Original Antonio's

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2 years ago

It's pizza. I don't know what more to say. If you like pizza you'll like it. If you need something more then this might not be for you. The price is decent, but probably good for the island. read more

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Bryan S.

1 year ago

OK, I hate doing this, but this place was not very good. Pizza Hut serves better pizza to give you an idea. The help was good and friendly. The restaurant itself is very small and has a old time feel to it. If we go back to Avalon, we will not be returning unless very intoxicated. read more

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Antonio's P.

Thanks for the good words on our team. We do pride ourselves on…

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Kara M.

8 months ago

We had a the best experience at Antonio's! Olga was very friendly at the front of the restaurant. Our waiter Paul was excellent, gave us great recommendations, and went made our time our time at the restaurant very fun. We had the Mom's day old spaghetti and Antonio's cheese crisp (large of course!). Both were very delicious and the cheese crisp was also great as leftovers. The ambiance is very charming and adds to the full restaurant experience. Can't wait to visit Catalina Island again and come back! read more

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Sherry W.

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4 years ago

We stopped in on a Tuesday at 3pm. We ordered bbq chicken pizza and were told they were out of chicken. We then ordered a meatball sub. I ordered minestrone soup and the server said there was one bowl left and she had served it for herself, but I could have it. She said she hadn't touched it. I had the soup and it was fresh and delicious. The meatball sub was good too. They give you a cup Of peanuts and you throw shells on the ground. For the Second cup, they charge you. They have root beer on tap. There are many decorations to look at. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

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Olivia D.

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1 year ago

A must visit place! Everything is delicious and fresh. Crisp soda with the good ice. Amazing service read more

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Antonio's P.

Thank you for visiting with us. We are glad you enjoyed your meal.

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Dustin C.

8 months ago

Best pizza I've ever had. Melissa was fabulous. I would definitely recommend. When we come back to the Island we will eat here again.

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Antonio's P.

Awe thanks Dustin! We love our Melissa and glad you had a great…

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Will C.

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2 years ago

Today I visited Antonio's Pizza, hoping for a quick and tasty meal. Unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. When I tried to place an order at the to-go window, I was informed that they couldn't take my order because they were backed up on online orders. This was frustrating, as I was ready to pay and take my food to-go. To make matters worse, two employees had a noticeable attitude when addressing the situation, which only added to the disappointment. Given the lack of customer service and inability to accommodate in-person orders, I decided to take my business elsewhere. Antonio's Pizza missed out on our patronage, and I won't be returning anytime soon. PS, when I said that I would take my money somewhere else the guy said that's fine. read more

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Antonio's P.

Thank you for your candid response. We just turned on the online…

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Alizee C.

2 years ago

The food is delicious! I loved the pizza! The "family" salad is a bit small but it was very yummy. The wings weren't spicy but had good flavor. Small place, loved the decorations and the service was great! read more

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Antonio's P.

Thank you for your visit and we're glad you enjoyed your pizza.

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Elvis A.

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3 years ago

Not sure what's with the bad reviews. I ate here over a few days. Got a pizza to go and ate a slice a few times. The crust is that perfectly cooked, the cheese is gooey and perfect. I would get pizza and save it for later. It's definitely worth a late night munch or a quick slice if you need a fix. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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My family liked the pizza, and the wings remind me of the Tyson wings you'd get at the grocery store.. wet and soft.. I like my wings like that Please don't shame me read more

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Lola N.

9 months ago

Delicious pizza!!! The staff is amazing especially Gloria, she is very friendly and professional. I definitely recommend Original's Antonio pizza! read more

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Thank you Lola! We are so stoked you had a great experience with us.…

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Charlie R.

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3 years ago

It was pretty late after a busy day kayaking and swimming so me and my friends were all super hungry. We showed up and had to order through the side window even though the dining room was open for the last guests as they were closing somewhat soon. I ended up ordering just a personal pizza, and my friends got a pepperoni pizza, a deli sandwich, and a shrimp scampi. The scampi was okay, the pasta was cooked fine but the sauce was a little runny. The sandwich was quite good, the meats were cooked well and the toppings added a nice flavor boost. Lastly, the pizza was pretty solid. I got a chicken and garlic pizza, and they loaded it up with the toppings. Most of it was kind of centered on the pizza and I wish it had been spread out a little more evenly but it was still good. The pizza crust was super crispy and crunchy and I was finishing every last bite of every slice. The seating was a little limited as we only had outdoors to work with, but it was still nice. The service was also slow, but that may be because they had a huge line for being super popular at night. Overall, it was a great family owned joint and it's worth a try if you're craving pizza. read more

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Makayla M.

2 years ago

The root beer and pepperoni pizza were pretty mediocre. Nice customer service. Reasonable wait time. read more

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David M.

2 years ago

Was a little skeptical eating here with all negative reviews. But our experience was a lot better than a lot of the bad reviews. Service was stupendous! Pizza was amazingly great! I guess when you hit a touristy town, we all take chances. You never know what employees are dealing with personally and have a hard time leaving it at home. But apparently today, everyone was having a great day! Thanks to the kitchen staff for great pizza. Thanks to the front for the great service! read more

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Antonio's P.

Thank you so much for the great review! We are new owners of this…

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Elana M.

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1 year ago

Usually the first stop upon arrival. Always excellent service and yummy food. Tried the veggie white pizza and loved it.

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Oh yay! We love that you are a frequent visitor and enjoy your meals…

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Mimi L.

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3 years ago

Our favorite place to order pizzas, soups and wings to go. They offer gluten free options too! They only have small and large pies and the small size is more than enough for one person. The foods come out fast enough, have a draft root beer while you wait. They are so refreshing and tasty! read more

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Diana O.

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2 years ago

I understand the price can be high because of the location. For a $5 slice was a bit much. The cheese wasn't cheesy it was cold not even warm. I may get hate for this but for this being open since 1977 I honestly would expect a cheesier and a bit of a softer crust with a bit more pizza sauce and a bit dry. For a quick pizza bite and quick service I do recommend this place. Service was great and fast. read more

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Marjorie U.

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3 years ago

Surprisingly, I enjoyed their pepperoni pizza. The restaurant closes early but offers a to-go sliced pizza or a box for pickup. The best time to visit the place is on the weekend. read more

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Elisa L.

1 year ago

Great! Love the pizza.. got pepperoni and jalapeños with mushrooms cute little place and affordable

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Antonio's P.

Thank you! We appreciate your choosing to dine with us!

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Erin M.

10 months ago

Mellie P. attended to us on Thursday. It was top of the line service and she was so lovely and friendly friendly. She even gave us information about the island And fun things to do and see throughout our trip- 10:10 service she's the best! read more

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We love our Mellie! Thank you so much for all these kind words.…

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Gabe D.

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3 years ago

Updating my review because the food is good and deserves credit. The original review was based on the rude staff. I don't want to fault the owner since he is a nice old man, and it seems like his employees have taken control. read more

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Tammy M.

11 months ago

A horrible experience on every level. Let's start with the service. We were ignored while the waitresses stood behind us chatting. We were sat at a communal table that was in dire need of cleaning. The decor resembled what you would find at a garage sale. And the entire place needs a deep cleaning. I ordered a sparking water. I got a bottled beverage, no glass or ice. When I requested a glass I got a plastic cup. I must admit it went well with the plastic cutlery and paper plates. The menu informed us that we would have to pay for to-go boxes if we wanted them. Hmmm. We ordered garlic bread, pizza, and spaghetti with meatballs. The garlic bread came with sauce for dipping which was nearly frozen. The bread was an Italian roll cut into pieces. This was, much to our dismay, the highlight of the meal. The pizza was a flavorless brick covered with cheese. My plastic fork could barley cut it. The spaghetti was chewy and the sauce was, well, I've had sauce from a can that was better. read more

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We are sorry you didn't have a good experience with us. I'm offended…

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Louie A.

1 year ago

Ordered a Margherita pizza, but I don't know what I got. Crust, way too thick and soggy, Regular mozzarella cheese, not the fresh sliced mozzarella on a real Margherita, and diced tomatoes on top! 10" small for $18+. Shoulda did more research. Save your $ for Digiornos, and that'll be $ better well spent. read more

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5 years ago

Ordered thru the window, to-go, across the street from our hotel & highly recommended by locals. Covid precautions in place since this is LA County still, 11.29.2020 everything became to-go or delivery only. Ordered two Filet Street Tacos & half sausage & black olive, & half sausage & Canadian Bacon. Both delish! We took it to our room & had dinner in bed lol. Covid has us doing everything differently. We appreciate our time & good food so all good. read more

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Gabrielle M.

7 months ago

BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE! pizza slice was decent. The lemon garlic sauce not worth it. On Tuesday October 28 around 3:15 pm I Got to the order window, lady was on the phone. Hung up and didn't acknowledge me at the window then went to close out a table sitting inside. She then went on to talk with another worker then took my order. I realized I got an extra slice of pizza and went to ask if I paid for it. I didn't. She did not say anything about giving it back so I left. Then she came out after me as we were getting ready to leave and physically put her hands in my bag to take the extra slice out. In the process she took off the other foil to one of the slices and touched it. I do not appreciate her physically crossing my boundaries and the unsanitary behavior of the whole interaction. especially after doing the right thing and telling them I got two slices when I only paid for one. I hope they didn't put the other slice back in for sale! read more

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Vivian Y.

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4 years ago

Out of all the places available on this 8 mile stretch of island... This pizzeria was probably the best meal we had during our 3 day on this island. Very cheesy and crispy crust. My family of 4 and I ordered the large combo pizza (pepperoni, bell peppers, salami, mushrooms, and sausage). Thick crust! read more

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Aaron W.

3 years ago

Food was delicious pizza reminded me of Numero Uno with the buttery crispy crust. Service was good they were friendly. Ambiance was nice loved seeing the old actors and singers like Sammy Davis Jr, Bob Hope, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra. read more

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Israel V.

1 year ago

The hispanic female taking my order was very rude, laughing and talking with other employees while a line was pilling up outside, got petty when i asked to buy ranch she walked away purposely ignoring me. read more

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ryan f.

1 year ago

Pizza was disappointing. I had greater expectations because the ambiance was great, it seems like a very authentic italian place but the food didn't back it up. Pizza was floppy, sauce was mediocre, and cheese was good. Service was ok, not normally negative about service but kitchen forgot our salad until we were almost done with the pizza, and forgot a couple toppings on the pizza(server offered to make it right). read more

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Norma C.

2 years ago

If I could I would not be giving this place any stars at all. The service here is horrible.I called to place an order and asked if they can add tomato and onions to one of my sandwiches and told me they don't do specialty sandwiches because they are busy and she had a line and people to help (but they do sell salads) it doesn't take long to add 2 extra ingredients. The owner of this place needs to retain his employees on better customer service. read more

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Thank you for your valuable feedback. I am the new owner as of two…

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Pantea A.

2 years ago

Food was amazing and fresh! Service was great. Old Italian aesthetic ambiance. Definitely recommend to anyone who is in the area!

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We are so jazzed you loved your visit with us. Thanks for the kind…

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Matt M.

1 year ago

Idk why this place has 3 stars, the pizza came out good and the service was quick. Good dollar value too, would recommend

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Awe thanks Matt! We're so glad you enjoyed your pizza with us.…

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Friendly, pizza wasn't bad (but also not great), place has an intentionally messy vibe. read more

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Monique G.

1 year ago

Honestly if I could give this place 0 stars, I would. Horrible customer service. I simply asked the host/server if we could be seated outdoors, which he then proceeded to give me attitude with his response. To make matters worse, he refused to bring us menus and stated that we need to order at the window that specified "To Go Orders Only". After all the chaos that had unfolded the server told me and my family "to stay hungry!" read more

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As mentioned to you and your party, we do not do outdoor service for…

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Christopher C.

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Best pizza available. Friendly, fast and great service. By far amazing crust! Give it a try. Won't be disappointed! Romantic casual or intimate setting! read more

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114 Sumner Ave
Avalon, CA 90704
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(310) 510-0060
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https://www.antonioscatalina.com

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Hours

What time does Original Antonio's open?

Original Antonio's opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Original Antonio's close?

Original Antonio's closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Original Antonio's closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Original Antonio's take credit cards?

Yes, Original Antonio's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Original Antonio's have catering options?

No, Original Antonio's does not have catering options.

Does Original Antonio's serve alcohol?

Yes, Original Antonio's serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Original Antonio's allow dogs?

Yes, Original Antonio's allows dogs.

Does Original Antonio's have TVs?

Yes, Original Antonio's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Original Antonio's have bike parking?

Yes, Original Antonio's has bike parking.

Does Original Antonio's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Original Antonio's has outdoor seating options.

Does Original Antonio's have parking?

Yes, Original Antonio's has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Original Antonio's have free WiFi?

No, Original Antonio's does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

If you want to go back in time and enjoy the lifestyle of the 50's, then Original Antonio's Deli in Avalon is the place. With music from the age, and all the pizza, pasta, soups, and sub sandwiches that you can fit in your stomach. Feel free to wash it down with our wonderful selections of draft beer and wine. Just a half block from the bay and even much less from the beautiful coastline beach. Antonio's Deli will fill you and your whole family up with a delicious meal and a good time.

History

Established in 1983.

Established in 1983, Original Antonio's Deli has been serving its customers all the delicious pizzas, soups, and subs they could eat. With a engaging 50's theme, our restaurant provides the appropriate music and atmosphere for a great time. If your hungry from a great day on the beach, then look no further, we will supply you with some of our delicious pizzas and some ice cold draft beer, or for the kids, root beer.

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Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

I love a good sandwich and the ones at Uptown Provisions are absolute fire…read more We ordered two: -egg salad ($16): egg salad with Japanese mayo, sambal chili aioli, tomato, avocado, pickled red onion, pepperoncinis, everything bagel seasoning, served on thick toasted brioche bun -turkey blt special I've never had a dressed up egg salad sandwich before, and to be honest, I don't think I'll never not want tomato, avocado and lettuce with my egg salad again - it kept the sandwich tasting fresh. The sambal chili aioli was a sleeper - it packed in a ton of unexpected spice. Deliciously unexpected. The thick toasted brioche bun also added a layer of sweetness. We ordered the turkey BLT because it was a special. It was, of course, delish, but I should have kept to the tried and trues. I'll definitely be back. Also PSA and order your sandwiches for pickup. We waited for quite a bit in the heat even though we visited at an off hour (on a Sunday). Also, there's a nearby park closer to Uptown you can enjoy your sandwiches.

I really wanted to love this place after reading all the reviews, but I thought the sandwich was…read morejust okay for the wait time and price. Keep in mind I ordered around 12:50pm and the sandwich was ready at 1:45pm. I ordered the Spicy Gabagool Sandwich, and there were barely any mixed greens as compared to other reviews & the menu photo (I love my veggies)! The meats were yummy, but they did not stand out to me/didn't taste anything special. Unfortunately, the same goes for the bread. However, I did like the packaging of the sandwich and everything in the sandwich tasted well together; the chile spread, burrata, hot honey, pickled onions, meats.. the spice level is definitely tolerable; I didn't need water at all. It was more of a small kick. I also tried their lemon crumb bar and it was very delicious! If anything I would come again to try more of their unique baked goods. Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance of the shop. It is quite small and there are many people waiting for their order inside. There is only outdoor seating, which is scarce.

Perfection.

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The Italian-ish sandwich

Giuliano's Delicatessen

4.4(1.4k reviews)

37.2 mi

There is no better Deli in Los Angeles then Giulianos Deli the original in Gardena…read more Sandwiches are unmatched their entrées are like recipes from Italy They're cold cuts and cheese selection is amazing along with their imports from Italy Forget about it And last, but not least the service especially the guy that runs the show. I call him handsome Frankie. He's always got a big smile and he's always got time to talk, but nobody moves faster than this guy and when you talk great service his pictures in the dictionary. Do yourself a favor and head down to Gardena Boulevard and drop in on Giuliano's the original

Shrinkflation is hitting Giuliano's!…read more I've been coming here for over 20 years and have been very happy with their lunch sandwiches... until recently. I bought 6 large torpedos this last Saturday and noticed they felt lighter than before (I buy anywhere from 4 to 6 every week). When I unwrapped them I noticed that the amount of meats was much, much less than before. I had to cut them in half, then use the meats from one half to build up the other half. I am hoping that this was a one-time mistake on the part of the person who made them. I will go back next Saturday as usual and buy a couple just to make sure. If they continue to be skimpy, I will no longer buy them.

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Baba's Deli Subs

4.9(267 reviews)

32.0 mi

I discovered this deli a few months ago, so ordered a Monster sandwich with squaw bread. It was…read morehuge and delicious. The veggies in the sandwich were very fresh too. Service was fast and friendly. Plenty of parking in the back. I will be a regular customer now. Love this place. Lately, I've been ordering the hot pastrami sub, which is delicious. It is now my go-to takeout order. I always ask for everything on the sub, including jalapeños! It's awesome. I also just tried their cole slaw and it was great.

Recently tried a new deli I had been seeing on Instagram -- Baba's Deli NY Style Subs, located on…read morePacific Coast Highway just west of Hawthorne Blvd in the south end of Torrance. They offer a wide variety of subs, with both preset combinations and a build-your-own option. In addition to sandwiches, they also have homemade salads like tuna and chicken, along with classic sides such as potato salad, macaroni salad, and coleslaw. My wife and I ordered a couple of different sandwiches to try. First up was the Reuben, which can be made with either pastrami or corned beef. They were accommodating and split it for us with half of each -- a nice touch. They use Boar's Head products, so you're getting premium-quality meats and cheeses. The Reuben was served on squaw bread (by request) and loaded with a generous portion of meat, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. The meat was almost shaved and incredibly tender. The only minor downside was that it leaned slightly dry -- a bit more dressing or mustard would have brought everything together better. Still, a strong 10/10. Next was the Italian sub, which was also well put together with generous portions of meat and cheese, plus lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Very solid. We also ordered a medium potato salad. It was good, though more average compared to the sandwiches. The staff was very friendly and willing to assist with your order, then bring your order to your table . Unfortunately seating is limited inside. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I'd return to.