Sandwiches in Pensacola FL - 2 of 2…read more
If staying in Pensacola and not staying at the beach, that means you will be staying in town or one of the adjoining cities. If so, you will most likely have to drive on Pensacola Blvd., Davis Hwy., Nine Mile Rd., Airport Blvd., and Brent Lane. I always get a chuckle out of driving on Brent Lane, given that that could so easily be someone's name ... and probably is.
Getting back on track, I've driven down Airport Blvd. many times when in the area over the last 20 years and have seen Jason's Deli. It's an attractive enough store, with parking out front, so I decided this would be the trip on which I'd check off the box to try Jason's Deli.
I was hoping to get in while it was still daylight, but made it in much later, slightly before closing. The store is also nicely maintained inside. I went to the counter where the service was very friendly. Remember that this is the South ... and not South Florida. The young lady there answered my questions as I tried to decide on a sandwich.
The sandwich, presented on a croissant with sliced turkey, cheese, greens, and avocado was tasty. It went down the hatch quickly. That said, it was very good, but not substantial. Also, they serve potato chips with many of the sandwiches. While delis do do that, it's not what I would consider a satisfying side, nor a very healthy one unless you pay attention and choose the baked potato chips.
I was looking around and getting a feel for the place. Like others have mentioned, the salad bar does look appetizing. Additionally, they have many other sandwiches and platters to choose from.
Because of the inviting and clean interior and very good service, I'll go with 3 strong stars. I was really hoping for a more filling sandwich platter, since this would be dinner. With its good vibes, I would be open to returning to this or any other Jason's location to try other things to see if there is something that wows me. But, for now, I'm going to go with this rating.