Mike L.
Yelp
Although they may have operated under a different name/management years and years ago, Roxie's has been around for quite some time now. So long, in fact, that I always forget they even exist until I happen to pass by. After seeing some positive reviews about their sandwiches though, I knew I had to swing by again to check them out!
Walking in, the place is almost more like a large liquor store than a market. Still, I was more than willing to give them a shot, especially since I wasn't here to do any grocery shopping. As I stood in front of their sandwich counter, I was impressed with their range of offerings (about a dozen types), along with how their pricing is based on the size of your sandwich (small, medium, large), as opposed to the type of sandwich you get.
Keeping it classic, I opted to get a hot ROAST BEEF SANDWICH on Dutch Crunch ($5.99, small) with everything in it - Cheese (Monterey Jack), Tomatoes, Red Onions, Lettuce, Mayo, Mustard, Pickles, Pepperoncini, and Jalapenos. Even though it was a bit messy to eat, this was actually pretty solid. All of the veggies tasted fresh, there was a good amount of roast beef (which was fairly moist), and, despite it being a "small", the sandwich was actually really filling. What's more, the bread was so soft!
As pleasant of a surprise as Roxie's the Deli may have been though, Roxie's the Market falls way short of the mark. Sure, they cover the basics and staples, but the prices are a little high (understandably) and the produce looked a little hit or miss. Then again, all of that is nothing compared to the selections in their "meat department". I may not have looked at the dates on them, but the darkish/grayish coloring on their steaks and ground beef told me all I needed to know. NO THANKS.
All in all, based purely on the sandwich alone, Roxie's is worth close to four stars, especially given how much you get for the money. However, as a market, they're two stars at best. Quick and convenient if you live nearby and need to get that one ingredient that you forgot about, but definitely not the place to do the bulk of your grocery shopping.