This Maine Chicken Parm Sandwich Is One of the Best in the U.S.

Not saying you should road trip for a sandwich… but Maine’s best chicken parm might make you consider it

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When putting together a list of the "Best Chicken Parm Sandwich In Each State" one spot in Maine, stood above the rest.

Big Top Deli, located at 70 Maine Street, Brunswick, is a New York–style deli known for a huge menu of hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items, and more.

Having earned their stellar reputation, with a 4.5-star rating on Tripadvisor, Big Top is well known for their food quality, friendly service, and welcoming deli atmosphere.

Here are a few customer quotes from Reddit users:

“Big top has the best actual sub sandwich in southern Maine.”

“Big Top is the answer... It’s not even on the menu. You ask the owner for one and he makes it for you.”

What makes their Chicken Parm stand out?

It features breaded chicken breast, marinara, and melted mozzarella cheese on a garlic-buttered sub roll, a classic deli version, served with chips and a pickle.

Other deli menu highlights include:

The Big Top: featuring pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and 1,000 Island on a garlic-buttered sub roll.

The Gobbler: A Thanksgiving‑style hot sandwich piled with turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce.

Trailblazer: Roast beef, sautéed onions & mushrooms, BBQ sauce and mozzarella cheese served hot.

When are they open?

Their hours are typically 7am to 4pm, Monday–Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays, making it a go-to lunch and brunch spot

It goes without saying, that if your summer travels take you that way, you have to give this at try!