Downtown Schlotzsky's

[sgrizzle]

The only reason I could imagine this building going away would be for a whole-block development..   And that's a very active imagination..

Or to make it easier to sell..

[forrest]

Interesting comments about sliced meat at delis..No OSHA exclusions. I use a 60 year old Hobart here at Ella's. The cleanliness issue is what can be problematic - I thought of using by the sandwich however in heavy lunch rush it can be a health risk as the machine would not get properly cleaned between each use and then the risk of cutting different products i.e. beef, turkey, chicken, various hard cheeses all on the same slicer = cross contamination problems. At Ella's we cut everything early every morning and rack in proper refridgeration and protective measures. And naturally the slicer is cleaned and sanitized between uses.

Have to giggle over the just another meat and cheese product by one of the commentators - Ella's Deli as well as most places offer some kind of vegatarian sammiches and alternatives.

All of our sides are house made i.e coleslaw, potato salad, hummus, tabuli on a daily basis..all of our desserts are made in house, and our daily specials like pulled pork, chicken and dumplings spagetti w meatballs, chicken salad, chicken parmesana etc...no supplier stuff in a carton or can.

So, yes here at Ella's we do slice our own high quality meats and cheeses. daily.

Come see us sometime

[TheTed]

It's no coincidence that the places mentioned as having meat slicers are the only decent sandwich joints in this town (Ella's, Lambrusco'z, Mr Goodcents). To open a sandwich joint without a meat slicer is blasphemy to sandwich lovers.

The closer the slicing process is to my lunch, the better.

Sandwiches are so easy to make that you have to have something I can't make at home: fresh sliced meat, fresh cooked bread, etc. There are a couple sandwich joints downtown that offer nothing I can't easily make myself, so why would I even consider paying them for that?

[nathanm]

So, yes here at Ella's we do slice our own high quality meats and cheeses. daily.

Come see us sometime

Yes, anyone reading this should go to Ella's.

I would go more often if I didn't usually forget to eat lunch until four, by which time Ella's is closed.  

[TURobY]

Yes, anyone reading this should go to Ella's.

I would go more often if I didn't usually forget to eat lunch until four, by which time Ella's is closed.  

Agreed. And I also admit that I don't get to go often because of the early closing time.

[DTowner]

Definitely agree on Ella's.

It is interesting that another sandwich shop recently opened up nearby the old Scholtzsky's - Buns & Roses.  While the Mayo will be opening soon, I question whether there is sufficient demand to support two new sandwich shops so close together in this part of downtown.

[Red Arrow]

Come see us sometime

Can you make a real Philadelphia, PA hoagie?  I didn't realize how local they were when I lived there (in the burbs).  I wish I remembered exactly what went into them but they were very close in taste for the whole Phila area.  I remember calling the bread an Italian roll but research on the internet has led to confusion on the subject.  Whatever they were, the Subs etc in the rest of the USA aren't the same.  Local Subs aren't bad, just not the same.

[Conan71]

Interesting comments about sliced meat at delis..No OSHA exclusions. I use a 60 year old Hobart here at Ella's. The cleanliness issue is what can be problematic - I thought of using by the sandwich however in heavy lunch rush it can be a health risk as the machine would not get properly cleaned between each use and then the risk of cutting different products i.e. beef, turkey, chicken, various hard cheeses all on the same slicer = cross contamination problems. At Ella's we cut everything early every morning and rack in proper refridgeration and protective measures. And naturally the slicer is cleaned and sanitized between uses.

Have to giggle over the just another meat and cheese product by one of the commentators - Ella's Deli as well as most places offer some kind of vegatarian sammiches and alternatives.

All of our sides are house made i.e coleslaw, potato salad, hummus, tabuli on a daily basis..all of our desserts are made in house, and our daily specials like pulled pork, chicken and dumplings spagetti w meatballs, chicken salad, chicken parmesana etc...no supplier stuff in a carton or can.

So, yes here at Ella's we do slice our own high quality meats and cheeses. daily.

Come see us sometime

I *heart* Ella's

[forrest]

Can you make a real Philadelphia, PA hoagie?  I didn't realize how local they were when I lived there (in the burbs).  I wish I remembered exactly what went into them but they were very close in taste for the whole Phila area.  I remember calling the bread an Italian roll but research on the internet has led to confusion on the subject.  Whatever they were, the Subs etc in the rest of the USA aren't the same.  Local Subs aren't bad, just not the same.

Hmmm well I guess if we were in Philly we could probably make a real philly hoagie
however, we do mostly hot panini sammiches (panini means grilled on both sides at the same time...not the type of bread)and our grill is flat, not the kind with lines. We do have a hot italian panini on french baguette with banana peppers, black olives, oil & Red raspberry vinegar, oregano, lettuce, tomato, spiral cut ham, genoa salami, provolone cheese grilled to perfection though that may be an okie version of what you are looking for? check out our menu myspace.com/ellasdeli. Hope this helps.

[SXSW]

With the Mayo back open hopefully this corner (and building) gets a new life at 5th & Cheyenne.  A Mr. Goodcents here would be awesome.

[dbacks fan]

If any of you ever come to Phoenix here are a couple of place well worth the try:

http://www.chompies.com/menu2.htm

http://miraclemiledeli.com/

[Red Arrow]

Hmmm well I guess if we were in Philly we could probably make a real philly hoagie
however, we do mostly hot panini sammiches (panini means grilled on both sides at the same time...not the type of bread)and our grill is flat, not the kind with lines. We do have a hot italian panini on french baguette with banana peppers, black olives, oil & Red raspberry vinegar, oregano, lettuce, tomato, spiral cut ham, genoa salami, provolone cheese grilled to perfection though that may be an okie version of what you are looking for? check out our menu myspace.com/ellasdeli. Hope this helps.

A hoagie is a cold sandwich.  What you mention above sounds good but it's not a hoagie as I remember.  If I'm in your area, I'll try your sandwich.

[pfox]

Interesting comments about sliced meat at delis..No OSHA exclusions. I use a 60 year old Hobart here at Ella's. The cleanliness issue is what can be problematic - I thought of using by the sandwich however in heavy lunch rush it can be a health risk as the machine would not get properly cleaned between each use and then the risk of cutting different products i.e. beef, turkey, chicken, various hard cheeses all on the same slicer = cross contamination problems. At Ella's we cut everything early every morning and rack in proper refridgeration and protective measures. And naturally the slicer is cleaned and sanitized between uses.

Have to giggle over the just another meat and cheese product by one of the commentators - Ella's Deli as well as most places offer some kind of vegatarian sammiches and alternatives.

All of our sides are house made i.e coleslaw, potato salad, hummus, tabuli on a daily basis..all of our desserts are made in house, and our daily specials like pulled pork, chicken and dumplings spagetti w meatballs, chicken salad, chicken parmesana etc...no supplier stuff in a carton or can.

So, yes here at Ella's we do slice our own high quality meats and cheeses. daily.

Come see us sometime

I love Ella's.  The Duke Ellington...mmm.