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Sammy's Avenue Eatery

4.6 (90 reviews)
Closed • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Quiet
Casual
Good for kids

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Sausage chili soup that came with my sandwich.
Steve T.

This place is easy. I've gone in and ordered. I've called in my orders. Every time it's amazing. My go to is the chicken wrap. That Sammy sauce is delish. I then add some banana peppers and I am good to go. But the desserts! Wow. Sooooo good. The last one I had was a apple crumble cheesecake. Why haven't I had this before? Anywhere???? They also have a rotating soup choice. Today as of this review, it's a shrimp gumbo. The place is clean, bright and airy. If you haven't been, you gotta go.

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Elisia D.

Amazing pretty much sums it up! I stopped in during lunchtime and Mrs. Kimberly and crew were busy whipping up a 144 sandwich TakeOut order along with multiple online orders. Not only did they provide EXCELLENT customer service they also were prompt in helping all the walk in customers as well! I had the Turkey Club, it was amazing. I seen a salad and wrap that someone ordered that looked amazing. The soup portions are HUGE and come with house made croutons that are ALSO huge and delicious! Definitely check out Sammys friendly staff and awesome atmosphere!

I really enjoyed the breakfast here. I also got a chai tea which was amazing. The restaurant was very clean. The service was amazing . I will definitely be back .

Chicken Jerk sandwich
Tom T.

Tasty lunch sandwich Chicken Jerk was delicious and quick right amount of flavor and fresh!

Breakfast sandwich Egg and Cheese with Meat on Garlic Toast
Ashleigh J.

I tried Sammy's today and enjoyed it! I got the breakfast sandwich with pastrami on garlic toast, a latte and a slice of their sweet potato pie. The latte and the sweet potato pie weren't great, but the sandwich was really good. I'm excited to go back and try their lunch sandwiches. The staff was also kind and helped me choose my sandwich with it being my first time. Your order may take 10-15 minutes if they are busy, there was one cook and one person working the register at the time that I came (around 1pm). I suggest trying Sammy's if you'd like some flavorful breakfast/lunch on the go--but maybe not if you're in a rush. Their magic may take a lil time, it's a neighborhood gem. There's lots of construction happening all around this restaurant during the day so I ended up parking in the large parking lots across the street and walking over, it was easier to pull out that way too.

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The food was delicious!! Large portion sizes. Super friendly, chill vibe. Will definitely visit again!

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The sandwiches are always delicious, but the service is always SO slow....wish they could speed it up a little!

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Bomb sandwiches and banana pudding.... can't wait to go back. The staff were super friendly.

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Great spot to get a great sandwich! Turkey melt was toasted to perfection and they've got great drinks too.

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My favorite cafe on the North side! Great food. Great vibe. Great Black owned business.

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Got two sandwiches, soup, and cake. All four really hit the spot! Definitely coming back.

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