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.
Review Source:My husband ventured in one recent Saturday when we had a craving for a gyro. Living in Crown Point, there are not a lot of gyro places. Our favorite is Munster gyros, but did not feel like driving that far. I must say we were a little leery of this place, it looks like you went back in time. But very clean! We ordered gyros and they were very very good! Nice spicy meat and excellent tzaziki sauce. They put lettuce, onion, and tomato on it too along with a pepperoncini. Very good! Will definitely come back!
Review Source:If you ever come to Crown Point, this is one place I would say you HAVE to visit.
Papa's deli is a privately owned restaurant/deli right on the downtown square. Â This place bring back so many memories from childhood.
1. where my pizza addiction originated
2. where I played super Mario Bro. for the first time...and became addicted
3. would get very upset if we didn't go to Papa's Deli before or after dance class (and I was NOT a bratty child)
The gyros are supposed to be good here too.
The inside is authentic and has a lot of character. Â You just have to come here to get the full feel.
In fact, next time I'm in Indiana, I will pay a little visit to Papa's Deli.
Papa might have a curmudgeonly countenance, but he really is happy to see you in his store. Â Really. Â He is.
I've been visiting Papa's Deli since I was a wee one. Â After a day with my family at Lemon Lake or of walking up and down every aisle at the three floor antique shop down the street, Papa's offered some tasty sustenance in a pretty old-school setting. Â Luckily, Papa's is still around, serving Crown Point locals and the historic courthouse visitors with a wry smile.
Really, the food is nothing spectacular. Â But you can get good spanikopita if you want! Â Or gyros or subs or pizza puffs or Italian beef or a myriad of other standard hot dog stand fare, with a few Greek options thrown in for good measure. Â I love that Papa stocks small bags of Jay's products so I can get my Oke-doke cheese popcorn or some BBQ chips. Â He also has pretty much all of the Sunkist pop flavors, which always makes me smile for some reason. Â The deli counter offers meats and cheeses and some prepared Greek delicacies you can take home to enjoy, and there is a modest selection of imported canned goods and olive oils for purchase. Â Grumpy Papa also offers hand-dipped ice cream, including Blue Moon, which always wigged me out when I was little (what IS that flavor, anyway??). Â Now whenever I see it, I think of fun trips to Papa's Deli and begging for quarters for the antique candy & toy machines. Â Luckily, those great antiques are still in the store right alongside the old, old popcorn vending machine. Â Not quite sure how old that stuff is, but I have been tempted to try it!
Papa's is a great little place to visit if you're in Crown Point. Â Stop in for a snack or pick up some treats on your way to the park. Â And don't let frowny Papa scare you--he really IS happy to see you.
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