DaveP
11-03-2005, 09:25 AM
On Monday, 10/10/05, I decided to try Capriotti’s for lunch. I had heard of this sandwich shop on the Internet, and after reading a few good reviews, had to give it a try. For the official information on Capriotti’s, you can check out:
http://www.capriottis.com/
With about a dozen locations around Las Vegas, in addition to locations in about a half-dozen other states, Capriotti’s is a little larger than I originally thought. I chose the Maryland Parkway location, close to UNLV, and right next door to another classic, In-N-Out Burger. The Maryland Parkway location is a hole-in-the wall storefront in a strip mall. There are about six or eight high tables with bar stools, and a counter running along the storefront window with more stools. Since I had the choice of either dining in and looking out over a parking lot and the Parkway, or taking my lunch back to my room and overlooking the Bellagio pools while I ate, I opted for the latter.
Anyway, on to the food. The menu is simple – various sandwiches and grinders/subs/hoagies/heroes (check out the menu on their Web site). I had been eying this menu for about six months, and had my mind made up when I went in. My first mistake was not knowing the process. There is an “order here” part of the counter, and a “pay here” part (not labeled, of course). I went directly to the “pay here” part. Although I had the feeling that this place could take on the feeling of the Soup Nazi’s restaurant, I wasn’t treated that way. Maybe because it was about 2:00 PM, past the lunch rush, but the workers were friendly, and took my order even though it was obvious I was a newbie.
I had the “Slaw Be Joe” . This is one of the so-called Cap Specials, so I figured it was a good place to start. Since I had had a big breakfast that morning, and expected to go out for dinner, I went for a medium sized sub, figuring it would be enough, but not stuff me. The Slaw Be Joe is a roast beef sandwich on some good French bread. Along with the roast beef, they add mayo, Thousand Island dressing, provolone, and coleslaw. I skipped the mayo, figuring it would be messy enough without.
The medium sandwich turned out to be at least a foot long. And I was right, it was messy. The roast beef was a little well done for my tastes (I like my deli roast beef medium), but still good. And even without the mayo, this thing was messy. One recommendation for Capriotti’s is that they buy sturdier napkins. You’ll need them.
With a giant size soda (the only size available) this lunch was $9.80. It was well worth it. I was stuffed, and even though the roast beef was a little well done, the sandwich was excellent. I’m ready to go back and try the Cheese Steak next time.
http://www.capriottis.com/
With about a dozen locations around Las Vegas, in addition to locations in about a half-dozen other states, Capriotti’s is a little larger than I originally thought. I chose the Maryland Parkway location, close to UNLV, and right next door to another classic, In-N-Out Burger. The Maryland Parkway location is a hole-in-the wall storefront in a strip mall. There are about six or eight high tables with bar stools, and a counter running along the storefront window with more stools. Since I had the choice of either dining in and looking out over a parking lot and the Parkway, or taking my lunch back to my room and overlooking the Bellagio pools while I ate, I opted for the latter.
Anyway, on to the food. The menu is simple – various sandwiches and grinders/subs/hoagies/heroes (check out the menu on their Web site). I had been eying this menu for about six months, and had my mind made up when I went in. My first mistake was not knowing the process. There is an “order here” part of the counter, and a “pay here” part (not labeled, of course). I went directly to the “pay here” part. Although I had the feeling that this place could take on the feeling of the Soup Nazi’s restaurant, I wasn’t treated that way. Maybe because it was about 2:00 PM, past the lunch rush, but the workers were friendly, and took my order even though it was obvious I was a newbie.
I had the “Slaw Be Joe” . This is one of the so-called Cap Specials, so I figured it was a good place to start. Since I had had a big breakfast that morning, and expected to go out for dinner, I went for a medium sized sub, figuring it would be enough, but not stuff me. The Slaw Be Joe is a roast beef sandwich on some good French bread. Along with the roast beef, they add mayo, Thousand Island dressing, provolone, and coleslaw. I skipped the mayo, figuring it would be messy enough without.
The medium sandwich turned out to be at least a foot long. And I was right, it was messy. The roast beef was a little well done for my tastes (I like my deli roast beef medium), but still good. And even without the mayo, this thing was messy. One recommendation for Capriotti’s is that they buy sturdier napkins. You’ll need them.
With a giant size soda (the only size available) this lunch was $9.80. It was well worth it. I was stuffed, and even though the roast beef was a little well done, the sandwich was excellent. I’m ready to go back and try the Cheese Steak next time.