Italian in Auburn, ME

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Sam’s menu is a specific genre — «Maine corner or variety store». Like everywhere else in the country — there is pizza and sandwiches, but what is unique to these take out shops in Maine is something called an «Italian». An Italian is not a grinder or a sub. It needs to be made a certain way or it is not an…

Mark B.

Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shoppes

Pat’s is Pat’s – some locations are better than others. Auburn is one of the better ones.Sat out on the deck on what turned out to be a chilly evening. The views of the Androscoggin River and the mills downriver were interesting and enjoyable. The deck seemed a little worse for wear, which might be due to…

Jim B.

Pat’s Pizza of Auburn

Very, very disappointing, bordering on awful. I would have given 1 star, but the staff was very nice, especially since I got there 5 minutes before closing. The ‘Italian’ roll was a glorified hot dog roll. I’ve had sandwiches in this town with real Italian rolls, so I know they’re available. I could barely…

Cindy W.

Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shoppes

A few friends and I had the lunch buffet and it was terrible. The service was the worst I’ve experienced. We were waiting a good 20 minutes in front of a full line to be seated and there was nobody at the counter. If the place was full we would understand, but it there were plenty of seats and nobody even said…