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!

We fortunately tried The French Pantry recently and came away knowing we had found one of THE…read morepremier sandwich shops/bakeries in the Jacksonville area. We arrived early and found that very quickly there was a line that was extending out the door. That was for good reason. This place is excellent. Great staff, impeccable food, fantastic service. Inside is clean, neat with hearty tables. The front features their baked goods as well. All fresh, all look delicious. I tried the Tiramisu for dessert. No pictures. It was that good that it made me forget. We dined in, and to do so, you order at the front, are seated and are served shortly after. When you order, keep in mind that they bring bread to the table. Two types of bread with a delicious mix of oil and balsamic that is ideal for dipping. Shortly after we received our food. We split the sandwiches between us and one order of truffle fries. The muffuletta was so meaty and flavorful. The bread fresh and the perfect accompaniment. The eggplant likewise was so delicious. I was expecting more of historical panini type bread but this bread was perfect and grilled. The truffle fries...crispy, bursting with flavor. Really generous portions here of next level sandwiches. If you're in the mood for a great sandwich or a huge salad, this is THE place for you. I highly encourage you to check them out. You'll be glad you did.

Went for lunch for the first time ever, and as usual there was a slight wait to order. Tried the…read moreturkey goat cheese sandwich and the chicken panini (no prosciutto). Both sandwiches were great but just extremely heavy - I definitely was in need of a serious nap after lunch. Had a side of truffle fries, but couldn't get through more than a few. The ambiance inside is somewhat tight and thankfully we were sat at our own table. The servers essentially drop the food off and that's it, so it's interesting as usual that they ask for a tip like we are at a restaurant with a real waiter/waitress. Overall, not a bad place, didn't get a chance to try the pastries/cakes which looked decadent. But for the price of the sandwiches and service, I'd say the value is pretty low.

The employees here are so sweet! 10/10. They have a great…read moremenu with many options. The lox bagel was delish! The salted bagels are also great! And the olive loaf is delish! 9.5/10 I tried the coffee on my second trip- half sweet. And it was also good! 8/10 There's a couple of tables if you need to eat in but it seems like this is the place to stop before work to bring your desk neighbors a treat!

I've been waiting to try the Coronation chicken sandwich and it didn't disappoint! Very light curry…read morewhich is nice. On African sweet bread - beautiful!

Very good sandwiches. Very nice employees. I had their hamburger beacon sandwich; and if I'm ever…read morein Jacksonville again, I'm definitely revisiting this location.

Just checked out @BlueBoySandwichShop and I'm already planning my next visit!…read more I ordered the #8 Steak Sub with fries, and wow--the portion alone is enough to feed 2-3 people. What really sets them apart is that they make their own bread in-house, and you can absolutely taste the difference. Fresh, flavorful, and the perfect foundation for an incredible sandwich. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, and you can tell there's so much love and care poured into every item they serve. Between the generous portions, homemade bread, and genuine hospitality, it's easy to see why people keep coming back. If this was my first sandwich, I can only imagine how good the rest of the menu is. I can't wait to come back and try more!

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.

Solid spot with a great surfer-style, Jax Beach vibe although in PV…read more The employees really bring that beach energy--super laid-back and friendly, which adds to the whole experience. They've got a good variety of cold, hot, and pressed subs, and everything feels fresh and well made. It can get pretty busy during peak lunch hours, so I'd recommend ordering ahead and picking up if you can. A little on the pricier side, but still worth trying if you're in the area.

Super delicious with fresh ingredients! Definitely try their local sauces, dont skip out on that!…read moreGreat location just directly across the street from Micklers Landing Beach

"Better than Philly itself!"…read more I visited Philadelphia a couple of years ago, and honestly, this place tops anything I had there. I used to think Jersey Mike's was the gold standard for a sub, but this is on a completely different level--at least 100 times better. I'm officially a regular now; I'll probably be here a few times a week. I just hope I don't outgrow my clothes!

Solid cheesesteak sandwiches. 3.8/5 Good portion size for a half sandwich. Unfortunately didn't…read morehave my raw onions, chipotle peppers, or banana peppers which I paid extra for. I didn't notice until I got home. Inside reminds me of a small shop in Philly with standing room only. Tables are outside with umbrellas.

I'm coming in for my first impression and I'm overwhelmed. First parking can be complicated if you…read moreget in a peak lunch time. I was lucky and was able to park out front while others were parking across the street. The menu is displayed in front of you on a lighted screen. Chose the half sandwich meal with chips and a side of soup. Side salad was an up charge for a one visit stop at the salad bar. I think it was like $4 or $5 more for the salad. I didn't want a $20 lunch visit. Drink was extra also. Got the New York Yankee, Basically a Rueben sandwich. Really think with meat, plenty of chips and the soup was hot and fresh with a sugar cane sweet tea. Overall my visit was okay. I enjoy the Larry's sub much better. But will definitely try something else. The salad bar looked good. And they have complimentary soft serve ice cream. Vanilla, chocolate or swirl are your options.

Busy place but they have a great system. Super fresh salad bar.. attended to and replenished…read moreconsistently. Love the options and the free dessert is of course fabulous! From the order taker through the line to the floor workers, service was great! Also love having an unsweetened flavor tea option!