PHOENIXVILLE — The family-owned and operated Bob’s Haven Deli, located at Charlestown & Buckwalter roads for nearly 60 years, has earned a local reputation for expert service, fresh dough and delicious sandwiches.

And for good reason. If you’re looking for a great take-out place with fast, friendly service and top-quality made-to-order food, then Bob’s Haven is what you’re looking for.

The menu features dozens of slammin’ zeps, steak sandwiches, grinders, hoagies and other sandwiches served on fresh rolls from a local bakery. Other hot sandwiches on the menu include meatball, Italian sausage, kielbasa, hot beef, BLT, devil crab, egg plant on roll, veal, oyster, hot dog, chicken tender parmesan, reubens and a variety of burgers all made with fresh, lean ground beef. Cold sandwiches can be prepared on your choice of white, rye, wheat, kaiser or toast.

As satisfying as their sandwiches and deli meets can be, one of the best parts about Bob’s Haven Deli is the fresh dough they use for pizza and stromboli. All dough served at Bob’s is made fresh daily on the premises. The pizza menu includes red, vegetable, white and Sicilian pizzas, all which can be added to with a wide variety of toppings. And the stromboli is some of the best around. Choose from regular, ham, steak, meatball, vegetable, mixed cheese, chicken steak, Italian or pepperoni.

All dinner platters are reasonably priced and served with French fries, coleslaw and a buttered role. Featured platters include breaded chicken tenders, breaded veal, deviled crab, shrimp, oysters, chicken, scallops, seafood combo, breaded flounder and more.

Bob’s also serves box lunches with French fries, wheat or garlic herb wraps, nachos, wings, breakfast sandwiches, sides, appetizers, and salads.

While the deli provides take-out and delivery only, the service is fast, friendly and accommodating.

“We get a lot of long-time regulars,” said owner Barb Smith, who runs the deli with husband Bob. “We know the locals’ names and have memorized their regular orders.”

They also like to do special things for their customers, such as student discounts and Eagles & Steelers themed specials during NFL football season.

“We’re always looking for new ideas and trying new things out,” said Barb.

The Smiths have obviously put a lot of heart into serving the area with great food over the years, but Bob’s Haven Deli is also known to occasionally make hearts with their food. If you’ve ever eaten a heart-shaped pizza, chances are it came from Bob’s Haven Deli, or was an imitation.

“We were one of the first around here to do something like that,” said Bob. “And we still do.”

Bob’s Haven Deli is open for take out and delivery seven days a week, and is located at Charlestown & Buckwalter roads in Phoenixville. Hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday; 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday and Saturday; 10 a.m. - midnight, Friday; and 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday. Call 610-933-8788 to place an order for take out or delivery.