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The Beanery Deli & Bakery used to be in the location from 1970 until 2012.
peared to be local art was on display, and a quaint counter was visible when I reached the bottom. It was very welcoming. The girl behind the counter was incredibly helpful. She had a big smile on her face, and genuinely helped me decide what to try (while also not judging me when I ordered two sandwiches for myself). I got The Madison Grilled Cheese with cheddar, tomato, avocado, and grilled bacon on wheat bread. There was also no way I was going to miss out on trying the Jefferseeño Jalapeño Popper with grilled bacon, cheddar, jalapeños, and cream cheese on sourdough bread. “It’s much better grilled,” she urged. And it was. The jalapeños really packed a punch, and the mix of that with cream cheese was the perfect pairing. I must have been really hungry going into it, because I ordered a full sandwich for both and barely got four bites in of each. They’re big portions. You can order chips, soup, fruits or veggies for your side, so I went with carrots and kettle chips. After I inhaled more crunchy bacon on my sandwiches, I noticed on the menu that there was a Nummie for $1. Say, what? So I walked up and did as the menu said. “What is your Nummie of the Day?” Coconut cream puffs. And all of their Nummies are gluten free as well. Score. What’s even cooler is that there is a stage and big entertainment area. I chatted with a few It’s the facts... people who had been there, and the restau- · The word Nummies came from rant aims to be a place the owner's 2-year-old daughter, for families to come Arabella, who calls everything hang out. There is delicious a "nummie." Open Mic Night every · Jimmy Dettman, the owner, also Tuesday and they host owns JDProductions, an entertainbands, as well as screen ment business in town. kids’ movies. They also host Family Game · Their jalapeño popper sandwich does not have a limit on how Night every Friday. I definitely would many jalapeños they can put on recommend this place it. "We say a handful, so that could change depending on who for their great food, is building your sandwich," said even better service, Dettman. and for their family events. Now I just need · There are zero nitrates in any of to find a kid to bring to their meats, including the bacon, Big Hero 6… but everything is still delicious.