There is no better comfort food than a buttery grilled cheese sandwich made by mom. But, Joe’s Cheesy Shack is changing that.
The former University of Idaho’s campus restaurant, Denny’s 6th Street Marketplace has been replaced with cheesy goodness.
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Joe’s Cheesy Grill trainee Louie Arruda, left, learns how to make a milkshake from coworker Jesse Wegley.
Located near the residence halls, Joe’s grills up gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, fries, burritos and chicken and waffles for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Joe’s is open from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Friday. The hours are perfect for a quick breakfast burrito in the morning and a grilled cheese sandwich to fuel a late-night study session.
Meal selections range from $1.19 for Plain Jane fries to $5.99 for chicken and waffles. There are plenty of add-ons that won’t drain the food budget.
Joe’s brings more than breakfast burritos, fries and grilled cheeses to the table. A meal is not complete without a milkshake, so Joe’s offers the classics — chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. For healthier side dishes, Joe’s offers salads, fruit cups and fresh fruit.
Joe’s Cheesy Grill balances the perfect amount of cheese and bread.
The restaurant takes a childhood classic peanut butter and jelly and makes it even better by grilling it. Creamy peanut butter and strawberry jam on buttery bread doesn’t disappoint.
The total cost for two sandwiches and fries is around $9.00 at a wait time of only 15 minutes during high customer traffic.
Students shared their thoughts on what Joe’s had to offer compared to the previous Denny’s. This was only the first or second time for many, but the positive reviews of Joe’s Cheesy Shack was unanimous in the quality and prices of food surpassed previous ownership.
“The food selection is better for me, personally, and it’s convenient,” said Mike Watson, a UI junior. “I’ve tried most of the fries and can’t decide which one’s my favorite.”
Some other fan favorites include the sweet potato fries, the turkey, bacon, avocado, and pepper jack on marbled rye, and The Elvis Presley — peanut butter, banana and bacon grilled to perfection.
These are just a few of many cleverly named sandwiches offered at Joe’s Cheesy Grill.
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Chris Goes
Oh, so this is what they did with the awesome all night place. Typical Sodexo.