A famous Midcoast sandwich shop was recently praised across the country as the “Best in Maine.”
The famous magazine Reader’s Digest, just put together a list of the best delis in the United States. The magazine teamed up with Taste of Home to determine the top spot in every state..
The site picked the very famous Big Top Deli in Brunswick, Maine, for Maine. Since it started in 1996, the store has been a hit in the college town.
There are a lot of tasty sandwich classics, Maine favorites, and fun new items at Big Top. Any real restaurant is open early, and Big Top is no different. They serve a full menu of breakfast sandwiches and New York-style bagels. Who doesn’t like a good lox in the morning?
With its diverse population, Brunswick is a great place for Big Top to set up shop. Bowdoin College, is there, so there are always a lot of hungry kids running around. The town is also a tourist attraction, since Route 1 goes right through it.
Is there anything better than getting a tasty lunch before going to the beach or up the coast? It’s not a surprise that Brunswick has a lot of great places. Big Top Deli fits right in with the town because it was made for it.
Here is an excerpt from Reader’s Digest about why they chose Big Top Deli to represent Maine.
Maine’s weather ranges from mild to downright freezing, and Big Top Deli in Brunswick is the perfect place to warm up with a hot sandwich, whether you’re in the mood for a Philly cheesesteak or a cheddar melt. The breakfast sandwiches—which are served all day—are also a customer favorite.
People in this area will always love you if you can make a great breakfast sandwich. Everyone loves a good breakfast sandwich, and Big Top makes some of the best. ^
It’s clear that what sets a good deli apart from an amazing one: simple, tasty food served with helpful service. It’s clear that Big Top and its philosophy have been doing things right for almost 30 years. This picture shows what’s great about Maine.
Big Top Deli has something for everyone. There is even a choice for people who don’t want much meat on their sandwich. That’s a pretty good choice, especially at a place known for burgers, dogs, and other standard deli foods.
Well done to Big Top Deli on this national honor. Let’s see more small businesses in Maine get the attention they deserve.