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Brigantine is now known for more than their beautiful sandy beaches; it also has Sandy Jack’s Deli.
Located at 1206 W. Brigantine Ave., the thriving business is the creation of Pam and Robert Hume, and has received an overwhelmingly positive welcome from locals and visitors alike.
Once people discovered the quality of the food, and the warm friendly service from Robert, Pam and their son, Jack, Sandy Jack’s quickly became a new foody hotspot.
Robert and Pam had a dream similar to other people who visit the Jersey Shore, and that was to establish a business that would be successful enough to enable them to work nine months and take a month or two off to travel.
Thirty-five years ago, Robert was like many students who come to the Jersey Shore for the summer months to work in our local business. That’s when Robert, who is originally from Ireland, decided that the States is the place he wanted to be.
Prior to opening the Brigantine business, Robert and Pam were not in the food business. Robert was director of operations for Crystal Clean, while Pam worked in the medical field. Their dream of owning a shore business became a reality when they discovered the beautiful town of Brigantine.
They wanted to locate in a spot with heavy foot traffic, near the beach. The thought was to offer outstanding, quality food at a fair price, with friendly service in a convenient location. They thought it would result in success, and that it did.
Pam and Robert pack a big punch in a relatively small store with outdoor dining. They are hoping to soon add indoor dining and expand their imported food lines as well.
Sandy Jack’s is not your ordinary deli. They offer delicious, mouthwatering hoagies and deli-style sandwiches. All of their sandwiches are made with top-quality meats from Thumann’s. Deli items include a variety of salads that will leave you wanting to come back for more.
Favorites include The Big Jack, a delicious chicken steak with pepper Jack cheese and Asian sweet chili sauce. There is also The Ma – pork roll egg and Irish cheese on brioche, and a specialty ribeye sandwich with onions, provolone cheese and hot roasted peppers.
However, what separates Sandy Jack’s Deli from others is the wide variety of imported food items from Ireland and Britain.
Customers can get items that are not offered anywhere else. In fact, Robert and Pam boast that they are South Jersey’s largest suppliers of specialty foods from Ireland and the British Isles. They offer breads, meats, biscuits, crisps, candy, sodas, teas, and coffees, to name just a few. Since Robert emigrated from Ireland, they wanted to offer foods that are often missed by people who have done the same.
So, if you are looking for a truly friendly Deli with an Irish flair, try Sandy Jack’s. You will be glad you did, and like many Brigantine locals and visitors you will keep coming back for more.
By the way did I tell you to try the enormous breakfast sandwiches? It will be the only meal you will need all day.
Visit Sandy Jack’s at 1206 W. Brigantine Ave. You can find them on Facebook.
Remember to support local businesses, especially small businesses.
Rich Baehrle, of Berkshire Hathaway Fox and Roach, can be reached at 609-226-6680 or 609-641-0011. Email richardbaehrle@gmail.com or see www.getrichinrealestateSJ.com
