Nelson Cheese and Deli

After a pretty busy Sunday morning doing a bunch of work, I finally took a break for a late lunch. We both had a craving for sandwiches, and what better place than our absolute favorite sandwich place: Nelson's. This is one of the places that we could go to almost anytime, and we would be excited about it. They have a very large menu of salads, sandwiches, and hot dogs/brats, plus a wide variety of great cheese.

We ordered the Kansas City BBQ (lean roast beef, slow cooked in sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, topped with melted cheddar and served on a French Roll, plus I had it spicy, which is a relatively recent option that I highly recommend), and the Town of Nelson (thinly sliced turkey breast, baked virginia ham, baby swiss and monterey jack on caraway rye with lettuce, onion and mayo). We also picked up a small bag of cheese curds, which really is a must. The only drawback to Nelson's is that they don't have any seating, so it's a grab and go deal.

Town of Nelson

Kansas City BBQ

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I'll be honest, I tried a couple different sandwiches the first few times I went to Nelson's, but since having the Kansas City, I haven't tried anything else. It is a great sandwich, with a ton of roast beef, a perfect layer of cheddar, a soft bun and very flavorful, slightly sweet BBQ sauce. It is also hot/heated up, so eating it right away is crucial in order to get the whole experience just right. I really like the spicy option, but wish they made it a bit spicier. I haven't tried the Town of Nelson, but my fiancé get's it a lot, and she loves how fresh it is, and the meat is noticeably good compared to other sandwiches she has had. The cheese curds are great. Remember, this is a cheese shop, so I would highly encourage people to grab some extra cheese, or to try something you haven't had. We have gotten several different kinds for us, as well as family and friends, and everyone has always liked it. Nelson's is our go to spot for last minute lunch or dinner, or if we are heading to the conservatory or Como Park (or the humane society off of Lexington). We really, really like Nelson's, and if you get the chance, check it out.
PS-sorry about the white highlighting. Couldn't get it to turn off.