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The Big Cheese
47 Randall St, Annapolis, MD 21401, United States
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Ka
Review №1

Bree and Apple is the most delicious sandwich I have had. I love Granny Smith apples and with the melted cheese it is so delicious. Sammy is such a wonderful host. You can go wrong with any of the sandwiches she has her recommendations too. Ask her.

Ni
Review №2

Met the sweetest couple who were happy to answer questions and share family history. Got lots of hot sauce and pickles per their recommendation.

Wi
Review №3

They are terrific people who make quality food that tastes delicious. Id give them 5 stars but this aint New York. Best in this area though.

An
Review №4

Very sad at how we were treated by the owner yesterday. We had been coming here by boat for years and bringing guests as well. This time We were shopping and realized that there were no more prices on the products, it was very confusing, the owner walked out from behind the counter as asked if she could be of assistance and I said how do we know what the costs are? and she said just ask me and I will tell you So my response was how convenient and she said that she felt insulted and I said how? and she walked away, well it was apparent that I discovered her little scam as that attitude was not necessary, she must size up the clients and see what she thinks she can get away with. Very sad as she has no respect for her customers. we will never go back.

Fr
Review №5

The Sandwiches are good. However, the pricing is dishonest. They add $2 on to every Sandwich without posting it or notifying you. When I inquired about it she said it was the French baguette upcharge. Which I did not request nor was I notified of.

J
Review №6

We bought several sandwiches. Each other different. Purchased both hot and cold. Really enjoyed every one.

Ja
Review №7

Great local sandwich and snack shop. The bread is baked fresh and the ingredients are fresh as well. Every sandwich weve had has been spit spot on. Great selection of chips, pickles, hot sauces and drinks, as well. Staff is very friendly

Ag
Review №8

Worst customer service in Annapolis. Sandwiches are really good.

Pa
Review №9

Ehhh nothing special lady picks and chooses who’s she’s friendly to

Lu
Review №10

Mamá Judy and Papa Bob were just amazing and made our Houston, TX group feel right at home. She suggested The Wick with the Italian Peach Tea and chips. Also enjoyed the desserts. I will bring my kids on a return trip to meet this beautiful couple. Their love story was my favorite. Thank you both for being a great example of true love in a 50+ yr marriage. Hugs from Luisa in Houston. 🥰

Ma
Review №11

We love the owners and the food! These are the best people!

To
Review №12

Ive never loved a sandwich shop until I visited this deli. My kids attending USNA are great most of the time, but a sandwich at The Big Cheese is great all of the time. 😉

Jo
Review №13

High quality sandwiches and ingredients. Its a family owned business that loves what they do. The owners are personable and gets to know you. They also care for our Midshipmen.

To
Review №14

A Annapolis icon, this is a must stop for lunch on the go. Best place to grad a sandwich, or cheese and wine, and go sit on the docks or many scenic places around downtown Annapolis. Great service and staff!!!

Na
Review №15

Great sandwiches and people

Ma
Review №16

Rude snooty service by the old lady.She had an attitude that made my group walk outOver priced.The prices on the board arent true, they will add an extra two dollars per sub anyway. Wont even tell you they are doing so, just hoping you wont notice.When you do notice, they say its for the bread.and its the only bread they have so its a guaranteed added two dollars to any sub.

Th
Review №17

Many thanks to Judy and her husband for their assistance with a delicious meat and cheese spread which we ordered for an event at the boat show.We called ahead and my friend Ruth was able to pickup with nothing but praises as to her treatment while ordering the spread.Judy is the best!

Ma
Review №18

Love The Big Cheese. The owners are also very friendly. Great place to eat!

Ni
Review №19

When we walked in the lovely lady made some suggestions she described the Taylor Made (Swiss cheese melted over honey turkey, bacon, granny smith apples, covered with pineapple coconut mango tequila sauce, on a challah roll) she almost lost me at apples and a pineapple sauce on a sandwich...she assured me Id love it.....boy oh boy was she right. Down right the best sandwich Ive ever had period, if youre in Annapolis drop in, grab THIS sandwich and eat it out by the Pier (no seating in the deli) you will not leave hungry or disappointed.....

Ro
Review №20

Pricey but decent

Jo
Review №21

This is one of the coolest little cheese shops Ive ever been in. In addition to their very wide variety of cheeses they sell a large selection of sandwiches from their counter. Its a small place by some measures but they have a lot of stock. Friendly folks who will help you find anything you are looking for. Worth checking out for lunch of for party supplies.

Ki
Review №22

Fantastic sandwiches. Always love coming here to treat myself to a sopresetta and provolone on a baguette. Bread is fresh, the meat and cheese is always great. Overall quality ingredients.The owners are always a pleasure to talk to as well! Being from the NY area I found it difficult to find a good quality sandwich in Maryland. So so glad I found this place a few years ago when I moved here.

Ch
Review №23

Family owned and worked, I LOVE it. Sandwiches are so DELICIOUS, you can taste the quality and love put into them. Definitely an Annapolis destination.

Ki
Review №24

Amazing selection of 🧀

Al
Review №25

The best sandwich shop in Annapolis! The Big Cheese is a neighborhood classic with an incredibly diverse menu. I’ve been ordering the Annapolitan (turkey, brie, apple) sandwich for years, and it’s always consistently delicious. Staff is always friendly, and it should definitely be your go-to lunch option.

Ju
Review №26

I’ll say it is a good place to get whatever sandwich you want. They serve various kinds. Annapolitan the sandwich is really good (since I love Brie) and the price is reasonable. I even separated mine into almost three meals...

Pa
Review №27

Eclectic & dynamic sandwich options, along with an array of pkg goods such as sauces, chips & I believe I saw a wine rack (dont hold me to that. I was on the clock and only quickly perused the hot sauces)

Ri
Review №28

Always a treat and well worth the price. Long-standing family business where you feel like youre at home.

Bo
Review №29

Fabulous sandwich shop just a short walk from Annapolis Harbor. Extensive sandwich menu or ask them to make your favorite. Fresh bread selections, cold cuts and cheeses. Numerous varieties of hot sauces available. My favorite stop for a bite to eat on the flight home.

Je
Review №30

This is the type of place you discover and then keep to yourself to look like you know what youre doing with a sandwich. Their bread and cheeses are outstanding. You really cant find a fresher sandwich in Annapolis.

Co
Review №31

A hint of Nantucket in Annapolis. Lived in Annapolis for 25 years; They are the best sandwiches in town. It might seem a tad pricy, but they are huge (could be split). Only caveat is that there is no seating. The notion is to take your sandwich and eat across the street on the city dock benches.

Ch
Review №32

Two words come to mind when describing my experience today at the BIG CHEESE. Rude. Inedible. I first heard of the Big Cheese in December from my Midshipman. I heard from another friend it was a must try... So after 6 months of anticipation I finally found myself downtown and able to stop in. Initially I was very impressed. The women, who was clearly in charge, helped find a safe place for my sons to sit while I looked at the menu. I was very thankful for her help! When I try a new place- I enjoy reading the description of each item. So I set out to read the menu... after a few seconds the women in charge asked me what I would like to order. I thought- how helpful! I described to her what my friend had suggested. (She did not listen.) She quickly pointed me to a popular sandwich and guaranteed I would enjoy it. I did not. I actually didnt even finish it. What I did eat of it was choked down. But- My story does not end there. When she called me forward to pay I began to order fountain drinks. She interrupted me and said, We are in a hurry- you need to order faster! I was shocked! I was midsentence in making my order. If I had not been with friends I would have immediately left. But- being polite to those I was with I ordered my drinks. Paid. Chocked down my way over priced DISGUSTING INEDIBLE SANDWICH. Not to mention this disgusting sandwich was NOT what I had been anticipating for 6 months. I will not be returning to try the actual sandwich I went into the shop to try. I will not be recommending this location to anyone.

el
Review №33

I didnt realize that I would need a baby carrier to transport the HUGE sandwich that I customized, worth every penny! Delicious, thank you!

Ch
Review №34

Bomb food. They also sell sliced meat by weight ask for cold cuts. Theyve been in business for 26 years and do an awesome job!

Me
Review №35

Sandwiches are decently priced, but the cheese is SUPER EXPENSIVE. $10 for a regular sized Cabot block of cheese- I could get that for less than half that in the regular grocery store. And they werent even marked so I didnt find out till I was at the cash register and then felt pressured to buy.

Ja
Review №36

I dont know why something as simple as a sandwich could be the best thing you can eat in Annapolis, but holy guacamole is this place good! Sam and his Grandma are spectacular salesmen.

Ga
Review №37

5 star rating soley because of John Heckman. I always see him there and his sandwich making skills are unmatched. He’s definitely the powerhouse of the store and deserves more money.

Pa
Review №38

Love the product and the sandwiches!Sometimes it feels as though theres a little flim-flam upsell going on.There are a few staff who could learn a little from charm school ... The customer may not always be right, but we do deserve a listen.

Ca
Review №39

I love this bossbot by far one of the coolest toontown cogs in my opinon

Jo
Review №40

Very clean with well displayed, well thought out products. The owner helped us and she was delightful and charming. Good bread and choice meats and chreses. We are local and will be back.

Je
Review №41

I stopped in randomly for my first time on my lunch break to get the Italian Cold Cut sandwich. Best in Annapolis HANDS DOWN! From the other reviewers, I havent met the mean lady behind the counter lol but the owner Bob was the coolest. Very friendly easy going guy! And respectful. He was patient and ordered my sandwich EXACTLY how I wanted it. Like the guy below said he definitely makes up for the mean lady some of you speak of. Id recommend this place to anyone.

Jo
Review №42

Sandwiches are absolutely unique and delicious, but this place is very overpriced. Otherwise it would have 5 stars in my book. Good market selection for gourmet food items too.

To
Review №43

One sandwich feeds two people!! Great service!! Favorite deli Ive been to in a long time. Ill be back many times.

Aa
Review №44

Nice selection. Prices are very Annapolis if that goes without saying. Nice people.

Ja
Review №45

Favorite local sandwich shop! Owners are so nice and always helpful

Bo
Review №46

I used to be very fond of this place. They had big sandwhiches with great ingredients, well worth the money. It seems that recently they have changed their sandwiches, and they are now small and underwhelming. Im very disappointed, $9.00 for a 5-inch sandwich.

Je
Review №47

Very good sandwiches with an interesting variety of foods available as well.

LP
Review №48

Great sandwiches! Owners are always enjoyable and willing to chat or share good local advice.

Da
Review №49

Not clear on pricing, Very overpriced, good meat but they had stale bread. Will never go back way too expensive 👎

kl
Review №50

Big sandwich. Plenty of meat. Bread was fresh.

Ed
Review №51

$26.00 for 2 sandwiches, a bottle of water and a packet of apple crisps!!!!!Quality was good but price not so good....The service was certainly not the friendliest we had in town.

Tr
Review №52

Yes, it is DELICIOUS, but the managers are EXTREMELY RUDE and SNOBBY. Everything is a bit overpriced.Good food, poor service.

Lu
Review №53

Pay attention to your receipt - she took advantage of us because we were tourists and added some $5 extra on top of a single sandwich and two drinks - nearly $20 for such a small purchase. We will not be going back.

Ri
Review №54

Great experience! This is what a sandwich should be.

Ro
Review №55

Corned Beef and Pastrami soo tender! I cant wait to go back! Literally 1 pound of awesome! So many different options to choose from.

E
Review №56

Great cheese, and condiments... love the place... have been there many times...

Ni
Review №57

Great deli!! Try the Italian -delicious!

Ma
Review №58

One of the best sandwiches, ever! St. Marys Slugger

Ty
Review №59

Friendly owners/staff. Great sandwiches and a lot to choose from

ja
Review №60

I love this place, their food and the owners! Id give 10 stars if i could.

Pr
Review №61

Absolutely love the sandwiches here! Sammys Slugger is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! I recommend this place to anyone!

Mi
Review №62

Love the place, great sandwiches, great people.

Mi
Review №63

Great foof

Da
Review №64

Great food.

Ju
Review №65

Cheesy services!😱😱😫💯💯💯😈

Fr
Review №66

Rude, unfriendly, pricey, and they dont appreciate your business, instead you feel like they are giving you a favor that they are serving you, but surprises me every time I pass by this place That how they still in business, dont go in if you have any self respect!

TJ
Review №67

Amazing sandwiches

Ch
Review №68

Always great service and always delicious! So many great choices also! The best!!

CA
Review №69

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  • Address:47 Randall St, Annapolis, MD 21401, United States
  • Site:http://thebigcheeseannapolis.com/
  • Phone:+1 410-263-6915
Categories
  • Deli
  • Sandwich shop
  • Caterer
  • Gift basket store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:9AM–5PM
  • Friday:9AM–5PM
  • Saturday:9AM–5PM
  • Sunday:9AM–5PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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