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| - Erin's has been open for around 109 days now. They say that 100 episodes[1] is a measure of success for TV Shows, and if the regular lunchtime crowds are any indication, it looks like Erin's is upholding this law with delis, too!
I first reviewed Erin's when they initially opened, and wanted to revisit the review because I've since been there dozens of times.
Erin's staff sets them apart from many of the other businesses downtown. They are friendly, engaging, helpful, and efficient.
The food is generally good to great, with some of my favorite items being the Mediterranean wrap(no meat!) and a modified Turkey-avocado Salad turned Chef Salad by adding ham and replacing crumbled bleu fromage (never liked it!) with shredded cheddar. Both the wrap and salad are delicious.
I also like the fact that they sell many a la carte things for both snacking and assembling a simple meal. For instance, they offer delicious mini tarts, pies, breads (like lemon bread), and pastries. They have various chocolate covered fruits and nuts. They also have a couple types of fruit cut up in small containers. I've been known to get a couple hard-boiled eggs and some fruit for breakfast.
They have the made-to-order line, and the cashier line separate, and so if you're in a rush, you can grab something from the cooler, pay, and be on your way. Smart!
So if the staff is great, and food is pretty good, and the pastries are tasty, why not a 5-star rating?
The thing that really holds Erin's back is the weak showing on the breakfast sandwiches. My friends and I have tried no fewer than (5) different types of sandwiches, with/without eggs, with bacon, with sausage, and they all feel uninspiring, boring, and tasteless.
Their four or five types of coffee are always hot, fresh, and powers me through boring meetings.
All in all, Erin's is a solid place for lunch, and I'm glad to see they are still thriving after the 3.5 months they've been open.
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_episodes
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