Jason's Deli

I started regularly eating at Jason's Deli

probably about 2 years ago.

 I discovered they had gluten free bread,

so therefore I could pick any of the regular sandwiches,

just switch out the bread,

and Voila!

My tummy and my mouth could be happy at the same time.

In other words, I could eat real food items off the menu,

and not rabbit-food salds all the time.

Miraculous.

Then, I discovered that the kids that I nannied

loved Jason's Deli just as much as me (and maybe even a little bit more),

so for a while we went about once a week.

And even, sometimes I'd take the kids for Friday dinner,

and then when I got off on Saturday or Monday night, I'd go again!

I went so often in fact,

I was always greeted personally by a member of the staff.

His name was Daniel, and he always knew 

exactly what I was going to order

before I even asked.

I think I kept going back not only because 

I appreciated their gluten free menu options,

but the people there were so courteous, 

(and knew me so well)

I kind of felt like we were my friends!

hahaha

Then,

this sweet, puppy-dog-kinda cute,

like 19/20 year old started working there...

and always seemed to be working at the register when I went in.

He did suuuch a great job at being friendly...

he even snuck me free fruit cups a few times.

So accommodating.

And even one when time I was running some errands after work,

totally overwhelmed and preoccupied after a really long day;

and had to stop at a completely different Jason's Deli,

the guy working there not only asked how my day went,

but took a few minutes to talk when I replied that it had been a long one.

Plus, he gave me free cookies on my way out the door!

"To help you have a good night",

he said.

And this free food always seemed to be accompanied by a smile.

Gracious.

No wonder I have continued to go back.

Well today I kept my tradition going.

It was one of those days that only a panini-style

 Jason's Deli turkey sandwich could fix.

And my new Utah Jason's Deli friend - Joshua - made sure to learn my name,

since he said he'd seen me there a few times before

(uh yes, that might be true...)

and said he should learn my name so he could greet me personally next time.

Joshua, I don't know if I can explain what a difference

your small, friendly gesture made.

Thanks new friend.

So whoever decided to ensure that the Jason's Deli staff

are exceptionally friendly,

thank you!

You've seriously made a ton of my nights.