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LuckyCharms

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Wed Sep 24, 2025, 07:13 PM Wednesday

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