I love this spot. Every time I come to Wilkes Barre I have to come. This time we had the Rueben sandwiches and I got mine without cheese. The bread tastes so fresh and delicious! The cookies are probably the best ones I've ever had. Bill is awesome! read more

Circles On The Square - a muffin and a cupcake - New American Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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Great sandwiches and a lot to choose from or build your own. Good quality meats and priced reasonably.

This place is just too expensive. Wilkes Barre is a very Democrat run hell hole. Unbelievably beautiful architecture, but this deli is the only shop in the Center Square area. So, if you are stuck in Wilkes Barre, I recommend you use your rental car to drive 3-5 miles for a place that hasn't been overtaken by substance abusers. Expect to be approached by beggars. I was hungry and ordered a ham, egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast. The server weighed the paper thin slice of ham, then tore off a piece of it to throw away? I obviously I didn't deserve the "extra" 0.02 ounce of ham She then put a paper thin slice of cheese onto the egg. OK. Wrapped it up and wanted $11.36. I said, No. The staff is excellent! Very nice people! I went to Duncan Donuts and bought the same damn thing for $5.36. read more

Best sandwiches in town! Pick from the daily specials. Love the sandwich names. Never tried the bakery items. Never tried the bathroom. Call in order ahead or you're gonna wait. Order early and often. read more

There portions are great and the food is DELICIOUS! I love their sourdough bread! It's a great match for any of the sandwiches. Did I mention the lobster Mac and cheese?!!! read more

A very cute place with cute offerings. The sandwiches are pretty good too, and I am not a sandwich person. Highly recommend for pickup lunch. The servers are friendly. read more

Boars Head cold cuts, enough said. Staff is very friendly. They make a great sandwich. I wish they would carry Manhattan special from New York coffee soda. read more

With 75+ items listed on their overhead white boards, it's very easy to get overwhelmed here at Circles. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to how the sandwiches are listed, so my advice to you is to simply pick one board to choose from and as soon as you've found one that you like, STOP LOOKING. Because you'll end up spending your lunch hour deciding and end up with nothing! As the saying goes, you'll be the donkey who starved to death between two piles of hay. I chose the "Greg's Lucky Number" and asked them to substitute New York Rye bread. When I got it back to the office, I had a very tasty sandwich - sliced chicken breast, extra sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. It was amazing. And because it's Boar's Head, it was super super tasty. Really, a very good lunch. (In case you're wondering, his lucky number is 67.) Two downsides to Circles on the Square. First, it's a bit confusing with the ordering process. There are two different queues and I couldn't quite understand how it went from ordering your sandwich to paying for it. There's a system, I just don't know what it is. And second, this is a take out only place. In the summer months, there are a couple tables outside. But in December? It's all to go. Overall? Great sandwich! read more

Circles On The Square - Circles On The Square in Wilkes-Barre - New American Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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The sandwich was pretty good, as expected from a deli. The cause for less than the ideal review was from the soup and the pony tailed worker. The man working the cash register was standoffish and seemed to be annoyed with people coming in. The soup was so bad, tasted like nothing, way too loose to to be a chowder. Just not good, if it wasn't so cheap I would've left a lower rating. read more

Circles On The Square - "Rudolph the Red" Sandwich: Turkey, Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce on Pumpernickel. Missing was tomato mayo and cranberry sauce - New American Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Circles is a great place to grab lunch.. I believe they also have breakfast, but I've only had items from their lunch menu. Prices are extremely reasonable and everything is very fresh. Lots of vegetarian options. If you do a build your own sandwich it's so hard to decide on what to get because there are so many great options. It's also nice to order by number when placing a large order. They offer deliervy during certain times, but make sure to call early before their lunch rush. read more

Love this place! I've been frequenting Circles since they opened back in the 80's. Not only are their vast selection of gourmet sandwiches fantastic, you can put your own combo together. Their salad bar is sweet, with a few homemade special pasta salads per day. And you will love browsing their kitschy collection of gifts, magnets, gourmet snacks, drinks and spreads while you wait for your sandwich to be lovingly prepared. Don't miss their changing-daily soups and sides either! There is no other spot like this in W-B. The owner is a great guy and this shop/restaurant shows it! Don't miss it-- you won't be disappointed!! read more

Circles On The Square - Incredible spot for lunch, dinner or snack! - New American Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Food is so-so, service is TERRIBLE! Most of the ladies behind the counter are rude, and not very friendly. They never smile and barely ever give any thank you's. With lots of competition on the square I will likely never return and I will NEVER recommend them to anyone ever again. read more

Great sandwiches made with the highest premium meats. A lot of great options and homemade soups. One thing many people don't know is that you can get custom breakfast sandwiches, which are amazing. Highly recommend for lunch or breakfast. read more

This place is a W-B staple. If you're looking for just a huge sub, then you are not at the right place... If you are, however, looking for a menu with over 70 different sandwiches and subs... then you are in fact at the right place. The inside is small and there is sometimes a line, but it's worth it. To pass the time, the inside has a ton of kitchy magnets, shirts and other random assortments to make waiting in like breeze by. The prices are fair and the pickles they give you on the side is DILL-icious. read more

Being a Wilkes-Barre gal, as long as I can remember I have ordered and LOVED #41, the Steamtown Chicken. However, there are so many great items on this eclectic menu that I must give others a chance. The store/deli has great funky, funny items for sale and are displayed all over the store so if you show up during the lunch rush, there are lots of things to keep you distracted - and smiling. I lived out of the area for about 10 years (and have since moved back) but when I was gone, I would crave Circles sandwiches and try to stop by when I was in town visiting family. The only thing I would change about this place would be to find a larger location to include tables. Eating outside in W-B is nice downtown or at Kirby Park in the summer/spring and even fall but forget about the 4 months of coldness in PA...you have to bring these babies back to your work or home to eat. read more

When you go inside you are not sure what to expect the menu wraps around the store. Lots of selection from salad bar, Sandwhiches, soup and pastries. I had a sandwhich and some pastries and they were great. They have a few gift shop items about it which was odd but they were cute. Definitely a place to try especially if visiting read more

I see that others have mentioned it, but it bears repeating. Circles' mac n cheese is AMAZING. It is the best mac n cheese I have ever had in my whole life. Their salad bar offers a wide variety of choices. Their soup, whatever the choice, is delicious. Gazpacho and mushroom barley are two favorites. Their sandwich offerings contain top shelf ingredients and are outstanding. The Kirby Wallbanger is my usual go to. Even though there is usually a pretty long line around lunchtime (and yes it's worth the wait), there is no shortage of amusing chachkies to check out while you wait. I heart Circles. read more

Circles is where you want to go for lunch in downtown Wilkes Barre. You will not find better quality for a better price. Its consistency is what takes it to a level well beyond other rivaling delis throughout the area. The shop itself is TINY. You will notice that it is cluttered... filled with a mecca of retro eye-candy/ collectibles... there may be 100+ snarky magnets, available for purchase. I do not mind - at all. Simply way too many options of signature sandwiches. My favorites? (If I can remember) - Owen's Original (BLT-kind of.) - Fair City Chicken (amazing chicken salad sandwich) - Summer in VT (smoked turkey - coleslaw - chedder... hot and spicy, so so so good.) - Penguin Bruiser (roast beef, spicy jack cheese + cool bleu cheese, oh my god... this might be the greatest sandwich in alllll the land..) The abundance of specialty sandwiches can make your head spin... the selection is kind of over-the-top, but the staff is generally wise and awesome - they will steer you in the right direction if you're completely indecisive. Sandwiches themselves are not *huge* to the point where you can not even finish half - but they are decently large, the meat & extras are piled on quite neatly. No seating, so take-out only. Although people watching on the square - I'm going to just leave that up to you. read more

Great deli with awesome sandwiches, soups, salads, salad bar, pastries, chocolates, coffee, and breakfasts. It is also a gift emporium with food items, soaps, incense, small home decorations, funny cards and the best collection of funny and obscene refrigerator magnets you can find. There's always a line for lunch, but they are well-staffed with friendly workers that hustle to get you your lunch quickly. Must try: Thursday Meatloaf Sandwiches Mac 'n Cheese Fresh Gazpacho (Summer Only) Vegetarian Lentil Soup read more

Artisan feel No seating ( yet they have tons of emporium stuff there though go figure) Very creative menu Very (almost too large) menu (like 80 sandwiches!) Homademade soups were ok mine was all broth Fresh made corn muffins are so good pair perfectly with the chilli I got the Reuben Very well done Around 13$ With chips n can of soda Tips: Get a menu beforehand youre first time or you'll be standing around rubbernecking for 15 min. read more

Very rude customer service! Would have given them a 3 if their phone manners were better. Do not try the soup it tastes like it has been sitting out for days. Sandwiches alone are a 4/5, but very overpriced. read more

A most stop and shop lunch spot in the Wilkes Barre Square Great summer entertainment across the street during in the summer at the Arts Fiesta read more

Not being from the area I was looking for a good sandwich for lunch. Well needless to say I found it. The place is located in downtown. Easy to find and didn't have a problem parking anywhere. Walking up it looked like a friendly atmosphere especially with having outdoor seating. Huge selection of sandwiches. Probably well over 100. Even if you don't find something you like you can build your own. Highly unlikely you'd have to do that but good for picky kids I assume. Quality meat. Fresh ingredients I would definitely go here again. Only 4 state because no inside seating. read more

I stopped there when I was in Wilkes-Barre yesterday ( 1/25/18) and ordered the pastrami on rye sandwich fixed the way I like it. Needless to say, it was totally awesome, with the pastrami stacked really high. Excellent service reasonable prices but no seating-just take out. I will be returning here soon when I return to Wilkes-Barre for a visit. read more

After I finished eating my tuna salad outside, which was moderately enjoyable despite its absurd price, I went back inside to ask for a glass of tap-water. Instead of receiving a cup of water, however, I was harshly barked at by a man with long hair in front of a full line of customers. This man, who immediately dismissed me to move on to the next-in-line, snarled "We don't serve water. You can pay for a bottled water in the back." If the prices weren't bad enough to ruin your appetite, the service should be the perfect addition of appalling and disgraceful to get the job done. To my knowledge, all PA restaurants serving food are mandated by law to provide complimentary water, and if they aren't required to do so, I am not required to support their business. Never before have I been denied service to a simple cup of tap-water, and never will I recommend such an establishment as a competent eatery. I sincerely hope they fix this, as legal implications with regulatory departments such as the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture could easily arise--should someone need water to take medication, etc. read more

Neat little place. Has a real artesian vibe that should call to all hipsters like a beacon, yet it remains friendly and inviting. Plus the place has been open since 1985, and in a city like Wilkes Barre that really says something about your prowess as a business. The sandwiches here really speak for themselves. You can make up your own or, if you're like me and incredibly lazy and uncreative, you can pick from the countless creations on their menu, all of which are interesting and enticing. That being said however, the whole place is rather tiny and it seems always packed, the average time waiting in line to order seems to be around 15 minutes, but that time can be spent ogling at the weird incense, scented soap, antiques, or whatever they happen to have on display. Plus, they're one of the only places I know that sells Pellegrino and good cream soda which more than makes up for the wait if you ask me. read more

One of my favorite places to grab lunch. Highly recommended. And they have vegetarian options. Yum! My fav is thr #9

I come to Wilkes-Barre frequently for work, and I always eat lunch at Circles when I can. It's the kind of deli you want to find, and for a Bay Area food snob, I can always find something I'm glad to eat. There's a great variety of food, with more sandwiches than you could imagine, some vegetarian. Housemade baked goods and a salad bar. You'll also find unusual chocolates, some organic or fair trade, others from Europe, and a nice selection of canned goods, condiments and specialty soft drinks like Pelligrino Limonata and Arranciata. Plus all sorts of knickknacks and funny things tucked around the store. Circles is worth a drive down into town if you're passing by on I-81 or the Turnpike. Just be aware it's all takeout. On a fine day, go down to the river and sit out at the nice new park there. If you take some time to look around, you'll see that Wilkes-Barre has a lot to offer. Looking for dinner? Go two doors down to Cafe Toscana. read more

Delicious! Vey extensive menu though... You'll need several minutes to make a choice. Also, probably the best Mac N Cheese around.

a fantastic local deli with creative and tasty options, even for vegetarians! if you're veg, id suggest the BLTease, which used a smoked gouda cheese and is one of the best sandwiches i've ever had! read more

the sandwich i got there was pretty f****n excellent.. probably the best cookies ive ever eaten in my life little pricey for the size of the sandwich though.. probably the most quality food you'll get at the Square tho read more

Great place to grab a sandwich in downtown WB. Stopped in numerous times and picked up sandwiches for take out. A neat retro themed place with an incredibly long list of sandwiches. They also have some very tasty veggie sandwiches which I appreciate very much. In the warm months there are a few tables outside so you can enjoy lunch outside. Staff is always polite. The croissants and other baked goods like tempting too! Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area. read more

This is a great place to go for lunch if you live or work in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Everything is microwaved but the sandwiches are always delicious and made with only the highest quality ingredients. The homemade macaroni and cheese is legendary but sells out fast. Call your order in ahead of time or you may be standing in line upwards of fifteen minutes. Lots of overpriced knickknacks and tchotchkes on the wall - creates a nice ambience even though I wouldn't buy any of them. read more

Great, fresh made sandwiches with top quality ingredients. The combinations they offer are inventive and delicious, but they encourage you to come up with your own combination of ingredients too. The mac 'n' cheese is one of the best I've ever had. I've been getting takeout from Circles for around 7 years now and I've never been disappointed. read more

The first time I had the salad bar and chicken tortellini soup. The soup had a very strange seasoning.. it was so weird that I couldn't eat it. The salad bar was pretty good.. although not fully stocked when I visited. The second time I ordered a sandwich, which was today. I did a "create your own" sandwich and it was not made correctly. There was no tomato on the sandwich which I ordered, and it was clearly on the piece of paper they wrote my order on. There was an abundance of mayo on the sandwich when I said light on the mayo. I actually had to wipe mayo off the sandwich to eat it. The best part of today's meal was the chocolate chip walnut cookies. I'd recommend those for sure. Otherwise, I would say.. stay awake. The sandwiches aren't worth the hype or price. read more

The menu is HUGE! People are not exaggerating - you need a good 15 minutes to read the whole menu and decide what you want (perfect, because this place is always crowded during lunch hour). The sanwiches are delicious and freshly made. They pile on the meat and cheese. Only downfall is that it's takeout only - no where to sit and eat. read more

Amazing sandwiches, best deli in the area in my opinion! Their menu is delicious and extensive. If you don't see something perfect for you on there (doubtful!) they'll create whatever you want. Lunch time line, but it always goes fast. Their gift shop is great too but a few of the expensive chocolate bars I've tried were stale. Overall excellent deli and their salad bar is great! read more

This is a good deli on "the square". They have a large selection of creative sandwiches. I haven't found the perfect sandwich for me, but maybe it's there somewhere. The people I've gotten sandwiches for from there said they were "good, but nothing to write home about". The gazpacho soup is always excellent. It's too bad they don't have any indoor seating and outside is just a few tables. It gets a pretty long line during the lunch rush, but the line moves quicker than you can go and read through the entire sandwich list. read more

The sandwiches here are awesome! The ingredients are always FRESH. The line is almost always wrapping around the restaurant. Prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly. read more

Circles on the square has the Best mac & cheese I have ever had in my life. I also love their salad bar and my husband is a sandwich fan of theirs. If you are looking for the mac & cheese get there early though they only make so much for the day and they sell out by 1 or 2. read more