When people visit Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House in Lake Mary for the very first time, they always ask about the building’s architecture, the intricate details of the woodwork inside and how Jax came to be. We are all too happy to share the History of Jax. The design of the building was the vision of a Swiss hotelier when he set out to create an elegant, yet casual-gourmet restaurant that resembled a Swiss chalet in the heart of Lake Mary, FL in 1988. In 2007, another man had a different vision. He realized that the citizens of Lake Mary weren’t looking for a fine dining experience. They wanted a neighborhood restaurant that served deli sandwiches and more beer than they could ever drink & they wanted Sports, Sports & More Sports!