The Monte Cristo Sandwich
For late night eats and breakfast all day long, Jeff's Deli on University Avenue is the place to go. The University location has only been open for a few months now, but it has a classic New York Deli feel. Sit in cherry red booths with gold embellishments, while you gaze at framed issues of The Gainesville Sun. Owner Billy Holdsworth is a University of Florida alum who grew up in Gainesville. One of Holdsworth's dreams was to own a restaurant in the middle of the Gator nation. Well, mission accomplished.
He chose breakfast foods he says because there just aren't enough of them. I tried their All-American, a heaping plate of sunny-side-up eggs, sausage, homefries and a biscuit. It's every type of breakfast food you could ever want combined in one-- and it's only $5.50. I'm not a huge fan of deli-style breakfasts, but I definitely think anything on their menu could cure any hangover, ever.
Speaking of large amounts of grease, Jeff's has an eating challenge for you. In classic Man v. Food style, come in and take on the 5 lb Monte Cristo. (The one pictured above is the regular version.) If you eat the entire thing, you receive a trophy, your $25 back and diarrhea. I tried the sandwich myself this afternoon, and though it was really freakin' huge, I'm not a fan. Turkey, ham, Swiss and honey mustard on Challah bread. But, it's not your regular 'ol Challah bread, it's French Toast style Challah bread. Initially, I liked the salty sweet combination, but after a while the sweetness of the bread was just way too much.
Maybe I should have tried their Philly Cheesesteak instead.
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He chose breakfast foods he says because there just aren't enough of them. I tried their All-American, a heaping plate of sunny-side-up eggs, sausage, homefries and a biscuit. It's every type of breakfast food you could ever want combined in one-- and it's only $5.50. I'm not a huge fan of deli-style breakfasts, but I definitely think anything on their menu could cure any hangover, ever.
Speaking of large amounts of grease, Jeff's has an eating challenge for you. In classic Man v. Food style, come in and take on the 5 lb Monte Cristo. (The one pictured above is the regular version.) If you eat the entire thing, you receive a trophy, your $25 back and diarrhea. I tried the sandwich myself this afternoon, and though it was really freakin' huge, I'm not a fan. Turkey, ham, Swiss and honey mustard on Challah bread. But, it's not your regular 'ol Challah bread, it's French Toast style Challah bread. Initially, I liked the salty sweet combination, but after a while the sweetness of the bread was just way too much.
Maybe I should have tried their Philly Cheesesteak instead.
This review also appeared in INsite magazine. Check out
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