It's been almost 10 years since I reviewed Big Top Deli and I thought I would refresh so that…read morereaders know I still enjoy this Deli. There's a reason we keep coming back - the food and service. The ambiance is ok. Basic tables and chairs and some "circus" type of decorations on the wall. They have a pretty consistent menu that really hasn't changed, at least not that I have noticed. They have "signature" sandwiches or you can build your own. They have hot and cold deli sandwiches available. They also have wedge fries that are oven baked. Family favorites; Sonny's Supreme and the classic italian. I also also love their breakfast sandwich options. They have a cooler of beverages. My favorite is Fresca. A soda I never have at home and I soda I always buy when I can at a deli. Pairs perfectly. Don't sleep on the sweets for sale by the register. The cookies and whoopie pies are usally tasty. The staff seems consistent - hardworking, customer service oriented and nice to interact with. They keep the simple dining area as clean as they are able - during the lunch hours during the week - this place is always packed!!! Wow...it's great to see and hope this means this buiness will stay around for years to come. Parking - many parking options within .5 mile from the location. We still visit here and we still recommend it to family and friends.

I really wanted to like Big Top Deli. My coworkers hyped it up to me a number of times and finally…read moreI took the opportunity to join them on a lunch break and give it a try. They have a very large menu and after sifting through it a bit, I chose "The Big Top" which is a pastrami Reuben. I, personally love Reubens and was excited to try a variation that was the namesake. I was ultimately dissapointed that the sandwich wasn't served on Rye bread and was considerably smaller than the sandwiches my coworkers got. The sandwich itself was tasty but the juices from the sauce made the bread soggy by the time we made it back to the office (short drive). I'm not sure if I made a bad decision or if my review accurately reflects the quality - I won't be going back unless I'm sitting down to eat the sandwich right away and I won't be getting the "The Big Top" again.

Awesome food, great staff. Great deals too! Location is off Lisbon st but plenty of parking. Great…read moremenu and great variety for a breakfast/lunch nook. 9.6/10

Food came out cold and was way to overly greasy, the server wasn't very attentive and we had to…read moreconstantly ask for her attention even with 2-3 other people in the restaurant, the setting is very old fashion witch is nice but I probably wouldn't come back to eat

From the sandwiches to the desserts, you can't go wrong at Mancini's. They are literally a "hole in…read morethe wall" restaurant that all the locals know and rave about. Don't be fooled by their tiny size, they are filled with big flavor. Most recently, we grabbed some of their focaccia bread cinnamon rolls, made with ricotta frosting. The unique flavor was perfect for this ooey gooey deliciousness.

How many explanation points are too many for a Yelp review? Mancini's is phenomenal!!!!…read more I don't come "downtown" often but when I do, this is where I grab something to eat. Today it is the Truffle Chicken Caprese. I only ate half of the sandwich and I'm stuffed! My cannoli is going to have to wait. They call themselves a "micro deli" and it is small. I appreciate the outside tables. Nice touch! Friendly service. Delicious food.

Great great service!!! Friendly and prompt - Quick but not rushed. Friendly, but not intrusive. Our…read moredrinks never ran empty. Thank you! The food - huge portions. Everything tasted fresh. I loved the hash, the pancakes and the hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were good - very mildly flavored. The eggs were tender and fluffy. There is something for everyone. Sweet and savory. You can order sides, they also have plates you can order. Mostly booth seating with a few tables. Everything was clean and nicely set. When we went, it was mostly local customers, where they all seem to know each others names. There are some rules about reservations at the entrance - along with a fridge that has some desserts for sales. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. I hope to be in the area again so that I can enjoy their breakfast again. YUM!!!

This is such a cute little diner-style restaurant with surprisingly good food! Service was a little…read moreslow but very friendly. I ordered the Sweet Mamacita omelet (3-egg omelet with roasted sweet potatoes, cheddar, sauteed peppers and onions) with a side of home fries and a biscuit. The omelet was delicious and unlike anything I've had before! Home fries were good. The biscuit was the only not-so-great part of the meal - just a little dry and not very buttery. Everything else was great though! Will definitely be back.

I called in a takeout order recently. It was about 4pm and they still offered me the lunch size…read moreportion of the chicken meal versus the dinner size which I thought was nice. I had never been to this place before and thought I would try it out. The staff was friendly and the food was ready when I got there. There was ample parking. There were other diners inside. I am a fan of chicken, so I was anxious to try this. I am not sure what the seasoning was. It was okay. It didn't jump out at me as being something I would order again. The chicken tasted better dipped in seasoning. In my case, I chose ranch. The fries were surprisingly good. I expected them to taste like the frozen ones from the store. But they had a nice seasoning. The one thing that stood out is the price being $15+ some cents in tax. For this size meal, maybe a bit much? Then everyone wants a tip. Is it necessary to tip on a takeout? I guess that's a personal decision. But I somehow feel bad if I don't. So all in all, it was under $20. I might try them again at another time and perhaps order something different.

Our first visit to Kathy's Place had good food, but the coffee was a letdown -- weak, watery, and…read morenot fresh. Instead of offering to make a new pot, the staff gave us a look like no one had ever complained. That reaction made the service feel dismissive. The ambiance was busy but calm, but the coffee situation definitely affected the experience.

My friend and I decided that Rolly's was going to be the place we would try for the month of May…read more We were not disappointed. The food was what I was expecting and hoping for....rich, indulgent food, that met my savory and sweet cravings. We were greeted immediately upon walking through the door and were instructed to sit any where we wanted. We had plenty to choose from around 10:30am on Saturday, even on a holiday weekend. All of the open tables, were clean and ready for new patrons. The restaurant was about half full and appeared to be mostly regulars, as they were chatting with the staff and each other. I love local places that know the locals that well. Our drink orders were taken within a minute of sitting. The hot chocolate were rich and creamy even without whipped cream. I opted not to have it added. I ordered a blueberry muffin as my "appetizer". They offer it as is, or grilled. I love it grilled and it was good and not too filling. For our meals we ordered a table pancake (meaning, a pancake for sharing). It was fluffy and perfectly good - nice and hot. They have "syrup" and it reminded me of being a kid and having Log Cabin syrup. I didn't ask, but it didn't taste like pure maple syrup. I ordered the corned beef hash skillet with a grilled english muffin. It was perfectly cooked and it was delicious. It tasted like canned corned beef hash and I was not mad about it. I truly wanted comfort food and this hit. My friend had the S.O.S. (gravy with beef and pork) AKA Sh*t on a Shingle. It looked soooo good and she stated the biscuit and gravy and meat were good. We took our leftovers home, which will tell you, the portions were decent, the food was delicious and no delicious food would be left behind. I recommend this restaurant if you are interested in diner food, with quick friendly service and plenty of space. I definitely want to come back and get the S.O.S.

Went to Rolly's for breakfast. It was a decent breakfast. Had an egg cheese omelet with hash…read morebrowns. I asked for crispy hash browns. They were thin and crispy but little taste. Coffee was very good. Service was good. The ambiance was diner style. Clean.

5 stars isnt enough!!! Bene's is the BEST. Seriously, this place is a whole vibe. Great music,…read moregreat people, and some seriously good food. There aren't many places where they know me by name, but somehow I went from "just checking the place out" to full-blown regular status pretty damn quick. Every time I walk in, I feel welcomed like I'm part of the family I'm honestly glad I found this beef joint. I've yet to order anything that I wouldn't happily crush again. The food is consistently on point, and my personal favorite has to be the Jack Burton. That thing is fire. But honestly, you really can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches. And you can tell TJ, the owner, genuinely gives a damn about what he's doing. He's clearly passionate about the food and the place, and he doesn't cut corners. You can taste the difference. Bottom line: good food, good music, good people, and a place that makes you feel at home. What more do you want? If you haven't been to Bene's yet, get your ass over there. You won't regret it!

Home away from home! Nothing brings a masshole more joy than a 3 way which is hard to find anywhere…read morebesides the north shore! Bene knocked it out of the park by bringing some Massachusetts staples into Maine. The sandwich was gigantic and filling, with fresh beef and tons of James River. What more could you ask for? Great vibes with nostalgic decor, definitely worth the trip.

My wife and I were driving by and caught view of their sign and turned around since we had not seen…read morethis place before. Glad we did! Had a great burger and pannini. Prices are great, food is great, and service was great. Recommend you give them a try! We will be back!

Went yesterday the food was good and service was okay but we couldn't finish our food after…read morewatching an employee walk in not wash her hands once, put on gloves or use the tongs and just start reaching into the food case grabbing bagels with her bare hands to then walk around while taking peoples order and making everyone's food while dipping and eating her bagel at the same time walking all around the kitchen handling everyone's food thats disgusting and unprofessional. If the employee needed a break or to eat she should have sat down at one of the empty tables to do so instead of being allowed to eat in the back near everyone's food while the rest of the employees just watched and said nothing. We were so grossed out we couldn't even finish our meal.