Before you even enter the Jackson Market and Deli, there are surprises to enjoy on the street that it sits on. Just a few doors down, on Jackson Avenue, there’s a house where the owners have decorated its front lawn and the tree in front of it with masses of kids’ toys. Stuffies hang from the tree like it’s a weird version of Halloween – the whole thing made us pause in our tracks for a moment as we soaked the sights in.
Of course, that has nothing to do with the Jackson Market & Deli, but it does highlight the fact that this place isn’t located on a regular high street – it’s a glorious addition to a residential street that, if you’re not in the know, you really have to seek out.
“Jackson Market is a neighborhood market and deli hidden on a residential street in downtown Culver City since 1925,” they say in their online biography. “Famous for custom deli sandwiches, wraps, and salads, coffee, pastries and breakfast items made fresh daily. We also provide a wide variety of craft beers, wine, teas, juices, sodas, as well as ice cream, snacks, and convenient basic groceries. Enjoy your food on our beautiful outdoor dining patios, or order online for convenient fast pickup or get delivery through our online order app.”
The “market” part of the store is a browser’s paradise. Beautifully laid out, there are treats galore, both sweet and savory, to peruse and purchase. There really is much to love, but the “Deli” part of the name is Jackson’s real gem.
With paninis, sandwiches, wraps and salads on the menu, there’s no shortage of choices when stopping in for lunch. They also apparently serve a mean breakfast – perhaps another time.
On this occasion, we opted for the Chipotle Chicken wrap, described on the menu as “Chipotle wrap with chipotle chicken, 3-pepper-Colby-jack, romaine lettuce, Roma tomato, green peppers, mayonnaise.”
Top to bottom, this was a great wrap. The actual tortilla wrap itself was soft and flavorful, and it’s packed with salad vegetables – crisp romaine lettuce that is fresh and bouncy, plus sweet and succulent Roma tomatoes and insistent green peppers.
The 3-pepper Colby cheese adds a rich, creamy quality, as well some Chipotle spice which complements that chicken. That meat is juicy and tender, and marinaded to perfection.
The whole thing is fresh and relatively healthy, and it leaves your mouth buzzing in all the right ways.
Jackson Market and Deli is located at 4065 Jackson Ave., Culver City 90232. Call 310-425-8426 or visit jacksonmarketanddeli.com.