I Fell in Love at Delicomb, Jacksonville Beach, Florida and My Remake of Their Awesome Thai Bagel

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Aug 202012

Do you want to go to breakfast?, my friend Justine asked. Check out the menu from Delicomb, she said, handing me the menu.

Being a promoter of anything fresh and organic, this was the first thing that caught my eye.

“Pretty much everything is Homemade using All Natural/Organic Ingredients.

*None of our products contain hydrogenated oils (trans fat) or high fructose corn syrup.”

The second thing I noticed was the number of vegetarian, vegan and non-dairy options alongside the standard ham, chicken or tuna.

“Yup, I’m sold”, I said.

Delicomb, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

In beach attire and flip flops, we rode our bikes over to Delicomb, before hitting the beach. I was welcomed with an inviting storefront off 3rd street.

Delicomb Delicatessen and Espresso Bar, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

The diminutive interior is super casual, eclectic and fun. The have four or five tables inside and two rounds outside – perfect to bring kids and pets.

Eating area at Delicomb, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

One look at the deli counter with a chickpea dish and handmade Kimchi in jars I knew I was in the right place.

Delicomb, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Oh my, what to get, what to get…..

Should I get breakfast, a sandwich or salad? All of these caught my eye….

Bittersweet Salad

Spinach, veggies, sprouted mung beans, & lentils, raw pumpkin seeds, avocado, dried cranberries w/ honey lime vinaigrette – $8.95

Add tempeh (or chicken) – $3

Vegan Wrap

Hummus, avocado, tomato, carrots, alfalfa & crunchy sprouts, miso sesame dressing in a while wheat wrap – $8.25

Add tempeh (or chicken) - $3

Rolled Oats and Honey

w/ fresh fruit and soy, almond or whole milk

sm – $4.95 lg – $6.95

Well, I knew at least the rolled oats and honey is what I’d be getting my daughter. She is allergic to both dairy and soy, however, lately seems to be tolerating soy a bit better so we went with that.

Then I looked up and saw this…..

Thai Bagel

Peanut butter, cucumber, red onion, chili flakes and honey – $4.95

Ooo….sweet, salty and spicy. I’d found my breakfast! I ordered the Thai bagel on a sesame bagel.

Thai Bagel, Delicomb, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Between a large coffee with soy milk and Thai bagel for me, egg sandwich with bacon for hubby and the small rolled oats for my daughter, we made it out with only an $18 tab. Unheard of!

The pleasant wait staff brought the food out to our table on mismatched dishes adding an element of fun.

I was in love! They used real peanut butter – I’m not talking Jiff or Skippy here – real peanut butter with simply peanuts and salt. To top that was fresh, cool cucumber and aromatic red onion, a kick of chili pepper and some sweet honey. The sesame bagel was perfect, adding a distinct nutty flavor.

Thai Bagel, Delicomb, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

My daughter’s rolled oats came topped with tons of fresh berries and cranberries. They left the rolled oats raw – adding some nice texture. The portion size was huge for the small I ordered so what she didn’t finish we poured into a cup and enjoyed on the beach – the oats soaking in some of the milk and making a perfect afternoon snack.

Rolled Oats with Soy Milk, Fruit and Honey

Justine ordered the latte – Wow! Need I say more?

Justine with her Latte at Delicomb, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

My bagel was so good I went back in to tell the chefs what a great job they did and ask who created the dish. I was told that a regular customer suggested it, (and they were smart enough to put it on the menu.)
We will definitely be going back to visit!

Delicomb

Delicatessen and Espresso Bar

Breakfast and Lunch

Artisan Kimchi

7 to 4

Tuesday – Sunday

Closed Monday

1131 3rd St N

(A1A @ 11th Ave N)

Jax Beach, FL 32250

904-372-4192

Thai Breakfast Sandwich

Inspired by Delicomb’s Thai Bagel
Vegetarian
(To make vegan, try agave instead of honey, and for gluten free, use gluten free bread.)
Serves 1-2
Printable Recipe

Ingredients

2 sliced sesame Ezekiel bread (or for gluten free use gluten free bread)

2 Tbsp natural peanut butter

1/4 to 1/3 cucumber, sliced

2 slices red onion

1/2 Tbsp local honey (or for vegan use agave)

Pinch of chili flakes

Directions

1. Toast bread, top bottom slice with peanut butter through chili flakes; cut in half and share one with a friend or enjoy yourself for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts
2 Servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories 195.3
Total Fat 8.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 78.2 mg
Potassium 112.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 22.8 g
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g
Sugars 4.3 g
Protein 8.2 g

Vitamin A 0.6 %
Vitamin B-12 0.0 %
Vitamin B-6 4.7 %
Vitamin C 1.9 %
Vitamin D 0.0 %
Vitamin E 0.1 %
Calcium 0.4 %
Copper 0.5 %
Folate 0.8 %
Iron 4.4 %
Magnesium 6.6 %
Manganese 1.2 %
Niacin 6.2 %
Pantothenic Acid 0.3 %
Phosphorus 8.5 %
Riboflavin 2.4 %
Selenium 0.1 %
Thiamin 8.4 %
Zinc 4.3 %