Papa's Deli

Have you ever been to a place where the food is just average, but the decor, and friendly vibe leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling? Its happened to me a few times. The most recent being on my visit to Papa's deli.

Walking into Papa's is like a trip back in time. Papa's is a deli, diner, and candy store all wrapped into one. Papa's deli is a pure Americana. The lady who runs the counter could not have been nicer. She made you feel like you were dining in her home.

My Reuben sandwich was good. But my overall experience at Papa's is something I'll never forget.

I came here after an afternoon of drinking to treat myself to meat, cheese and bread. I was surprised to see the employee or owner (not sure  who they were) handle food, wipe their face, scratch themselves and not wash their hands. He then moved over to the meat slicer and handled the meat and went to the cash register and back to making sandwiches. Isn't there a rule about the sandwich maker not touching the cash register, especially when gloves are not involved? I promptly walked right out of the store. Nothing is worth getting sick over unclean flood and practices.

one of my fondest memories growing up? walking downtown to papas deli to get a blue moon ice cream and a gyros...
at least once a week.. i havent been to crown point in years... but when i do go back to visit.. this is on the top of my list