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The Yum Yum Tree of Jacksonville, Fl - Review

Note: menu offerings and prices may vary.

The Yum Yum Tree is synonymous with great chicken salad in Jacksonville. This is no ordinary chicken salad, and the folks that own the restaurant know it. Only white breast meat is used, and the combination of spices and seasonings that make up the rest of the salad are a mystery even to the most loyal of patrons. I've long since given up trying to recreate it, and console myself by visiting as often as possible when I get a chance to go to Jacksonville.

The Yum Yum Tree also serves their own version of tuna salad, which is quite good, as well as crepes and a variety of salad dishes. The Marco Polo crepes are filled with chicken breast, broccoli, and stuffing and topped with gravy. The Yum Yum Julie is a large garden salad with lean ham and turkey strips accompanied by two generous servings of the chicken salad and the tuna salad (my mom's favorite). You can order the famous chicken salad as a platter or as a sandwich on your choice of bread. Other sandwiches include an open-faced Reuben and an open-faced turkey.

For dessert, the Yum Yum Tree is the undisputed king of coconut creme pie. They serve up a wedge the size of a large pizza slice that is easily enough for two. If you are in the mood for chocolate, try the chocolate ice cream crepe--a long, slender crepe filled with smooth vanilla ice cream and topped with warm chocolate sauce and whipped creme.

The Yum Yum Tree is located off Old Saint Augustine road in the Mandarin/San Jose area of Jacksonville, serving lunch Monday through Friday. All salads and the pie are available for take-out, and they do an excellent job of catering.

M. Lively is a college professor with a fondness for fine dining. He loves to seek out local places while on vacation, and enjoys trying different cuisines and wines. He is an continuing student of good food. He divides his time between the Outer Banks and Hampton Roads, and enjoys bed and breakfast inns and long distance cycling.

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