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.

Wth has happened to this place? The owner is finally showing her true colors. Did her mask fall…read moreoff? She maybe one of the nastiest people I've ever encountered. Sadly her entire front end is just as mean, stuck up, rude, narcissistic, and judgemental gossips like her. I miss the team that took care of us during and right after the pandemic. Don't let your kids get jobs there, they will either become snobs or be emotionally scarred. Curious what happened to most of the past employees. Bet they have stories. Prices are way to high anyways. I haven't seen one locally owned place around here anyways that treats their real employees the right way. 3rd bad experience in this town, should have listened to the warnings

Yes. The Chinese rib sausage at their custom butchery.....outstanding. family operationread more

A wonderful place! I walked in and didnt expect such a large variety of food/products. It all…read morelooked amazing, the staff was so friendly and helpful. I ordered the tuna sandwich and made a ham/turkey sandwich. Absolutely delicious. I also got a strawberry cheesecake bar and Dubai chocolate bomb. A large variety of soups were also available. Thank you for a great experience!

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.

I don't have any pictures of this place because it's not an indoor eating kind of establishment,…read moreit's a self serve grab and go on a very busy high visibility corner downtown Bath. Easy in and easy out! Perfect for a quick lunch break while at work. I CAN speak to the quality of their food, though! Every recipe for a sandwich or soup, or little side dish, salad is carefully and loving put together with perfect chops, perfect medley of flavors and textures to delight any taste buds. They have a few hot soups to choose from, and a few more cold in the fridge to take home with you for later. They offer a wide range of baked goods, popcorn and potato chips. Plus a nice cooler of more boujee drinks! I love going in to find what they have new in there! They sell POPPI!!! What makes this interesting is, the menu lineup changes WEEKLY. So they'll post what that week's menu will be on Facebook, with pictures! I love that. My favorite sandwich is their "Autumn Chicken Salad" (they sell it all year) I like to call it my fruit cake chicken salad! It's VERY unique. Sweet and savory at the same time, extremely addictive and satisfying. I CRAVE that.

My go to place for soups. The most delicious soups and scones around. I have been going here for…read moreyears. I always stock up when I'm there. Great service at great prices.

Had a delicious brunch here on the way from Portland to Rockland. As someone else mentioned, this…read moreappears to be a business people's hearts are invested into, with caring staff, attention to detail in the food, and very reasonable prices for customers. We got the salmon eggs Benedict and the fruit pancakes, and without asking they split both on to two plates. The Benedict was on a particularly fresh English muffin and the pancake was full of fruit. It's a charming old-school type place with friendly staff and good vibes on a weekend morning. Many people arrived right at opening - a number of whom looked to be locals/regulars who sat at the bar - and it took some time to get our food as a result. This was understandable, just not necessarily a place to go if you're in a rush of any kind. Looking forward to returning and trying the blintzes next time I'm in Brunswick.

Our go-to for casual breakfast & lunch. The care & love put into making the food is evident…read more It's a cozy diner more than a deli. It's an extensive menu offering flavorful combinations that took effort, in addition to the greatest hits. Their daily specials are to die for. The service is a standout. The staff is always smiling + kind. Every.single.time. The miles they clock on their feet every day, & they treat every customer like their the most important person in the room.

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.

Great & tasty breakfast options- either ready to go or made to order. Always friendly and fast…read moreservice with a steady stream of regulars and Bowdoin students. There are a few seats to sit down and eat as well.

This place and the adjacent boutique was taken over by new owners (not sure what year) and is not…read morethe same as what we experienced for like 20 years. In the deli, I saw the WICKED VEGGIE WRAP on the menu and was looking forward to this that wrap that I enjoyed over the years. Very very disappointing... What my wife and I split was mostly lettuce with a sparse amount of cherry tomatoes, red onion and little else. Some mild dressing and that's about all it had. Quite tasteless actually, since it was mostly lettuce. The WICKED VEGGIE WRAP wrap that this store used to have consisted of a breaded eggplant slice, plenty of creamy hummus, roasted peppers, red onion, some lettuce and perhaps cheese. Very flavorful. They shouldn't be calling this the SAME thing as what the prior owner named it since it's not at all the same sandwich. This was also way overpriced for what they made for me. The gift store used to have some great items but now their inventory is quite different. Unfortunately, times do change.

Watching the changes over the past two decades has been interesting. The new owners have made…read moresignificant improvements but also the store has lost a lot of its old charm. The younger staff are great and do their best while some of the older (but newer) staff seem to have a very negative attitude. I recently had an exchange with a woman with grey hair behind the counter during the peak lunch time and she was incredibly rude which seemed unnecessary. This use to be a store where you could walk in, be greeted kindly and talk about local news. Now, it's clear that the ownership prioritizes what's more trendy and high prices over costumer service and friendliness. We also ordered several sandwiches which were incredibly disappointing. We ordered two "hot sandwiches". One that had cold chicken and a warm outside and another that wasn't heated/baked at all. I am hoping it was an off day for all and will try again. I recommend this store for visitors but for those whole live on the island or are seasonal, beware!