I ordered lunch from here via a catering service during the work week. My review is strictly based off the food since I could not experience the ambiance or staff for myself. I ordered the two-meat club sandwich and was not impressed. I thought I'd be getting a thick sandwich with two full servings of meat. That was not the case. Skimpy portions on dry bread. Maybe their other stuff is good but would never get this again read more

Express Gourmet - Two Meat Club Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Was looking for a quick breakfast in the area and a receptionist recommended this place. Great little find! I had a breakfast sandwich with bacon, avocado, cheese on an English muffin. Got the home fries as well. All fresh and delicious. I believe the English muffin was house made, definitely not store bought. Home fries were also very good, grilled not fried. The place is dimly lit inside but it was breakfast time so I was ok with a slow wake-up. Nice outdoor patio seating. Friendly service. Great spot! read more

Express Gourmet - Table seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

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thought I was going to an actual sit down enjoy leisure breakfast but although it has seats is a fast food vibe/service. breakfast sandwich wasn't what I was looking for but it was good. read more

Food was not so great, fresh focaccia awful. I mean it was like a brick. Asked for extra condiments on the sandwich got none and they also forgot part of my order. Small cramped space, slightly busy... ordered around 1130M online and picked up about noon. Nice guy at the front, but unfortunately food was lacking. read more

Food is good, however I suggest they add a list of dressings on their website for those that want extra that way they can pay for it with the rest of their order rather than just writing it in and getting skimped. Because wtf is this? read more

Express Gourmet - Extra dressing I requested. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

The first thing I noticed was how dimly lit the place was. Turn some lights on. They had a limited menu written on a chalk board and also in a television screen. They did have some outside seating if you make it this far. The service was average. The people did have a smile on their face. I would take it or leave it. There was nothing special about this place. read more

Express Gourmet - Wellesley My go-to spot! The owner is incredibly kind, and the staff is always helpful. The food is AMAZING! fresh, flavorful, and made with care--whether it's a sandwich, salad, or wrap, every bite is top-notch. Perfect for a quick, delicious meal. They also have thr most incredible variety of smoothies/protein shakes/ breakfast/lunch and homemade cookies that are mouth watering ! Highly recommend! read more

My first visit. (Take out) Food was fresh and delicious. Recommend to call to see what their soup offerings are available. Website not current. read more

Today was the first time I was disappointed here. (Still 4 stars because usually they're amazing!!) but today, the bacon was missing from my bacon, egg, and cheese. I was sitting in my office to eat when I realized it, so there was no point in bringing it back. Still delicious, just sad to miss out on bacon! read more

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Quick, friendly service. Delicious smoothie, sandwich was very good also. Patio seating was lovely on a spring day.

I went to Express Gourmet today to get a new sandwich and per usual the food was amazing and delicious. The owner is always so nice when you're come in. I would love to come with my girlfriends after work and chill and have some dinner and a bottle of wine. A lot of people forget that it's BYOB which is just such a cool concept. Who doesn't love a homemade barbecue and a nice bottle of wine on a Friday night after a long week of work! Thank you for always satisfying my cravings for good food and bbq! read more

Express Gourmet - Cajun Roast Beef Wrap & Mango Pina Colada with coconut water low fat yogurt mango and pineapple! I LOVE IT! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Just had an amazing egg sandwich on a really fresh roll with sausage egg and cheese. Surprisingly delicious - what I especially appreciate is the portion size and the freshness of the bread. Staff were courteous quick and efficient. I will be back read more

Express Gourmet - a half eaten sandwich on aluminum foil - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Great coffee and breakfast sandwich. Quick and polite service. Lunch salads looked amazing.

This is one of the best places near my work to grab lunch. It's hard to find really good food where we are. The ingredients are fresh and they have healthy options. The owner is always so kind and friendly and always remembers my name! If you are looking to grab a sandwich or even a great salad this is the spot! read more

A small cafe style shop, with great quality food. My first and lasting impression of this place is that it was clean, organized, and well displayed. The staff was helpful and respectful. My visit here was brief, which is also a positive, but sweet. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and all ingredients of the sandwich were fresh and of great quality. It's right off of River street tucked behind a gas station with parking in the back. I would definitely recommend this spot if you are looking for a good breakfast/ lunch spot. I will definitely be returning here next time I am I'm the area. read more

We are back here again having previously tried & enjoyed the BBQ. This time we were having sandwiches as the recent massive snows had prevented them from smoking overnight. I had a steak tip wrap with everything! Rice, guacamole, peppers, onions, salsa, and anything else that could fit! Wrapped & pressed on the panini machine. Excellent! Come hungry or bring half home! My wife had the Mediterranean, one of the several Gourmet sandwiches, this featuring grilled chicken breast, Romaine lettuce, red onions, hummus, roasted red peppers with lemon oregano dressing on rosemary focaccia bread. The chicken is marinated and steals the show! Delicious! We tried a few of the small bags of gourmet chips from companies I had never heard of and they were a great compliment. Also had the local bottled cream soda & root beer. For dessert we split a massive Oatmeal Raisin cookie. Chewy insides and a nice crunch to the edges. Try to share this could cause marriages to fail, buy one for each and get fat but stay happy! The staff are just gems. Long lines don't rile them, as they calm, friendly and take care of YOU! This time we went in with a Groupon, and because of the many Boston snow storms we had delayed trip after trip as the expiration date came & went. But they honored the Groupon, which not every restaurant will do! These are people, taking care of people. So nice to find! One last comment about the food. The ingredients are fresh, items are homemade, and all with care and craft. With a public parking lot right next door, and outside seating when it is not covered in snow, this is a great place to eat! read more

Express Gourmet - The steak tip wrap grilled panini, a special of the day! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat and had a Lemon Chicken Soup served with a few side pieces of bread. The guy there was nice and told me I would either love it or hate it and offered to let me try it. It did have a good kick to it and thought it was good and it hit the spot since I didn't want anything heavy or greasy. If you don't like lemon or sour then I'd skip it. It was nice to sit quietly and watch some brainless TV before my meeting. This is a small place with inside and outside tables without a lot of hubbub. read more

I travel a lot for work and always look for small neighborhood spots that locals know about. I saw this place on a generic search and "Cajun roast beef sandwich " caught my eye. I arrived to a super small shack type local place with some tables outside and a line to the door. The menus looked so good I almost abandoned my first choice. I ordered the Cajun roast beef and lemon chick soup. Service was fast and with a smile. The roast beef was perfectly rare and melted in your mouth and the flavoring was amazing. It wasn't super spicy so it was perfect for me. The soup was very tasty and had rice , chicken, and a perfect lemon taste. This place obviously isn't a secret by the constant flow of customers. I didn't take a picture because I ate the sandwich quickly But the webpage pictures are accurate. I'll have to remember this place. For next time I am up this way. One word of advice. Come here now! It is has 5 star food and service and charm. read more

Best sandwich I've had in ages! Blackened Chicken Panini!!! Super friendly staff & easy location. 5 stars!!!

I eat here regularly for work, as our building is across the street and its the only "healthy" option near by. I would give it one star for service, I've been double charged here before, and the resolution from the man I'm assuming was the manager was awesome, but the lady who is always at the cash register (I'm assuming another manager, or the owner) is extremely unpleasant. She's often rude, impatient, short, and never welcoming. God forbid you call to adjust your order or change something, it will be an inconvenience to her. The delivery's pretty much never show up on time, and I feel like its very over priced for what you get. Being the only option of healthy food in the area you would assume they offered more vegetarian or vegan friendly options, you assume wrong. The vegetarian is limited, the vegan is non existent. Soup of the day ALWAYS contains meat/seafood. The food like I mentioned is fine, although it seems like most of the salads, sides, and more meal type options are made ahead of time, so customizing them becomes an issue. I just wish they would charge less if they are going to continue to serve small portions, and not be all that impressive. read more

Went a few times 2 years ago and got fabulous avocado blts but have been back twice in the last year and the sandwiches always seemed to be wrong or underwhelming. Visited today and they are back on their game even checking that I wanted the lettuce added to my sandwich before or after pressing. Seems like they've revamped their team and I will be returning. read more

Question: When is a panini not a panini? Answer: When it's not grilled, they run out of focaccia and use a bulkie roll and it's not even any semblance of warm. Boo on you, Express Gourmet. Your sandwiches sound delicious and now that I learn that you are actually open at night (formerly they closed at 5PM), I really wanted to give you a shot. Sorry, no dice for me. Only Mark's for me... read more

Love this place. I probably could eat here every day. The salads are amazing and so are the smoothies! They are always packed, but the wait is never bad and the order is always right! Plus the staff is always in a good mood! read more

Damn this place is Good...Awesome food, Great Staff, Food priced right..Haven't had a Bad food Item Yet..The Make your own Sandwich Deal is Amazing..Big Yummy Cookies..The Soups are delicious..A must Try..I'm a Big Fan.. read more

Best lunch spot ever! They are super friendly, food is delicious and always ready on time. we have been coming here every week for 3 years now and will continue read more

When I worked in an office nearby I came to Express Gourmet regularly. 3.5 stars? Come on, this place is way better than that. It's pretty much the only lunch place around with healthy food and vegetarian options. The staff is super friendly, they really are great guys, and they'll switch items around and customize your order for you. In the summer you can sit outside where they have tables setup. Or even better, get your food to go and sit by the river!! They have benches there, and sometimes you'll get some ducks and geese coming by, plus there's a fantastic view, and you're out in nature for your lunch break, what can be better than that!? read more

Stopped by for a quick bite and have a work lunch. Sitting in the sun felt better than the cold air conditioning inside. Sandwiches were good. I got the Cajun roast beef for $7.29. They have salads and wraps as well. I have stopped by later in the day and they are normally out of stuff but I arrived at 11 this time so I had my pick. They have the water across from the store so you can eat and relax. It is easy to get to both Mass Pike and 128 from here so easy to meet work people but be out of the way. read more

Express Gourmet - Outside seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

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Found this place from Yelp, looking for something different and local. So many selections it was hard to decide what to get. Had the Cranberry Chicken wrap which was good but needed more cranberries. Bonus was eating my sandwich outside on park bench with view of river. Very nice! read more

Express Gourmet has been a staple in my life for the past year or so. I started working at an office park around the corner in July 2019 and since day 1 I have been going to express gourmet for a Greek salad or a blackened chicken sandwich EVERY DAY. The staff are all incredibly friendly and nice but the manager Byron is exceptional. He has greeted me by name for the past year daily, with a smile on his face and great conversation. When COVID hit and I was one of the only customers coming in regularly, the staff still never failed to keep an upbeat attitude. I am no longer working in Wellesley but I will miss express gourmet and Byron especially so much. I could not recommend this place more - their paninis are delicious and the portion sizes are super filling. read more

I work in this area and it's my favorite place to grab a quick lunch. There are many places on Route 16 for lunch and this place definitely has the best soups. They're all made fresh daily, and they let you try samples of them before you make a purchase. They offer 3 different kinds daily. They have great lunch specials too. My favorite is a chicken kabob served on a skewer (with 4 very large pieces of chicken) with onions and peppers, over a generous serving of rice pilaf, and a side garden salad. All for only $8.99 - you can't beat it. It's so much food, I've never been able to finish it at lunch, I end up taking it home and having it for my dinner too. The menu is great, many different items to choose from. read more

I work near here and I go all the time. The food is very bland and overpriced. I tried their chicken parm panini and there was no sauce, the chicken wasn't breaded and there was more cheese than there was chicken. I've had their salads and they are good but still overpriced. The only other items I've tried is their BLT and normally its very good but occasionally they burn the bacon and it turns out awful. One of their employees has two sides irritated and angry. If you are lucky most of the time she'll be irritated otherwise prepare for an attitude. read more

There are so many restaurants around this place but I'm glad I gave this place a shot! They have REAL breakfast sandwiches (as opposed to Dunkin Donuts' microwaved eggs!) and they are even less expensive, too! I love the chicken tomato pesto mozzarella panini and the Route 16 sandwich (garlic herb spread on toasted baguette with roast beef and caramelized onions.. yumm!) What I really like about this place is that you can get a simple sandwich if you want, but it's the "gourmet" sandwiches I'm there for! There are salads, soups (love the lemon chicken), and chips to complete your meal if the big paninis aren't enough. It's a healthier alternative to Mark's sub/pizza shop around the corner :) read more

I had lunch here and the food is horrible. But overall, I would say that the restaurant is filthy!! It is a gross place to eat -- I don't know why the health department lets them stay open. read more

Express Gourmet is a decent lunch spot for office workers around the Wellesley/Newton Lower Falls area. They have a nice variety of sandwiches, grilled paninis, daily special dishes, and salads. Expect to pay around 6 to 8 bucks for a sandwich or wrap, so they aren't the cheapest around. I think the prices are keeping me from granting them another star. I like the Route 16 sandwich: roast beef, garlic and herbs, caramelized onions on a baguette and be sure to get it toasted! There's also a breakfast menu, some dessert items like baklava and cookies. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but they do they job when you're hungry! read more

So good. Fresh ingredients. Lots of different options to pick from. I loved the sesame seed bread. I made a turkey sandwich. Then I came back the next day and had the Vic. Loved it. Only challenge is the parking. Otherwise, this place is great! read more

I have been here a bunch of times and have had delivery as well. The menu is pretty good. They have a good variety of wraps / sandwiches / salads, and you can also creat your own. I find that my order is often wrong if I get it delivered. It's usually missing at least one thing that the description says it includes. As far as the place itself, it's tiny. They need a bigger space and more staffing. Definitely can't eat there. Parking is a nightmare, often I have waited 20+ minutes to get a spot at lunchtime. If I get it delivered, I have to order no later than 10:30am if I want it between 12-1230. Their chocolate chip cookies will always have me coming back because they are the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had ! read more

I have been coming here for years and I absolutely love their food. Do use the best quality meats and cheeses. My go to in the mix field green salad with salmon on top :) read more

Had e Cajun roast beef. Super soft bread, spread was solid and THAT ROAST BEEF. Am back the next day waiting in my smoked turkey delight and felt I had to leave a review while I waited. To notch sandwich. read more

The BBQ was okay. They could use some spruce up on customer relations and service. I would give 4 starts for food and 2 for service and selection if I had to break it down. read more

If you're looking for a great lunch spot Express Gourmet at 11 River St. in Wellesley is the place to go. They smoke their own brisket and bake their own cookies and everything is all organic. To top it off they even deliver and do breakfast. I will highly recommend Express Gourmet to all of my Wellesley friends. read more