I hope that our recent visit to Semolina was a fluke, because if the service is always as terrible as it was a couple weekends ago, I'd be hard pressed to return. We were there Saturday at 11, when the restaurant is supposed to open. It wasn't until around 11:10 when the kids working there got around to unlocking the door and opening the place for business. While that's not a huge deal, we learned AFTER placing our sandwich orders that it would be another fifteen minutes before they were ready because they hadn't baked the bread yet. Had we been made aware of this prior to ordering, we would have gone elsewhere because we were a bit pressed for time. About five minutes later, one of the kids asked if we wanted to switch our orders to white bread instead of wheat, because the white was already baked. Why wouldn't they have provided this information when we put in our orders, or at least made us aware that we could just order a different sandwich bread and not have to wait fifteen minutes? Our sandwiches were actually quite good, which saved this from being a two star review. I had the pear, walnut, gorgonzola sandwich, which was nice and light on a hot day. The bread is excellent as well-- chewy with the right amount of saltiness (aided by a sprinkling of coarse salt on top). There are a ton of different sandwiches to choose from, and the ingredients all seem very fresh. I'll give Semolina the benefit of the doubt and assume the ridiculous service we received isn't the norm-- I hope that's true!
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Emily C.
Wasn't impressed. Wanted a go-to sandwich spot, and I just wasn't excited about my lunch. I'd rather make the drive to Panera for a sandwich and soup.
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Scott K.
The food is fresh and delicious all the time. I had a problem with the service and I mentioned it on Yelp shortly after the owner contacted me for feedback on what he could change to make my experience better. This was fantastic to hear we talked and very soon the changes were done and things are much better now. It's always a real plus for me to eat at a place that really cares about their customer services. With the summer months coming it's even better to eat here with their great patio.
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Elizabeth P.
Semolina is undoubtedly the best place to get a sandwich in Longmeadow, MA. This high-end, vaguely Italian deli offers delicious bread baked daily on the premises, an element which goes a long way in distinguishing it from other lunch joints in town. The ingredients are always fresh, and they boast a solid array of vegetarian sandwiches and salads for the non-carnivore crowd (a feat rarely achieved in small-town America). The decoration here is sparse and the atmosphere is less than cozy, but the free wifi connection included in the price of lunch makes this an ideal place to work on your laptop, especially if you benefit from a quiet environment offering the only Italian soda in town.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No
Sarah O.
I hope that our recent visit to Semolina was a fluke, because if the service is always as terrible as it was a couple weekends ago, I'd be hard pressed to return. We were there Saturday at 11, when the restaurant is supposed to open. It wasn't until around 11:10 when the kids working there got around to unlocking the door and opening the place for business. While that's not a huge deal, we learned AFTER placing our sandwich orders that it would be another fifteen minutes before they were ready because they hadn't baked the bread yet. Had we been made aware of this prior to ordering, we would have gone elsewhere because we were a bit pressed for time. About five minutes later, one of the kids asked if we wanted to switch our orders to white bread instead of wheat, because the white was already baked. Why wouldn't they have provided this information when we put in our orders, or at least made us aware that we could just order a different sandwich bread and not have to wait fifteen minutes? Our sandwiches were actually quite good, which saved this from being a two star review. I had the pear, walnut, gorgonzola sandwich, which was nice and light on a hot day. The bread is excellent as well-- chewy with the right amount of saltiness (aided by a sprinkling of coarse salt on top). There are a ton of different sandwiches to choose from, and the ingredients all seem very fresh. I'll give Semolina the benefit of the doubt and assume the ridiculous service we received isn't the norm-- I hope that's true!
(3)Emily C.
Wasn't impressed. Wanted a go-to sandwich spot, and I just wasn't excited about my lunch. I'd rather make the drive to Panera for a sandwich and soup.
(3)Scott K.
The food is fresh and delicious all the time. I had a problem with the service and I mentioned it on Yelp shortly after the owner contacted me for feedback on what he could change to make my experience better. This was fantastic to hear we talked and very soon the changes were done and things are much better now. It's always a real plus for me to eat at a place that really cares about their customer services. With the summer months coming it's even better to eat here with their great patio.
(4)Elizabeth P.
Semolina is undoubtedly the best place to get a sandwich in Longmeadow, MA. This high-end, vaguely Italian deli offers delicious bread baked daily on the premises, an element which goes a long way in distinguishing it from other lunch joints in town. The ingredients are always fresh, and they boast a solid array of vegetarian sandwiches and salads for the non-carnivore crowd (a feat rarely achieved in small-town America). The decoration here is sparse and the atmosphere is less than cozy, but the free wifi connection included in the price of lunch makes this an ideal place to work on your laptop, especially if you benefit from a quiet environment offering the only Italian soda in town.
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