Not Your Typical Thank You Thursday

So… right, I know it’s Saturday but I just couldn’t wait to post our next Thank You Thursday. We are thoroughly impressed with a fellow Gilbert, Arizona business owner who’s making a big difference in an admirable way.

We visited Not Your Typical Deli this past Thursday after reading its awesome reviews on Yelp. It’s the kind of place that you try for the concept, but you’ll definitely come back for the food!

Chef W and Chef Vanessa Luna have approached a perplexing issue with compassion and brilliance. Through the creation of a local restaurant they are providing an educational work environment for folks who might normally find career opportunities limited. At least 50% of the employees at Not Your Typical Deli have Autism. Find a link to their About page here.

But this is not merely a showcase for the owner’s kindheartedness, it’s a real business with a real future. The service, the atmosphere and the food are all superb! There’s a greeter, Sam, at the door to welcome you with menus and an awesome smile. Orders are taken at the register by Cordell, with friendly efficiency (and we love the bow tie by the way). Drinks are in your hand almost before you ask. And the Country/Industrial (is that a thing?) atmosphere is at the same time soothing and unconventional.

The tag line at Not Your Typical Deli is: Creating DELICIOUS sandwiches that blend rare ingredients to nourish the soul. And in time-honored Yoda vernacular we say “creative they are, delicious it is, and nourish the soul they do!”

We left a Yelp review of our own but this place deserves more because it is more. Maybe we’re being selfish but Not Your Typical Deli just made us feel good… and that’s truly the kind of place that you want to go back to over and over again.

A sincere Thank You ~~Thursday~~ Saturday to Chefs W and Luna for your feel-good concept and your just-plain-good hometown eatery.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in the Greater Phoenix Valley area?

We have options to help with your closing costs when you buy or sell a home. See the links below or feel free to call or email for additional information: 602-999-0952 / golfarizona@cox.net