The Oldest Deli In Utah Will Take You Straight To Sandwich Heaven
By Catherine Armstrong|Published May 09, 2019
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
What’s for lunch? If you’re craving a tasty deli sandwich, and you’ve got a big appetite, we have just the deli for you. Check out Grove Market. It’s the oldest deli in Utah, and after just one bite, you’ll surely be in sandwich heaven.
In 1945, Greek immigrant Pete Savas decided to build a small market that would be a family business for his young sons to eventually take over. This photo shows Pete looking at the land that where he later built Grove Market.
Address: 1906 Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84115
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Pete Savas passed away in 1957, but his sons did indeed take over the market, and the Savas family still runs it today. This wonderful photo shows Pete with his young son Jim in 1949.
Over the years, Grove Market has grown and changed. In the early 1970s, the deli was created inside. Grove Market is the oldest continuously operating deli in the state, and if you don't already know about this hidden gem, you're going to want to visit soon.
Hopefully you're hungry, because these sandwiches are huge! The full sized sandwiches are offered on a large ambassador roll - it's almost the size of a loaf of bread!
The Big John is the favorite of customers with big appetites. It includes seven deli meats, Swiss and American cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
