Reviews for Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppe

07/06/2024 - Emily W.
The crew at this Sam's location is incredibly welcoming and enjoyable, always ensuring a positive dining experience with affordably priced delicious food that holds a nostalgic place in my heart, making each visit a cherished tradition.

07/24/2010 - Charles
I am sorry to have to say how disappointed I was in Sam's. Touted as a Lewiston landmark, I was turned off the moment I entered the door. It took almost five minutes to be served as I stood at the counter while the staff chatted in the back. On Wednesday, I decided I would order the special of the day - a "bucket of Spaghetti" - for fun. At $8.69 - for "meat sauce" - I looked for something with substance, rather than a plain Marinara. The meal was to come with Italian Bread, and the counter person pointed to a loaf of cold sliced bread on a shelf. I asked if there was perhaps the option of having it warmed as we were eating in their "dining room", and he said no. I countered by asking if it was possible to have their garlic bread instead, and he pointed out that it would cost extra. Well, that perhaps sounded fair as I was asking to substitute; so he took back the large loaf of cold bread and gave me four small slices of overdone garlic bread about a fourth of the size of the loaf and charged me the extra amount. If this restaurant is "Lewiston's Pride", well then I suppose it would be worth going elsewhere. As we were dining in, I rather expected better service and a much better, and fresher product.