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The Zesty Lemon
Review
About
The Zesty Lemon – Fresh, Flavorful, Local
Discover Saint John’s unique sandwich shop! At The Zesty Lemon, we prepare fresh sandwiches, soups, and more with quality ingredients made in-house. Enjoy a tasty, wholesome meal that’s a cut above typical fast food. Stop by today for a delightful, homemade bite!
Features
CUISINES
Cafe, Deli, Healthy, Canadian, Soups
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
FEATURES
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours
Open until 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Contribute
4.4
(22)
Excellent
14
Good
5
Average
1
Poor
1
Terrible
1
llinel
Saint John258 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
One of our favorite places for a sandwich. The soup is hit or miss. I love the wicked Thai chicken soup. The "corn chowder" was not chowder- it was water with corn and potato. Chowder by definition has milk or cream. This had neither. It had flavor and promise but was very disappointing. The pasta salad looked good so we bought it to bring home. It is not worth trying. No flavor at all. Had tried a turkey vegetable soup which was not even edible. Perhaps it depends on who is making the soup that day. Stick to the sandwiches.
Written March 7, 2024
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JPW
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
First time here and what a lunch time lemony delight. Delicious menu, very clean/bright atmosphere, friendly team....and the lemonade...hello! We stayed to eat and to my surprise, we were served on little platters with kettle chips and a pickle slice. I was too full; otherwise, the dessert display was winking at me.
PS*- My son thinks you need to "franchise" (yes, this was our lunch discussion) and move to the former Jungle Jims in Quispamsis.
Written February 11, 2020
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Karen P
Saint John30 contributions
Jul 2020 • friends
I had the Chicken Bacon Club sandwich there on a multigrain bun. Fresh, delicious bread topped by lemon chicken breast, maple chili bacon and fresh veggies. Served with kettle chips and a dill pickle spear. The service was friendly and fast. Another part of the cafe sells freshly sliced deli meats and cooked bacon along with some amazing sweets. I’ll be back!
Written July 3, 2020
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FoodMonkey
Halifax113 contributions
Feb 2022 • family
Nice clean decor and excellent service. Bread was so fresh I’m going back to get a loaf today. However, if you’re going to charge $14 for a sandwich then there needs to be A LOT more meat on it. Was delicious but disappointed in how little meat was there.
Written February 24, 2022
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llinel
Saint John258 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
Changed ownership and quality. Used to be one of the best around. Today the bread was stale and the maple bacon did not taste like maple. The pasta salad was boring. The shelves are looking empty as is the restaurant. Better hours and finally open on weekends. But not sure we will go back.
Written July 14, 2024
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Brandon Parent
Dear Ilinel,
We apologize that your last experience wasn't as expected. While we've recently undergone a change in ownership, we want to assure you that none of our recipes, suppliers, or ingredients have changed. Our team remains mostly the same, with a few new additions, and we're committed to maintaining the high standards that everyone loves.
We restock our shelves with baked goods once per day and typically aim to sell out daily. It’s possible that your last visit was an exception, and we sincerely hope you'll give us another chance. We noticed that your previous review during our new ownership period reflected a better experience, and we're eager to understand and address any concerns you may have.
Please reach out to us at zesty@thezestylemon.ca or call the store and ask for the owner. We'd love to work with you to regain your trust and ensure your next visit is exceptional.
Thank you, and we hope to see you again soon!
Best regards,
The Zesty Lemon Team
Written July 24, 2024
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GRAHAM M
Fredericton13 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Place is very clean , bright and cheery. menu is made up of all fresh ingredients and home made fresh breads etc . a great place to eat for quick lunch , they are very busy at dinner time but wait in minimal and well worth it . A MUST TO VISIT
Written January 7, 2020
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llinel
Saint John258 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
Similar to Subway but much better. You choose your toppings and sandwich was delicious. Clean and bright. Not gluten free but it is a nice breakfast and lunch spot. Lined up even at 2. Popular with locals.
Written December 2, 2021
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TrailTrekker15
Tallahassee5585 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
We grabbed a quick breakfast at the Zesty Lemon. The breakfast sandwiches were made to order and were delicious! The prices were extremely low for such high-quality food. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant for a great meal!
Written August 2, 2024
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Deni R
Hampton46 contributions
May 2023 • solo
Best flavors and selections of sandwiches, delicious salads, and soups. Freshly made breads, and desserts. Staff are super friendly and work very hard to make your experience an exceptional one.
Written May 2, 2023
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Lilly's
Grand Bay-Westfield35 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
I went there for lunch, take out. Our meals were really good, great presentation and taste. The staff, although very busy were super friendly.
Written April 16, 2021
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Gerry B
Fredericton58 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
The service is attentive and the food is great. The sliced apple muffin is what dreams are made of. The coffee is good and the sandwiches excellent
Written November 27, 2019
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babbycat
Saint John57 contributions
Oct 2019 • business
What I like about the zesty lemon is the quality of food and ingredients they use in the sandwiches and salads. It is a place that has healthy options but what I would really like to see would be more awareness about ingredients in their food. I've asked a couple of times about gluten or dairy and got kind a blank look. Labels would be an amazing addition that many customers would appreciate !
Written November 9, 2019
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SylRickTraveler
821 contributions
Oct 2019 • friends
As one might imagine, the Zesty Lemon serves up a delicious, made from scratch-in store, piece of lemon bread.
Written November 1, 2019
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Kathleen W
Hillsborough55 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
I have been anxious to visit this spot for quite a while now and had the opportunity to do so with my sister and a friend yesterday .
The quality of the food exceeded our expectations and was absolutely delicious , I had the grilled veggie sandwich and my friend had that as well . My sister had the special which was a chicken pot pie and she said it was the best she had ever tasted!
The staff are very friendly here and very accommodating to each individual need ,
Written October 27, 2019
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paddyc134
Calgary7 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
I had the wicked Thai chicken soup which was awesome. I wish I could have that everyday! Also had a chicken panini sandwich, which was delicious. Not expensive for what I got! Fantastic!
Written September 4, 2019
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