Gus & Paul's Bakery Deli & Catering

Went to Gus & Paul's with a Groupon and it was pretty good!  Sandwiches were fresh and tasty, with about a thousand choices on the menu.  We treated ourselves to a pastry after lunch - I had an Almond Bear Claw and it was absolutely delicious.  The guy behind the bakery counter was super friendly too (something you unfortunately don't experience very often these days.)  Give it a try !

Best. Reuben. EVER.  This old school deli serves fare that is hard to find in this chain-restaurant-littered landscape.  I had a corned beef reuben on rye - SO AMAZING!!  I found out that they make the rye bread on premise in the bakery and it puts this classic sandwich over the top.  Speaking of bakery, I treated myself to a carrot cake cupcake for dessert and it was great (especially the cream cheese frosting).

I was passing through Springfield yesterday with a co-worker and we needed to stop and grab something for lunch.  Not knowing anything in the area, I wasn't expecting much.  We happened upon this place and stopped by.  The place has character, which is always a plus.  

Half deli/half bakery.  No frills.  No pretense.  I had a tuna melt with a chickpea salad as a side, along with a crispy pickle.  The sandwich was pretty good.  Nothing to write home about, but it hit the spot.  Before we finished our lunch we were already tempted by the offerings from the bakery case on the other side of the room.  I grabbed some fig bars to go.  Tasty, but an interesting and slightly odd flavor to them that I wasn't expecting.  

I will definitely be back to Gus and Paul's if I happen to be in Springfield again.  Next time I'll try a Reuben...  and a cannoli.