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.

As soon as you walk in you're greeted by the friendliest server. She seemed to know everyone and…read morelaughed and talked and was just darling. We ordered sandwiches and they are huge and delicious.,I ordered grilled chicken and the bread was fresh and the sandwich really great. Food is outstanding. It has a nice neighborhood feel inside..great place

One of the best places I've been to! We stopped here on a road trip to Rockland for lunch. This…read moreplace had a ton of options to choose from for lunch (i.e. sandwhiches, hot bar, etc). Not to mention, I was so tempted to order all the lovely baked goods and treats. They looked amazing. The seating was super accessible and expansive, and everyone here was super welcoming and hospitable. I hope to be back next time I am in time for a sweet treat! The cookies looked amazing.

Enjoyed our late Saturday lunch, which was recommended by a local friend…read more Was a bit confused upon entering the space: which door do I go through? Is the retail store and " restaurant" separate ? Where do I go first? Once we got to the deli case, and got through being overwhelmed, we were able to order.. still be warned as a newbie, it is a daunting experience!!!Brides the yummy sandwiches ( honestly I was hoping for a more rustic bread than what was offered ) and salads there is an incredible selection of baked goods. My partner chose the classic brownie ( incredibly dark and rich) and I the double chocolate cupcake filled with mocha mouse( which I saved for home) the icing and mouse filling were amaaaazing but the cake itself seemed quite gritty, as though it was a " alternative," flour. In the end I was a tad disappointed in my $6.00 cupcake. All in all a decent experience and I'd probably go again, but $46 for Sammie's and dessert is a bit steep for my pocketbook.

This place is excellent!!! I mean, I have a few favorite restaurants and most of them are Italian…read moreplaces. Every one of them is a privilege to eat at and this place is AT LEAST as good as any of them and quite possibly the best of the bunch!!! Before we could get started, it being our first visit, we were brought a complimentary small antipasti plate of pickles, olives, picked onions and red peppers, balsamic vinegar and fresh mozzarella that is so perfect it makes you swear you are in the old country! We knew we were in love with this place very early on in our visit. I love a good sauce (or gravy if you're so inclined) so we tried all the right stuff for my taste buds a buds: My girlfriend and I shared the Arancini (light, airy, delicious) and the meatballs (pork filled bliss in a flavorful sauce-seasoned to perfection!). By this point, we were already so satiated I could have left a happy camper. Seriously. For entrees I got the Spicy Ragu di Salsiccia, which is a very tasty Orecchiette pasta in a spicy red sauce that I loved. My girlfriend though, let me try her chicken parm that was arguably the best chicken Parmesian ever created!!! When I mentioned it to my server, she said it was a Gluten Free Panko and we are both still talking about it an hour or two later. I am seriously considering going back to get it for lunch tomorrow!!! We finished off the meal with vanilla bean gelato. She got it with some rich fudge cake thing that was great! Needless to say, we were blown away throughout the meal-every bite was excellent, and for us, that would be enough...but service was at least as good as the food!!! At Pomelia we found service to be outstanding without being even a little pretentious. It's why I am way more inclined to eat out in Maine - I enjoy meals out more here - the food culture is strong in Portland on all along the coast in Maine and I hope this place remains a fixture in Brunswick because we are the newest fans and WE WILL BE BACK!!!!

I ordered the chicken parm and thought it was delicious. The focaccia you are given for free wasn't…read morethe best, but I still can always appreciate free bread. I sat at the bar and even though the place was very busy, the servers were attentive. The food did take a bit to come out, but I didn't mind. I would definitely try the meatballs if I get the chance to come back here again. If you plan to come on a weekend, I would definitely recommend a reservation. Overall, everything was good, but I felt the prices were a bit high for the return. Other than that I had no issues.

On Maine Street in Brunswick same side of road and near Frosty's. Great breakfast spot. I believe…read morethey serve breakfast all day and have a lunch menu. Please note there are 2 breakfast menus- first breakfast and second breakfast so flip over the menu for lots of yummy options. You order at the counter. Lots of people pop in just for a coffee as well so the line moves quick. They had some yummy looking pastries including a large scone "sandwich" with red Currant jam and clotted cream. They give you a number for your food order and bring it to you, but you pick up your coffee at the counter. There were a few large groups there so they had seating to accommodate. A few outdoor tables as well. Some people pop in for the fun whimsical & magical decor - LOTR nods. So plan to take a lot of pictures. We had the Rapscallaion wrap - so yummy and poutine -added egg & corned beef hash. Both yummy. Will be a fun place to bring guests who visit. When you are done, You clear your own plates here, I think it wasn't clear as a large table left all their plates.

I have been here twice and while I enjoyed the food both times I did not leave as satisfied the…read moresecond time. Breakfast and coffee with family and friends was the first occasion. You order at counter and food is brought to your table. The food was delicious and portions were generous. Atmosphere keeps the conversation and eyes going. Very clever and fun. Even the dishware was fun. Second trip we decided to try the high tea service. A menu of assorted teas and a prefixed food menu. My daughter made reservations and prepaid for our lunch ahead of time. We discussed price point and we believed it to be $48 a couple because who goes to tea alone? Turns out it was $41 per person. This is steep for lunch especially considering what it includes. Tea, a tower of treats; this works out to be 2- half sandwiches each (chicken and cucumber and whipped feta) a very small egg salad on 2-3 bite croissant, a scone with fixings and about 2-3 quarter sized macarons per person. This is very not nearly as generous as their daily menu portions. We had a reserved table and a waitress took our tea order from the table and delivered all items to the table except any napkins or utensils. We still needed to go get them from a centrally located area for diners. Our waitress was very sweet but obviously inexperienced and wasn't clear on how the high tea worked and it took about 40 minutes just to get the tea. Most disappointing was the bread. It was very dry and crumbly so sandwiches were falling or crumbling apart as we ate them. So as far as value is concerned, the high tea was not a good value in my opinion.

Food is fresh and delicious. I have been there 3 times, all for lunch. I am not local, just go to…read moreBrunswick occasionally. The sandwiches are yummy and served on wonderful bread with a curly lettuce side salad which is tossed in some sort of Parmesan olive oil dressing. The cookies are tasty as well. You order, take a seat at the table of your choice, and they bring the food to your table. When done, buss your own stuff. Menu appears to be expanded since my second visit which is great. SOUPS! I would love a few more drink options like a lemonade. I have gotten a bottled water every time. Will keep going back as the food is delish.

Doesn't pay his staff or vendors , serves expired food . Chaotic atmosphere and wreaks of…read moreunjustified pretentiousness.

Never thought of going here till a friend told me about it. Very friendly and clean. Great food…read morepriced right.

Amazing place! We had amazing lobster bun sandwiches! Will definitely return again! My family had a…read moregreat time!

Great Love the Pizza and Polar Bear Breakfast sandwich. The…read moreOwner has a landscape business too and is a busy hardworking Mainer. Great local store. They followed pandemic protocol And have always been friendly to me. I typically have issues at one point or another everywhere, but not here. I would give them 5 stars, but it's not the cleanest or newest store in town. Nothing is perfect, and you're a liar if you claim so.

Neighborhood variety and deli. We ordered breakfast sandwiches egg, American cheese, one with…read moresausage, the other with bacon both on telera rolls. Delicious. Rolls are outstanding, fluffy and definitely fresh! Friendly staff, personable owner.

We stopped here for lunch. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got a meatball sub. The sub was…read moremade fresh and hot. It was excellent. We appreciated having the space to dine in also. We will definitely be back

Was was extremely bad. They made two small pizzas 9", and made them way too thick and cooked them…read moreat a low temp for not enough time. My Giovanni loaded as 1 and 1/4" thick at one edge and the middle was 1" thick and the cheese was not cooked. The center has visible pieces of shredded cheese that had not melted yet. They are very untrained and or don't care or maybe hate the customer and tried to sabotage the pizzas. If you need pizzas, go somewhere else. They do not cook correctly, or prepare the preparation or proportions to cook correctly, and therefore by extension don't take pride in their work.

My dad always used to love this place…read more This is a coffee shop with a lot of identity. I got there when it opened and there were already regulars there, by the time I got in. The wait wasn't long and the staff was already cracking jokes and very pleasant. If it's any indication of how much the customers love this place, in line I listened as a regular was offering to bring by his own soil tiller for a barista. Got a Reuben at 7:00 in the morning and it was delightful. Very specifically, the bread was buttered and toasted perfectly and it was a great portion! The chai was also nice, very well balanced. The ambiance of the coffee shop is lovely, bright, light, some nice music, the lounge is a nice spot as well! Overall, this was a delightful start to my day, I will be back soon!

I was in Brunswick for a meeting so my two colleagues and I stopped in during our lunch break. We…read morewanted to support a local business versus a fast food joint and figured we'd have enough time to do so. We ordered two turkey sandwiches and a tuna salad on a bagel, so nothing cooked, besides the toasted bread. While waiting about 25-30mins for our food, it got really hot inside. I looked up at the built in fans/vents in the ceiling and noticed they were filthy. I was afraid if I had asked for air to be turned on, that dust would have shot onto people's food! There was also a situation where the man behind the register needed a choice made by an elderly customer that had already taken a seat. She shouted out the answer to his question and he responded rather loud and rudely for her to "Next time come to the counter! I don't like yelling across the room!" (Or something to that extent) Whatever it was, it seemed really aggressive and unprofessional, not to mention disrespectful. The sandwiches were good, had fresh ingredients, but I'm not sure this place was throwing the right vibes for me to revisit.

Amazing BLT Lobster Roll. We drive up from the south every summer for a week of these. Please don't…read moremiss this place. You won't regret it.

We loved our dinner at Cameron's Lobster House. Make sure to go early since they close at 7pm…read moresharp, no exceptions. We shared the clam chowder which was great. I got steamers which were sweet and yummy. My husband ate the fried scallops dinner which was also great. Seafood is very fresh and you can't beat the prices. Love the vintage vibe which includes a drive up service for folks who want to eat in their car like they did in the 1950s. Definitely a place to try when in or near Brunswick. I will definitely be back. Also our server was amazing.