Groucho’s Deli, Augusta, Georgia.

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

J.R.R. Tolkien

We discovered this great neighborhood deli on our trip to downtown Augusta, Georgia. This deli had been here for over a year but we hadn’t had the chance to check them out. A deli sandwich sounded like the perfect meal.

The owner, Harold “Groucho” Miller moved to Columbia, SC in 1941 with a handful of recipes he thought would be good to use in a restaurant. He came up with the recipes while he was in a Philadelphia orphanage. When he opened his first restaurant, his motto was “Quality is the most important ingredient.” I guess he was right since Groucho’s has remained in business for over 70 years.

His nickname, Groucho came about as he always had a large cigar on him, had a mustache, and looked and joked around like Groucho Marx. He was a big jokester and was very nice person that everyone loved. When he opened his first restaurant, along with his quality meats and sandwiches, he also carried imported teas, coffees and exotic delicacies. In later years, he phased that out to get more seating in his restaurant as it became more popular.

Groucho’s became a franchise in 2000 and every year since then, the franchise has added about three new restaurants with the first franchise in Lexington, South Carolina. I am so glad a franchise has opened up here in Augusta.

We walked in and this restaurant was shiny and spotless. The restaurant sits on the corner of Broad Street and 8th Street and is brightly lit and has plenty of windows for great views of Broad Street. We sat down and our friendly waitress came to our table and gave us the menus. We ordered our drinks and sat back and started examining the menu. The menu is chock full of great items to choose. There were vegetarian choices, salads, wraps, sandwiches, and dipper subs all made of finest quality meats, cheese, and produce.

Joe picked a Reuben sandwich and I choose the Tuna Sandwich. When our food came out, the sandwiches were amazing. My tuna sandwich was huge and had fantastic flavor. Joe also loved his large Reuben sandwich. We enjoyed our lunch and the staff was wonderful, friendly and efficient.

We were very satisfied with our meal and will gladly come back to eat. We would highly recommend this deli. The food was superb.

They offer a Loyalty card if you eat there often you get a point for every dollar spent and can use them for a meal when you have accumulated enough points. They also offer catering and TOGO services. Now with the Novel Coronavirus, they offer pick up only during this time. They would certainly welcome your business.

They are located at 758 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia. Their phone number is 706-945-1901. Normally their hours are Monday – Thursday 11 am – 9 pm. Friday and Saturdays hours are 11 am to 10 pm and Sunday they are open from 11 am to 3 pm. Call them and check on their hours during this time. Call and order food for take out and help this local business.

Take care and stay healthy. Till next time. Bye for now.