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| - I can't believe it took me so long to discover J Pistone. My boyfriend and I have gotten into a habit of stopping here on the way home from the gym to grab a healthy, not too heavy, but delicious lunch!
It's great because you can order at the counter--either one of the day's specials, including delicious soups and rotating sandwiches/wraps, pre-made food (my boyfriend loves the apricot chicken and the marinated salmon with roasted veggies on the side), or one of the sandwiches/wraps or salads from the menu. I've tried most of the sandwiches and wraps at this point, and one of my favorite things is that each one comes with a different, small side salad, usually with a grain like quinoa or barley as the base.
After you eat, you bring your number to the cashier and pay. This has been great for us as we are often quite hungry just having come from working out! The whole process is streamlined, the staff/cooks are friendly, and it's a light-filled, cheery place to eat. That's the "gathering" part--the small "market" is fun as well! They have a selection of wines, beers, and specialty food items.
Also, the desserts look delicious and there is a free muffin offer on Yelp when you check in for the first time!
My only complaints aren't even real complaints, just suggestions for J Pistone. It would be nice to see a bigger selection of specialty food items, more like Southport Grocery in Chicago. There is space to have more! Also, some of the food portions could be a bit bigger, but then again, this is the perfect place to fuel up after those workouts and not feel TOO full afterward.
If you live in or drive through Shaker Heights regularly, you should be a regular at this place!
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