The Roast Beef sandwich has been a Massachusetts staple since the 1950s. It features thin sliced meat, usually from the rump region on a cow. The sliced meat is sometimes drizzled and in some cases drenched with horseradish sauce. What would a sandwich be without a bun? Of course beefs have buns too, usually a hamburger bun. These sandwiches feature other ingredients and toppings like lettuce and tomato to name a few.
What shop in Ipswich has the best Beef sandwich? It’s a question that has a host of different answers depending on who you ask. One standout answer you might find is a small shop called Zeno’s. But why? What makes Zeno’s, of all places in Ipswich, great? When asked about his favorite beef spot in Ipswich, Chris Burns answered, “Zenos.”
When he was asked about why they have the best beef he replied, “Mainly the sauce. The sauce is very important. Also the bun and the beef ratio is great.”
Another student, Cole Thomas, was asked the same question and had a very similar reply. Zeno’s seems to be a big hit amongst students at Ipswich High school. Zeno’s is also popular amongst adults. When asked about his opinions about Roast beef around ipswich, Neil Kristian had very similar things to say.
It seems to be that Zeno’s is the top choice for Ipswich locals. Most can agree that Zeno’s is the best spot to grab a roast beef. Part of the reason Zeno’s is so popular might have something to do with the customer service aspect of the experience but also the kind staff that keep the place up and running. When someone enters Zeno’s they are greeted with a smile and a: “What can I get for you?” This is likely the experience of a newcomer.
Customer service is a big draw for Zeno’s, with some of the most friendly staff; it can feel like dining with family members. Another way that Zeno’s really sets itself apart from other shops is how on many accounts customers say that the owners have remembered the customer’s order. Before many frequent fliers can even sit down, the owners have taken and placed the order for the customer. The staff at Zeno’s know who they’re serving and know exactly how to treat them. Zeno’s seems to be the most welcoming sandwich shop in town and the most well known in and out of town. North Shore Magazine ranked Zeno’s in their top twelve Roast Beef sandwiches on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Another accolade Zeno’s has earned this year is North Shore Beefs’ power ranking of the local shop. North Shore Beefs has the beloved local spot ranked at third on the North Shore for their Roast Beef. It’s clear that Zeno’s is regarded in the upper echelon of beef in not just Ipswich but the entire North Shore of the state of Massachusetts.
It’s no question that Zeno’s is a local favorite. It’s also clear to most that in its time in Ipswich, this shop has proved to the residents of Ipswich that it deserves its spot downtown. Most residents of the town have heard of it or are somewhat familiar with the popular Mom and Pop. From the bread, to the sauce, and even the smiling faces in Zeno’s, it’s pretty obvious why people love the place and the beef.
