Jennifer B.
Yelp
Mom had a follow appointment around the corner from here.
It was noon and I skipped dinner the night before as well as breakfast, so it's just natural that I'm starving.
I saw this place as I drove by and got curious, and with Yelp's help, and after going through this page, I got even more curious.
ONE ISSUE: I had the pup with me.
We walked by anyway even just to take a peek inside. I knew they had seating outside. What I didn't know is what you can order from the outside using their QR codes on the table.
Of course I was happy! So, I scanned that bad boy and went through their menu. So many CHOICES!!! Did I want a pastrami? Did I want a corned beef? Could I possibly have both? What would my parents like?!
It really was an easy choice.
CHICKEN MATZO BALL NOODLE SOUP: Ordered this for Mom. (She was, after all, coming off a dental appointment. I figure this would be good for her.) No, I didn't get to try it. Yes, it was good. How would I know? Because she ate it all. (Again: this was post dental appointment. That says a lot.) So, yeah, I'll have to give this a try next time!
THE ROXBURY: Exactly what I wanted: a combo of pastrami and corned beef. This sandwich is big enough to share with another. (I could only consume half!) Came with a side of nicely seasoned and crispy fries, pickles and delicious coleslaw. But... (yes, there is one of these, sadly...) the meats were both dry. I'm not saying the sandwich as a whole was horrible, but it can definitely be better. Juicier meats could be the game changer.
NOSH CHEESEBURGER: Pop's choice. I sliced a small portion and had a small bite. The meat was cooked medium and seasoned great! It was also nice and juicy! He most especially liked the fries, so this was a good hit.
FOOD: 3. (3 for the sammich, 4 for the cheeseburger, a 5 for the chicken noodle matzo ball soup.)
SERVICE: 5. Juan was excellent and he timed everything perfect. No snags here.
VALUE: 3.5. Reasonable for what you get and even more so especially for this area.
PARKING: Street. However, there is a 2hr free parking at a structure on Roxbury (only a block away) so not an issue.
OVERALL: 3.75.
Mom still has follow up appointments and we've collectively decided to eat here again. Looking forward to that next visit!