In a quiet corner of Poway’s business district, tucked between warehouses and office parks, Papa Duke’s Deli & Grill is serving up a slice of the East Coast—complete with thin-crust Brooklyn pizza, real-deal Taylor Pork Roll, and hand-pressed burgers that could go head-to-head with any Jersey boardwalk favorite.
Opened in October 2014 by Ron Pole and his son Nick, Papa Duke’s was born out of a desire to build something together—a family venture rooted in flavor, fun, and the kind of personal service that makes customers feel like regulars from their very first visit.
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