Great quality breads, meats, ingredients, and service is fast! I ate here 5 days in a row for lunch because I work nearby. I haven't had the same thing twice, there are so many options to choose from. Specials are updated on their website daily, haven't tried the soup but will give that a chance the next gloomy day I check it out. Always check the specials when you go, some fire choices in there! read more

Great sandwiches! Inventive specials! Super friendly staff! Chill vibe! What more could you want from a locally owned small business deli.

The sandwiches my family got were delicious! They have a pretty extensive menu with alot of variety. Their customer service was great as well! Its a family owned and operated business and they treat their customers right! Came from out of town but come down to Socal often and will definitely be back! read more

This is the best sandwich place in town, hamds down, and the prices are low enough that you can buy your friend a sandwich too without second guessing it. They staff are one of the nicest bunches of people you'll ever meet. Do yourself a favor and swing by. read more

On A Roll - Sandwiches Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Their food and customer service was amazing. It was my first time here and they were super busy today. I think I overheard the owner mention they were down 1 staff member, so of course they were a bit backed up. However, they were very nice and kept letting the customers know they were moving everything along. I got the High-roller and it was delicious. Definitely worth the wait! I will be coming back and would recommend it to anyone! Even when they are busy :) read more

Stayed at the nearby Holiday Inn searched for breakfast and lunch takeout On A Roll popped up. Looked good! So I stopped by and was greeted by a friendly couple. I was looking for a morning meal and a sandwich for later. The gentleman suggested the breakfast sandwich and a Full House sandwich for later. Well let me tell you. The breakfast sandwich was let's just say "yum!" I inhaled it! And later that day ate the Full House. "What a Winner!" The sandwiches are how should I say "Like buying a custom California hotrod vs a off the showroom floor stocker" it's handmade and not cookie cut like a drive through takeout. You've gotta try it. Friendly service and tasty food. What more do you need? and of course I'm hear for a second day in a roll. read more

On A Roll - Breakfast menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Just picked up 2 sandwiches, 2 cookies, 2 bags of chips. Everything is absolutely amazing!! Got the holiday harvest with havarti and my gosh it's fantastic. The stuffing the cheese the cranberry it's my new favorite sandwich. I love thanksgiving sandwiches and this is the perfect version of it. The chocolate chip, coconut, macadamia nut cookie is so delicious. The staff is super friendly as well. Definitely coming back. read more

The breakfast bagels are sooooo delicious! My coworker and I felt full and satisfied after finishing our food! Not to mention the service is amazing! Thank you so much! 10 out of 10 will be dining again! read more

I found this place through Yelp of course. Super fast and friendly service close to work. I usually get the specials because they always sound so yummy I haven't ventured off to try anything else yet. I've had their carnitas wrap and the BBQ ham sandwich. I was surprised that the cashier almost remembered my name from my first visit nearly a month prior. The food is authentic and homemade with fresh ingredients, compared to big chain sandwich shops. The carnitas wrap was in a flour tortilla with Pico and cheese. Usually I'm not a huge carnitas fan but the meat was moist and all the ingredients complimented each other. Bbb smoked ham - I typically wouldn't put BBQ sauce on a deli meat ham sandwich but this was actually yummy. It was topped with Cole slaw on a tasty egg onion roll. This sandwhich was huge! I maintained self control and only ate half and I finished the rest for different and it tasted even better! I'm not sure how I'll lose weight with this place because next week's specials sound so enticing! read more

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Love this small deli - they are super friendly and have great sandwiches. I love the Californian and whenever they make the Rockefeller sandwich, I always order more than one (one to eat for lunch, one for dinner). I typically come by to pickup a sandwich at least 1x/ week and will sometimes pick up their soup for the day. LOVE their cream of mushroom soup! Such a great small business that I'll continue to support. read more

Closest food place near my work. I can clock out, call in, pick up, and be back at my desk within 10-15 minutes. So it's very convenient. I love the people who work here! Very mom and poppish. I've ordered: - various sandwiches (BLT, tuna, Harvest, Honey Cluck Chick) - Garden Salads - Soups (my faves are the Crab Bisque and Roasted Pepper) This place is more expensive than Subway, but I would say it's worth it. read more

On A Roll - BLT with avocado :P - Sandwiches Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I tried On A Roll as part of my recent exploration of Carlsbad office park delis. I've been twice now, with two good sandwiches under my belt, eh, so to speak... On my first visit I went for the Full House, with roast beef, turkey and bacon on squaw bread. As I'd read ahead of time on YELP, the squaw bread was awesome - soft and sweet and sandwich perfect. The Full House was a solid sandwich, and was very well executed. My only "beef" with the deli on this visit was that the dude behind the counter gave me grief for asking for a cup of water and saying no to chips. He tried to cover up the awkwardness with humor ("unlimited free refills on your water") but his annoyance led to my own. Easy with the hard sell. On my second visit my buddy had the Turkey Gyro and I had the High Roller with hot turkey, green chilis, horseradish and jack cheese on sourdough. I thought this sandwich, too, was great. Probably my fave so far. The horseradish and chilis really popped - the sandwich really worked. Made my day. The setting is very no frills, very utilitarian. There isn't really too much to distingish On a Roll from other places, but the quality and service are both good. Best of all is that the menu has lots of options you wont really find elsewhere nearby, even though they aren't all that crazy. Good place. I'd go here over the newer flashier places across Palomar Airport Road in Bressy Ranch. read more

On A Roll - Full House with roast beef, turkey & bacon on [awesome] squaw bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Carlsbad, California

great food and wonderful people, my coworkers and I love the sandwiches and soups. I could eat here every day, and I pretty much do :)

My first ever yelp review. I am a sandwich connoisseur. This place is fucking fire. I'll admit I typically only get the same sandwich. I've eaten it 3 times in one week. Carlsbad club add bacon, jalapeño and pickles. Thank me later read more

I'm seriously disgusted. There was a HAIR in my food. I recently started a job near by and have eaten here a few times. The prices are unbeatable for the quantity and quality of the food. But today I ordered online and when I arrived my sandwich wasn't ready. I waited 15 minutes PAST my prearranged AND PAID FOR pick up time. Only to finally get my food and find a LONG CURLY HAIR wrapped up in my sandwich. I saw a hair and pulled it thinking it was maybe mine? NOPE. This hair was unmistakably embedded in my sandwich by the gal with curly hair making the sandwiches. Which today I noticed the sandwich makers ARE NOT GLOVED. Guess it's my fault for choosing to eat my sandwich after noticing the lack of hygiene. But I was hungry and gave them the benefit of the doubt. NEVER. AGAIN. read more

First time here and this place is so good! Staff is super friendly. There are so many items on the menu to choose from. I had the Caprese sandwich and it was delicious. My son really enjoyed his Gambler sandwich, it was on a delicious looking onion roll. I will be ordering that next time! Highly recommend this sandwich shop! read more

Wow these guys are on! Very reasonable and a full board of sandwiches to choose from! I just put a breakfast order in and get my lunch made at the same time! They also have a daily lunch Sammie special! read more

This is the lunch spot. Excellent flavorful sandwiches and specials. Breakfast and lunch available. Salads and cookies are both good. Ask for the liverwurst sandwich. Thank you Lou for the delicious food Try it you'll like it! read more

So delicious. Bacon is nice and crispy! Sandwich is loaded with fresh ingredients. Highly recommend! read more

On A Roll - The Ultimate-Ultimate 9 Added avacado and peppers ! - Sandwiches Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is one of the best local delis that I know of. The breakfast always hits the spot and the changing chefs style lunch menu is awesome! Thanks for always keeping me fed! read more

Lou catered my business lunch for 50 people. TONs of complements! 8 trays of Sammi's and potato salad Yum! Thanks Lou!

Best sandwich shop in the area. Great service. Friendly crew. I started a new job close by a few weeks ago and on day one, we had a team meeting (new guy) catered by On A Roll. I have been trying to get back to them since that day and finally managed to. REALLY good. Go. You can thank me later. read more

Really fresh food, good daily specials, very friendly people. Quick service and you can easily order ahead online. A great local alternative to chain delis. Also, nice areas to sit onsite. read more

A few years ago I had an office across the street and would come here regularly: probably 3-4x a week. I moved away for a few years and just got back. I am glad to see that it was 5 stars then and it's 5 stars now. I LOVE this place. Friendly staff and owner, fast service, great food, and fair prices. I would rather spend my money here than a chain restaurant any day of the week. Online ordering makes the process quick and easy! Get on their website, make your order and let them know what time you'll be there to pick it up. I showed up just as they were bagging my order and had the opportunity to chat with the new owner; great guy. I like their sandwich menu; lots of diversity and fresh ingredients. I also like that you can do a custom order sandwich with a million and 1 different combinations of meat, cheese, breads, and toppings. They have a really cool side order menu and some breakfast items as well. You will not regret coming here to grab a sandwich and an ice cold drink! My favorite is the Carlsbad Club but I get sourdough instead of wheat! read more

I love On a Roll deli. Not only is the food always amazing (my favorites are the Chipotle Burger, Californian and for breakfast, the French Toast) but Lou, Celeste and Jordan are just the nicest people and due to my frequent visits, they have become my friends! :) Excellent, friendly service and great food every single time!!! read more

Was recommended by a friend so I decided to check the place out on my lunch break. Food was amazing! I got the East Coast Pastrami Special and it was the best pastrami sandwich I've had in a looooooong time. Will definitely be coming back here. read more

I am not a fan of sandwiches, and will typically never pay for something that can easily be made at home. This store absolutely surprised me in their craft. Their sandwhiches are so thoughtfully created, and all of the flavors compliment each other so well. They use fresh ingredients in all of their sandwiches and the quality can be tasted. My coworker, who loves board n brew, was skeptical of this little store. It took couple of tries to convince her to switch it up from the typical board n brew order, and to her surprise, she loved the sandwich from this store. She said the quality ingredients truly makes a difference and the care put into crafting the sandwich can be tasted. On a roll is a small little store located away from the main street. It could be a little difficult to spot but the extra effort will be well worthwhile! read more

Outstanding performance. The F1 of delis. Full of flavor, great pricing, and absolutely fantastic staff. Had their special today which was the chipotle burger. Cooked to perfection on a fire grill and made to my specifications. I always add jalapeños and banana peppers. read more

On A Roll - Outside seating area, cool breeze, quiet, and tranquil. - Sandwiches Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Really great sandwiches and a super friendly staff! Breakfast is delicious here as well.

My favorite place in the area. Prices are reasonable, the sandwiches are fresh made and sooo good! Recommending specially the High Roller and the veggie burger, AMAZING! The best of all is the wonderful service, they made you feel at home. Always with a smile no matter how busy they are. Happy to see this business growing! You rock!! read more

This is THE place to get a tasty sandwich! Fresh, quality ingredients. Great prices. Super friendly service. You've got to try the sourdough bread. It's got just the right amount of tanginess. Great menu. Family owned. Now is the time to support local small businesses. Give On-A-Roll a try. Your taste buds and wallet will thank you. read more

It brings me pleasure to support small shops and NOT so much a chain like starbucks... Had a breakfast sandwich, nothing fancy and it was very good. Definitely better than a Starbucks sandwich, hands down. the staff is friendly too.. not a bad find today.. thanks to yelp because I don't know this area at all. An industrial area and looks like they do well because it stayed busy while I was there posting this LOL read more

On A Roll - would not of found it if it wasn't for yelp.. - Sandwiches Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Been looking for a good neighborhood sandwich shop since the end of the Pandemic. Found it!!! Friend and I just finished consuming a Reuben and Californian (Turkey, Avo, Bacon), and we both agreed that the freshness, flavor and prices make it a "must return". Loved the neighborhood feeling and wonderful service. We'll be back. read more

Always hits the spot, but the owner doesn't wear a mask while he's working on the food. It's a shame. I'm all for supporting small business through Covid, but if a business doesn't care about me, I'm thinking I shouldn't care about them. read more

What a cool little place. The people are friendly, the food delicious and the prices reasonable. If you're looking for a little deli for a casual lunch meeting, or a quick bite before you get back to work this is a great option. I think they even take orders online! read more

On A Roll - On A Roll - From Google Street View, I'll update later with a better one - Sandwiches Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I am writing this review while finishing my delicious cookie from on the roll. I love sandwiches, but it's very rare for me to rave about a sandwich, but on a roll is different, they have a certain je ne sais quoi about them. Most sandwich places nowadays are all about how much crazy items can you pack into two slices of bread, but here at On a Roll it's all about the QUALITY of not only the ingredients, but of the care they put into crafting their menu. You really can't go wrong with anything you order, but my go to is the Californian on Squaw. Their squaw is fantastic, not like some others who can be dry where you need a special sauce to eat it with. Also the owner really turned me on to the Californian when they guy in front of me ordered it without avocado one time. The guy called it "green mush" and the owner promptly replied, "you're in California son, this is best "mush" you can get." Other must haves include their Red Rock Crab Bisque...OMG it's delicious. It's only there sometimes, so when it is, ORDER IT! Also don't forget to leave with a cookie! My go to's are the Snickerdoodle and Chocolate Chip, and they are only 0.40 a piece, practically a steal when I believe these cookies can go toe to toe with more famous bakeries around the area. Lastly the staff is amazing. They always greet you with a smile like they have known you forever, it's really comforting in this tiny business park. read more

I ate here for the first time yesterday and loved every minute of it. Their menu was very extensive I had such a hard time deciding what to eat so I went with the daily special, Italian sausage. It was very tasty, albeit a little messy. I actually ate the entire sandwich and enjoyed every bite. (I've only been eating half sandwiches lately.) Service was wonderful and completed with a smile. I'll definitely be back. (Need to try some... or maybe all... of their other offerings.) read more

Ordered the Californian, husband had the Carlsbad Club. Was fresh and delicious! Friendly service, great selection of sandwiches, chips and drinks. All the sandwiches were big! We left very satisfied. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Consistent good sandwiches! Reliable yummy veggie burgers and if you become a regular, they're really good about remembering names :) The frequency of my visits here have been affected by an effort to lose weight and the opening of a plaza nearby w/restaurant chains, but my recent visit for a chicken fried steak sandwich has put this place back in mind for a good lunch. read more

On A Roll - Order online :) - Sandwiches Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great Mom and Pop shop. Excellent selection, top quality ingredients and fantastic prices. One of the very few places that offers 1/2 sandwiches. This one is a keeper. read more