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I almost walked past the Victory Sandwich Bar despite having the GPS on my phone active. While it was in part because its subtle signage, it was mostly my getting distracted by of all of the appealing dining options in the couple of blocks we walked from our car.
The Victory Sandwich Bar is conveniently located just a few doors down from the entrance to a MARTA station (transit train) and not far from a public parking garage. It is a quaint area of Decatur and a great place to avoid getting in the middle of rush hour traffic around the beltway…the real reason for our deciding to dine in Decatur.
Upon entering we were warmly greeted by the staff behind the bar and told to grab a seat where ever we wanted…we arrived just before…
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