By Eileen and Paul Goldfinger, editors  @Blogfinger.net

We found this gourmet deli while waiting to see a movie at the Showroom on Cookman  Avenue. The Speakeatery is next door at #705.  We met one of the owners—Greg Vermilyea who said that they have been open for 3 years at this location. The business started out as a grocery store, but has evolved into a deli with all fresh, homemade goods. They still have a small produce section in case you need a few items on the go.

Greg raves about their hot pastrami, their sandwiches and a variety of soups which he says are very popular.   Other “classic” dishes include mac ‘n cheese and chicken parmigiana.

It is a small place, but there are some tables in case you want to eat in. What is particularly of interest to Grovers is that they deliver from 11 am-3 pm.

The specialty sandwiches are enticing including a reuben, fried eggplant,  Cuban, and cheesesteak.   There are many other selections such as mac ‘n cheese and meatball parmigiana heroes..  You can see the variety  at their web site:

www.thespeakeatery.com/

• Mon-Thu: 11 am – 7 pm
• Fri-Sat: 11 am – 8 pm
• Sun: 11 am – 6 PM

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