The Downtown Deli sits on the corner of Spruce, and Penn Ave, and interestingly enough, the sole appearance of this eatery is what drew me in like a magnet to metal…or (more realistically) an Italian girl to the smell of baked bread. I come from a house where I could hardly fit my mouth around some of the sandwiches my father would concoct, so each deli I visit has much to live up to. I’ve visited the Downtown Deli several times in the past couple of weeks, and not only would I single handedly write vows and marry each of the sandwiches I’ve ordered, but the sense of warmth from the staff and owner is none like any other.
Options are the name of the game at this deli. Homemade roast beef or turkey, or the traditional Boar’s Head? Dining inside, outside, or delivery? Hungry for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Sandwich, salad, or (get this) eggplant lasagna?! Yes, clearly this deli is much more than “ham and swiss on a Kaiser.”
Close family friends from Italy are visiting the States this month, and what better way to say “hello America” than a good ‘ol thick juicy hero. The boys ordered two of the specialty sandwiches: Buffalo Bill (chicken cutlet with buffalo sauce, and bleu cheese dressing), and (interestingly enough) The Godfather (basic Italian hero). I ordered the tuna melt, done very well.
After only opening three months ago, there are still some folds to iron out. Such as, not serving only breakfast food on Sundays, please! If we demand it, they’ll grant it.
So, since I cant marry a sandwich…maybe they could cater my wedding? Buffalo Bill for all!!!
Downtown Deli, 300 Spruce Street, Scranton PA
570-871-4137
