i love there dips, i prefer there roast beef over pastrami, and they have great customer service.

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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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

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

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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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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The food and service were great, but the handicap toilet was broken and they showed no interest in fixing it. Do I really want to patronize a place that has no compassion for people that's fortunate than them. Disabled people need to use the restroom just as often, if not more often than regular people. There needs to be a facility available at all times. We would not have stayed for lunch and I known in advance that it was broken. Shame on you for not fixing it. read more

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

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

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

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

While it's not quite a Chicago style Italian Beef, Joe's makes an excellent spiced roast beef sandwich! Joe and his family/staff provide outstanding food and service! I Highly recommend Joe's read more

Friendly, excellent meats! Sandwiches are fresh made in front of you! Their sides are made from scratch and are yummy! Been going there for decades! I won't go to any other deli!! Take my word for it! If you have never been there before then you are missing out on the best!! read more

Customer service was amazing everyone was super friendly and helpful. And everything was clean. The sandwiches are so good they are huge! Hard to finish the whole thing. read more

Been coming here my whole life and it never gets old. Lots of good memories being here with my grandfather, friends, and loved ones. Hope to be able to take my grandkids here one day. Thank you joes buffet read more

One of my favorite lunch spots in Fairfield. My usual order is a roast beef sandwich on sourdough. They offer to dip the sandwich in the sauce but I just ask for it on the side. They're consistently great and always pile up the meat on the sandwich. Lunch time always gets busy of course, but the service is quick and there's plenty of indoor seating. Good place for lunch and quality food. read more

Joe's Buffet - Roast beef sandwich on sourdough - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

Amazing eastern American Deli style food. I haven't had food like this since buds buffet heartbreakingly closed down in downtown Sacramento, it was a Sacramento institution for hot deli/buffet style food. This place is just as good, with HOT fresh sliced beef, pastrami and other meats and even mashed potatoes and gravy. They have an excellent deep brown gravy filled with pepper and spices, loaded with meaty flavors. You can taste the flavors of the meats and spices within the gravy, it's not some cheap powdered stuff. The people working there are nice, they aren't stingy with the meats. The interior is a cafeteria buffet style, you line up and get your food. They have a lot to choose from and Service is speedy, they'll get you in and out quick so you don't have to wait on that delicious, hearty meal. I drove all the way from Sacramento, it was worth it and I'd do it again. I was on a trip to the Bay Area, this meal kept my family full all day long you can tell it was very nutritious. Fantastic food. read more

This is easily the best place to grab a sandwich in this town. Heaping portions of meat, friendly staff and great service. Joes might not have the prettiest ambiance but it has a classic feel and touch to it. Nothing bad to say about this place. Love their hot turkey sandwiches and some of the best mashed potatoes and gravy ever. Really cant go wrong with this place. read more

Joe's Buffet - Turkey Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Fairfield, California

First time trying this and I will definitely be returning ! :) the macaroni tasted basic but the sauce with the roast beef was read more

Joe's Buffet - 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