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    Pj's Deli

    4.3 (23 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Paisano on a Hoagie.
    Jennifer D.

    I've been eating at PJ's Deli since they opened in the 80s. Even though I haven't lived in Iowa since 2008, I still always hit up PJ's whenever I'm in the area. Just a quaint, old-fashioned deli but have great sandwiches and soups. I always get the Paisano on a Hoagie and get it warmed up. Pro tip: drop the vinaigrette and add Italian dressing instead. So good! And the chips and pickle spear with it... just rounds out the lunch. Prices are more than reasonable. A Newton staple that I hope will stay open for generations to come.

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    Jake B.

    This is the heart of Newton, IA's downtown square. They make fresh sandwiches and usually have really good customer service. Sometimes the staff can seem irritable, but in their defense it gets very busy at lunch! Growing up in Newton, I did not go here much to eat. But since moving away, it is the one place I constantly go to catch up with friends and family! If you find yourself around this area, this is definitely a place to stop to get fresh, locally made sandwiches! (Their pies are delicious as well!)

    a sandwich and a side of potato chips
    Danielle R.

    Located in downtown Newton, if you stop in for lunch you might be lucky enough to see the mayor, your chiropractor, your retired school teacher, and even your financial advisor enjoying this favorite lunch spot. The deli is a great place for groups, families, and friends to eat in or dine out! PJ's has been a staple in Newton for over 33 years - Phil and his team are sure to make you feel welcome every time you step through the door!

    BIG Italian!
    J. H.

    Small town locally owned sub shop. Fast , friendly ,& affordable. Definitely a lunch-time hot spot in Newton. Daily specials and fantastic soups. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS!

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    They have delicious sandwiches and soups. Their dill dip is the best I've ever had as well. I eat at PJ's whenever possible.

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    Great food & great service. I would like for them to be open until at least 6pm Best lunch place in town!!

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    Yum! Love PJs!!! The supercheese is the best! Don't forget to add dill dip to your meal.

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    B & B Grocery Meat & Deli

    B & B Grocery Meat & Deli

    4.5(139 reviews)
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    this is a very good place to get some great food. The workers there are awesome. One of Iowa's best…read morekept great job guys love all the killer sandwiches.

    I hate to admit this... I've lived in the Des Moines IA metro since 1992 and this was my first…read morevisit to B&B Grocery. Pretty shameful on my part considering the shop was first opened by the Brooks family in 1922... I'm not a big fan of downtown, but B&B isn't quite as downtown as I thought. More Southside. The store is a definitely mom and pop. There's a small lot to park in just off of Hartford Ave and there is additional street parking available. You enter by the grocery area. There's a counter and register kind of to your Left as you walk in. You walk past the counter and you will see the sandwich and meat counter further to your left. For sandwiches you walk to the furthest end of the counter where the sandwich menu is hanging and place your order. When your food is ready they call it out by the items in the order. Payment is done at the counter and register back towards the front of the store. First off the food was great! No complaints. The selection is HUGE... Something like 74 sandwiches available to order and a nice selection of sides. I took my order to go, but there is limited seating available for dine in too. I ordered an extra large breaded pork tenderloin with onions, pickles, and mustard. An order of hot cheeseballs (comes with ranch). And a dad's killer sandwich (cold). My total came to just around $30. Cash preferred. 2.5% surcharge for using a card. The tenderloin reminded me of Chuckie's and that puts it in good company. A little thicker and on a proportional bun. Similar breading. The cheeseballs were fresh out of the fryer and the ranch is fantastic; made in house I assume. The meat and the vegetables on the deli sandwich were impressively fresh. The real star here to me was service! As I walked in one of the staff had two young girls by a board with some toys and jewelry on it. He was counting down as they studied the board. The girls were laughing as they were deciding on a choice. Some sort of giveaway game for kids they do when they have time I assume... I was greeted immediately as I walked up to order. There were three or so people waiting for their food. Placing an order was easy. I'd looked at the menu online and kind of already knew what I wanted, but it was still fun to look over the colorful boards and signage. They were busy working on their tasks but there was some cordial banter back and forth. The wait was short and there are plenty of things to keep you visually occupied here too. Everything was individually wrapped and taped up in butcher's paper. As I took my items all three gentlemen behind the sandwich and meat counter thanked me for coming in. When was the last time that happened to you at a big box store...? I'm not an introvert... I struck up a conversation with another customer and the woman at the register as I was paying. The other patron and I stood outside and talked for a bit. We were about the same age I think...he might have been a skosh older...mid-50s to early 60s. He was the one who told me how long the store had been open, the family name, and that he had been brought/coming here since he was three years old. Said his mom still calls it Brooks Grocery (v. B&B)... Not that I couldn't have found all that online, but I'm not one to shy away from a friendly visit of any kind. I mentioned to him that I found the customer service here to be a really refreshing thing. He said he thought the three gentlemen helping us had been there maybe 15 years or so. A handshake and thank you and we were both on our way. Can't say enough about my visit to B&B Grocery today! Friendly service and great food! Fair pricing. Don't make my same mistake... If you haven't been yet...find the time to stop by! http://bbgrocerymeatdeli.com/

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