Gluten free alert! I read a Yelp review from someone specifically recommending the gluten-free tuna melt, & I decided I needed to try exactly that. I wouldn't normally order a tuna melt. It's probably not even one of my top 5 sandwiches. But when inspiration strikes, you can't ignore it! It's easy to order online, easy to make changes to your sandy, & easy to add on drinks and chips and extras. The gents at the counter were very friendly & my sandwich was ready right on time. SO TASTY! I added apples to my tuna melt (don't you dare judge) & it really tied it all together. The gluten-free bread was bearable, not taking away from the experience at all. Which is basically the ultimate goal for gluten-free bread. 5/5 sandy - can't wait to order it again. Maybe today! read more

Yes, yes, yes and yes. Ocean State Sandwich ticked all the boxes. Friendly, fast service? Yes! Delicious food? Yes! Gluten free options available? Yes! (Wrap or bread) Indoor and outdoor seating? Yes! Accessible? Yes! Would absolutely go back! read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Tuna salad on gluten free wrap - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I stopped in today to grab a quick sandwich. It's a really cute shop and was super clean. The staff were all really nice and they made my sandwich fast too. I ordered the hummus wrap and it was tasty and very colorful! read more

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Fresh sandwich ingredients and efficient service from nice folks...in an uninviting dark corner. Salad dressing packets like in a cafeteria. Hot sandwiches hit the spot tho. read more

After reading many raving reviews, I have 1 word after trying it myself, "weak". Nothing was "bad" per se, but it just wasn't very good. When I go to a sandwich shop, I expect a nice packed sandwich that could actually make a meal. This sandwich had like, 2.5oz of "roasted in-house Turkey". It was no different than slightly thick turkey cold cuts you can get at your average supermarket deli. My wife and I both got sandwiches, and the total menu price is $11.50 each.. For $23 total, I can buy all the ingredients and more and actually make a sizable sandwich (or 4). Nothing on this sandwich was very special, the mayo had a little mustard painting it yellow (maybe a touch of curry powder? Couldn't taste any but could have been in there), the "mango chutney" was basically just a syrupy spread- it had no discernable mango chunks in it, and the sandwich was supposed to be hot... I was hoping that meant a grilled bun or something? It seemed like they popped it in the microwave for 45 seconds and called it a day. I don't know, based on this sandwich I'm not clamoring to try their other ones. On a positive note, I did like the space and theme of the joint. I think this place does well purely because it's an easy spot for the workers in downtown Providence. If you really, really, enjoy cold cut sandwiches and can't be bothered making them on your own, you'd probably like this place. If you want something that makes you go "how on earth did they do that!? It's amazing!", keep looking- or at least don't get the Turkey Chutney. read more

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I stopped here to grab a sandwich during lunch. The place was packed and I had thought I should have ordered online. However the line moved pretty quickly and the food came out faster than I thought it would. The sandwich was delicious. I will definitely be back for lunch. read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Apple Valley Turkey - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Visited today with one of my RI Food Fights sandwich coupons and was lucky to snag a parking spot right in front of the shop. Was greeted very warmly and had a choice of several sandwiches that could be ordered with my coupon. I decided on the Ultimate Grinder, and it did not disappoint. Made on a fresh Buono's Bakery sub roll, the meats and cheeses complemented each other perfectly. The real standout however, was the house made sun dried tomato/banana pepper relish which added great flavor with just enough spice to the sandwich. I should add that the service was very fast as well. I paid for my order and was about to sit down to wait, but the order was already ready! I also got a pistachio & white chocolate chip cookie which was soft and a little gooey - just perfect! I wish they were open in the evenings and on weekends because I can't wait to go back! read more

Ocean State Sandwich - 1/2 of the Ultimate Grinder on a Buono's Bakery sub roll - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ocean State's sandwiches are just very good. The bread is good, it's nicely toasted and the meat is generous. The restaurant is nicely decorated with the local "ocean state" theme. Staff are friendly and there is plenty of seating. This is so much better than what you may find at one of those national chains focused on cutting costs. I wish they had more non sugary drinks to offer. read more

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Man was I surprised to find an absolutely DELICIOUS sandwich shop??? So much space and the staff is incredibly nice. Seems like most people to do to-go orders, but we ate ours there doing some people watching in the windows lol I definitely recommend the Apple Valley Sandwich---YUM!! Love love the green apple slice with the juicy turkey and crunchy bacon!! read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Turkey Chutney Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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For this shop tucked away in Westminster Street. Cute atmosphere, plenty of seating for groups, window seating and dining outside. Menu has variety, prices are reasonable. Very clean and friendly owner and staff. If ever on this side will definitely pop back in for a delicious sandwich. read more

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If you're in Providence near Westminster Street and hungry for an AMAZING sandwich or soup - head right over to Ocean State Sandwich!! The Apple valley turkey sandwich is perfection. Piled high with fresh sliced turkey, bacon, purple onion slices cheese with a 'secret sauce' on toasted bread. So delicious! Service is quick and friendly. Check it out! You'll become a frequent flyer! read more

DELICIOUS gluten free tuna melt! The gluten free bread was soft and tasty and just perfectly chewy. The sandwich was the perfect sized -- generously stuffed but not outrageous. Melty cheese, creamy tuna salad, crunchy celery -- just perfect. read more

This Was one of my favorite sandwich shops but since they don't offer delivery any longer it's a no go with me. It was so easy to go through their incredible menu and order a sandwich for myself or my associates. Can't do that any more. Too bad read more

I have been coming here for years and can't believe I haven't written a review for Ocean State Sandwich yet, it's probably because I always take my order to go and haven't taken any stellar pictures of my food. I have never had a bad sandwich from Ocean State Sandwich and have tried just about every one of them. They are all delicious and well worth the price. We have ordered individual sandwiches to take home and I've ordered catering for work which is very easy because you can do everything online. Additionally, they offer homemade soups and cookies too which are fabulous. The folks who work there are so nice as well as friendly and accommodating. The only downside is the location (no parking) and the hours (they close at 3pm) neither of which are convenient when you live outside of the city and need to drive there. read more

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I visited Ocean State Sandwich Co. as part of the RI Food Fights sandwich showdown, and this restaurant was so regular. We were limited in options as part of this events, so what I ordered was not my first choice. I ordered the Turkey Chutney sandwich and was very underwhelmed. The 2 slices of Turkey that were on this sandwich seemed to be cold cut turkey sliced slightly thicker than normal from the market deli. The menu says "House Roasted Turkey" and I'm sure this turkey was roasted somewhere, but not in this house. The mango chutney on the bun was good, I thought it was tasty, but it was too smooth for my preference. And the curried mayo, while also pretty good, didn't have much "curried" flavor. The most filling part about this sandwich was the bread; a plain ol' bulkie roll, not great. The entire offering was something anyone could make in their own kitchen. I didn't think it had any standout qualities. This sandwich was also listed under their hot sandwiches, and while the bun was warm, the inside was mostly room temp. I will say, however, the storefront was well kept, the worker who took our order was friendly, and it's a quick and easy lunch for the folks working in downtown PVD. Though, An additional side note that was bothersome , is that we did order this meal as dine-in, and still received to-go containers, while other eat-in customers received their meals in basket trays. Based on this experience, there is nothing drawing me back here and it wouldn't be on my list of recommendations. read more

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Visited at approx. 1:30 PM on a weekday with a party of 3. Small crowd inside, the place was well-staffed at the counter and in the kitchen. Order = three sandwiches and three drinks. Huge menu board with all sorts of selections. All three sandwiches were stuffed full of toppings, very flavorful, the bread was great. Served in plastic baskets with paper liners. Specialty sodas available in the fridge along with the 'regular' selections of sodas, teas and waters. Seating was low tops and high tops. Location is easily wheelchair accessible. Right off a downtown intersection and easy to walk to from the convention center and surrounding downtown areas. No sidewalk seating. Great air conditioning inside :) read more

Highly recommend the blt, thoroughly enjoyed it. Great service, and a cool spot to stop for a good sandwich

I got the Thanksgiving sandwich and it was ridiculously good. The bread is fabulous, the stuffing was perfect, the cranberry was just the right amount and consistency. But the star. The absolute star was the turkey. It tasted just like a Thanksgiving roasted turkey. I would be here everyday if I was local. Everyone in my group of 5 loved their sandwiches and even went back another day out of a 3 day worktrip. That's high praise to do a repeat visit. If you are thinking about going here, stop thinking and just go. read more

Loved the sandwich I got here! My first time here and I came for RI Food Fights sandwich month and ordered the Apple Valley Turkey ($11) after seeing how popular it was online. They stuffed it very well with turkey which was fresh and sliced thicker so it wasn't dry. They gave a generous amount of bacon too, compared to many places who skimp on it. The bread they used was on point. Thin slices of whole wheat compliments the sandwich perfectly. A bulky roll would be too much bread. Their sun dried tomato mayo was so good, I've never had this mayo before. And I loved that they spread it on the top and bottom slices of bread! Not many places do this, props to them. It wasn't a huge sandwich, but still great value. The staff was funny and inviting and they have plenty of great sandwiches to choose from. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Ocean State Sandwich is my fourth stop on the 9th Annual #BestSandwichRI showdown. I've been here once before as well. The first time I got a cup of the New England Clam Chowder and the Cuban sandwich which has Applewood Smoked Ham, Thin Sliced Mustard Crusted Pork Loin, Swiss Cheese, Sliced Pickles pressed on a Buono's Bakery Sub Roll. It was yummy so I was very excited to see Ocean State Sandwich as part of the 9th Annual #BestSandwichRI showdown. Ocean State Sandwich is very spacious and has many tables. When you walk in, you'll see a fridge of Yacht club sodas and other beverages and chips on the right and high top tables on the left, the menu on a blackboard is straight ahead. There is also another room with more tables. The RI Food Fights included any option on the menu with a wave next to it. I chose the Apple Valley Turkey sandwich and my husband chose the Ultimate Grinder sandwich. The Apple Valley Turkey sandwich has House Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Sliced Apple, Red Onion, Cheddar, and Sun-Dried Tomato Mayo on Toasted Whole Wheat. It was smaller than the Ultimate Grinder sandwich that had Hot Capicola, Soppressata, Genoa Salami, Sharp Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Oil & Vinegar and House Made Sun-Dried Tomato/Banana Pepper Relish on a Buono's Bakery Sub Roll, but it was very good. Both sandwiches are very tasty. Everything in the Apple Valley Turkey sandwich was delicious. There was a good portion of House Roasted Turkey. The crunchiness and different texture of the Bacon, Sliced Apple, Red Onion, Cheddar, House Roasted Turkey and Sun-Dried Tomato Mayo was excellent. The Ultimate Grinder has a little kick to it. We also had a Granny Squibb Iced Tea to go with our sandwiches. Staff are friendly and were very helpful with their recommendations. They bought our order to the table. It wasn't too busy when we arrived around 11:30am, but the line started to form when we left. I can't wait to come back to Ocean State Sandwich. The sandwiches are affordable and worth the price. read more

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Ocean State Sandwich was a pleasant surprise. My hotel had a Panera down the hill, what fun is that? I'd like to have a sandwich prepped by locals and have a good chowder so I walked a little further to OSS. Once I opened the door I was faced with a line?! It moved quickly so not too much of a big deal. I had plans to grab a Snapple Iced Tea but in the cold case, I saw their local tea brand. I finally reach the window and ask for a half sandwich / soup combination. I'd like chowder please. Sir, we only make our chowder on Friday. Bummer. I nix the soup and order their specialty sandwich, the Hot Thanksgiving 365 Sandwich. This truly Thanksgiving, freshly carved Turkey with stuffing and gravy? I wanted to order one for dinner! Very very good. If you're in Providence, find Ocean State Sandwich! read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Hot Thanksgiving 365 Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Want an extra fresh sandwich , come here I popped my cherry going there today for the first time, I will be going back great service it was fast too read more

This little shop is one of the few that was still offering dining-in during the state of RI business limitations due to Covid. They were doing a brisk business of take out during our visit. We were out 'running errands' and it was frigid outdoors, so we chose to sit in the furthest corner of the dining area and eat indoors where the temperature was much more manageable. My SO got himself a twelve ninety nine lunch 'special' which includes any sandwich, any bottled drink, and a cookie! Huge cookie, and they had several varieties to choose from. I opted for a Thanksgiving 365 and a hot tea as an iced tea on this freezing cold day did not sound at all enticing. The 'Grinder' my SO chose is loaded with meats, cheese, peppers. He thoroughly enjoyed it and scarfed it down along with his cream soda, which is something you don't often find in the cooler of a sandwich shop. My Thanksgiving 365 was just as it should be. The herb stuffing is heavy on sage and includes bits of celery, there was plenty of cranberry sauce (which I love on my turkey sandwiches!) and there was plenty of meat in there on a nice soft roll. For me this sandwich was so big, I brought half of it home. My hot tea was in a large paper cup and I was able to add milk and sugar if I so desired at a little station near the cooler. It looks like on busy mornings this station has much more to offer than just milk and sugar. The cookie was placed in a small paper bag, the type of cookie written on it, then stapled and also came home with us, so I was very glad it was in a stapled bag! It was sweet and satisfying with bits of chewy cranberry. Most take out orders were 'called in' or placed for pick up through their website ahead of time and ready to go before the party arrived for pick up. You can also get 3rd party delivery through the website ordering system. The soups of the day were Chili, N.E. Clam Chowder and Carrot Ginger. A nice variety to please different pallets. The seating open to guests included counters along the window and a few tables in another area to the right of the door. The remaining tables in that area were 'cordoned off' in a group to allow more room for socially distanced dining. The tables near the counter were being used to 'hold' pick up orders. A few folks came in to order take out, and they spaced themselves out in the area leading from the door to the cashier to wait for their order to be complete. All staff were wearing masks, as were all the customers and hand sanitizer is available for customer use. read more

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So we were visiting this wonderful little sub shop through our Rhode Island food fight passport. Omg , like the absolute best Italian sandwich I've ever had outside of the north end of Boston. It was so chalk full of meats and cheese and had the sharp sharp provolone. We absolutely love that. It just had a thin slice of lettuce and tomato, which is perfect because otherwise it would've been just too much It also comes with like a special tomato relish but I asked if it was spicy and she said a little bit so I said please put it on the side so we could try it separately. Served on a nice hoagie roll super soft. The staff were very friendly and helpful pointing out the different types of sandwiches and what the specialties of the house works etc. they said pick any sandwich that has a wave next to it. Well, that didn't narrow down the choice as much because they had several that had the wave next to it and each one was even more delicious sounding than the one before. It was really hard to make a choice, but they said the number one seller was the Italian. So that's what I got. We also got two extra cookies of gluten-free snickerdoodle and a local maple bacon sugar cookie. My daughter who cut the snickerdoodle said it was awesome. The maple bacon was just as good. Can't wait to go back there and try something else. One of the best experience I've had so far. read more

One of the best sandwich shops in the area. I had the 365 Thanksgiving with fresh turkey and the clerks were super fast in serving our food. Definitely worth the trip !!!! read more

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First of all- awesome sandwiches ; we had the Cuban and the chicken Caesar wrap. And deeeelish NE Chowder. Also the place is cute and CLEAN. Next... I thought my son had left a beloved sweatshirt there accidentally. I called several days later, spoke with Eric and they found it! He is going to ship it back to me in NJ! Amazing customer service! Make sure you hit this place up the next time you are in PVD! read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

First time going here, initially walking in the energy is so happy and positive! The man behind the counter (owner I assume) was very welcoming, even making a joke about the bottle of wine I had in my hand being a present for him. The staff recommended the Apple Valley Turkey, which I got. It is very good! Only suggestion is, paninis? They are my personal favorite, but it seems they have a limited menu right now so maybe they are on the full menu. I will be back! read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Apple Valley Turkey - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

YUM!!!! The apple valley sandwich was CHEFS KISS. Sometimes apples on sandwiches can be soggy and icky, but this was crisp and perfect. Loved it with a little spicy Mayo, yum!! Price is meh. Sandwiches will always be more than you want to pay, but fair enough here. Yummy cookie choices and fun local Rhode Island company drinks. Only downside is they're only open until 3 which can be hard when you have a later lunch shift. read more

Now this is the place to goto! Look at this sandwich sorry I was too hungry to wait. But even 1/2 the sandwich shows all its glory. Yes I did pay $4 extra meat but it was worth it!! read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Now that's a sandwich - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Great place to grab a sandwich and a bag of chips! I'm picky with my tuna, but this was just what I was looking for! I ordered the tuna on wheat and it had light Mayo and just enough celery added to give it the perfect crunch. Staff was very friendly and the service was fast. read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

11/10 Came here for RI Food Fights. Food was made FAST. Ordered the Italian on their menu and it was fantastic. Definitely coming back. A must try read more

Nice, quiet, efficient, clean and tasty sandwich shop. Stopped in for a sandwich lunch during a stop in Providence. Came on the early side and I was able to walk right up to the ordering counter. They directed me to the house specialty which is the Apple Valley Turkey. It was super good well balanced with all ingredients. Had apples, Turkey and bacon. Paired with a water and chips. Sándwiches May be a touch on the small side but I left full enough anyways. Definitely worth checking out. Service friendly and speedy. read more

Ocean State Sandwich makes a GREAT sandwich. Love the Thanksgiving (turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce) and the Cubano. Excited to try some of their other offerings in the future. The team behind the counter is really good and efficient. Really nice people and helpful when you have questions or need anything. Very organized and generally good systems and processes managing phone, in person, and online orders. I was impressed by how well they keep track of orders and even when there are some hiccups, you can see they have good systems to resolve quickly to make sure these are small blips and not real issues. Don't hold up the line and try to know what you want during rush hour otherwise you'll have some unhappy people like me staring you down. read more

Literally some of the best sandwiches you'll ever have in your life! This place is a must try. The service is always outstanding & the food is out of this world. If you're short on time, I'd recommend calling your order in because they do get quite busy around lunch time. read more

Great service and atmosphere. Ordered the BLT and the Peruvian chicken soup of the day and it was excellent. Came out in less than 10 minutes and the BLT was loaded with bacon. Great spot for a quick delicious lunch in down town providence! read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Tons of bacon on the BLT - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Friendly staff! Mind readers, they know what customers are looking for as far as service and they provide it.

This is by far my favorite sandwich place in the city! Delicious combinations, excellent aesthetic inside, and superb staff. I recently developed some food allergies and have been trying different combinations to "mix it up". They have never made a sandwich incorrectly, even with my customizations! Love this place. The customer service is always fantastic as well. read more

Ocean State is a classic and easy to please lunch spot with a variety of soup, salad and sandwich options. I normally always want a sandwich, but the soup options sounded incredible. Luckily, you can grab a soup and sandwich combo! I went with a turkey sandwich and lobster bisque. The turkey sandwich had a bit too much mayo but otherwise it was enjoyable! The real star of the lunch was the bisque which was thick and creamy. For a lunch combo the portion was very generous. The service was speedy and at prime lunch time on a weekday it was easy for us to snag a table. If I found myself in downtown Providence and was in need of a quick and fresh lunch it would be a no brainer to hit up Ocean State. read more

Ocean State Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

My favorite downtown lunch spot. I have yet to have a sandwich I didn't like. I recommend the Roast Beef Dijonnaise or Apple Valley Turkey. But honestly, they are all good! read more

When I want a sandwich, this is my go-to place. Their sandwiches are big and their prices are inexpensive. They have two of my favorite sandwiches: Thanksgiving and Cubano. The turkey is house-roasted and hand-carved and the bread is always fresh. Although I haven't explored much of their menu, they do have breakfast wraps and plenty of soups and salads. While you wait in line, they have a grab and go case that is stocked with Granny Squibb's, Yacht Club Soda, Del's and other Rhode Island favorites, and several bags of chips to choose from. Like most places in downtown Providence, the parking can be a nightmare, but once you taste these sandwiches you'll realize that it was definitely worth visiting. read more

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