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    Our kiddos LOVED their fresh, tasty sandwiches!

    Five stars every time!! I would give more if I could! The sandwiches are fresh and delicious the smoothies are refreshing and tasty. The staff is always friendly and courteous. Recently, i went with my friend and her 7 year old daughter who told the staff her sandwich ("Lunch Lady" ) was the best sandwich she'd ever eaten. The young lady was so sweet and she gave both our kiddos decals! They were stoked! The lunch lady is my favorite sandwich and I have to agree these are the best sandwiches. Bread is freshly made and all ingredients are high quality. The atmosphere is fun and beachy- perfect for our little beach town! This place has a great vibe!! Definitely give Cowabunga a try, you won't regret it!!

    Chips and water while we wait for our sandwiches
    Jenn H.

    Wakefield has become one of our favorite small towns in Rhode Island- though we normally stop in to shop and get a drink at the soda fountain... but hadn't eaten there until this trip. My mom and I both love delis/sandwich shops and the menu and reviews here looked good so we decided to give it a try! Luckily, we stopped in right before they went away for a winter vacation. One day later and we'd have missed out. I'm not a vegetarian but I love falafel and it sounded good on the chilly day we went. My mom normally does choose vegetarian sandwiches but went with a salami and cheese sub. The Snug Harbor falafel is craveable (it's falafel, hummus, tomato, onion, banana peppers, pickles, tzatziki, on ciabatta). I got mine without tomato. I love really acidic foods so this appealed to me before I even tasted it. Every ingredient was tasty and the combination was creative yet made so much sense! We loved sitting at the large wooden table and enjoying all the natural light and the bright wall mural. One of the owners was who took our order and she was very friendly. We didn't mind that it took a few minutes for our sandwiches to come out- they were being made fresh and mine was a warm sandwich. Mom also thought her sandwich was tasty and much larger than she expected. We ended up visiting RI again just a few weeks later but Cowabunga was closed due to the owners being on holiday. This place doesn't have a bathroom, which is something to keep in mind if you're visiting. It's still a nice casual place to get a great sandwich and eat there or take it with you and head to a nearby park or beach. They had some cookies when I went last time but I was too full. I'm going to make sure I get one to go next time I visit!

    BEAST & CHEESE$9.45grilled roast beef, Am. cheese, pep, onions, horseradish, mayo, home run and a fun take on a roast beef cheese steak
    Nate A.

    So, let me start by saying that it takes quite a bit to impress me and more so to get 5 starts out of me. I had the BEAST & CHEESE for $9.45...It had grilled roast beef, American cheese, peppers, onions, horseradish, mayo, it is a fun take on a steak and cheese with what is clearly home made roast beef. It was juicy and delicious. Also a big puls... they served it on GLUTENFREE BREAD! On another occasion I delved into the perfect sandwich... the Cowabungas Rubin. Perfectly balanced and delicious with what i can only imagine in also home made cornbeef. Loaded with flavor! Lastly, on the second time i went here i grabbed a smoothie. If i have any regrets about the smoothie, it would be that i didn't buy one here the first time i went!!! Their SMOOTHIES use real fruit, no fruit syrups. And i recomend getting the bunga blend ( milk, yogurt & honey). My favorite smoothie is the GREEN HILL $6.45 mango, pineapple, raspberry, bunga blend, apple juice... the citrus hits hard and tastes so good... and its not two sweet. The mango is delicious! Another thing that really struck me was how smooth the blend was... it was like sipping a dels lemonade. Very well done!!! This place is a must go to stop on the way to or from one of south county's many beautiful beaches. And the prices and quality of food cant be beat!!! And they are conveniently located in Wakefield only a stones throw from one of my favorite ice-cream parlors, Brickley's... Overall I give them a 9/10. I'll be stopping in for lunch today! They will leave you saying, "Holy Cowabunga, thats good!"

    Kathryn W.

    Cowabunga is exactly what wakefield needed. They have a great selection of hot and cold sandwiches plus salads, all using a local location for a name. They offer a kids menu and limited breakfast options. The restaurant's decor fits the local crowd. The food is fresh and their attn to detail is fabulous. This visit I had a "Kingstown rd", a Turkey, am cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, green peppers, 1000 island dressing on a grinder roll. You should definitely check them out. Brickleys icecream is a few feet away if you still have room to eat.

    An Z.

    What a little gem this is! Wakefield NEEDED a spot that makes fresh, delicious artisan sandwiches, and Cowabunga is it. The place is perfect for both a quick grab-and-go lunch and a simple sit-down dinner--Fresh ingredients, creative combinations, very friendly staff, a clean but somewhat empty space (I do wish it to be cozier). Some sandwiches I've tried: Cowabunga: 5/5. THE best sandwich. Thick layers of free range chicken, generous amount of fresh avocado. And who knew Siracha goes so well with marble rye? Sharp, spicy, fresh, hearty, grilled all the way through. Turkey BLT: 5/5. Simple and effective. A double decker with a ton of fresh turkey and perfect amount of lettuce and tomatoes on classic white bread--toasted till golden and crunchy. South county: 4/5. Fresh apples and muenster cheese is a combination that cannot go wrong. Crisp, light, and tart, on a hearty multigrain bread. Shark attack: 3/5. I'm biased on this one. I do like a barbecue flavor but not a lot. This wrap has intense flavors and barbecue and teriyaki. Though it's balanced out by the slaw, I do find there to be a little too much barbecue chips. Nonetheless, the idea of having chips in a wrap is great on its own. Cuban: 2/5. Unfortunately after eating a proper Cuban in Cuba, it's hard to find Cuban sandwiches that are on par. It wasn't exactly memorable as I do not remember what it tastes like. The pickles should be sweeter to balance out the saltiness. Would love to try more of this place!!!

    Our grand daughter enjoying her Beach Bum!
    Martha H.

    Super friendly and personable staff, delicious fresh made sandwiches and salads. Kylee took our phone order and hand delivered to our car. We tried the Cowabunga and Beach Bum sandwiches and the Snug Harbor salad. The portions are generous, the bread is so fresh and the spices are uniquely superb.

    Lunch Lady grilled sandwich + tomato and pepper jack cheese
    Jazmin L.

    !?!HOW HARD IS IT to find a GREAT sandwich people!?! Not hard at all if you eat from this place!!! Ha-ha, SO delicious, loved the restaurant itself and loved my sandwich, will be in again! For a sandwich, it's every bit of 5stars. Also ordered the fresh strawberry lemonade :) nice refreshing cute stop

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    Happy you enjoyed the food. Have a great rest of the summer.

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    Thank you Caitlyn, great pic too!

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    Great addition to the South County sandwich scene. Creative flavors with some of the classics. The Cowabunga is amazing!

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    Sandwiches are good, but petite, on the medium- small side. If you come in hungry you'll need more than 1

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    Got the turkey sandwich and grilled cheese. Both great. The grilled cheese was super hot and toasty. No bathrooms but still worth it.

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    Food is delicious, seems very freshly made with fresh quality ingredients. Good spot for a quick and tasty lunch

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