Uncle Joeys — Restaurant in Merrimack

Ok last update unless I ever have a bad experience, which at this point I do not foresee a bad experience whatsoever. But Uncle J's is already so far into the positive with me it wouldn't affect my appreciation in the slightest negative way. Another Saturday and yet another perfect Pizza and phenomenal Steak n' Cheese sub. There is no need to elaborate further on either if you just read my massive review below this massive new speech. For what it's worth to any other "Massholes" (lol) that have moved up here, I grew up in metro Boston and spent decades eating all over the North End, Somerville, Medford, Everett, Revere, etc. some of the best Delis, Pizzas, and Super Beefs (Soopa Beefs) there are to offer down them parts, and when I tell you Uncle Joey's is the best place I've found in southern NH in the past 20 years I've lived here I mean that with sincerity. That also includes living in the greater Nashua NH area for over a decade. You can take this entire review for what it's worth for as long as it is posted this way. This is getting crazy and Google is going to shut me down, haha. Enjoy!

Yet another positive update 'after' my initial review and updates below. We are going on months now. I added a picture of my 'Uncle Joey' Pizza (Roasted Red Pepper, Meatball, add onion, add ricotta cheese) and my 'Crispy Chicken' Salad (note how they serve the hot crispy chicken on the side, perfect). These are both from today (Saturday). I challenge any local establishment to make a better tasting and robust topping pizza. You can't, you won't, and you refuse to try (not that I'm coming to waste money with you again anyway). I didn't even want to eat this pizza and disturb it's delicate beauty, look at it! But holy cow was it phenomenal (every single time). Look at that fresh salad even without the chicken on it yet. And guess what, the cashier (who is always 100% pleasant and sincere) was taking a phone order and the chef came right out so I didn't wait "What can I help you with sir?". This place is just the best. It's totally apparent they are a tight family (not pieced together like they are doing a chore in being there) that has been in the food game for some time and knows what's up. Respect.

PROS: Most importantly the FOOD is always delicious, they know exactly how to make everything I've ordered thus far. In addition to that the service is always great, any special requests via online ordering are always read and executed without fail whether it's topping/ingredient related or packaging related. I recommend Uncle Joeys for these reasons. I keep going back and I love the food. The 'Super Beef' is amazing, the Steak and Cheese is amazing, and the Pizza is the best in a 5-10 mile radius 'at least', the crust is on point and the sauce is well prepared (no heartburn). The inside of the restaurant is clean, inviting, just dark enough to be relaxing, a comforting welcoming place to sit and eat any season of the year.

CONS: Happily updated! Thank you Uncle Joey's for listening to your customers and reviews. We are blown away. I'm trying to bring more business your way you really deserve it. I work in a facility with 300+ employees and word is spreading. Uncle Joey for the all time win! LFG!

SUMMARY: I recommend Uncle Joeys to everyone, you will love both the food and the service. This is the first post Covid establishment I've seen making an honest dedicated effort to rebuild quality take out and customer service at levels not seen for quite some time. I have nothing but great things to say.

Here are some pics of yesterday's lunch; Super Beef (I dented the top bun, oof!) and a crisp Greek Salad loaded with Feta. Num num num!

Today's lunch (yep 2 days in a row) I would post a picture of my beautiful 'Uncle Joey Pizza' with Ricotta but it disappeared. So freakin' good! Edit: I eventually added a picture of the Uncle Joey's Pizza in a newer...

Ordered online and got there 30 min when it said it would be done. I ordered chicken sticks, spicy fries and a large half cheese/half pepperoni pizza (well done). I get there and the chicken sticks and fries were already done and packed. The pizza wasn't done until 30 min later. Note:chicken sticks and fries were made probably instantly, get home 10 min later, fries are soggy, chicken was soggy and no longer seemed fried. Pizza wasn't even well done. Had over 8 people get their food before me while I had ordered over an hour. Tell me why the pizza wasn't cooked well done and why the other food was already cooked while waiting another 30 min for pizza? I dont recommend this place. Dont tell your customers that it would be ready in 10 min (multiple times told) if it isn't ready. If you messed up on the order and didn't make the pizza right away, dont cook the sides and other food and leave it there to be cold. I was already upset that the whole order was...

When they first opened this was the best fried chicken I have had in the area. But the last few times something changed. It had a weird added taste to it. I chalked it up to maybe the grease needed to be changed. We had it again this past Thursday night my wife and I stopped and ordered the family pack again. She went in and I stayed in the truck because we just grabbed our dogs from daycare. As I was looking at the sign.. I figured out what that funny taste was. They also sell sea food. They must be frying it in the same grease. We got home and it had the same taste and smell again. I would suggest having an only chicken fryer. Hopefully they fix this problem. Also we learned that it is best to go and order pickup instead of using a delivery service as it came to us cold. Plus you can take a moment and have a drink and check your phone while they are...