Rode up here this afternoon after the lunch rush. Not many folks inside, open seating, easy to take…read morea look at the menu and the specials without feeling rushed. Ordered at the front counter and was greeted by a friendly young lady... good start. I went in planning to get the muffaleta off the specials board. They checked on it, but no luck... they were out of the cuts needed. I was pointed toward the Italian, but my buddy already grabbed that and I felt like being different. Noticed another special on the wall, a smoked brisket sandwich. Can't remember the exact name, but that's what I went with. Instead of chips or their homemade tots, I grabbed the balsamic roasted brussel sprouts as an appetizer. Tables weren't the cleanest and were a little wobbly, but nothing deal-breaking... we made it work. Food came out pretty quick and looked solid. Flavor-wise... a little mixed. The brussel sprouts were very flaky and leafy, almost crumbled apart. You really had to work your fork to get a bite. I was picturing larger roasted halves. Sauce was fine, nothing bad, nothing special. I'd give those a 3 out of 5. The brisket sandwich was interesting. The meat was very fatty and kind of tough to chew through. Not sure if that's just the cut or the prep. I ate about three-quarters of it. It wasn't bad, just didn't hit the way I hoped. Probably still thinking about that muffaleta. Another 3 out of 5. I'd come back, no doubt... but next time I'm sticking with what they're known for. Those cheesesteaks always look great, and that's probably the move. Today was about trying something different, and I'm glad I did... even if it didn't knock my socks off.

We had dinner at ClarkeBros over in Riverside this evening. They're at 2545 Riverside Avenue, right…read moreacross from St Vincent with parking available at the side of their entrance. This is one of those places that we love but haven't been to in far too long. We both tried things that were new to each of us tonight as well, which was cool. I ordered The Ole Smokie, with everything on it and choose cheddar cheese. My first thought when it was brought to the table was "oh, I'll probably have to go at this with a fork & knife" but I decided to give it a shot as intended. I'm glad I did because the bread held up surprisingly well! As far as ingredients go, the brisket was good and smokey. There was a good mix of everything else and more than enough cheddar. My wife ordered the Chicken Cheesesteak. She also had a choice of cheese and she picked whizz. The thing that separates this from what people might expect is that it's chunks of chicken, not shredded chicken. She said that's not a bad thing at all, just a change from what some might exoect. She thought it was a welcome change. She liked their cheese whizz a lot and liked the roll as always, so she was glad she tried it. It's worth noting that both sandwiches were big enough that we both took half of each home. I didn't get the name of the two people that were working there this evening, but I'd still like to give then a shout out. They were both incredibly patient with the customers ahead of us and they didn't make us feel rushed even though we were there fairly close to the time they close on Friday evenings. Another good visit to Clarke Bros. Here's hoping it doesn't take us so long to get back here again for the next visit!

Off a recommendation from my regional director, I drove to Andy's sandwich shop which is literally…read more3 minutes away. I called in my order in and waited 2 minutes and was out the door. Andy's has a wide dining room and I know it get crowded. $14 dollars got me a Reuben all the way, French fries and an enormous drink. I did not get napkins and a straw in the bag but I did not ask either. The Reuben was hot and fresh. The fresh were warm and unsweetened Ice tea was oh so cold with a lot of ice to wash it all down. All and all, Andy' s sandwich shop was worth the trip in 3 minutes.

First time here. Delicious Reuben and quality onion rings. But the most notable part of my…read moreexperience was the incredibly friendly and welcoming service--it's clear they take pride in treating their customers like family. Will definitely be back!

Meatballs sub is excellent and the price is good. I highly…read morerecommend this place not busy and it's a locally owned restaurant

My family has been coming here since before I was born...and I'm 40 now! Uncle Charlie's is truly a…read morelocal staple with consistently great food and so many memories tied to it. I love the stuffed shells and turkey sub (they seriously have the BEST mayo on it). My mom always got the lasagna, my dad loved the steak sandwich with peppers and onions, and my grandfather always ordered the family pizza for everyone. We still love Uncle Charlie's! And it's been a family tradition for at least 4 generations!

If you're in Jacksonville and haven't stopped by The Blue Boy Sandwich Shop, you're seriously…read moremissing out. This iconic spot has been a staple in the community since 1962--and you can feel that legacy the moment you walk in. Even better, it's part of the Blue Zones Project, so you're getting food that's not just delicious, but aligned a business that understands healthy living. Now let's talk about the sandwiches...We got the chicken philly and steak sandwich-both were EXCELLENT! Packed with flavor and generously made--you'll likely be saving half for later (if you can resist finishing it). And don't skip the smoothies--they're the perfect balance of healthy and tasty, and honestly, one of the best ways to round out your meal. This place isn't just a sandwich shop--it's a Jacksonville gem. Trust me, you won't regret it.

You have to try this place! First time visiting and it was everything was delicious. We ordered the…read more#8 steak and cheese with onions and the buttermilk fried chicken bacon ranch sandwich. Make it a meal to add fries and a drink. The sandwiches reasonably priced and are HUGE!!! If you eat the entire thing you will be in an all day food coma. You'll eat half for lunch and have the rest for dinner. Karen took our order she was nice and efficient. I don't remember the guy's name in the back but he was super as he thanked us for waiting and asked how everything was. The food is worth the wait. If you're in a hurry this is probably not the place for you. It took a while but we didn't mind, we were not in a hurry and we could smell the goodness being made. It's an older place but has character. Old various photos, plenty of room for seating. It seemed like more people were taking their food to go. We sat and enjoyed our meal. We also took home the other half of our sandwiches since they were so big. If you're in the area and have never been to Blue Boy, you need to check them out. You can thank me later.

First time at this sub shop. Excellent giant sub. Very friendly staff and selection of sandwiches…read moreand other condiments.

The absolute WORST managerial follow up I normally visit…read moretwice weekly, yet my most recent shared experience with manager "Umi" unsure what the young man said, was unpleasant and unconcerning enough to vow to never return again Very disheartening

Little hole in The wall sandwich shop. They have an amazing Rueben sandwich. It was perfect the…read morefirst time as I came in a 15 minutes before they had it ready to serve but the next 2 visits it meat wasn't as tender the first time.

Fantastic. Super local, fast, and high quality. The fries were fresh and the sandwiches are…read moredelicious. The veggies and meat had just the right amount of oil and seasoning on it. If I were forced to choose between this one and Edgewood Sandwich shop......you know what, I like them both.

this place is amazing from the moment I walked in the ambience of a hole in the wall. I wasn't sure…read morewhat to get, but there's a customer that frequently goes there that was able to give me a great recommendation. There's a strong set of community of locals that frequent there one being a math teacher in a group of older gentleman that offered me their hot sauce. The food was amazing.

Tasty and service was quick. Great order/grab to go place…read more People were pleasant. Have been back since our first visit

This place has awesome sandwiches and great home made desserts ! New owners have really spiced…read morethings up ! They've redone the quiches and they're fantastic. They make fresh daily soups that are out of this world ! If you haven't been lately, give it another try.

My husband and I got food here thinking it would be a delicious hole in the wall since it's always…read morebusy in the morning. WRONG. I got the Philly cheesesteak. Hubby got an Italian sub. So wrong on so many levels. The Italian sub was not flavorful. It literally tastes like they put cheap Italian dressing on some cheap meat and American cheese and called it a day. The Philly was horrible. The meat, fine. The toppings??? BANANA PEPPERS????? American sliced cheese with shredded beef and canned mushrooms. CANNED. I got food poisoning later on from it all. I will say if you go make sure you look at reviews first on what's popular. Giving the benefit of the doubt we didn't get something good... BUT.. If you are a restaurant you shouldn't be serving crap food anyway.

I swung through this drive thru during lunch one day based off proximity, price, and prior ratings…read more They were not wrong, y'all. I drove straight up to the speaker, told her I hadn't been there before. She suggested the Steak in a Sack and I went for it. It comes w grilled onions, and I added mayo, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Next time I'll skip those (chz was ok, basically American, the L&T were messy and didn't add much IMHO). The pita was super fresh, the fries (I got mine seasoned) were piping hot. It was delicious. My only beef was that the drink that came with (I got 1/2&1/2 tea, tasty) was maybe 20oz and a bit small, I thought. Overall, great lunch spot n

Please, please take care of our local mom and pop restaurants! San Jose Deli is a special…read moreMediterranean Deli! Clean and bright with plenty of seating. Bring your crew to lunch!

Traditional Deli with wonderful service. Management changed in February of 2024, so it is a great…read moretime to give them a try. My son and I have been trying restaurants in this area and this was next on our list. Store was very clean, as I said before service was outstanding. Here's a list of the food we tried: Drink stand - not many selections, but they do have Coke products. Sweet tea - they have not perfected the taste of Southern sweet tea, but it was fine French fries - crisp crunchy exterior soft, interior, really well done. . Egg salad sandwich - it was just an egg salad sandwich, no better no worse than others, just fine . European Gyro - this was a normally euro stuff with french fries, it was a cool look in the dish was good. Overall, I wanted to love this place, and it was fine. But that's all it was was fine, they played it safe, they didn't try to spice up their menu or give you a number of unique specials. They just serve decent food at what I thought was a high price. For instance, my egg salad sandwich, and I'm an egg salad, lover, Fair but it was $13 without many side drink or chips. Most places, including Tidbits, which is one of their competitors, is less than $5. But I have to say they five other restaurants in this strip center, including the powerhouse Mexican food at El Castillo, Donato's Pizza, Mad o' Seafood, a Latino restaurant and Açaí Bowls. So if you're going to compete with these other restaurants, I think you need to go above and beyond. Maybe highlight Middle Eastern dishes, maybe makes egg salad with some curry powder, and don't charge so much for just plain sandwiches. I don't have any qualms about going back, but I also don't have anything to draw me back. That special dish or that special thing. And that seem to be the theme with the other people that came in. This was a first time visit for a lot of people , and a regular crowd just wasn't there. Maybe that is telling.