Second Helpings: Sandwich Boards
Fri., Feb. 11, 2000
Jason's Deli
3300 Bee Caves Road, 328-0200
13729 N. Hwy 183, 258-7888
9722 Great Hills Trail, 345-9586
Sun-Thu, 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 8am-11pm
This popular national chain has a very loyal Austin following that lines up daily to choose from Jason's large, affordable menu. These folks offer everything from breakfast pastries and desserts to soups, salads, and stuffed spuds. The sandwich selection ranges from traditional deli to wraps and pita pockets plus there are special menu sections dedicated to heart-healthy and kids choices. Full service catering and party trays are also available.
Mario's Deli
3202 W. Anderson Lane, 451-0713
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-3pm
The dine-in menu at Mario's is simple and straightforward with meatball, Italian sausage and Italian subs, a good ribeye cheesesteak, and a nice variety of sandwiches such as those made with fresh chicken, tuna, and egg salad. This place is also known for its convenient take-out food: party trays, hot meals, and hors d'oeuvres for business meetings, seminars, and office parties. They'll bring finger sandwiches, Swedish meatballs, pasta, roast beef, or chicken to the office so your staff never has to leave the building.
Hickory Honey Hams
1204 W. 38th, 459-4267; fax, 459-4469
Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm
If you were under the impression these folks only sell spiral sliced hams and turkey breasts, are you in for a surprise! This centrally located shop offers a full menu of delicious deli-style sandwiches for under $5 plus side orders like chili, potato salad, coleslaw, and great homemade baked beans. Party trays, giant overstuffed submarine sandwiches, sandwich platters, and box lunches are also available and the meats are all top quality. Delivery is available in a limited area.
The New York Deli
N. I-35 & Hwy 620 in Round Rock, 246-1108
Mon-Sat, 7am-9pm; Sun, 9am-9pm
Displaced Yankees in the Austin metro area have found their home away from home in this friendly joint at the busiest intersection in Round Rock. Decorated with Big Apple memorabilia, the NY Deli offers kosher-style delicacies such as lox & bagels, knishes, latkes, chopped liver, plus hearty deli sandwiches and subs named for celebrities. In addition to thin crust pizza by the pie and the slice, they sell both Chicago-style and New York pushcart-style all-beef vienna hot dogs dressed with the appropriate toppings. Top it all off with a cannoli or a slab of New York cheesecake and wash it down with a Dr. Brown's soda.
Sandwich Friendly
2700 W. Anderson Lane, #211, 419-1111; fax, 302-4032
Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm
Formerly an outlet for the Atlanta-based chain called My Friend's Place, this pleasant little shop tucked in the Anderson Village Shopping Center maintains the former menu with some delicious additions. They've got sandwich sizes to fit every appetite and price range. The scrumptious Chicken Salad (with apples, celery, and pecans) is available in sandwiches and by the scoop in a salad as are the fresh tuna and egg salads. The house potato & bacon soup is a regular feature and there's also a daily soup such as garden vegetable, chicken & wild rice, or broccoli cheese to pair with salads or sandwiches. Good cookies, brownies, and cakes for dessert.
Maynard's Deli
730 W. Stassney Lane, 445-5858
10205 N. Lamar, 445-5858
Mon-Sat, 10:30am-4pm
Try the very credible Philly Cheesesteak, a cheesy meatball sub on a toasted garlic roll or the Jethro Sub, a behemoth made with pastrami, salami, bologna, baked ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a three-layer deli roll. All sandwiches are served with chips and pickle spear but pretzels, fries, or potato salad are also available. Big, juicy burgers, chicken breasts, and patty melts come hot off the grill with fries and pickle spears. Soups and salads are also available for lighter appetites and there's a kids menu with choices like corndogs and grilled cheese. They'll deliver orders of $10 or more in an area near each store.
Schlotzsky's Deli & Marketplace
218 S. Lamar, 476-2867
Sun-Thu, 10:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 10:30am-11pm
Sixth & Lamar, 473-2867
Mon-Fri, 6:30am-6:30pm; Sat, 8:30am-6:30pm
Austin is home to the prototype of Schlotzsky's Deli & Marketplace stores, where the company attempts to change its image from simple sandwich shop to a more full-service restaurant concept. In addition to the longtime local favorite Original Sandwich, there are now soups, salads, cold sandwiches, and personal-sized pizzas. Sodas, teas, and a full line of coffee drinks are on hand and there is a small, affordable list of wines by the glass. Breads, pastries, cookies, tarts, and cakes from the Bread Alone bakery provide plenty of temptation. Schlotzsky's is so identified with Austin, travelers will even find them at the Austin/Bergstrom Int'l Airport.
