Overall, Joe's Panini 24h is described as a casual, late night favorite with strong flavors and a memorable sauce, especially for the spicy chicken panini, but many reviews note a decline since ownership changes, citing smaller portions, drier fillings like the mac n cheese panini, and inconsistent quality even as some customers still praise the taste, value, and atmosphere that make it a convenient late bite.
I used to make sure to go to Joe's Panini every single time I was downtown for the spicy chicken panini. Today I went & was HIGHLY disappointed. The panini was basically empty & flat, to the point where one half of the sandwich didn't even have chicken. The flavor was still good which is why I am giving 3 stars but it was basically like eating bread with a sprinkle of chicken/tomato & cheese.
Usually joes panini is bussin, good thing your paninis are strong because this was the first time i tried the mac n cheese since business was sold & extremely disappointed… i got dry noodles with a bit of cheese baked on the top , there's literally no cream or cheese or anything cooked inside it's just bare plain dry noodles gratinée 😭🥴 very sad 0/5 for the mac for me I do not recommend 😫
Feb 11, 2026
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They gained an additional star for using bocconcini as the melting cheese in the spicy chicken. Not so spicy BTW, but tasty. New: I just ordered the same sandwich & I vomited half way into it. The chicken doesn't smell fresh. I'm not happy.
Good spot for a fast bite after a drink. BLT panini was pretty good & Philly cheese steak could use more cheese.
Price were really fair. 9.50$ per panini including taxes.
Really good cakes, paninis are great, very small & niche, I really enjoy the'local' small cafe environment personally. The flavors taste very simple & organic, I feel extremely light & fulfilled with the Philly Cheese Steak panini.
Really cool place! Love that it's 24h. I had a BLT & it was delish. My friend's grilled cheese was a little burnt but she still liked it. The menu has soooo many choices so I'll be back!
Mar 29, 2025
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Very nice Panini at a fair price. I recommend trying the smoked turkey & cheese Panini with a dollop of pesto sauce. It's a small little nook of a sandwich bar, but the people are friendly & it's perfect for a quick inexpensive bite.
Used to be my go-to favourite spot. But the last three times I ordered, the food was dry, bland, & the pasta salad last time was literally so old all the pasta had dried up & it smelled like rot. Plus, I don't know what the heck they decided to do with the mac'n'cheese, but it's completely different now & is completely bland, barely any cheese & spices. I'm sad. This place used to be awesome. Now it is below mediocre.
Dec 7, 2023
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I used to love eating at this place when the previous owners had it. I have tried it twice with the new owners & wow, I was very disappointed both times. I got the Philly cheese steak, which was so flat after they grilled it, hardly any meat inside & no cheese, tasted like mostly bread with. Before, you always got lettuce, cheese & a healthy portion of meat, so the paninis were a good size & with cheese melted. Also they didn't have any grilled vegetables available. I don't think I'll be back again, sorry. Very disappointed. The few spot to sit were so dirty.
