I have been here before, but this was Mike's first time. There are only about 6-7 tables in the entire joint. A couple of them are big and used as community tables. There is almost ALWAYS a line out the door.
We arrived at 11:40ish. We were lucky, the line was only about 6 people out the door. It was cold and raining (we wore raincoats). I will say we got there at a good time. Around 12:15-12:30, when we were getting ready to leave, the line was much bigger and the crowd was from business people (suits, fancy coats, wearing lanyards from work). They all stood outside, too. There were people eating in their cars all over.
I ordered a 7th street Sicilian. It has salami, cappicola, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, onion, oil/vinegar. I asked for it with their spicy giardiniera. It was spicy and yummy. My only thing that i wish is...I wish it could be heated up. I love warm sandwiches. Gioia's Hot Salami with spicy giardiniera is a warm sandwich and this is every bit as good (maybe better) I just wish it was warm. There's something about melted cheese and THEN put on the lettuce, onion, giardinera...just my preference.
Mike got the Black and Bleu (without the Bleu...I know, weird). So, in essence, he had a warm roast beef sandwich with caramelized onions and provolone cheese. He also asked for spicy giardiniera.
I think Blues City Deli's giardiniera is spicier than Gioia's. It actually makes my nose run when I eat it (like a good spicy salsa). I appreciate that.
The sandwich was big enough to save 1/2 for lunch the next day and it only cost me $6.50. That's a good deal....even if we did have to drive 49 minutes to get it!
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