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LuckyCharms

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Wed Sep 24, 2025, 06:13 PM Sep 24

Went to a new delicatessen today [View all]

This Deli is in my hometown. I reside about 5 miles from the town I grew up in.

The place is getting rave reviews online (Google and Reddit).

I didn't bother looking up the address of the place, I just used my GPS and asked it to navigate me to "name of deli" ). I'm sure you've also had an experience like this...my GPS navigated me there great, but when I got close to the place, I couldn't find it. It kept taking me around the block. After about 3 trips around the block, which was congested with construction work, I finally saw a woman walking down the street, so I rolled down my window and asked her where it was. She pointed her finger, and it turns out I was in the road right in front of it, I just couldn't see it unless I were to crane my neck.

The place was amazing. All kinds of food. It took me awhile to order.

Smelled like weed in there, which was fine with me. Friendly guys behind the counter.

Took me a few minutes to order.

2 cheesesteaks please.

Sub or wrap?

Sub.

6 inches or 12 inches?

12 inch.

Peppers, onions, mayo, steak sauce?

Oh jeez...I don't know. You decide.

What kind of cheese?

Provolone.

Then I grabbed some thing I thought was a brownie, all wrapped in plastic.

I asked...Is this a brownie?

No, it's banana bread.

OK, I'll take this too.

I gave him my name and waited for them to cook my order.

While I was standing there holding my banana bread, one of the owners approached me and said hello and struck up a conversation.

Did you get the banana bread with or without the chocolate chips?

I have no idea, I don't have my reading glasses and thought it was a brownie!

He took it from me, read the label, and said "These have the chocolate chips. You don't want this. Let me get you a regular banana bread.

OK, I said.

Do you want a cup of coffee?

No, that's ok.

It's free, on the house.

No really, I'm good, but thank you.

Went home and ate the sub and banana bread.

We have a saying in our house. We call every good looking piece of bread a "nice roll".

I took the two subs out of their wrapper, and we both simultaneously said "those are some nice rolls".

And I guess why I'm typing all of this shit is because that cheesesteak was in THE TOP FIVE BEST THINGS I'VE EVER EATEN. I'm still on a food high, hours later.

The end.

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Went to a new delicatessen today [View all] LuckyCharms Sep 24 OP
You are gonna crave it..and think "but its 5 miles" lol BlueWaveNeverEnd Sep 24 #1
I don't mind... LuckyCharms Sep 24 #2
That's determination, and dedication! 🍕😄 electric_blue68 Sep 24 #50
This will maybe sound blasphemous, but intrepidity Sep 24 #3
Yes! I go to a diner and get fried eggs over home made hash... LuckyCharms Sep 24 #4
Ok then, you're already a fan intrepidity Sep 24 #16
Enjoy it! LuckyCharms Sep 24 #17
Dang! I miss a good steak sandwich. Clouds Passing Sep 24 #5
I love them. I have one about once a month. LuckyCharms Sep 24 #6
Haven't had a really good one since my childhood years Clouds Passing Sep 24 #7
Fortunately, there are several places around here that make good ones. LuckyCharms Sep 24 #8
Best ones I've had were in small family diner in NE PA Clouds Passing Sep 24 #9
Do you remember the town? LuckyCharms Sep 24 #10
Cherry Hill Clouds Passing Sep 24 #11
There's some good food spots in PA! LuckyCharms Sep 24 #12
Good pizza spots too. Clouds Passing Sep 24 #13
Oh, you bet... LuckyCharms Sep 24 #14
I haven't been back in 30 years. Clouds Passing Sep 24 #15
I read all that, True Dough Sep 24 #18
Well, the owner I was talking to said... LuckyCharms Sep 24 #19
It makes you smell good True Dough Sep 24 #20
But... LuckyCharms Sep 24 #21
Maybe... True Dough Sep 24 #22
I'm supposed to wipe my armpits after doing that? LuckyCharms Sep 24 #23
I'm always here for you, Lucky! True Dough Sep 24 #24
I knew I could count on you! LuckyCharms Sep 24 #25
Threw your back out? True Dough Sep 24 #26
Won't work. Pain isn't in the "crack" area. LuckyCharms Sep 24 #28
Old Spice used to have this: "If your grandfather didn't wear Old Spice, you wouldn't be here." erronis Sep 24 #34
I actually do use both Old Spice deodorant and after shave. LuckyCharms Sep 24 #39
I never even heard of putting chocolate chips in banana bread. Is that a regional thing? MIButterfly Sep 24 #27
I never heard of it either! LuckyCharms Sep 24 #29
I'm with you. MIButterfly Sep 24 #30
I like the nuts in it as well. LuckyCharms Sep 24 #31
I'm going to have to try that. MIButterfly Sep 24 #32
That sounds good. LuckyCharms Sep 24 #35
Guessing those "chocolate chips" were probably cannibis "buds". The owner didn't think you could handle them! erronis Sep 24 #33
Ha! Could be! LuckyCharms Sep 24 #36
I love when the food is good 🥖 Figarosmom Sep 24 #37
It really does. LuckyCharms Sep 24 #38
YUM! LoveTheDU Sep 24 #40
Sure! I'll have one shipped to you! LuckyCharms Sep 24 #41
Great story ... thanks for sharing FakeNoose Sep 24 #42
Yep! I hate when that happens too. LuckyCharms Sep 24 #43
😄Ohhh, I hear that! That 😑 feeling, Right?! electric_blue68 Sep 24 #52
At the street fair in Oceanside there is a vendor that makes cheesesteak subs to die for. I bee line there ASAP. flashman13 Sep 24 #44
Have you ever had one with cheese whiz? LuckyCharms Sep 24 #45
Hmm? I'm always open to adventure. flashman13 Sep 24 #46
It's how they make them in Philadelphia. LuckyCharms Sep 24 #47
If it isn't drizzling onions over the sides, why would you want it? flashman13 Sep 24 #49
Hahahaaa, what fun! Yeah, I had one of those in their place of origin in Philadelphia. electric_blue68 Sep 24 #48
It's getting late! Don't overdo it before bedtime! LuckyCharms Sep 24 #51
Oh, I won't be a sleep till like 2AM! Still, not too big a snack. 👍 electric_blue68 Sep 24 #53
In that case, go get a cheesesteak! LuckyCharms Sep 24 #54
😄 oh, that might be a bit too much! electric_blue68 Sep 24 #55
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