Full Belli Deli Sandwich Shop Reopens
Author: mt43news staff reporter
Full Belli Deli Sandwich Shop Reopens
MT43 News Staff Reporter
Jenny Chamberlain is selling sandwiches at Full Belli Deli like they were hotcakes.
New owners Jenny and Ed Chamberlain purchased the well-known shop in mid-March and, after extensive cleaning, painting and installing a new bathroom, reopened the Front Street shop on April 4.
She and the new employees were slammed – putting out sandwiches piled high with that trademark ham and swiss, pizza, meatball subs and whatever else was on the menu. “We planned a soft opening, not realizing such a huge crowd of people would come in that week to buy sandwiches. We sure didn’t need a grand opening!” Jenny laughed.
Full Belli Deli, situated strategically on Highway 287 as it passes through town, began as a brand-new building constructed in 1993 by contractor Greg Norsby. He and his wife Heather ran it as a sandwich and pizza shop for two years before he sold it to Sandy Copeland. Sandy established the shop’s reputation as a clean place where she served sandwiches made with quality meat and cheeses and plenty of it. She and her husband Les eventually added onto the building to house a sausage factory, according to Greg’s dad, Jerry Norsby.
Ed pointed out the importance of quality ingredients. “We will offer top-notch meats and cheeses and quite a variety of sausages. Eventually, we’ll offer brisket and pulled pork. In the food business, you’ve got to give quality products or people won’t come back,” he said.
According to Jenny, they plan to add some salads to the menu as soon as summer arrives. “In winter, we’ll offer homemade soups,” she said.
Ed added that when they get their equipment up and running properly and find enough help, they’ll offer weekly specials and will expand their hours. As yet, the drive-up window is not open for service. They will accept phone orders, when they are not too busy to answer the phone.
Currently, the shop is open daily beginning at 11 a.m. They will be closed Easter Sunday, April 20.
They thank everyone for their patience and support.
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Image 1 Caption: Jenny and Ed Chamberlain at the newly reopened Full Belli Deli.
Nancy Marks, MT43 News Photographer
