Thayer Bros Deli & Grille
| Address: | 753 Ruby St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA |
| Phone: | +1 815-726-8990 |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM Closed |
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Patrick Greenlaw
Located right near St Raymond Cathedral, we drove passed this place over a hundred times never noticing it. I decided to take the family there on an impulse after googling good places to eat. The parking lot tested our cars suspension with its rough, pothole filled part gravel, part asphalt surface. Walking through the door we were bombarded with the sounds of conversations. The dining room is small, with maybe a dozen tables. There is no greeters station, just the dining tables, a double door leading to the bar next door (which is also where the bathrooms are located) and a hall leading to the kitchen area. The proprietor, an elderly woman with a very friendly smile let us choose from the open tables. Our server was at our table quickly with menus and was attentive throughout the whole dining experience. Our soft drinks arrived in cans, rather than from a fountain machine. The menu was large enough to provide a variety without overwhelming you with options. Each of us got different sandwiches, all of which came with a really good pasta salad and outstanding soups. I and my daughter had the beef barley, my wife had the chicken noodle. Both types of soup were wonderful! My daughter had the muffuletta sandwich (which she loved), my son had a kids grilled cheese sandwich (which he liked, but hes picky), my wife had a chicken sandwich whos name escapes me (she loved it), and I had a Reuben, hold the sauerkraut. It was perfection! The sourdough bread was butter and toasted just right. All dishes also came with homemade fries that were nice and crispy. Both the server and proprietor were very attentive and conversational. The simple decor, friendly staff and general atmosphere made for a very pleasant evening. The only word of caution: They do not take credit cards, cash only. So make sure you bring some cash.
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Kimberly Lake
We have eaten there several times and have always enjoyed it, however today we ordered take out and when we received our order was very disappointed. I ordered 1 quart of dumpling soup, which was 1 quart of chicken stock with about 1/8 cup of actual food, which is generous on my estimation. When I called to inform them of this issue, Mrs Thayer took the phone away from the wait staff and informed me that she gave me bread and cracker of which she did not charge me and there was nothing she was doing about my order. First I want to say, while that was nice I did not ask to not pay for what I had ordered. Nor would I think that due to the fact she gave me 2 rolls and 6 crackers that entitled her to sell me 1 quart of chicken stock at the cost of $7.00. When I told her that we would not be back, she stated that I needed to do what I needed to do. So this re peat customer and her very large family will not be back to Thayer Brothers!
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Carrie Hosman
This is cash only, old school establishment. Absolutely the best food, I havent had everything but what I have had over the years is great. They have lovely servers and do to go orders as well. You get a lot of food for your money and it is worth going out of your way to get. Support small local businesses!
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Donis Cummings
Service was good, server was helpful and outgoing. My tacos were good but difficult to pick up. Well go back to try other daily specials. ie stuffed peppers pm Thursday and cabbage rolls on Monday. Well also try and save room for dessert.
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James James
We have never had a bad meal at Thayer Bros. The entire staff is friendly. Mrs. Thayer is a sweetheart, and does her own cooking. She makes a point to stop and talk at all the tables. Best little hole in the wall restaurant in town.
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B Evans
Not sure why there arent more reviews on here. It was a nice, small joint with a local friendly feel and real home cooking. Burger was delicious, soup was amazing and Ive got no complaints
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Gary Baudino
Went with my mom, sister and wife and all had a wonderful lunch. Very generous portions and great prices. Next time we are in town, a definite stop for lunch.
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Brittney Dopheide
Great food. Everything else was just horrible. Terrible seating, they dont accept card, and our waitress didnt pay attention.
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Paul Weihofen
You just cant find places like this anywhere else. Anna May talks with all her customers and makes you feel like family.
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Cindy Braun
Cool old man bar love the food the rings onion rings are really great tasting plus its owned by a Chicago Bear mother
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Mike Polcyn
Homemade soup is AMAZING!! But then again so is everything else Ive tried. This place is truly a HIDDEN GEM!!
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Michelle Oberholtzer
Fantastic food, great service, friendly and welcoming! Always a pleasure to gather and visit at Thayers!
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Herb Zite
Usually really good food and service. Most of it is made fresh daily. Homemade deserts too.
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Hillary Kluckhohn
Amazing rueben sandwich, pasta salad, and excellent soup!!!! :) New favorite spot to eat
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matthew zook
You can tell the food made from scratch and they got amazing soup. Very kid friendly.
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Curtis McCune
Simple and delicious food. You wont go broke eating here, but will go away stuffed.
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John Honiotes
Incredible food and great atmosphere. The cheese sticks are the best in the Midwest!
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Bob Linko
Great food. great service. Try one of the specials. Save room for dessert.
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Andrew Verchimak
Very good food. They dont take credit or debit but there is an atm there.
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Scott Grumpybastard
excellent food and service , but bring cash no debit or credit
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Elizabeth Cottrell
Great atmosphere, easy going staff. Traditional food
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Xu Evelyn
Came all the way from Detroit, and it was closed.
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M0lly Plyer
Great mozzarella sticks and great service
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Ricardo Cruz
The chicken noodle soup was amazing!!!!:)
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Laura Orasco
The food was okay. its too loud for us.
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Robin Krynicki
Homemade cherry pie ala mode!!!
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Emerald gem 4906
Everything home made love it
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Bill Peters
Wonderful staff, awesome food
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Tim Rayburn
Nice quiet home cooked food
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Mike Shobutte
Excellent food and service
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Andrew Paull
GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE.
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Paula Rayburn
Great home made food
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bassmaster197227
Love Grandmas soups.
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Michael Trafton
Love Mrs. Thayer!!!
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marion modesitt
Pleased
