The food at Stopsky’s on Mercer Island may not deliver the most

September 24, 2012 12:00 am
Hand-written signs make everything taste lovingly homemade.
Hand-written signs make everything taste lovingly homemade.

The food at Stopsky’s on Mercer Island may not deliver the most satisfying deli food (read Hanna Raskin’s review here

Hope she doesn't turn too quickly, she may whip someone in the face.

Hope she doesn’t turn too quickly, she may whip someone in the face.

Patrons are unsure if they like the food, or if their taste buds are finally giving out.

Patrons are unsure if they like the food, or if their taste buds are finally giving out.

The deli classic sets a high bar for all deli hopefuls.

The deli classic sets a high bar for all deli hopefuls.

Checkered paper almost fools you into thinking you're on a picnic.

Checkered paper almost fools you into thinking you’re on a picnic.

Heart warming, or heart burn?

Heart warming, or heart burn?

You know what they say about big mustard seeds.... neither do we.

You know what they say about big mustard seeds…. neither do we.

The Stopsky family hails from Ukraine, and first came to the US in 1905. The current family photo can be seen on their website, where the family throws up a mixture of peace signs and rocker symbols.

The Stopsky family hails from Ukraine, and first came to the US in 1905. The current family photo can be seen on their website, where the family throws up a mixture of peace signs and rocker symbols.

An entire spectrum of warm colors.

An entire spectrum of warm colors.

Oh no, just finished the sandwich and didn't buy dessert. Now starving. Perfect.

Oh no, just finished the sandwich and didn’t buy dessert. Now starving. Perfect.

What would Challah taste like it if weren't braided?

What would Challah taste like it if weren’t braided?