Overdue for another review a decade later. Valentes still has a special place in my heart. Stopped…read moreby for my favorite snack with the spicy sausage canoli/roll. I think this is the son of Mr. Valente now who runs the shop. He was so nice to work with and always make the best recommendations. Came by to pick up some homemade sausage, frozen tortellini, and mascarpone. You could get a combo now with a soda of your choice and some chips. I love that they have craft Colorado sodas as selection made with real cane sugar. The deli is clean and always feels well stocked for all the essentials. They have amazing selection of various types of cheesecake, I didn't even notice they had cookies before but ended up getting a couple cookies for dessert to pair with my homecooked sausage and peppers pasta. Make sure you get your punch card if you're getting the canolis, the sausage canolis have a special place in my heart.

What a cool little place. As a small grocery, it is nice. The food was okay. The sandwiches really…read moreare nothing special. Not bad, but it didn't knock my socks off like other little Italian deli's around town can and do. The big flop was the service. I was unsure where to wait to order my sandwich so I waited by the case. While there were numerous employees working behind the counter, and zero other customers in the store, nobody greeted me for an awkwardly long amount of time. Maybe 5 actual minutes passed with me standing there and multiple employees working and even looking at me and never saying anything. Finally someone asked if I needed help. Yes, I want to order a sandwich. I put in my order, and it took about 10 minutes to make the sandwich. Understandable as the meat was sliced to order, which was great. In that time, another person came into the store, grabbed a few items, and stood at the register for that same full ten minutes I waited for my sandwich. Numerous employees working around, one even said hi to her, and nobody asked to help her. I was then asked a second time if I needed help and said I was waiting for my food. The other customer, still ignored. It was awkward for both of us. Finally, when my sandwich was done, they rang me out before she was rung out, and a second employee came to ring her out, and employee who walked past her numerous times while we stood there. Just a very strange customer service experience. They have a lot of room to improve in this area. On the plus side, during my long wait I was able to get photos of the grocery area and their cases and fridges. Lots of selection on the grocery side.

I would strongly recommend people to stay away from the food they serve here unless maybe you are…read morewanting a cold sandwich and I am told they have good beer. They simply Do Not care about general food safety getting a hot meal here is rather risky I will explain why. My friend was a cook here for a short while and quit on them once he realized they care nothing about serving food that is safe to eat, he saw them do sooo many things that would easily make the food contaminated and unsafe to eat and somehow that was there process of doing things. Here are a couple examples of menu items one should try to steer clear of Chicken parm sandwich- they cook off a large batch of the chicken cutlets and let them sit at room temp for a hour or two until someone orders one they refries them for a minute or so, your supposed to keep food hot once it is cooked especially chicken to leave cooked chicken at room temp for so long is extremely risky to the public's health. Meatball sandwich- they leave there meatballs on the hot line all day then they save all of the hot food items from the day and reuse them the next day without properly cooling any of the food and the cooks will leave these item sit out at room temp for about 45 mins before even putting them into the cooler. Many issues with this practice first of all hot food should be discarded after 5 hours according to the health department because after 5 hours it will start growing bacteria, to leave it on a hot line all day then save them for the next day and not even cool them down properly is Crazy risky to people's health and they do not just do this with the meatballs they do it for many of there hot dishes they are used for days on in, not properly cooled and not properly tracked for how many times it has been reheated and such me they keep them in the same pans it's flat out gross. Other issues my friend encountered there was never seeing anyone at all wash there hands at any point in time, a ancient dishwashing machine that didn't clean anything at all it didn't even get hot so half of there dishes are greasy and have food residue on them, in his short time there he saw people fired for no reason what's so ever from what he was told the owner fires people left and right and doesn't even give reasons as to why, that's why they have ads up on indeed looking for employees 24/7.

I returned to the Grateful Gnome on Halloween 2025 and brought 4 friends. We had a blast!!! Being a…read moreJersey girl, I recommended and described the New Jersey sandwich favorites, but our server, Monea, was delightful and helped guide my friends to many delicious options. We had the Taylor ham, egg, and cheese, the sloppy gnome, the patty melt, eggplant parm, the Cuban, and great fries. We shared, and everyone was thrilled with the flavors and textures. I was so happy my friends enjoyed Jersey food as much as I do! We all loved the atmosphere, and the seating is plentiful inside and out. The parking is wonderful since they have their own lot! I have to add that we asked to speak to the owner, Ken. We were told he is not really a talker. To our surprise, Ken came over and was terrific! He told us the story of his dad starting at 4 am every day to begin the prep for the Taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwiches for all the Jersey trades workers and other patrons. This is a strong part of the NJ culture. Ken told us the story of how he got connected to gnomes (ask him to see the tats). Ken shared his favorite Jersey food and how he got to Colorado. Great stories that should be on the website! Ken also spoke extremely highly of the brew master. Since I am not a beer drinker, I have no recommendations. This is a fun place to visit! We drove 40 minutes to get there, and we all want to return soon. Thanks, Ken and your talented staff!

Local gem, absolutely love Lou's! It is an excellent spot for Italian food, especially sandwiches…read more Always hits the spot. I've tried a few sandwiches from here, and they are all great. The chicken and meatball parms are my favorite. The sauce was delicious, bread was light yet crisp, and was filling. The mozzarella sticks here are also incredible. It's the breading where you know it's an elite mozz stick as soon as you see it. Service is prompt and friendly, and location is clean. They have a good assortment of drinks too. The patio and bocce is a nice touch while waiting or eating, although it is not exactly a calm and quiet street outside. But the inside is very nice. Would recommend and come back here often for a good sandwich!

Stopped here on a Thursday evening as we were driving by. Brayden behind the counter was super…read morefriendly in helping what we should order. What we swallowed: *THE LOUIE *EGGPLANT PARM sandwich: This was so good and filling. I was able to keep the other half for the next day and it was still so tasty. *CAPRESE PANINI *BEEF ITALIAN *CANNOLI *TIRAMISU Everything we ordered (to go) was so good. The cannolis were so tasty. Worth stopping here if you're in the area.

What the actual .....?…read more Uhmmm Seriously best sandwich ever. Fantastic positive service Great comfy casual space.

So glad they opened this second location in my neighborhood! Some of my favorite things to get here…read moreare their Denver wagyu steaks, pastrami, a tub of their pickled peppers, their cubano sandwich. Recently I also tried their Friday evening Bistro Fridays, where they serve simple French bistro dishes like steak frites, mussels, etc. Everything is incredibly fresh and tasty. They also have a cult following for their breakfast burrito. The meat choice is rotating. It is a gem of a spot and is a neighborhood favorite of mine for sure!

Superb tasty sandwiches full of freshness and flavor. The egg salad is truly delightful and the…read moreturkey simply sumptuous Highly recommend this sandwich shop a must try A charming little shop that feels like stepping into a gentle, happy secret. From the moment you enter, you are embraced by the warmth and grace of its delightful Dutch owner, whose kindness, bright smile, and quiet charm make you feel instantly at home. Her presence fills the space with joy, care, and a sense that every visitor is truly valued. The shop itself is a treasure trove of Dutch goodies and small delights, a place where the eye, the heart, and the taste buds are all invited to linger. Everything is thoughtfully prepared, fresh, and rooted in old-style recipes that honor tradition while delighting the senses. The sandwiches are exceptional -- generous, flavorful, and crafted with care -- and the egg salad is nothing short of sumptuous: rich, comforting, and utterly memorable. There is a gentle whimsy in the air, a soft playfulness in the way the shop presents itself, that makes each visit feel special. This is more than a place to eat; it is a pause in the day, a warm breath of hospitality, and a celebration of simple pleasures done exceptionally well. Sweet, inviting, and quietly magnificent -- a small local gem that lingers in the memory and leaves the heart a little lighter.

This is the cutest shop! Excellent euro style sandos... er broodjes, and Dutch and Indo goods. They…read morehave Sambal Brandal! Iykyk. The owner is the sweetest lady and you feel instantly at home in this tiny spot. Make sure you remember to fill an assortment bag of licorice before you check out! Heel lekker

Perfect, classic ham and cheese, great bread quick service, great for those short lunch breaksread more

I love a local sandwich shop, and this was within walking distance of my hotel. I popped in around…read more2 on a Friday and there were a few conventioners who had the same idea. I had checked out the menu before I came and decided to order something outside of my norm, and went with their Italian without mayo, of course. It didn't take long for it to come out, nice and toasty. It was a mixture of Italian meats, provolone, onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and hot peppers. I love the super thin sliced onions. The veggies were fresh and the peppers added a nice little heat. The bread was toasty and fresh and I enjoyed the sandwich. There is a $4 difference between the 5 inch and the 7. I ordered the 7 but would have been fully satisfied by the 5. There weren't many people at tables but there were crumbs on every surface and the trash was full. I may have just missed the end of the lunch rush.

Drove past this deli and pulled over because it just screamed at me to come inside with its bright…read moreteal aesthetic! No joke! I am a savory breakfast girlie so I picked out the Mountain View bagel sandwich and a cold brew to go. This spot was so cute, staff were so fun, but the bagels were DELICIOUS! So glad I was able to pull over and try this place!!

I've been here multiple times before and was planning to give 5 stars, but after this visit I was…read moredebating between 3 and 4. I ultimately went with 4 since the sandwiches were great and it's always been great in the past. My best friend and I ordered two bagels and two drinks to split. For the bagels, we got the Bacon Sun City, which is always a favorite, the hot honey adds the perfect touch. For the second bagel, we ordered the Grandezza, which was delicious. I love anything with pesto, and the mozzarella was perfectly melted. For drinks, we ordered an iced Very Cherry Matcha Latte with oat milk and a Honey Lavender Latte (hot). Unfortunately, once we left, we realized the cherry matcha was made as a coffee drink instead of matcha. We were pretty disappointed since we planned to split one matcha and one coffee. The cherry flavor was good, but I would've loved to try it as we ordered it. For the lavender honey latte, we could taste the lavender, but it didn't seem like any honey or sweetener was added. It ended up tasting extremely strong and not sweet at all, so we didn't really drink it. Overall, the bagels were amazing, but I wish there had been more attention to detail with the drinks.

Hidden away inside a locovore grocery is a sandwich shop gem! I had been craving a Cuban sandwich,…read moreand this not only fit the bill, it may have ruined me for other sandwiches...

Santa Fe Turkey and the OG Turkey are both fantastic, but you should try everything on the menu so…read moreyou don't miss out!

A classic bakery. Love their meatball sandwiches, garlic bread, and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies…read more The space is small but the service is friendly.

Strictly went for a bakery item and must say it's an extremely small selection. They had a decent…read moreamount of cookies, one brownie and 1 cannoli I just got an oatmeal raisins cookie for 2.50. The cookie was quite dry and a little too fat for my liking. Best to try a sandwich.

My Italian sandwich was amazing. I went with just a half and it was perfect. All ingredients fresh…read moreand the sandwich was made with perfection. The bread was stellar too. Took a little time for the sandwich to be prepared but they slice their meat there. Prices are a bit high, but maybe I'm still trying to get used to inflation costs.

We stumbled upon Lloyd's while walking in Old Town Arvada, and I was very much in the mood for a…read moregood sandwich. We popped in and checked out the menu. It took about 5 minutes for us to be greeted by anyone working; there were two employees working behind the counter, both were busy making sandwiches. Eventually one let us know it was going to be a few more minutes before they could take our order, to which I didn't mind - I recognize it takes time to make sandwiches. We waited for a bit (probably ~10 minutes), and then decided to place an order with them online and continue walking around while we waited. It took about 15 minutes for our order to be ready, so maybe this is the best way to go about ordering so you're not just standing around. To clarify, I didn't mind waiting but it also made sense to place the order and then walk around while waiting. I ordered the North of I70 Italian sandwich, and indicated that I wanted mayo, mustard and oil + vinegar. My wife ordered the sweet baby turkey, and also asked for mayo and salt + pepper. Neither of our sandwiches had any condiments on them (pic included). Each sandwich cost $20, and while I realize that the price of good deli meat has gone up, it was definitely a bummer to not have exactly what we ordered on a sandwich that costs so much - $40+ for 2 standard size sandwiches. The other thing to note is that the mushrooms are not fresh - also included a pic of the mushrooms which I assume come from a can/jar. Had I known the mushrooms were not fresh, I would not have ordered them. I was really rooting for this place to be good, but was overall disappointed in the experience and outcome of our order.