The potato salad was great as well. But really didn't need any. Was stuffed! The space looks old and worn, but on a closer inspection it is clean. Like a regular sandwich shop you carry your own tray. But the sandwich makers were friendly and helpful. read more

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My lunch here made my day, huge sandwich with turkey and pastrami and all the toppings. Also tried green beans, mashed potatoes and cucumber salad... all fantastic! Service was perfection, felt at home like my mom had fed me good after a long day of working outside. My friend had Joes special which is also pictured here. Worth a stop if you like thin meat sandwiches and good sides. O will say the Mac and cheese looked heavenly but wasn't on my diet. read more

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I can't believe I've never reviewed my favorite deli in Fairfield. Let's start with the ambiance, this little hole in the wall is actually a pretty big hole in the wall. Its decor is unassuming, it's always clean, and you can smell the amazing food when you walk in. The service is always stellar, with the owner always up front slicing the meats to construct their giant sandwiches. The bread is always soft and tasty, the meat warm and juicy, and the toppings always fresh. The best part is the sandwiches are served with a delicious Au Ju that I give a 5/5. The salad is Mediterranean style and always is a 5/5 for me. Not pictured was the mashed potatoes and gravy which gets a 4/5 because even though it tastes good it's instant mash. The real star of the show is the Sammy. It never fails to bring nostalgia when I need a pick me up, and gets a 5/5 Overall, I rate this eatery a 4.75/5! read more

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Fresh, fresh , fresh! Meat carved and sandwiches are made right in front of you. The sides are made every morning by the staff. Been going here since 1967! My favorite place read more

I can't express how good this place is. Consistent and filling. Today we also had the potato salad. I usually get the mashed potatoes but changed up today and boy was I happy with my decision. Friendly services (always)! It's got a lot of room to handle a group. I love you Joe!!! read more

Joe's Buffet - Pastrami on marble rye with everything! - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

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Hidden Gem in Fairfield. One of the best sandwiches I had in a while. The meat is super fresh and they cut it up right in front of you. I ordered the BBQ roast beef and demolished it. Nothing fancy, nothing "elevated", just a good freaking sandwich. Never hitting up a chain, only if I have to. This is that spot you drive out your way because the food is good. The side dishes is delicious as well. Loved the service. They saw that I had my 3 kids running all over the place, so they made sure I was taken care of and helped me get seated. Definitely that kind of place you HAVE to try. read more

Joe's Buffet - BBQ roast beef, green beans, mashed potatoes, and roast beef on sliced white bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

The same way you fell in love with season one of the bear you will fall in love with Joes Buffet, this place is original and as authentic as it gets. Sandwiches piled a mile high with meat and sides that would make your grandmother jealous, cafeteria style with no sense they have aged a day after 1985... this is the spot. Not pretentious but still has a little attitude. 10/10 read more

Joe's Buffet - Entrance - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

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IYKYK - Joe's Buffet is a local institution that is a must try! The amount of meat on a sandwich can easily be enough to make another sandwich. The dinner plates with roast beef and mashed potatoes and gravy/au jus are the epitome of comfort food. read more

Joe's Buffet - Roast beef, au jus, macaroni salad and coleslaw - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

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Friendly service, huge portions, delicious sandwich! Definitely highly recommend this shop! Lots of sides, chips, and drinks to choose from as well, but the giant sandwiches are epic! read more

Overall: (3.5/5) Food (Joe's Special): Food (Tuna Sandwich): Ambiance/Cleanliness: Joe's Buffet is one of those long-standing local institutions with a loyal following, so I went in curious--and left with mixed impressions. The highlight is easily the Joe's Special on Dutch crunch. Stacked with roast beef and pastrami and topped with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion, it's a substantial, flavor-packed sandwich. Despite reviews claiming the meat can be dry, that wasn't my experience at all. It was incredibly juicy--I actually had to press the sandwich down just to get a bite, and the roast beef was practically dripping. The au jus ties everything together perfectly--rich, savory, and honestly so good I could drink it on its own. On the other hand, my husband's tuna sandwich fell flat. He'd rate it a 2/5--pretty bland overall, and the addition of bell peppers was unexpected and didn't quite work. The ambiance is where things take a noticeable dip. The space itself is large and has a lot of potential, but it feels like it hasn't been maintained. The back area and bathrooms, in particular, were quite dirty, which detracts from the overall experience. Joe's Buffet is a bit of a mixed bag--an exceptional signature sandwich paired with inconsistency and a lack of upkeep. I'd absolutely come back for the Joe's Special, but with more modest expectations beyond that. read more

Great lunch spot! Reasonable prices, and very friendly service! Sit in their front room for views of Texas St. Not busy mid-week at noon. read more

Joe's Buffet - Salami + Swiss + Jalapenos, chips, and sparkling water: $19.88 - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

Yeah... this is just awesome spot for a very good meaty sandwich. Nothing fancy. No gimmicks. It is more like a "come and get it" type place that serves great bread with hearty piles of meat and a superb au jus that very rich and deep flavored. Joes has to be my new favorite "whatcha havin" place in upstate CA. read more

Joe's Buffet - Piled high pastrami! Soo good! - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

Honestly, I have nothing negative to say about this place!! Got 2 sandwiches, mash n gravy, green beans, potato salad... 1-sand , roast beef and Turkey on French roll with cheddar.. Excellent. Meats fresh and not salty. Cheddar, excellent. Tomatoes, onions, mayo, lettuce, and pickles.. all FRESH! Sand #2, turkey, salami.. same. Everything was fresh! Mash and gravy.. hearty and delicious. Really fulfilled the craving! Potato salad.. creamy, made with dill and sweet relish. Not sweet at all. Perfect zing. There were herbs in there... tasted like mom's. Dot too sure if there were onions and egg in the potato salad.. so ask if you're allergic. Green Beans... should have ordered a giant tub to-go of these. Delicious. Slight black pepper and hints of onion? I don't know, but boy, they went down easy! Reminded me of the ones from KFC, but a thousand times better. I live about 60 miles away, but if I'm ever in the area again, they'll see me again. Next time, I'm getting the simple green salad and corned beef.. and I'm gonna try the Mac salad and those beans again!!! read more

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The sandwiches here are the best, I have been going here for over a decade and yes the prices have increased but the food has stayed consistently and reliably delicious. The service is always amazing and if you get to meet Joe himself you will understand how this place continues to stay so busy. The ambiance of Joe's is one of the last few pure places in downtown Fairfield. We continue to lose long time businesses and mom and pop shops to more corporations, I will happily spend my money on Joe's if it means they stay open forever over competitors. It is worth it. Not to mention the establishment is FULLY wheelchair accessible with no stairs, which is rare for Fairfield. read more

I have had the pleasure of having food from Joe's Deli & buffet for a Christmas party. I was obsessed with the ham, best ham I have ever had!! The roast beef & turkey were also good!! That ham was succulent, not a piece of fat anywhere!!!! We also had a fresh salad and breads. As far as sides we provided our own. I remember I packed a to-go plate from the party because those meats were good. I don't usually bring food home, but I did this time!!! We ordered a lot and doing those days a lot went far. I can't imagine us ordering from him now. I am sure it's a $400.00 cost. read more

Everything was delicious And the staff was very nice and friendly. I'll be back again

The food here was really good. The portions were generous. The people were lovely. I'm only giving them two stars because the handicap toilet was broken. I'm disabled and without it I couldn't use the restroom at all. Their attitude was unconcerned about this when I explained to them how important it was to have a restroom available for people with disabilities. My impression was that they were not going to fix it and that it had been broken for some time. Very disappointing because I would've gone back there and I would have given them five stars, if this had not been the case or even if they just showed some interest in fixing it. And all I have to say is shame on you for not having more compassion for people with disabilities. My hope is that others will indicate to them that this is an important thing as well. We need your support. read more

Excellent food, and service is always great. Highly recommend sandwiches are piled high with the meats and the sides are may fresh daily, I love the coleslaw read more

Locals favorite. Mountain of meat. The best sellers are definitely the French deep and the Joe's Special which add pastrami to the French dip. Family run, great service. Cafeteria style, order at counter, they make it in front of you, ask if you want to add any sides, pay and find a table in the dining room. read more

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The sandwiches were so delicious the portions were so Big such a amazing find wish they had one where i live definitely will be going back read more

Joe's Buffet - Joe special macaroni and side of Lettuce tomato and onion - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

Tucked away in downtown Fairfield, this little hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop is an absolute gem. Joe himself is right up at the window, slicing the meat fresh to order, you can't get more authentic than that. I ordered Joe's Special Sandwich, and it did not disappoint. The roll was soft and fresh, packed with a generous amount of meat and all the fixings. The side of au jus for dipping added another layer of flavor that made every bite better than the last. Prices are more than fair for the quality and portions. It's clear this spot is a local favorite , there was a steady stream of customers the whole time I was there. If you're in the area and looking for a great lunch spot with real personality and flavor, this place is a must-try. I'll definitely be back. read more

Fantastic! When you pull up to the exterior the vibe is old school, simple. When you walk in the interior looks like it's been around since your grandparents days, your here for the meats. For only 4 meat options on the menu the decision is difficult because all the meat is fresh and cooked on site. I couldn't decide between the roast beef or pastrami so the carver said he would give me enough of ea h to get a good tasting. The Sandwich was enormous, I mean easy 3" tall of meat. That plus the lettuce, tomatoe, pickles cheese and you need to unhinge your jaw to fit it in. A very nice selection of sides and you should think of it a 2 meals. For 20 bucks it should be 2 meals but honestly I feel it was good value for great food. The carver has been there over 40 years and the servers know their job so great service as well. Worth a visit back. read more

Joe's Buffet - Combo roast beef and pastrami, yum - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

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The roast beef sandwich was delicious ànd the portion size was very generous for all the sandwiches they prepared, the potato salad was amazing and the macaroni salad was delicious because it was made with real mayo not miracle whip!! Pickles were fresh and the sandwich area was kept clean Bravo!! read more

Almost $30.00 for two sandwiches - Yikes! No military discount either! On the bright side, the sandwiches are good, but the prices are outrageous! Also, I normally order macaroni salad or potato salad or green beans, but since the prices are so high, I stuck with only the sandwiches - one for my wife & one for me. Note: I did not want to purchase anything extra because of the high prices. The attendant asked me two or three times if I was sure I didn't wanna order something extra?! I had to tell her two or three times "no thank you!" It is pretty apparent that this place is hurting for sales! Here's a bright idea; reduce the prices by 25% and you will see an increase in customers! Will be a long time before I "consider" going back. read more

Something has changed. Stood 1st in line for 5 min before being greeted. Then confusion around my order. They only have three options so... same but not the same bummer sauce read more

Joe's Buffet - Front counter... - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

The ladies behind the counter are so sweet and working hard, they pile your sandwich up a mile high and the quality of everything is delicious. Also so many sides to choose from and tons of seating space. Hearty and oh so good. read more

Joe's Buffet - Roast beef on French roll with mayo and pepper jack - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

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The Best. A Solano County staple. Joes Buffet provides that feeling of a home cooled meal at an affordable price and is akways consistant, with large portions and great value. I cant say enough great things about them and their family business. Always suoer friendly as well. Eat here once and youll be a fan for life. Known for their roast beef sandwich and mashed potatoes n gravy, but everything they provide is amazing. Try their daughters homemade cookies. Best ive ever had -John Weiss read more

Excellent sandwiches, especially because of their au jus/gravy. It's got an incredibly beefy flavor that you just can't enough of! I slurped up whatever remaining au jus was left after I polished my half of the sandwich because it was that good. And yes, the sandwiches are huge here! We split a Joe's Special which was a mix of thinly sliced roast beef and pastrami, and we stuffed it with mayo, mustard, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and onions inside a French roll. As if that was not enough, we also got an excellent potato salad on the side that was creamy and tangy. It's a very chill, no frills kind of spot and everyone there was super friendly. We'll be back! read more

Joe's Buffet - Joe's Special w/ some au jus - thinly sliced roast beef and pastrami. Added mayo, mustard, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, onions. - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

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What can I Say! It's the Home Town Favorite Ma& Pop SANDWICH Shop. With Delicious Big SANDWICHES built with Love! I always get the Pastrami Cornbeef combo with the side of Aue Juice! read more

It's been a while since coming to Joe's. Line was about 20 people deep. Moved very fast. Ladies behind counter are friendly and effecient!! I order roast beef with horseradish, pickle and provolone. Stacked high and totally delicious!! You can always count on Joe's to deliver. read more

Joe's Buffet - Roast Beef and au jus. Always amazingly delicious!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

The food is very fresh and good the sandwiches are humongous we had to share 1 the sides and sauces were also very good

Best sandwich I have ever had hands down! Soft roll, meat piled high as all heck and aus ju on the side to dip it in! Meat is cooked on site and sliced to order (this is rare for a sandwich shop in my experience) They will give you peppers and pickle slice on the side if requested, and even have sauteed onions too, which add even more great taste to the sandwich! Basic, no frills deli counter with plenty of seating in the adjacent room. 100% recommend you get to downtown Fairfield for this gem ASAP! You won't be disappointed. read more

Love this place. Been eating here 25 yrs. The roast beef sandwich is the best. They give lots of meat in the sandwiches and the au jus dipping sauce is perfectly seasoned, not salty like most au jus. The workers are very nice. Would often stop by for a sandwich when passing by. read more

I really wanted to love this place because it was recommended by a friend. Pros: You will not leave hungry. The portion sizes are quite ample. The meat is sliced using the deli meat slicer machine per order. The cold salads (potato, macaroni, and green) looked fresh and delicious. The lady who assisted us and Joe were super nice and friendly. Cons: The sandwich had no taste. All that meat (pastrami) and the flavor was very mild. The meat was luke warm. Most of the warm sides looked dry and old. I felt nausea later after eating 1/2 sandwich and potato salad. So I tossed the left overs. Location: Joe's is on a busy street but you can find parking out front. I believe there is parking behind the restaurant because people were entering through the back of the dining room. The restaurant is set up buffet style. Several staff stand behind the steam table serving customers and you pay at the end of the line. After which you enter the adjacent dining room. Overall the experience was okay and 1 day I will give them another shot. Perhaps I will take the sandwich to go next time so I can heat it and doctor it up. read more

Joe's Buffet - Pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

Absolutely phenomenal!!! The meat alone is the star of the show. The services was fast, easy, and super nice. This place should never close a true gem! 10/10 sandwiches buffet! read more

I haven't ventured to Joe's buffet in many years. I happen to be in the downtown Fairfield area and I thought I would stop and have a sandwich. I ordered the French dip with provolone loaded with everything on it, including pickles mayonnaise mustard . I must say I was a little disappointed with the flavor. I thought the roast beef taste extremely bland. However, the size of the sandwich was enormous. I ate half there took the other half home and put some barbecue sauce on it. Nothing like sweet baby rays to make things taste better. It helped dramatically however after going to Joe's, I probably would not venture there again. Better choices out there now. It's a shame Joe's buffet has been a staple in the Fairfield downtown area for many years. read more

Joe's Buffet - French dip - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California