Dad's Favorites Deli
Located inside the arcade, 820 Lane Allen Rd, Lexington
(859) 309-1930
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Wow, wow, aaaaannnnnnddddddd WOW! I live in Cinci and found this cheese years ago at the Findlay Market and then it seemed to disappear. Then a few years ago I found it at Jungle Jim’s and was thrilled! However, it is often out of stock. Well today, I visited my kid at UK in Lexington and she told me about this great deli. We showed up, and I saw the logo and about lost it. The sandwich’s are every bit as amazing as the cheese! The Hot Brown is what I had and it was amazing! Ham and turkey very thinly shaved and not just clumped on the bread, but placed slice by slice so it got some air in it (much better), plus tomato, and the pimento cheese spread (their absolute best) on a very good lightly toasted bun. Oh, it also came with beer cheese to pour on it. Wow was it impressive! I also got 10 packs of cheese to go and the owner was extremely kind and even let me take a picture with him. Honestly, anyone can slap together a deli sandwich, but it takes some skill and amazing cheese to do an excellent job of it. I highly recommend you eat here or at the very least, try the cheese!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unique place with great food but really blown away by the service! Awesome people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Cuban sandwich (Wednesday’s special). My friend got one of the famous grilled cheeses sandwiches and a wonderful dipping sauce.
Although busy at lunch service was quick !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A friend suggested this sandwich shop and I had a little trouble locating them inside the mall, but as soon as I saw the people with food and waiting for orders, I knew I had the right place. This place has atmosphere, nostalgia and the food is great. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey Sandwich
Dad is there making sure you're happy. Get in line early.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Farmhouse Sandwich
Took my son there today because we had been dying to try this place. He got the "Rushmore" and I got the "Reuben" for myself and one to go for my daughter. Sandwiches were really delicious and reasonably priced. They had a huge crowd and we still got served our food extremely quickly. This place is not only awesome, but local. You are truly missing out if you don't go. We didn't even try the loaded potato soup, which looked delicious as well.
I have lived in the area for nearly 20 years and always heard good things about Dads but never made it for some reason. The location isn’t great but brings about nostalgia as it is located in an older shopping center. The line was pretty long when we arrived as they are only open for several hours for lunch before they sell out and is a popular lunch spot. So be prepared to wait a little. Service was reasonable given the line. The owner came out and talked to us a bit and ended up selling me on the Reuben, which was delicious. I believe he stated the meat was smoked for about 16 hours and everything is homemade, it tasted like it. Seating can be a little tricky and it appears they purchased the adjacent area at one point to accommodate more patrons. Prices were reasonable for the value. Absolutely would recommend stopping in for lunch if you are near and have the time!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been here a couple times. Gotta say just I see there are some negative reviews but those people gotta be trying to gate keep this place. They clearly don’t put a sandwich on the menus unless it’s gonna be perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Souls sandwich perfect both times
Best sandwich shop in KY!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Food was perfect. My Ruben was like a corn beef steak. Extremely busy place. The picture is how many people were in front of me in line and waiting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Farmhouse Sandwich, Ham and Swiss Sandwich, Asiago Pot Roast Sandwich, Turkey Sandwich, Chipotle Cheddar and Roast Beef, blt Sandwich, Mexican Soup, Pepper Jack Club Sandwich, Pimento Cheese blt, Homemade Chicken Salad, Taco and Mexican Corn Chowder, Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, Asiago Cheese Club Sandwich
Being a dad myself, I felt obligated to stop here and honor the dad code. I was not disappointed. The sandwich was amazing. I've let my local friends know. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been eating here for YEARS and this is the BEST lunch restaurant in Lexington!!! Don't forget they cater...
Food quality is number one and customer service is second to none!!
Jeff and Jay, say less!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A gem of a restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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