05/24/2026
To Our Jay’s Deli Family ❤️
Due to circumstances outside of our control, Jay’s Deli will be closing and ending daily operations.
This place became so much more than sandwiches and ice cream to us. It became a gathering place, a first job, a lunch tradition, a safe place to land, and a community we truly loved being part of every single day.
To every customer who walked through our doors, shared our posts, brought in friends and family, tipped our staff, laughed with us, supported us through hard times, or simply chose us for lunch - thank you. You helped build something that mattered.
We are deeply grateful for the years, memories, friendships, and support this community gave us.
That said… the story may not be completely over.
Jay’s Deli is being offered as a turnkey business opportunity for the right buyer - fully equipped, established, and deeply loved by the community. If someone has dreamed of owning a restaurant, deli, ice cream shop, or downtown gathering place, we would love to see this space continue serving Grinnell in a new chapter.
For serious business inquiries, partnership discussions, or employment opportunities for our incredible staff, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
And before we say goodbye, we want one final chance to serve the community that supported us from the beginning.
❤️ MONDAY - FINAL HURRAH COMMUNITY LUNCH ❤️
On Monday from 11A-4P, we’ll be hosting a pay-what-you-can donation lunch service as our final thank you to Grinnell.
No set prices. No expectations. Just one more chance to gather together, eat good food, and celebrate everything this little deli became.
If Jay’s Deli ever meant something to you, we’d love to see you there.
From the bottom of our hearts:
Thank you for every order, every conversation, every shared meal, and every memory.
With love,
Jay and the Jay’s Deli Family
