AshleyDMiller: Restaurant review - Momma Goldberg’s Deli

Restaurant review - Momma Goldberg’s Deli – An Auburn Tradition since 1976!

Monday, May 17, 2010

After moving to Auburn in 2000 for college the term ‘momma’s love’ took on a brand new meaning. Anyone who has been to Momma Goldberg’s and has eaten the famous Momma’s Love sandwich knows what I am talking about. Although Momma Goldberg’s offers an extensive menu, I have rarely ever ordered anything but the Momma’s Love.

I remember visiting Auburn and passing this small building at the corner of Donahue and Magnolia and wonder what all the fuss was about a deli shop?! Then, my first fall at Auburn I learned quickly why Momma G’s was a favorite spot for so many. That first fall I also had a surprise birthday party at Momma G’s so it became a special place for me.

Momma's G's is a landmark on the corner of Donahue and Magnolia in Auburn! Luckily I park on Glenn for football games and pass right by here!

As I mentioned the Momma’s Love is an absolute must for anyone that has never been to Momma G’s. The sandwich includes roast beef, ham, turkey, Muenster cheese, spicy mustard, mayo, lettuce and tomato all on a hoagie bun. You may think that sounds ok but…the secret to it being so good is the steam! Once all the meat and cheese are placed on the bun they steam the sandwich, then top off with the mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato and special momma’s sauce. Momma’s sauce is similar to Italian dressing but even better!

The 'magic' takes place in the steamer!

You may think it can’t get any better for a deli lunch than that sandwich, but it can! You must always order nachos!! At Momma’s G’s they take cheese Doritos, cover with pepper jack cheese and jalapeño peppers. Then they steam it all together. What comes out of the steamer is something that is unmatched anywhere. (Believe me, I have tried at home.) There is just something about the way the cheese melts together that makes these nachos the best around.

I recently had daddy/daughter night with Ella. We went to the AU baseball game but on the way had to stop in for some nachos and some Momma's Love! Ella had her first bite of the nachos and loved them!

One of my favorite game day traditions is getting a Momma’s Love, nachos and a large sweet tea. There is no better way to head into Jordan Hare Stadium than to have just left Momma Goldberg’s. There are many new locations for Momma G’s. Each have something different to offer, check out the website by clicking here. So the next time you are in Auburn drop by and get you some real Momma’s Love and nachos and enjoy!