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It's been almost 10 years since I reviewed Big Top Deli and I thought I would refresh so that readers 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. read more

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I really wanted to like Big Top Deli. My coworkers hyped it up to me a number of times and finally I 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. read more

Big Top Deli - The Big Top (Pastrami Reuben) - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

I usually go for a veggie sandwich but today I opted for a Reuben and side of onion rings! Never disappointed leaving big top deli! Options for everyone and always busy. read more

Big Top Deli - Reuben - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

I have been going here for many years and I can confirm that this place consistently serves the best deli sandwiches in town. I am a big fan of the Reuben while my wife and daughters love the Goose. My son in law is obsessed with the chicken parm. Every single time he visits it is a priority to make a trip to Big Top. The staff is friendly and the whole place has a great neighborhood vibe. read more

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I haven't been to Big Top Deli in a LONG time. When I used to work locally it was a staple, at least once a week. I called in an order to go right around noon on Wednesday, 3/19/25. I talked to Tony and he was friendly and helpful as he always has been. A salad without onions or tomatoes with ranch for her and a Cheddar Melt no onions for me. Tom recommend honey mustard and on sourdough, of course I took his recommendations! It was packed when I arrived and there were several people waiting for to go orders. The space is bright and has lots of tablesBig Top does a brisk business, they get the food out real fast! My sandwich was everything I wanted it to be and my friend loved her salad that had the toppings laid out in sections and looked so pretty! The person that cashed me out was fun, friendly and seemed to enjoy their job. Another fantastic experience at Big Top! read more

This is a great place. I had great service. I ordered ahead and my sandwich was ready early and tastes great! read more

Big Top Deli - Sunny supreme - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

I've been going here since I was a child and have yet to have a bad experience. The staff is always so friendly, the atmosphere is great, and the sandwiches?! Best I've ever had. The gobbler has become, quite possibly my favorite meal of all time. If you're looking for a sandwich with a smile, definitely go here. read more

Very quick service. Excellent choices hot, cold, and kids menus. Fresh bread with substantial servings. Large seating area.. read more

Big Top Deli - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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SO many sandwiches to choose from! I have never been disappointed by this establishment. There is always a choice that fits my taste buds, the staff is remarkably friendly for a counter ordering deli, and the ingredients are fresh. They do a good job keeping the place clean despite the high turnover and quantity of children enjoying their meals here. You will not be disappointed. read more

This place has been in Brunswick for a long time and I can see why not sure why it took me so long to review it.The sandwiches are huge l, fresh and delicious . The staff is so great always cheerful and accommodating and efficient . We got the turkey club and wedge fries both we're excellent. Also got an eggplant parm sub which was very good. In the past I have had the pastrami /Ringmaster and the Cubiano hotdog. Always happy with what we order here it is a nice place to sit and eat in as well. read more

Hubby and I were looking for a place to stop in for a quick breakfast/brunch before some exploring. We drove into Brunswick and found Big Top Deli. I was happy to see they served breakfast all day. It was late morning but we both wanted breakfast sandwiches. I ordered a corned beef, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Hubby ordered the Rockies breakfast sandwich. The breakfast sandwiches were made to order, served hot and wrapped in foil. Both breakfast sandwiches were really good. Not huge but very filling. I liked my corned beef, egg and cheese a lot. The corned beef was house-made. It was my first time trying a bulkie roll, it held up well and tasted very fresh. The egg was perfectly cooked, medium yolk. Hubby liked his Rockies breakfast sandwich, too. The green peppers, onions and ham were delicious with the scrambled eggs on the fresh bulkie roll. Big Top Deli is a good spot for a quick bite. read more

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Great stop along the drive from Bar Harbor. We lucked into pulling in front of this deli. The veggie melt was delicious and came with a pickle and chips. The avocado sandwich was good but our winner was the veggie melt. read more

Big Top Deli - Avocado sandwich - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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If you're looking for a great sandwich and excellent customer service, this is the place. I have been going here for years, and it has never disappointed. The customer service is always top notch. Nothing I have gotten has ever been bad. Whether it's a pastrami sandwich, hot dog, salad, etc it is all fantastic. I am particular to the Big Top sandwich and "The Dog". Everything is also fresh and the best deli meats and cheeses. They slice it all on location and cook it all fresh. The owner is an amazing person. I've met him a few times and he has always been very accommodating and giving. I've gathered he donates and helps out his local community a lot. I believe that is why the customer service is so great. If you have a great owner, who treats their employees with respect, then the employees tend to be great, as well. They all seem to enjoy working there and love what they are doing. Some of the best customer service I've ever had. And it's why I alway come back. The ONLY negative I could possibly think of is if you have a fear of clowns, you might not like the feel of the place. It's supposed to be like a circus, hence "Big Top". But honestly, I think it just adds to the fun and joyous feeling you get when you are there. The prices are fair, the food is fresh and top notch, and the customer service is what others should aspire to be. This is one of my favorite places, period. I highly recommend this place and is one of my top 5 "always go to" places. read more

Cashier was friendly, trying her best! Steak sub was awful. Picture shows it was more pepper and onion. 2 subs $4 tip $38 total! Not impressed at all.. read more

Big Top Deli - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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Stopped here on the way to the airport from Acadia. A little busy for lunch but we were able find a table outside. The cashier was super friendly and delightful. I ordered a blt on sourdough. Very good. Good proportions. Lots of sandwich options. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Cute location with shops nearby. read more

What a great place! The service was great. We ordered at the counter. The menu is extensive and varied. So many of the options sounded good. My husband enjoyed the hot Reuben sandwich. I like the Goose (Smoked turkey, smoked gouda, avocado, cucumber, and honey mustard). We were visiting from out of town and were so glad we stopped here to get sandwiches on the Amtrak train ride from Brunswick to Boston. Delicious. read more

If you are in Brunswick, Big Top Deli has to be a stop. Sandwiches are all made with freshly sliced meats, to order. Any imaginable sandwich breakfast or lunch, they have it. Staff know regulars by name and everyone is so polite. Now to the Rueben, freshly sliced Rye, sliced carded beef, sauerkraut. 1000 island and Swiss. My personal favorite!! Come on down and your tastebuds will not be disappointed. read more

Big Top Deli - Rueben, Chips, and a pickle slice. - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Well. I know this is a great, much loved place and I've loved it in the past. But, I must say, both the reuben and the pastrami special... where's the meat? This is the biggest difference between what the other reviewer said... closest you'll get to a NY deli... it's not close. It's about 1/4th of the corned beef or pastrami you'd get, in other words not much at all. We opened our sandwiches twice to stare at the paltry amount of meat. And the sourish sauerkraut gave my hub a stomach ache into the evening. They are nice but, I need a bigger sandwich. read more

One of the best Deli's I've ever been to. I adore the circus theme and they have just about every sandwhich you can think of and more. All sandwhiches are made using boarhead meat but crafted in a special way. The owner/ manager Tony is wonderful. He guided us through the menu and suggested the bread type. I went for The Goose: Smoked turkey, smoked gouda, avocado, cucumber and honey mustard. It was so delicious and I loved the chips that came with it. My family got the GOBBLER: Turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. Basically Thanksgiving in a sandwich. My boyfriend is gluten free and dairy free and he got a burger on. Gluten free bun which was delicious according to him. The prices are fair $8-10 for a sandwhich and chips. Next time I go to Maine I would love to try another sandwhich as their menu had a lot of delicious, unique selections. read more

Big Top Deli - The Goose - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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What a great refuge spot for a hot sandwich on a bitterly cold and windy day in Dec. We were on our "Sunday Drive" on a Tuesday and found ourselves in Brunswick and hungry. The Big Top was perfect. We parked in front where we could read the window front menu from the warmth of our car. We decided to split a cheese steak sandwich and some fries. Sadly they were out of fries but happy to say the free onion rings to compensate were a great substitute. The sandwich: well, when it arrived I thought it looked like there was only a small amount of meat and cheese. I was surprisingly wrong. The meat, cheese, pepper and roll combo was just perfect. I brought half of "my" half home for lunch the next day. read more

Big Top Deli - Steak and cheese. - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

The owner was running the cash register and taking orders the day I came in. Bright, airy, fun space. Super clean! I enjoyed eavesdropping on the loud banter between the owner and the customers. Sandwich was solidly made. Nothing fussy, properly built sandwich. It is one of those meals that grew on me. Midway through, I knew I was going to be a fan of this place! read more

They have the BEST reubens. Outside ordering. No seats inside at this time. They text when your order is ready. Super kind! read more

Big Top Deli - a sandwich and a soda - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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Looking for a stop for lunch in Brunswick, and Big Top fit the bill perfectly! We were avoiding indoor seating with Covid, and is was a bit of a rainy day, so we got a few sandwiches and ate in the truck. They were like a machine, with staff wearing masks and gloves and texting you when your order was ready for pickup at the window. The turkey club was excellent' read more

Stopped in this afternoon for a quick lunch and it was absolutely packed. I asked the cashier what the most popular sandwich is and she recommended the "Egress" .. not something I would normally order but absolutely fantastic. She recommended we get it with the peppercorn ranch (?) and that was a great suggestion. Just really a fantastic sandwich. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Good foods I like the vibe Everything on the menu is amazing I recommend the hoax or the hot dog read more

Lovely people and very friendly. The food was astounding and was worth the stop in! 10/10 for sure!

They have the best sandwiches. The variety they have to choose from is great!! The sandwiches comes with chip n a pickle. If you like sandwiches try this place e out read more

Came here randomly on a day out on the Brunswick strip and we shared a breakfast sandwich, wedges, and coffee. Nothing special and nothing stellar either. The staff were nice and it was very busy. They are definitely a sandwich place! I kept hearing other people order the Goose sandwich, which looked pretty good on the menu, but alas, I wasn't hungry nor in the mood for a sammy. Their coffee was pretty cold by the time we got in as well, but honestly our review is rather untimely. We went in at about 1 pm to order breakfast foods (served all day), what do you expect? read more

My dad took me here when I was visiting him in Maine. My dad is a regular. I was very skeptical looking at the outside. You would never know how great this place is from the looks of it. It's in a plain store front and the inside is super casual and plain. But the food!!!!!!!!! The Staff!!!!! I fell in love with Michael the order taking guy. What a sweetheart. Best attitude and customer service ever. He is a delight and made our experience perfect. He helped my dad and me create/pick our sandwiches and he was spot on. He told me to come back after I ate my sandwich to let him know if I liked it. Liked it, I loved it! (I had the veggie reuben). I marched right up to him and told him I loved him and the sandwich (haha) They have a huge menu of sandwiches with a ton of healthy choices. The prices for the size of the sandwiches is reasonable. I told everyone I talked to on my vacation about this place. When I saw my brother I immediately asked if he had ever been here and it turns out he used to work there in high school (which I never knew). This place is a staple and you could eat there every week and try something different. I can't wait to go back the next time I am in Maine. Here are photos of Michael and the manager and my dad standing in front of their sandwich board pointing into the deli. read more

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What a unique place settled snug on Main St in downtown Brunswick. I love it! All the neat photographs of Barnum and Bailey's Circus. Wow...talk about bringing up childhood memories (no, I was not fortunate enough to take part in the amazing craft). I remember when the circus came to town and my Mother tried to pawn me off...I mean got us tickets.. to the circus. So cool. Okay, the burgers and fries! Wow! Hot, fresh, a charred-grilled flavor, and those potato wedges! Delicious. The service can only be described in one word and one word only, Excellent. No more and no less than excellent. The options are phenomenal and I cannot wait to breach those glass doors on Main St. and try another item on their menu. Highly recommend for a drop-in lunch or date!....or what the heck ever! Yes...the feel goods this place will provide to your mouth. read more

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Came here for a quick bite! Convenient and quick service. Had a phenomenal tuna melt and others in my party enjoyed their burger, salad, and Reuben. Overall, great location and solid deli food. read more

Big Top Deli - Salad - Delis Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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This local deli is an excellent place to grab a breakfast or lunch sandwich. The meats are fresh and of good quality. Prices are reasonable and the staff is always glad to see you, very pleasant and competent in serving during this altered Covid time. The owner is very involved in supporting community activities and a super nice guy. He does remember his customers and always has something nice to say. read more

My review of the Hot Dog ™ x2 Quality of hotdog: 9/10 Note: dog tasted good, bread was surprising. Pickle: 10/10 Note: whole pickle is big pickle but good pickle Drink 10/10 Note: good selection of local beverages Complimentary Chips: 6/10 Note: needed salt Service: 10/10 Note: very jovial person at the window Promptness: 10/10 Note: Amount of time to wait = 1 walk leisurely down Main Street. Twas 5x the price of a 30 oz jar of Hellman's mayonnaise, very reasonable. read more

This is the closest you will find to a legit New York deli in Maine. If it was in Long Island or NYC the rating would go down but this is Maine where nobody can figure out how to run a deli so this place gets extra points. Solid sandwiches and soups. read more

One of my favorite sandwich places in central Maine!! All of the sandwiches I have had there have been awesome, favorite part is their delicious bread!!! read more

Watching the news after a huge snowstorm the day prior, interview with the owner of this little gem was on. As we are close, decided to give it a try. Bam! New go-to sandwich shop in the area. We viewed the menu online and ordered via phone. The Gobbler for me on toasted sourdough, excellent bread made for themSwiss. Sliced turkey, sage stuffing and a smear of crandberry..added a little mayo and i was very happy. Hubby had the grilled rueben with Cole slaw...had a bite and it was excellent with creamy thousand island and swiss. Sandwiches come with chips and a slice of pickle. You can sub out chips for potato wedges...real wedges that are crispy and delicious for $2 more...well worth it if you are a fry lover. Bread choices include bagels, rye, white, wheat, wraps, 7 or 12 inch grinder. We tried another round on 12 in grinder rolls and it is a big sandwich. If you are in the mood for breakfast, they have bagels, bagel sandwiches and just about any combo you can think of they can probably put it together for you. Order ahead and you won't have to wait other than stand in line to pay. No separate line for pick up, the one drawback if you called ahead and have newbies staring at the menu and can't decide. This place is worth a trip to find, enjoy a nice sandwich or bagel and do some shopping around Brunswick. Prices are reasonable and service is fast. read more

Fantastic lunch stop in downtown Brunswick! Staff is always so friendly and the food is fantastic! Something for everyone on their menu. You really ought to stop in!! read more

Outstanding food! Consistent. Family owned and have been around for year's. Glad they survived through these difficult times!

If you're looking for subs that you can either take on the go or eat at the locations, this is the sandwich shop for you! My fiancé absolutely loves this place, they have tons of sandwiches to choose from: hot, cold, clubs, breakfast...you name it they have it! One suggestion I have, eat the egg salad sandwich in the store...I got it on a bagel to go and it was pretty messy!!! It was quite wet and juicy...a little much! We ordered a turkey sub with havarti dill cheese, lettuce, and pickles and it was delicious - they even gave us potato chips and pickles to go!!! We didn't have a cooler but it kept pretty well for about 6 hours before we ate it...yum!! read more