Monk’s Deli

I’ve never paid what Vivek paid. I stop there many mornings and get the two toasted westerns on a kaiser and it comes to just over $ 8. The stuff they prepare is really good and the couple who run it are overly nice. I often see the lady shrug off taking change (watched her give back $ 2 from a $ 10 when it cost someone $ 8.25 for their meal) because she knows the clientèle for the most part are students from the local art college.

The long and short of it is, I paid $ 7.25 for a club sandwich made with cold cut chicken on grocery-​store whole wheat bread. (It wasn’t even cut in quarters!) That said, it wasn’t TERRIBLE and the lady behind the counter was super nice, but isn’t this a bit expensive for lunch? I should have opted for a bagel or one of the salads. Was I hoping deep down that my sandwich would (somehow) come with a side? All I know is that I got was a sandwich smaller than my hand, Saran-​wrapped to a styrofoam plate. I gotta get something cheaper next time. Or never visit again.
Obligatory Title Pun: I think they made a MONKey out of me.
Menu Readability: The daily specials are printed on three highly-​visible chalkboards.
Need to mention: They don’t take debit or credit.
What this place teaches me about myself: Call me old-​fashioned, but a true club has bacon, lettuce, and toothpicks. AMIRIGHT?