Wareham test drives New England Farms prototype deli

Jan 11, 2011

Whether you are looking for some quick lunch on the go, discount deli meat, or someone to bring you a sandwich at work, the Brown Bag Express at New England Farms might be the place for you.

New England Farms recently bought the deli name and business from the previous owner, and now the Brown Bag Express is a test run for New England Farms locations around the state. If the deli business is successful here, the chain says they will export it to their other nine locations in Massachusetts.

"We’re now trying to combine the best of the Brown Bag with the best of what the New England Farms chain has to offer," said manager Michael Dias.

And what they have to offer are sandwiches, cookies, coleslaw and potato salad.   Standard deli fair, accented by Greek Yogurt, fruit salad, and organic iced tea in the freezer case next to the counter.

“There’s something for everyone,” said Dias. “We have a lot of healthy stuff, but we also have a lot of chips.”

Some things are staying the same—local patrons can still buy fresh-smoked turkey made that day (or the day before) at the deli, and any sandwich employees made before, from “The Express" (a sandwich that pays homage to Thanksgiving, made with turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and mayonnaise) to the “Pic O’ Pocket," which features various lunch meats.

However, with new management comes new ideas, and so some things will be different. Dias says prices are going down, and patrons can now purchase deli meat and do their best to recreate the New England Farms experience at home.

And if you can't go to them, the Brown Bag Express will come to you. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays, the deli will deliver your lunch, no matter how big or small, to your home, office, or favorite park bench, free of charge.

New England Farms and the Brown Bag Express are located at 2501 Cranberry Highway.

The Brown Bag Express is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. To place an order, call 508-273-0246.