Fresh From Grant Street
Have you ever found yourself utterly starving while shopping? I must not be the only one based on the selection of pre-made, ready-to-go foods available at the Co-op and all major supermarkets.
At Guercio's there is no "dining room", panini or lattes. What they do offer is killer deli sandwiches at a shockingly low price. Sandwiches can only be ordered during typical lunch hours on weekdays, but that doesn't deter many based on the number of folks waiting patiently in line.
Roast beef, turkey, ham, capicolla, proscuitto, tuna salad, salami, bologna- those are just a few of the choices offered. Lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, mayo, oil, your favorite cheese- all of the standard sandwich accompaniments are available. Better yet, they don't have trays of pre-sliced meat and cheese hanging out, no matter what kind of sandwich you order; they're going to slice everything while you wait.
Above is my lunch (and dinner) from yesterday. Approximately 6" in diameter and 4-5" tall, I imagine it would be difficult for most to polish one of these off in a single sitting. Here mayo, lettuce, tomato and Swiss are piled atop a mountain of premium Boar's Head turkey. Served on a crusty roll, can you imagine a better deal at a cost of only $2.75? My cohort managed a lovely roast beef version for only $3.25.
They've offered this service for years; I can't imagine that they'll stop anytime soon. So, even if you work downtown and usually brown bag it or eat in the company cafeteria, consider stopping by the next time there's a holiday or you're on an elective three-day weekend.
Guercio's 250 Grant Street Open 6a.m. - 7 p.m.
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nicoleshoe
2.75?!!!!!! that sandwhich looks amazing. thanks for letting us know about this!!!!
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Celia
And you get called "Honey"! I adore Guercio's.
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sbrof
I went there for the first time yesterday and I was really impressed. I will definitely try to make the trip more often I just wish I could walk there, guess it is time for me to get better acquainted with the 3 Bus.
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Mike
Christa, Guercio's is like no other market. Part old world part gourmet in the same location on Grant street on the west side. The beautiful Guercio family still own and operate this jewel of the west side. Great people, great market! That is why they deliver to so many top restaurants in the city.
So Christa, not only do we agree we love Guercio's, we also love Bistro Europa and Slavic Bazarr. Now that is good eats. Yum!
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Bizzles
Not what I want to see when I'm starving!! Worked on a job near the market and always wanted to stop in but never got the chance. I think I'll make the trip out there now to see what I missed.
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Christa Seychew
Mike-
As a person with a penchant for good food, I imagine that you've stopped by Spar's Sausage while in the Grant St. area.
We just did a feature on them in the February issue of BRM.
If you haven't been there, you must, must, must go.
Happy Eating-
Christa
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BCB
Guercio,Aeos is just AMAZING! Get there if you have never visited.
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Mike
Christa, Yes I shop at Spar"s and I agree it is a must go to. Only the finest, fresh meats and also other goodies.
I thank you for the work you do in making all of the wonderful food sources in Buffalo available. Living here all my life I have learned so much about food and cooking and also about our great restaurants. We have many cultures here in Buffalo to choose from, and I enjoy them all.
If you are ever in Hamburg, N. Y. do yourself a" flavor" and go to Dainle's Restaurant on Buffalo Street for dinner. It is fine dinning ta it's very best. Just incredible.
Happy Eating, Mike
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Christa Seychew
Mike-
I cannot count the number of times that that establishment has been recommended to me. If I ever get out to Hamburg, I fully intend to check it out. I'm glad that you like YUM! Wait until you see all of the new features that we are developing for this channel. I think that foodies like yourself will enjoy and appreciate them. Thanks for being such an active BR reader. I love to hear from YUM! regulars.
Bests- Christa
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MikeJr
The Guercio family are hard working and attentive to the food quality and products they carry, that is why many restaurants shop there. I have known them for years and went to school with Tommy and Santina. I shop there at least once a week, and tell others to check it out. Way to go Guercio's, and thanks for staying on Grant Street, Santina, Ciao Bella!
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