This place was disgustingly dirty! The tables were sticky and had food on them. The floor -- literally every step -- had food on it. Now to the food: boring, unappetizing, over salted and mediocre. I don't know what the fuss is about this place. Are people that blind to bad food? This is a fast food joint! Lots of better places to go in town for the same money. The server who brought the food to the table was pleasant, but the order was wrong. Sigh. It was only two sandwiches.... I checked out the salad bar and passed--iceberg lettuce and mayo based salads. Really folks, try something else! read more

I love the santa fe chicken sandwich. My family loves the free ice cream!!! The place is located in somewhat of an awkward spot, but still easy to access! The healthy food options are nice. And the staff has always been friendly during my trips there! read more

Jason's Deli - Delis Near Me - Normal, Illinois

The sandwiches here are overpriced for what they are. I don't think the chips are that great. The best part of the whole experience is you get free ice cream. That's my favorite part. I'd rather go to Subways than here. read more

We typically love Jason's Deli, but were extremely upset by our entire experience there this past weekend. First, we arrived to learn that their salad bar is no longer "all you can eat" and instead one trip only. They says this is cheaper but we still paid $8+ for one trip to the salad bar. Not sure who thought this idea up, as we saw countless people loading their plates up so high in an effort to circumvent this new "policy". It looked to us that people were actually eating more with this policy than if they had just given people multiple plates. We also thought it was odd the ice cream cones were taken away (you have to ask an employee for them) but you are still able to touch the ice cream machine yourself as well as the communal sauces. Our "hot" sandwiches were also received cold which was not very appetizing. We also did not appreciate the female employee (red hair) that took our order when we arrived. She was short, unhelpful, and seemed bothered by our existence. Even our young children commented how rude she was once we were seated. Not sure if she was a manager or just a regular employee but some additional customer service training is needed for her. After this experience, and our last when shrimp was found in our seafood allergic child's chicken noodle soup, we will be done with Jason's Deli for the foreseeable future. read more

Awesome sandwiches and salad bar. Very involved in the community too! Helps with sport teams box meals too. They'll always have our business read more

The food is good. But the photo wall is disgusting. I really hope they do a better job in their kitchen.

Well, had I not taken up a residence here while waiting for my food. I would give it higher. BUT! I came in with a simple to go order. I ordered 5-stock sandwiches. Stock meaning, generic non-custom menu items. I ordered, paid, waited for about 35 minutes and still had nothing. I asked for a status, they said its the next coming. Was it? 3-more people were given to-go orders then me. read more

The upside: free ice cream and great atmosphere The downside: both our meals were very blah and service was slow. read more

We were headed to a different restaurant tonight when my DH took a quick right and we landed at Jason's! A lucky turn, it seems! We split a pastrami Reuben which was loaded with the BEST kraut I have EVER had! Upon reading their COPIOUS nutrition info, I learned that it has 25 calories per serving, which MIGHT BE the best news I have had all year!! Omg--fresh, crunchy, perfectly sour! And the pastrami was awesome AND stacked high! Too much food would be my only complaint--and let's be honest--that isn't really a complaint! The place is HUGE by NYC deli standards...and CLEAN...and well-lit. It seems that this is a chain, but it sure doesn't have any franchises in God's country, where we live! Maybe we need to look into investment opportunities! DH ALSO sampled the salad bar, which looked AMAZING--and I guess that all guests get to help themselves to the soft-serve ice cream machine! Burrrrrrppppp! Excuse me! I am horrified! read more

We've always liked eating in & getting the salad bar. But today I went through the drive up....got the turkey wrap. What a disappointment!! It really should have been called a lettuce wrap!! The other sandwich was good but neither was worth what they cost. Guess we'll stick with the salad bar! read more

Crowded parking lot at lunch....good sign! Very short line to order food....better sign! Clean restaurant and friendly staff to greet you and take your order...excellent sign! Fresh food at a reasonable price with free ice cream.....5 Stars! I'm not sure what I was expecting other than a good sandwich at a decent price but they certainly met my expectations and then some. I had the Club Royale with baked lays and a water and the cost was $7.78 after tax. The turkey was piled high and the ingredients in the croissant were fresh. I went over and had a swirl bowl of soft serve for dessert. I am looking forward to another visit! read more

I just arrived in this area in mid May, so I wasn't aware that this store was new until reading these reviews. I must say that it makes me doubly impressed. I've been to Jason's multiple times over the past couple of weeks as I've become addicted to a couple of their sandwiches. The rundown of my experience is below. Service: Exceptional - all of the employees are friendly and seem to be very knowledgeable. My order has always been correct and the food is prepared relatively quickly considering how busy they usually are. Food: Very good - each item that I have gotten is fresh and the portions are pretty large. Price: On the higher end for sandwiches, but not completely ridiculous. Menu: The menu is pretty large, but like another reviewer said, there isn't a ton of originality. However, you can customize your sandwich, down to the type of bread they use. Interior: The setup is a little confusing as the line to order splits off in two directions. If you want to place a to-go order, you can bypass the eat-in line. They also have online ordering. The interior itself is fairly large and bright and set up well with bars for salads and desserts. Now, on to the specifics of my experiences. The first time I used the drive thru and ordered the Club Royale (which is a croissant stuffed with turkey, ham and bacon and topped with swiss, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and a honey mustard with a kick of what tastes like horseradish to me). That thing is YUMMY. There's always a ton of meat and the lettuce and tomato are fresh. It comes with a bag of regular or baked chips. It will set you back around $8 after tax, but considering the amount of meat on it, the price is well worth it. The drive-thru was quick and service was friendly. I went a few other times and had the same sandwich. Then one day I ordered online. I wanted to try a couple of sandwiches, so I ordered the half portion. Unfortunately the price isn't cut by half, but it's around $1-$1.50 less for the smaller portion. I tried the chicken Vera Cruz, which is apparently new and limited time as well as the Cuban panini. The Vera Cruz was VERY good. It's grilled chicken, muenster cheese, hatch green chilis, sauteed onions, roma tomatoes and a chipotle aioli on telera bread (which is also apparently a new thing there). I ended up having the sandwich in whole form again later. Like the Club Royale, there's no shortage of meat and goodies on it. The Cuban Press panini was really disappointing though. I've had a Cuban sandwich from a Publix (which for those who don't know is a southern based grocery store chain that has a deli) and it was awesome. Jason's sandwich was kinda bland. The only thing I could taste on it was the pickle. The pork may as well have not even been on it. The bread also tasted odd from the press. Almost like old oil. I've also tried two of their soups. The chili and the southwest chicken chili. Both were pretty good. Neither was what I would call exceptional, but not bad either. It hits the spot if you're having a craving though the price is a tad steep at $3 for a cup, though I will say the cup is a decent size. So overall my experience has been very good. I will certainly go again. In fact, I'm craving a Club Royale and Vera Cruz right now! Side note: One other nice thing. If you go in to place a to-go order, they will allow you to have something from the dessert bar for free. Not bad getting a free ice cream cone while you wait! read more

Jason's Deli is amazing at Catering for your event. Call the manager who is amazing at working with any budget to make your event special. We used them for our daughters event and they were great. We had just the right of food and everyone gushed that it was all so good. Wes, the manager made it all so easy and effortless, I will recommend using him again and again! Thank you Jason's for making our day special and easy. read more

Never a bad meal. Exceptional customer service. Always clean. My favorite place to eat!

Just opened on Monday. They are doing a great job of keeping the salad bar stocked. The employees are friendly and very helpful, just hope they continue this way after they have been open for awhile. read more

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The place opens at 10:00 and I happened to get there around 10:40 not thinking they were open yet. Glad I did because by 11:00, the line was the length of the building. I got the Club Royale ( had them hold the honey mustard). There was a LOT of turkey! You get your choice of baked or regular chips and I was told I could get a pickle off of the salad bar -which looked very impressive. Also, you can get ice cream (free of charge) after your meal. The place looks really nice inside. I will say, it was a little expensive for the sandwich, chips and drink (I didn't get ice cream)....almost $10, however, it was better than a greasy burger. I would definitely go back. read more

Jason's Deli - The Club Royale - they are definitely not shy on sharing the turkey - Delis Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Overall a very consistent meal from Jason's Deli. Arrived right when the restaurant opened so the salad bar was fresh and untouched, so everything was great. The only thing that bothered me is that their teas were mislabeled, which lead to me getting a drink I didn't want to get. Not the worst thing in the world, but somewhat disappointing still. Would definitely go again, would just hope that first thing in the morning (especially first customers) would be able to get correct food and drink. read more

Really fun place for lunch! Nice salad bar Great sandwiches!! Loved the location and original ideas for food

I've never been to a Jason's Deli so I figured I'd stop bye and give it a shot. I walked in and placed a to go order. I got a Hot Pastrami Sandwich and a Big Chef Salad. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the food came out fast. I was offered free Ice Cream which I passed on but it sure was nice. I had time to glance over the Salad Bar and it was very appetizing and looked clean. I must say, it was a pretty damn good pastrami sandwich. I really have no complaints. I'd go back for another and am pretty sure I will. The salad was a salad so what is there to say. All in all, my first Jason's experience was good. read more

Really liked at first. Fruit used to be a nice serving. Very little today on my plate. It's a nice change if you don't want to pay Panera prices. read more

Food is really good. And the staff is awesome. From the cashier to the bussers. Probably the nicest staff of any restaurant in town. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because I think it's a little expensive. A kids meal and tel half sandwiches were over 22 dollars. The salad bar is also very good. read more

The food is amazing and the staff is wonderful. Getting off work later my bf and I usually order late before closing and we never feel like we're being a burden like some places make us feel. Howard has been there usually on our late trips through the drive thru and his customer service exceeds our expectations and we rally appreciate it! Our orders are always accurate and taste amazing! Thank you for such great service to Howard and the rest of the staff! read more

Restaurant was clean upon arrival. Great menu choices. The food tasted great! Serving staff met expectations and helped us along for our first time being in the store. Great atmosphere and can't beat the free ice cream when your meal is done! read more

FREE ICE CREAM, awesome sandwiches, awesome salad bar, surprise and delight. Great value for the money. Everyone is happy. Great food. Very clean. Highly recommend it. read more

We used Jason's Deli for a few meals at a conference on Illinois Wesleyan University's campus this past week. They were extremely helpful and on time. Ryan was such a huge help through the whole process. He helped make sure our students with dietary restrictions had options as well. If you're catering an event in the BloNo area, consider them! read more

This is a great place to eat! Lots of variety for me since I eat gluten-free. They will put any any sandwich on gluten-free bread, have a gluten-free tomato basil soup that is delicious and a great time salad bar! read more

We used Jason's Deli recently for a catered picnic event. Highly recommend their box lunches. We were very pleased with the food as well as their great customer service. A great option if you need to serve people while also taking Covid precautions. read more

I have never been so impressed by a "fast-ish food" chain. Not only was my food fresh and excellent, my experience was made so much better by the generosity and overall friendliness of the staff, especially a man named Fred. Fred waited on me and all the tables around me with a level of service you only see at a 4-star restaurant. He went above and beyond his duty and brightened my day. I asked around to see who he was when I got back to the office and many people claimed that they had the same experience in the past all because of one man, Fred. Thank you Fred! I will definitely be back soon. read more

I stopped in to get something for the little boys and me to take to the park. I'd never been there before and the manager was there and extremely helpful. You can get a nice sandwich, pickle, chips, and chocolate milk for the littles for only $3.99! Eat in and there's free ice cream. I enjoyed my sandwich and the menu looks great. I'll go back. read more

Terrific food and AMAZING service! After the visitation hour at a funeral home, my sister's house got elected as the place everyone wanted to gather. Yipes! Twenty or so people coming over unexpectedly - we needed a solution FAST. We grabbed the phone number for Jason's Deli off of my Foursquare app and called them up, never in a million years thinking we could get ample sandwich trays on 30 mins. notice. Jason's outdid themselves! "Nick" got on the line and took the order and assured us everything would be ready. They brought out a beautiful sandwich tray with some veggie wraps added and even made up one of their signature salads without the chicken, since I had noted we had some vegetarians coming...chips, pickles, condiments, plates, plastic ware, napkins--it was perfect! Jason's really came through for us and the food was delicious and fresh. read more

This place was amazing. First time I have ever been to one and loved the sandwhich I got. They also serve free ice-cream!!! The biggest reason I liked this place was the people. Everyone that I met to take my order or bring food to the table was very nice. It was like Chic-Fil-A on steroids. It was also really impressive that the manager came out and introduced herself since I had a different color receipt holder that let her know I was a first time guest. Great job guys! read more

Great place! I went for lunch. The place was super busy, but the staff was very helpful. There were so many choices I could barely make my decision. There are a lot of options to choose from and you can even "make your own sandwich." There is an unlimited salad bar if you choose that option. I even got a sample of the gumbo which was helpful in making my decision. One of the best things is that there is free ice cream all the time!! Once you've ordered, they bring your order out to you, so there's no worry about balancing plates, a drink, and looking for a place to sit. They were pretty fast considering how packed and busy they were! I was very happy with both the service and the options. There are also "lighter portions" for some of their sandwiches. I will definitely be going again! read more

Excited about a deli in BN however my expectation was quickly quashed. I thought the place looked unkempt and grimy for a new eatery. I ordered the tomato soup which was served to me with the handler's finger submerged in the soup. My grilled cheese tasted it was from processed cheese. My daughter's chicken was of a questionable quality so it was picked off the salad and placed on the side. The wrapped crackers were the highlight of our meal. read more

*This review is for the salad bar only* I've been meaning to try this place for quite some time. I was in the mood for a really good salad and Yelp'd salads (Thanks Yelp!) and Jason's was listed. Based on the reviews, we each got the salad bar with chicken breast. You have to order your protein choice in addition to your salad bar which is odd to me but whatever, I know chicken and shrimp is pricey. One Yelp review indicated that the chicken would be a couple bucks added to the salad bar so we just ordered without worrying about it. When the cashier asked for $26 for two salad bar lunches, we both stared at her stunned! What? It turns out the tiny, custard cup sized bowl of unseasoned cold chicken breast is $4 added to your salad bar. Not cool! But our fault for not asking first. In the future we will skip it and just get the salad bar plain because the chicken added nothing. If it were freshly grilled and flavorful, maybe, but cold and bland, no thanks, I'll keep my money. Beyond our chicken shock (Like sticker shock only with more protein), the salad bar was just as fabulous as other reviewers described. Everything was extremely fresh and there were a lot of variety. One thing I especially loved was the tub of cranberries, raisins, walnuts, and seeds. I love a good cranberry walnut salad and since Arby's discontinued their Martha's VInyard salad, I have been bereft. No one seems to have a good one in these parts! We each made two trips to the salad bar, loaded up, so the price of the salad bar SANS chicken was a value in my opinion. You do get free ice cream but after eating a healthy salad, I wasn't about to dive headfirst into chocolate ice cream! Oh and one reviewer noted that protein came as an addition but included boiled eggs in the list offered. I wanted to note that boiled eggs were actually included in the salad bar right along with the other toppings and were not extra. There were the standard potato/fruit/pudding salads included but I did not have any. My boyfriend said they were outstanding though. So overall: We only had the salad bar (although we peeked at other's lunches and everything we saw looked fresh and delicious) and it was worth the money as long as you skip the chicken and just have the salad bar. Staff was friendly, even though it was very busy, we went through the line very quickly. read more

My mom and I ate there and mom became choked. The manager kicked into action and took us in the back room away from people. He was prepared for assistance and ambulance. I can't say enough about their customer preparedness. It very well could've saved her life. Thank you all tammy and Georgia read more

It's not really a "Deli". The menu has so many options that it's a bit overwhelming. I've been here twice as I like to give some places a second chance especially if they're super busy. The food is not bad, but it's OK, and that's good, I guess. Frankly, both times I've been there I wasn't over the top excited about the food, and wondering if I should have ordered something else. I've tried their salmon sandwich and their salad bar, but really. Eh... Big deal they let you have some soft serve for dessert. Whatever. It seems somewhat pricey for what you get, but for this part of the country I must say that's it's probably one of the healthier restaurants to eat at. If I'm going to eat healthy I'll just eat at home. read more

It's easy to understand why this restaurant was packed! While this is an order-at-the-counter restaurant, the service certainly doesn't stop there! We were very impressed someone was walking around to make sure we had what we needed and even refill our self-serve drinks for us. They checked on us a few times and reminded us not to forget the complimentary ice cream. The food was spectacular and the portions generous. The meal was a little pricey for a family lunch, but sometimes you get what we paid for. We got great service and a delicious meal. read more

Awesome, delicious food. I love all of the fresh meat and vegetables. I have had several sandwiches and the nutty fruit salad. So worth the money. read more

Very good place to eat. Great sandwiches compared to other places. The sandwiches are big too. They have a lot to offer from their selection of soup, salad, and sandwiches. Plus free cream. The staff is always friendly. Especially Fred. Everyone should come here. read more

Went about a month after it was open...Smells coming from the restaurant were great and that was a good sign, not too busy for a Weds night...had the Cuban and was hoping for a great cuban, .sadly not so much. It was just so so, not a big as I had hoped. And fore the pric e it should have been better.Next time will try the salad bar as its looked great.. read more