Mama Gratti’s Deli & Bakery

Despite the fact that the customer service is often questionable at best (the owner or manager has zero customer service skill whatsoever), I kept going there the rare times that I need to buy my lunch. Some of the prices are over the top for the amount of food but you can get a nice sized wrap for a decent dollar amount, and I have enjoyed their falafel salad on several occasions.
However today was sadly my last time eating there. I picked up a falafel salad and I was so sick to my stomach within a short amount of time of finishing. I would write it off as coincidence except that this is not the first time that I’ve felt sick after eating there and when I mentioned it to my colleagues several other people chimed in that they’ve had the same problems.
I don’t know if it was one of the salad items that made me sick or if the tahini sauce had gone bad, and I don’t really care. All I know is that I had a hard time focusing on work this afternoon and was grateful for some gravol to dial down the queasiness.
Like I said, it was not the first time that happened to me there — but it will definitely be the LAST time it happens.

THIS PLACE KICKS SERIOUS BEHIND.
I wish this was closer to my work because it really is the perfect spot to grab a bite on your lunch break. They have such a great variety of perfect lunch food, by that I mean stuff you can grab and go.
My favorite thus far is the sandwiches. I’ve gotten the roasted chicken and bacon one each time. They are fantastic. The bread is absolutely to die for, it is soo so soft. They have a billion types of sauces, my favorite has been the red pepper mayo and spicy mayo. The ingredients are fresh and the chicken is big chunks of white meat chicken. It really is one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in the HRM.
I’ve also gotten their pasta and their banana peanut butter chocolate smoothie. Both are great. The pasta I bought had chicken, bacon, penne and a cream sauce in it. It was pretty simple but really hit the spot. The banana peanut butter smoothie is delicious, they put protein powder in it, so its pretty filling.
Yep, give it a try.

Overall a god send to all office workers in the area cheap and fast for the days when your wife did not pack a lunch like that would be almost everyday for me not that she is expected to pack lunch or that your wife is expected? OK off to a bad start. Just don’t get the egg salad. I had a rotten one and had to toss it in the trash one day. Other then that coffee for 1.25 and lots of fresh food to choose from.

My favourites: Wicked Thai Soup, Bean Mix, Anything they make at lunch time, pita chips, their Breakfast Sandwhiches (with red pepper mayo).
They got rid of the rude sandwhich maker so customer service is better this year although a couple of the cashiers seem despondent or depressed in the morning… but on average they’re very, very nice.

Awful service.
For weeks at a time, I used to eat at Mama Gratti’s for breakfast AND lunch everyday! They have since lost my business because the servers are arrogant, unaccommodating, and sometimes just plain mean. I can get my marked up Costco food elsewhere and not be treated poorly, thank you.
Lesson learned: pack my own lunch for work.

The fact that I haven’t done a review for Mama Gratti’s yet is mind blowing. I love this place; there have been weeks where I went four mornings in a row… okay, maybe I shouldn’t admit that.
Located in Scotia Square Mall, Mana Gratti’s is like mini-​mart version of Subway, only way better — and locally owned/​operated.
They have a variety of pre-​made, quick and easy, sandwiches and salads for you to grab and go OR you can walk up to the sandwich bar and have it your way, again, much like Subway.
I’ve only ever had their breakfast sandwiches, on bread or on a bagel (they have a lot of different bagel options) they’re always delicious and filling. With egg, bacon/​ham/​sausage, cheese and 3 veggie toppings for around $ 4.00 you can’t go wrong.
I recommend their red pepper mayo — delicious!
This place is slammin’ in the morning! It can get overwhelming with the crowd/​line-​up of people, but I’m usually in and out of their pretty quickly.

I have not been to Mama Gratti’s in quite a while, but decided to stop in today for the salmon and cream cheese on a bagel for $ 3.99. Yum. Except. I thought (foolishly). maybe I’ll ask to get it on a pita instead. So I asked, «Are you able to make the salmon and cream cheese on a pita for the $ 3.99 special?» … Response. «Well, it would be the cost of a veggie wrap plus salmon ($ 3.99 plus $ 1.00). Me: «Gee, are pitas super expensive over bagels?» Response: «No., but if you want vegggies and stuff with the salmon it costs more.» Me: «Oh, does the bagel with salmon and cream cheese exclude veggies?» Response: «No, you could get veggies with that.» UM. WHAT? Next comment from server: «We can make whatever you want if you pay us… «Me: Whatever, just make it on a bagel.»
I have never seen a business be so unaccommodating in my life. Seriously, how difficult is it to replace a bagel with a pita? They are both bread! If Mama Gratti’s can think of a way to charge you extra for something they will. I’m through.

In my opinion, Mama Gratti’s has the best lunchtime deals in Scotia Square if you’re looking for something on the healthier side. Soups, salads, sandwiches, snacks, smoothies … they’ve got it all and the prices are very reasonable. The line can get pretty long around noon, but they are very efficient and I’ve never waited more than a few minutes.

I was in here again today to pick something up for my brother. Just as it was two years ago, they still have cream and egg based sauces like mayonaise unrefrigerated and just sitting on the counter. Come on!!!

I’ve been searching for an inexpensive wrap in downtown Halifax for a while now, and Mama Gratti’s was a place I was happy to discover. They have filling, healthy wraps for a good price. The only problem is the customer service. I’ve had the same girl serve me during the past three days I’ve visited. She doesn’t make eye contact or greet me, and she doesn’t ask me what’s okay and not okay in my wrap before she makes it. She’s always been busy asking the people in line behind me if they need bags for their wraps — while throwing my napkin on top of my wrap and not asking me, even though I walked there, will be walking home, and would gladly accept a bag if it was actually offered to me. I’ll probably start going elsewhere and paying a little bit more for good customer service.

I sporadically visit Mama Gratti’s as sometimes a greasy teen burger or expensive kebab plate is just not up my alley.
I have officially ended my relationship with this place today. I have found that the consistency of their offerings to be 50 – 50 at best. I either have a good meal or a very bad meal.
Today I just wanted some Vegetable Beef Barley soup. Not too much to ask for right? What I got was mostly broth with a few pieces of carrot, potato, very little barley and 1 piece of fatty beef.
Sometimes I have gotten their Chicken Caesar wrap and aside from the fake bacon bits it is ok. I went with my sister last week and she had gotten the teriyaki stir fry and some of the vegetables had not been peeled. I had gotten this one time as well and there was no flavour to it at all. Another co-​worker had said that they had gotten a salad with dirt on the lettuce. I will be go elsewhere from now on.

I work in Purdy’s Wharf so this location is a great lunch time spot. I have only been here once so far as I try to limit my lunch time dining so I don’t go broke. It is quite a busy spot but I can definitly understand why.
They have a variety of premade items like wraps, sandwiches, salads, etc but you can also have your sandwich made fresh as well. I opted for a premade wrap which was on a spinach wrap with chicken, cheese, spinach, cucumber, tomato, green pepper and red pepper mayo. I also bought a square dessert. Both were great and were reasonably priced, ($ 4.75 for the wrap and $ 2.19 for the square). My only suggestion would be to label the sqaures, some are obvious (like a rice crispie) but the one I chose I had no idea what it actually was, except that chocolate was involved.
If you work in the area, I definitly reccommend trying this place out. I believe that they also cater, which would be a good option for business meetings and whatnot.

I have been going there since it opened and it offers hot dishes, cold sandwiches, beverages, desserts, fruit. Kinda everything.
It’s a pretty good spot if you want a miss mash of stuff. Sometimes fruit, cheese, and a domino square. Sometimes a wrap, milk and some hummus. They have a lot of choice.

I’m very grateful Mama Gratti’s exists. It’s a great place to grab a sandwich, salad or hot special. The prices are reasonable and the cafeteria layout means you can jump in and out quickly.
My regular purchases:
Greek salad — $ 4.50
Salad duo (I recommend the couscous) — $ 3.95
Fridays, I highly recommend the Mediterranean Plate for $ 5.50
One thing I don’t recommend is the teriyaki stirfry. It looks good and the portions are generous, but the vegetables are always way undercooked.
The inconsistency in some of the specials is the only reason for a three rather than a four. Service is good and very efficient. Thanks for giving me healthy options,. Mama’s!

Mama’s does surprisingly well. The food is usually OK, for stuff that’s bought at Costco and re-​packaged. The breakfast sandwiches are the main draw for me.
Two things really irritate me about the place.
1. The coffee S U C K S.
2. Servers that call you «darling», «dear», or «honey». I have worked too hard to overcome gender stereotypes and burst through that glass ceiling. Keep the pet names for your pet lizards please.

I have a lot of love for Mama Gratti’s! This fresh lil market in Scotia Square knows how to do lunch right — walking the perfect line between not-​going-​to-​put-​you-​in-​a-​food-​coma and lettuce-​alone-​does-​not-​a-​salad-​make.
All premade and packaged for the busy lunch-​hour rush, you can take your pick between sammies, salads, cheese and crackers, veggies and dips, pasta salads, and some delicious baked goods. Stroll through and take your pick off the shelf, bring it up to the cash, and you’re on your way!
The other option is the sandwich bar where cool and friendly staff whip something up for you on the spot based off a pretty decent menu. Definitely tasty especially when you slap it on their ciabatta, this process just dulls my enthusiasm a bit because you end up trying to line up, order, and wait for your food in the same space where people are lining up to pay at the cash.
The tastiest lunchtime snack is efficiency, people!

Mama Gratti’s has pretty much anything you could need in a convenient food court location. They have soups, salads, hot lunch dishes, sandwiches, breakfast items, smoothies, gelato and a wide variety of snacks already packaged and ready to go.
My biggest recommendation at Mama Gratti’s is their enormous and delicious Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Trust me… you wouldn’t regret it. They are always perfectly cooked with the slightest taste of cinnamon that sets it apart from any other cookie. Oh and they are conveniently located right beside the cash so there is no escaping them!

If you work in downtown Halifax, be sure to swing by Mama Gratti’s!
Whether you’re looking for a full meal, a snack or just something sweet, this place can satisfy your cravings. While the space may be small, the selection is huge.
On one side, you have a sandwich bar (I recommend tofu veggie wrap with feta cheese and honey mustard instead of the vinaigrette) and the daily special. On the other side you have pasta salads and soups. The back wall is a wide selection of beverages. The centre island is a mix of treats (hmm… brownies), prepared meal items (which, unfortunately are not always well-​labeled) and snacks (e.g., grapes and cheese, sliced fruit, etc). At the front, cheap tea and coffee and their smoothie bar.
Everything is reasonably priced and a nice alternative to the fried food you usually find in a food court.

Mama Gratti’s rocks my socks! With a clear emphasis on fresh, healthy and wholesome foods, its enough to put away the unfortunate food-​court stigma.
As I ventured down today with my sis, the place was bustling as per usual. With an empty fridge at home and hungry eyes, the plush offerings had me in a pondering daze. I lust.
This eatery covers all ground, and without making one feel guilty about eating out. Sandwiches, salads, and wraps are all prepared with fresh doses of veggies and quality meats. I cannot emphasize FRESH enough– this is priority here. Homemade-​style treats like brownies and squares are wrapped up and ready to go. Various fruit and veggie trays are available, as well as lone fruits (bananas, apples, and even full cantaloupes). Juices, smoothies, pasta salads, cereal, individualized sauce packets, plain pitas– Mama Gratti’s makes it so easy to eat healthy in a hurry, as everything is ready to go! And while they do have a fully stocked shelving of pre-​packaged goods, its freshly made and delicious. Customized meals are available as well by the counter staff.
Cordial, efficient service and making fresh food a priority has won me over. Besides the unfortunate samosas, Mama Gratti’s delivers a full star rating. Succulent times to say the least. Yum!

Mama Gratti’s is one busy shop. It is just one steady pace going through there at lunch time.
It is a very light menu, mostly healthy food. Great sandwiches, wraps and hot soups. You can grab a tea/​coffee and muffin for under $ 2.00.
They have some great snacks of fresh fruit and vegetables. I grabbed a container of fruit, it had mostly kiwi in it, and was great.
Next time I will try the soup, they looked good.