Joni’s Deli & Grill is the type of place I wish were a chain/franchise, since it would be nice to have easier access to the great food and service there. But Joni’s is a definite one-off, if only because there’s just one Joni Sorenson, the deli’s namesake. During my 15 years as a paid restaurant critic, I’ve learned a few clues about how to identify great eateries. I’ll share with you my most important discovery: I’ve never had a bad meal in a restaurant where someone called me “hon.” City Weekly circulation manager Larry Carter, who’s never given me a bum tip yet, turned me on to Joni’s. He’s crazy about the chicken Philly sandwich there, and I can see why. The straight Philly cheesesteak is also wildly popular at Joni’s, although I can’t quite come to grips with the slathered-on mayonnaise. Reviewed May 21
Joni's Deli
52 E. 1700 South
801-466-6662
