Have you ever been to Jason’s Deli?
It’s been a staple in town for at least 5 years, but I’ve never stopped by for a bite. Strangely I think it’s because of the word "deli" in the name. Whenever I see the word "deli" I think of cold sandwiches, which I happen to really hate. This is irrational in and of itself, but what really takes it over the edge of insanity is the fact that two of my favorite places to get hot, fresh sandwiches in town are named Palmer’s Deli and Manhattan Deli. I know.
At any rate, Ben didn’t have to go into work until 1:00 today and had a craving for JD’s after hearing a couple co-workers rave about it the other day, so he suggested a little lunch date action. I accepted!
Jason’s Deli does indeed serve hot sandwiches, and has a plethora of healthy soup, sandwich, salad & wrap options on their menu. They’ve also got a HUGE salad bar AND every paying customer gets free soft serve ice cream – wheee!
Wanting to try as much of the menu as possible, in the shortest amount of time, I went with the "Manager’s Special" ($6.99) which includes half a sandwich, a side and a cup of soup.
The Turkey Rueben I ordered on wheat bread came piled high with sauerkraut (my favorite,) and was oozing with swiss cheese.
The Thousand Island dressing that’s usually dripping from traditional Rueben sandwiches was replaced by zippy, organic stone ground mustard. Great swap.
I chose fresh fruit for my side, which came with a surprise cup of sweet & fluffy fruit dip. Ummm, awesome! I think it was cream cheese-based, and I scraped the bowl clean with my finger. 
A steamy cup of Broccoli Cheese Soup made the meal. It was thick, cheesy, and had big hunks of soft broccoli in it. Looooved this!
Ben got 1/4 of a Ham & Salami Muffaletta.
This thing was HUGE (I can’t even imagine how many people the full sized sandwich would feed!) and so. freaking. delicious. Dare I say, better than anything we had in New Orleans?!
Jason’s Deli = 2 thumbs up. Good prices and fresh, healthy food. Irrational thoughts regarding normal restaurant names be gone. 
Since we’ve got a long weekend ahead to catch up, I decided to play hooky from laundry, chores and tidying up the house after lunch, and hit the mall for a little Memorial Day sale shopping instead!
Gap, Ann Taylor Loft, Old Navy and Banana Republic are running some great deals, and some of my favorite finds include this soft, pink blouse from the Gap,
and this silky, flowy tank top from Ann Taylor Loft. Ok this was actually full price, and probably the only thing in the store that wasn’t on sale, but it was too cute to pass up. C’est La Vie!
Feeling the need for a boost of energy after hustling from store to store with purchases in tow, I snagged a Light Caramel Frappuccino from Starbucks on my way out of the mall.
I used to try and convince myself that frappuccinos were a waste of money because they’re mostly air and ice, and cost more than a latte, but they are clearly worth it. Creamy, cool, sweet and so much fun to drink.
Plus I’m obsessed with the caramel drizzle on top.
It’s love!
What’s your frappuccino order?
While checking the mail after returning home, I was absolutely delighted to find a special delivery inside my mailbox…
Cupcakes!!!!!
Sprinkle & Spice cupcakes! 
My brother went to a party that was catered by Sprinkle & Spice the other day and loved them so much that he snagged some for me, the cupcake connoisseur, to try too. Soooomeone’s throwing their hat in the ring for brother of the year award!
Sprinkle & Spice uses ingredients like eggs, butter and milk from local farmers and vendors, and even gives you the option to "build your own" cupcakes by choosing the cake and icing flavor, then picking out the "sparkle" on top.
I had no idea where to start, so after a thoughtful taste of each icing swirl, I decided to go with…
The Pink One. Of course I did! I love all things pink, and those cute little pearly sparkles on top totally melted my heart.
Dense vanilla cake on bottom and sweet, almond-flavored icing on top.
Devoured in seconds. Thanks bro!
Now for the real question – how many cupcakes is too many cupcakes to eat in one day? I guess we’ll find out soon enough, muwahahaha!
Have a GREAT long weekend, be safe and enjoy your time off!
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What are your Memorial Day weekend plans?
I think a trip to the Farmer’s Market is definitely in order (my first trip this season!) seeing The Hangover 2 at some point, then a family BBQ with my fam on Monday!
Love Jason’s Deli! We use to go there all the time when we lived in Denver. Turkey Ruben was one of my favs.
I’m heading down south to Portland to visit my college roommate and do some camping! I’m super excited to get out of the city even though the weather isn’t supposed to be nice.
I also love carmel frappacinos, as well as carmel lattes – it’s so rich and buttery!
Jason’s Deli looks fantastic! I often stay away from sandwich shops too for that same reason, but every so often, you come across a little jem of a sandwich shop.
I’m biking on the Katy Trail with the Pedaler’s Jamboree. Lots of live music and fun people so it should be a good time.
I think 4.5 cupcakes is too many. So you should be good.
I’m heading to the capitol of WI a fun mother-daughter shopping (long) weekend.
Love love love Jason’s Deli! It started here in Texas and has been around for years. In the last 4 years they have transformed their menu from mediocre to quality organic ingredients. My fav fav fav is the Amy’s Turkey O & French Onion soup l.o.v.e!! Turkey with sliced avocado & the onion soup is rich like tgifridays! Yummilicious I tell ya!! Have a great long weekend and enjoy the Hangover II!!
i think 4 cupcakes in a day is a-ok!
those cupcakes look so yummy! especially that pink one!!!
My frappe of choice is definitely mocha! I saw that they have a new coconut flavor that you can add now….Coconut Mocha? Sign me up!
I am usually a sucker for anything pink, but the one with the half of a mini Reese’s caught my eye upon first glance…enjoy that sucker!
I love coffee frappuccinos! Some of the other ones can get too sugary and sweet.
I scored some sweet deals at Banana Republic (50% off) and Gap (40% off) yesterday too! I heart good deals!!
Great plans! Farmers Market is in my weekend as well. My Mom and I are big fans of Starbucks Fraps – except I will get the Light Carmel with Chocolate drizzle. It’s the perfect amount! ENJOY!
Love Jason’s Deli!!! Best part is free soft serve. Next time you go try their mini muffins too….delish!!!
Jason’s Deli is our favorite! My husband always gets the New York Yankie, and I jump around. Salad bar, soup and sandwich…everything’s great!
p.s. I’m trying to ignore those cupcakes…they look way too good!
Check out this Homemade Frappuccino Recipe! I haven’t tried it yet myself… but looks like it could be good!
http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/05/homemade-frappuccino-recipe.html
I LOVE the ice cream at Jason’s Deli. It makes it totally worth it! Your cupcakes look Delish! Spending my Sunday Biking the Drive (that’s Lake Shore Drive).
Jason’s Deli, a frappuccino, gorgeous clothes AND cupcakes?! I can’t even handle this post. Love it all!!!
those cupcakes look delicious!
We used to go to the Jason’s Deli and absolutely gorge ourselves on the salad bar with veggies. Yum! The tomato basil soup is great too!
Yay! U finally made it to Jason’s deli. My fav! Broc cheese soup…awesome, muff..awesome… Fruit dip..awesome. and the soft serve…best part of the place. We use then for catering at out office quite a bit. U gotta try their salad bar. Best one in town. I’m hoping for good weather to hit the farmers market in the am too. Haven’t made it yet either but I’m dying to go.
Have a great weekend!
You have to try the Club Royale on Croissant! Also, they have great Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on the salad bar! It’s definitely one of my favorite spots mainly because of the ice cream and gingerbread muffins. Now I’m hungry!
I’m not a huge fan of cold sandwiches either. I’ll eat them — but only if I don’t have another choice. Give me something toasted or heated any day.
Also, I want a surprise cupcake delivery. My brother would never think of that.
Those cupcakes are seriously so adorable. I wonder if there is a JD around me…I will have to look into this. I love cream cheese fruit dip, too!
Don’t worry, you could never eat too many cupcakes!
I am hanging out with my now 12 year old! Birthday this last week! I have a computer job to take care of today and then I am freeeeee to hang!
BBQ on monday I do believe with fam!
I love Jason’s Deli! They have an awesome salad bar. Love your new clothes. I suddenly feel like shopping!
WHAT??? My old boss and I used to go to Jason’s all the time for lunch and I never knew that ice cream was free…I thought it was just for the salad bar??? Hehe, I don’t live near a Jason’s now but I love their potatoes! And with the diet I’m on now…1 cupcake is too many
i LOVE jason’s deli!! i usually end up getting the salad bar and soup. their tomato soup is crazy good! and the salad bar is full of all kinds of yummy stuff.
those cupcakes look ridiculous. cupcakes are one of my weaknesses, too. i would have chosen the carrot one or the one that looks like it could be red velvet….my two favorite flavors. yum!
Jason’s is sooo good! I love the Cantina Wrapini!
I am loving the cupcakes!! Have fun shopping– I went to Loft this week and scored some STEALS!
This weekend– I ran a charity event this morning that raised money for the Red Cross of Tuscaloosa (for tornado relief in our town) and now off to the LAKE, woohoo!! Have a great Memorial Day
Those were my exact same plans for this weekend but the rain kept me from the Farmer’s Market. Boo…maybe next weekend. Hangover 2 was selling out at Jordan Creek last night so go early. FYI — if you go to a 4-oclock movie time at Wynnsong…it’s only $5.
First time at Jason’s Deli, Wow! When I found out I was moving to Des Moines, it is one of the first things I looked up to see if there was one here. P.S. The spinach-veggie wrap might be my favorite sandwich ever.
Have to admit that I didn’t realize Jason’s Deli was a chain until I read these comments! I used to go to the one in DSM all the time, but we don’t have one in Reno. Maybe a trip to Vegas is in order…
We don’t have Memorial Day holiday here in Canada, but I was down in North Dakota for the weekend. I enjoyed the MD grocery deals at Target and Walmart!
Those cupcakes look divine! ALMOST too pretty to eat — almost
Since you like the caramel frappes, have you tried Starbuck’s Iced Caramel Macchiatos? They are my current cold-drink indulgence! For Memorial Weekend, a few friends and I headed to Napa for a quick day trip! I also did some running and played golf 
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