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The Dough On Mr. J's
The Dough On Mr. J's
The Dough on
Mr. J’s
Newsletter
In This Issue -
• Mr. J’s: A Taste of
Home Away From
Home (p. 1-2)
• From New York-
Style Bagels to the
Official Breakfast of
JMU (p. 2, column)
• Holiday News (p. 3)
• Fall Flashback (p. 3)
Mr. J’s Bagels and Deli East Market St, Harrisonburg, Va. Location. About Mr. J’s
Sausage, egg, and cheese on jalapeño-cheddar Fresh assortment of Mr. J’s bagels
bagel, served with home fries
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December, 2023
Holiday News
The Season of Giving for Mr. J’s
-------------- GEORGIA CUTRELL
HARRISONBURG, VA – Dec. 8, 2023. explained. “The Orange-cranberry bagel hot entree trays, and Mr. J’s homemade
The holiday season has arrived and Mr. J’s with lemon-ginger cream cheese is my salads. While catering is offered all year
Bagels and Deli has the perfect way to get personal favorite combination because it round, the holidays are the perfect time to
the season started: holiday bagel and cream tastes like Christmas but is also refreshing, take advantage of this opportunity.
cheese flavors! With the successful launch everyone should come in and give it a try”, Mr. J’s Bagels and Deli also has
of the fall seasonal flavors, Mr. J’s is she exclaimed. the perfect holiday gift for your loved ones.
excited to share its new winter options with Owner of Mr. J’s, Angela (Angie) The eatery is offering gift cards available
the Harrisonburg community. To make this Dean, is especially excited for this holiday for purchase in-store or online. Gift cards
offer even sweeter, the local bagel shop is season as the Elkton community will get to are the perfect gift for bagel lovers, family
now also offering catering services and gift try these new options for the first time. The members, and friends, and are great as
cards. new location, Mr. J’s Elkton Express, stocking stuffers. The holidays are the
Available now through January, opened in Feb. 2022 and has not previously season of giving back to those you love,
anyone can go to their closest Mr. J’s and experienced the holiday flavors of Mr. J’s. and what better way to do so than giving
indulge in one of the new, holiday bagel The new expansion has had a successful them the gift of Mr. J’s!
flavors. The special creations include year and is ready for everyone to come in This holiday season, Mr. J’s has
gingerbread and orange-cranberry bagels and try all Mr. J’s has to offer this winter. you covered. Whether you need a taste of
along with lemon-ginger and orange- The holiday flavors aren’t the only the holidays, have a gathering that needs
cranberry-walnut cream cheeses. You can thing Mr. J’s is gifting this season. The catering, or simply need the perfect gift
enjoy these limited-time flavors on their eatery is also offering catering services, idea for someone you know, Mr. J’s Bagels
own, or mix and match for the ultimate perfect for any holiday party or family and Deli is your one-stop shop.
holiday treat. gathering. The services are customizable to Harrisonburg and Elkton’s favorite local
The new flavor options are getting your needs, whether you are looking to bagel shop is ready for the holiday season
everyone excited and in the holiday spirit, feed 10 people, or over 30. Choose from and cannot wait to share all they have to
especially the Mr. J’s family. “The their extensive catering menu, consisting of offer with their loyal customers.
holidays are my favorite time to be lunch and breakfast party bagels,
working”, an employee of Mr. J’s assortment trays, assorted breakfast trays,
Fall Flashback
Fall was the Season of Celebration for Mr. J’s
-------------- GEORGIA CUTRELL
HARRISONBURG, VA – Sept. 27, 2023. Mr. J’s Bagels her gratitude with the local community for tuning in and sharing the
and Deli has a lot to celebrate this month! With September coming to great news.
a close, Harrisonburg’s favorite local bagel shop has some new The enduring relationship between Mr. J’s and JMU has
seasonal flavors just in time for Fall and the start of family weekend cultivated an atmosphere of shared excitement among the staff. As
at James Madison University (JMU). Additionally, this fall brings us Parents’ Weekend approaches, the team is gearing up for a flurry of
closer to a significant milestone for Mr. J’s – the anniversary of its activity, ready to welcome the families of the beloved Dukes. Paige,
Elkton, VA location, which has been delighting locals with its an enthusiastic employee of Mr. J’s, proudly shared, “We bleed
unique charm since its grand opening. purple and gold, and we could not be more excited to see everyone’s
With parents’ weekend coming up this Friday, Sept. 29, the families.” With the event just around the corner, the local eatery has
Mr. J’s family could not think of a better welcome for Duke families already initiated preparations for the bustling weekend, proudly
than everyone’s favorite, fall flavors. Their new seasonal specials showcasing the pumpkin and apple-cinnamon flavors. Paige
include pumpkin and apple cinnamon bagels, as well as caramel- emphasized, “Our fall flavors are here, and we hope everyone loves
apple and pumpkin pie cream cheeses. The new seasonal options are them just as much as we do.”
the perfect way to fill up families over the exciting weekend, and the In essence, Mr. J’s Bagels and Deli isn’t just a local eatery;
best way to warm everyone up just in time for the cool, fall weather. it’s a cornerstone of the community, a place where flavors blend with
Since their debut on Sept. 18, these seasonal delights have been memories, and where every bite is a celebration of the season. As the
flying off the shelves in all Mr. J’s locations and are available for a autumn leaves fall and families gather, Mr. J’s invites everyone to
limited time. join in the festivities, one delicious bite at a time.
Since the opening of Mr. J’s back in 1990, the local shop has
kept close ties with the JMU community, being a popular breakfast
and lunch spot for students and locals. Due to its close proximity to
campus, the shop has become the ‘go-to’ spot for quick bites, study
sessions, and social gatherings for students and faculty alike.
Additionally, with continued support from those in Harrisonburg,
Mr. J’s has since expanded to four locations with its newest edition
coming up on its anniversary this winter. Located in Elkton, VA, Mr.
J’s Elkton Express is the first Mr. J’s franchise expansion in 20
years. Owner of Mr. J’s, Angela Dean, first announced the new
expansion in Sept. 2022. After making the announcement, she shared
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