"A good deli does not need to impress you. It just needs to show up when you need it."…read more Mama Carmela's is the kind of place that quietly fills that role in a town. It may not try to reinvent the sandwich, but it delivers something dependable. My girlfriend and I both ordered the Middlesex sandwich. It was solid and satisfying, built with good portions and the kind of ingredients you expect from a neighborhood deli. The bread held everything together well and the balance of meats and toppings made it an easy, straightforward lunch. Nothing overly fancy, but it gets the job done. Service was quick and efficient. Orders moved through the counter at a steady pace and the staff kept things running smoothly. It felt like a place that knows its regular crowd and understands that most people are stopping in for a reliable bite rather than a long dining experience. The ambiance matches that deli identity. It is casual, simple, and functional. A small local spot where people come in, grab a sandwich, and head back to their day. It has that comfortable neighborhood energy without trying to be anything more than it needs to be. Mama Carmela's earns three stars as a reliable deli. Not necessarily a destination, but definitely a dependable stop when you are craving a good sandwic

We ordered from here through Uber Eats. The prices were not bad, especially for the area and the…read moretimes we're in, so we had decent expectations. Unfortunately, the food was a big letdown. Everything arrived cold, overcooked, and burnt. On top of that, it was salty but somehow still had no real flavor. I also asked for cheese and it was not added. Portions were smaller than expected for some of the items. We ordered one platter, two breakfast sandwiches, fries, and two drinks. The order included two eggs with home fries, rye toast with butter, bacon, and a sausage patty, plus a bacon egg and cheese on white bread and another on a hard roll. The hot chocolate was literally a cup of hot water with one Swiss Miss packet, which was surprising. My iced coffee came black with no cream included and it tasted burnt. Overall, the meal was not worth what we paid and most of it was honestly inedible. I really wanted to like this place because it has great reviews everywhere, so maybe this was just a really bad day for them. Still, based on this experience, I don't think we'll be ordering from here again.

VALUE!! Whether you are having a breakfast sandwich, lunch or take-home dinner, this place has some…read moreof the best-tasting, generous-sized, fresh meals in the area. I can rarely finish a sandwich and can easily share it. Their menu changes daily and seasonally and I have never been dissatisfied. Why go to another place for a puny sandwich when you can have a real sandwich here?

Great food, really great, good food. At least 85 characters. More characters. A few more thoughts.read more

Good, solid sandwiches. All ingredients seemed fresh. The turkey sandwich had a good balance of…read moreeverything. The Ruben wasn't too impressive because the fixings were a little too light. We'll try them again though!

Heard this place was good, so I decided to stop in. Cute little deli with a variety of options. I…read moreordered a turkey club. It was really good! Sandwich was a good size. I got 2 meals out it lol. 19 bucks for a sandwich, chips, and a drink is a bit high, but I would return. The service was great!

My wine storage locker is at Hollow Tree and when I come up from NYC to manage my storage, I always…read moregrab breakfast at Vavalas. The food and service are always terrific and I never go wrong. Just got the best BLT ever!

Picked up lunch to eat on the boat and also grabbed a sausage egg & cheese for breakfast. Breakfast…read moresandwich was delicious and so were the lunches! Everything tasted fresh. I ordered online and it was ready for pick up when I walked in.

They have sandwiches and salads too. Got 2 sandwiches - French beef and pastrami. They were both…read morepretty good. Big enough to share, depending on how hungry you are. Surprisingly I liked the French beef, which is rare, as in raw. You can see the redness. That tasted quite good. The pastrami was good but a bit saltier than I would like. Great place to grab a meal, besides raw meats. They have a public outdoor plaza nearby with tables and chairs that you can sit at and eat. They have a pastry shop and coffee shop in that area too.

Attentive and informed service. If you're not sure what you want or how to cook it - just ask.read more

Second time here because the items are 10/10…read more However, I wanted to share some feedback as a customer who truly believes this bakery has something special to offer. I don't consume pork and someone in my group requested the lady behind the counter to change her gloves before packing our bagel. The lady did change them, but when we requested her to warm the pan au chocolate, she said they warm ham etc., in the oven. She didn't ask if we are still okay with the pan au chocolate being warmed. I found this interaction a bit odd and came off in an unfriendly tone. It just seemed un-inclusive and my group didn't feel welcomed. A suggestion - is it possible to change parchment paper's etc if ham is warmed in the same oven/toaster? Personally, it seemed like the worker was offended I asked her to change her gloves. I hope it's a one off experience since I truly love the items you offer, but definitely hope to have a better customer experience next time.

As someone who lively locally and is a customer who enjoys your bread, pastries and pizza in the…read moresummertime, you are not kind to your customers. We made a preorder for our family Christmas Eve gathering to pick up today and they just did not do it. They did not inform us, they did not provide replacements at their expense, they did not provide explanation but blamed us when we went to pick up at the agreed time. Awful customer service and a horribly rude worker.

Fresh clean restaurant and food! We will be back. Drip…read morecoffee was mediocre. Service was great.

We stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed it. The restaurant is a bit on the small side but it is…read morevery quaint. They have a bar area where one may dine at as well. The service was excellent. We had a young lady who was very attentive and helpful. The food was very good. For starters we had the chili which was very good. It had little bite to it. Four or lunch I had the bacon cheeseburger served with a side salad. It was cooked at a perfect medium rare and it was delicious my girlfriend had the chicken pot pie. She really enjoyed it. For dessert we had the ice cream sandwich. It was ok, but a bit cumbersome to bite into. Overall, we really enjoyed it and will definitely be back.

This is for those people who like a small diner, with a hands-on touch. I was in the mood for a…read moregreat traditional breakfast, and that's what I got. I followed my instincts and ordered the homemade corned beef hash, with one scrambled egg and hash browns, and was very pleased with everything (except the bottled grapefruit juice, which was mostly corn syrup). As you can see from the photo, the chef had a generous hand! The service was friendly. A lot of workers came in to order breakfast sandwiches. I think there were nine small tables in the whole place. Parking was easy, but pulling out from the parking area to go home can't be done in a rush, as it's on the corner of Ledge Rd. and Noroton Ave. It was morning rush hour.

Great owner and staff! Decent food and fast service! Worth visiting in Darien for breakfast!read more

Having lived in Italy for a year, this is one of the best in the metro nyc region! Please visit and…read moresay hello ... Try the Mariana

Great sandwich spot with Italian specialties - a local gem. Just wish parking were a little easier.read more

This is our Go To lunch place. Everything is fresh and comes with very large portions! There are…read morelots to choose from and everything is not only appealing to the eye, but more importantly delicious. My only issue is that their prices are very high. I would be willing to pay less for lunch size portions, but unfortunately, it's not an option.

I think my bowl cost something crazy like $23!! It felt…read morelike a healthy lunch, it was fresh and pretty tasty. But such little chicken, as so many places are doing lately. Paying A LOT for less expensive ingredients. Come on Green on the Go - stop skimping on the protein, please!