"Opened by Samuel Saverance (of Bunna Cafe) with partner Matt Buentello and consultation from Fred Hua, this retro diner-style takeout spot channels childhood cafeteria nostalgia by serving an all-sloppy-joe menu with more care and better ingredients than the schoolyard versions. The classic features ground beef with ketchup and Worcestershire on a Martin’s potato bun but the menu leans global and inventive: a Mekong with ground chicken, fish sauce, crab, Thai red curry and coconut on brioche; a Cuban with ground pork, Swiss cheese, andouille and shrimp on a kaiser; a vegan option using Beyond Meat and tamari in place of Worcestershire; and a half-sized Joe Jr. for kids. Priced around $10–$12 (with the Joe Jr. at $4), the shop — which debuted after a series of borough pop-ups — has a couple of seats, checkerboard flooring, and a focus on chips and nostalgic sodas like Cel‑Ray alongside its revamped comfort-food sandwiches." - Emma Orlow