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| - Joe's is unexpectedly amazing. From the street, it looks like a Denny's knock off, but if you let that fool you, you will miss out big time. The place is immaculate inside, and the staff are all very nice and helpful. I was starving when I arrived with my family, and it's a good thing, because they have one of everything you want to try on their menu. My mom got the babaganoush, which I had never eaten before, and I was in heaven when I put it in my mouth. My son had a damn near perfect grilled cheese (eat your heart out, Melt Bar and Grlled), and my other son had the kid's pizza, a perfect sized little treat. My wife had a really beautiful salad with gyro meat on it, and I, well, I had the most amazing sandwich. They call it Joycey's--pastrami, corned beef, Swiss cheese, on rye bread. This monster arrived to the table towering a full four inches above the plate. I am not usually a fan of sandwiches that explode all over the place, but this, this was special. I really did not mind finishing up with a fork. It was that good. The only criticism I could level at Joe's is that the portion sizes are a bit daunting, due to their sheer enormity. This seems strange for me to write, I mean really, I'm thinking of deleting the whole sentence, but something tells me to leave it in. Their prices are a bit higher than typical diner fare, but the portion sizes let you know that they are not trying to steal from you. Pro-tip: Make some space in your fridge for the bag of leftovers you will be bringing home with you from Joe's. The take home (hah, that's a pun right there): Joe's is one of those places that remind me why I love Cleveland--genuine greatness, with not even a hint of pretense.
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