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| - Ordered to go from here a few weeks ago. The Irish potato soup was the most delicious item of choice, but unfortunately wasn't situated well in the bag and leaked out. The chicken panini was okay, but lacked some flavor. Still, for the decent prices and free ice cream, we decided to give it a go for a late afternoon lunch this weekend.
I'm a pretty easy-going diner, but this was choice was a mistake.
Walking in, the floor and tables were a mess. There were two children screaming (which I realize isn't the deli's fault, but didn't improve the experience). Two of their recommended items, the Irish potato soup and baked chips, were gone. I ordered a tuna melt with French onion soup and my friend ordered the chicken sandwich. We dined in and found ourselves sitting at a frigid table under a huge vent. I went for a diet coke only to find that was also gone and only dispensing seltzer water.
Tables were sticky. The noise level was a little irritating. When our food arrived I was more than disappointed. The tuna melt was not even close to an actual melt, it was a cold tuna sandwich with stale bread, plastic cheese, and cold meat. The soup didn't impress either - it was watery, and instead of nicely pieced bread or croutons, it had one large piece of soggy bread in the middle of stringy onions. The manager "melted" the sandwich again at request, only to return with the same sandwich within three minutes, seemingly just microwaved as neither the bread nor meat was properly cooked. Thankfully, she did refund the sandwich price. My boyfriend said his chicken sandwich was average enough with plenty of room for improvement.
I left easily enough to hit a different venue, but couldn't escape the smell of fry salt ALL over my coat and even in my hair. Sitting under the vent must've been an even bigger mistake than I'd anticipated. I literally went home and washed my hair. Next time, hit Potbelly's or Panera for somewhat healthier food options and nicer dine-in experiences.
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