Fantastic selection of sandwiches, salads, and family style sides! This is one of Winston Salem's staple lunch spots and always will be. read more

The Carving Board - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Great place to get a fresh made sandwich, or to get a bunch of delicious cold salads to go, kind of the best of both worlds and what I would call a true southern delicatessen. It had been awhile since I stopped in to the Carving Board, and I just happened to be hungry around the Thruway area the other day, so I decided I wanted a reuben. Now, I have a very established place for my favorite reuben in the whole Triad, and that is O'Briens. But this place definitely comes in a close shave behind. Order one here and you're gonna get a PILE of meat, sauerkraut based on your preference, the thousand island dressing and on tasty rye bread. What better? One of the best part of the Carving Board is their side selection. You can get just something to go with your sandwich, or go bigger to have some for later. There is a lot available, and all made in house. Their cold sesame noodles are a favorite of mine, so I got a pint of them so I'd have some for home too. In general, I would say don't miss this place, kind of a Winston-Salem institution. read more

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Service is exceptional. Every person I spoke to was so friendly and willing to help. I got the #4 with Turkey. It was delicious. Lots of fresh carved meat, cheese & toppings. A lot of different sides and pasta salads, and coleslaw and noodles to choose from. The piece of advice I would give is ** please label the display case!** No one knows what anything is and I'm sure you get dozens of questions a day of what everything is. Plllllease!! K thanks :) read more

The food was good and the restaurant was clean and somewhere I will repeat The location was good. Parking was no problem. I didn't eat in, but I took out. read more

Went here for lunch and cannot express how helpful the staff was!! I needed something that was cooked well enough (since I am pregnant) and the staff member helping me went above and beyond to make sure my food was the correct temps for me to eat, and even carried my food to my table and got me a highchair for my toddler. Food was delicious and there's so many yummy side options to choose from - but I will say it is hard to see all of your options if there is a line in front of you blocking the glass. Super fair pricing and a decent amount of seating both in and outdoors. Parking can be hard to find right out front especially on a weekend or busier day since it is located in a shopping center. read more

Freshly made sandwiches, salads, soups, and more. This deli gets pretty busy at lunch time. They have daily specials. You get in line and order, then you can watch as your food is prepared. There are tables to eat inside and out (patio). The nice young person misheard me at first and only made one sandwich instead of the two I ordered, but when i brought it up to her at the register, she went back and quickly made it. The plain chicken salad was fresh and I like the bread they use. The turkey sandwich was well prepared. read more

The Carving Board - Chicken Salad on wheat - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

A Winston-Salem staple! Sandwiches, Salads, and sides galore! Those lemon bars are to DIE for! This place is always busy at lunch! So plan ahead or get there early. read more

Hadn't been here in forever, overall not much had changed. Maybe because there was not an actual line at the time, the ordering/getting food/paying process seemed a bit chaotic. Interior is a bit tired. However, my quiche was delicious! read more

Wow!! I've never had chicken salad with grapes in it. I always strayed away, but today, I am convinced that apples and grapes go in chicken salad, especially when basil is involved. The sample bite they gave me had me doing a food dance in the line. The service was fast, customer oriented, and done all with a smile. When I walked around the corner after placing my order, I saw that there is also a seating area for dine in. Very nice place and there is also seating outside. I'll be back for sure!!! read more

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First time here to check out the lunch menu. At 12:05 the line is out the door so it must be good! I ordered at the counter the Thanksgiving sandwich (turkey, cheese, cranberry on sourdough bread) & some chicken salad to go (heard it was delicious). The dining area is smaller than expected but we got a table - sandwich was basic, nothing fantastic but I will return again to explore the menu. read more

First time in a long time visiting The Carving Board for lunch. We showed up a little after 11:30, which was a good time to miss the lunch rush. You order at the counter and then pay at the register. I ordered the Pastrami on Rye, and was not disappointed in the amount of pastrami they put on the sandwich. And I was quite tasty. One quick note on parking: the parking spots in front of the restaurant are tiny. read more

This venerable spot has always had a rather broad array of items to choose from in the area of specialty sandwiches, BYO sandwiches, salads, quiche, and a nice amount of tasty, colorful side dishes. On this visit, I came specifically for the Curried Chicken Salad, which their website indicated would be available on this day. I order a Curried Chicken Sandwich on lightly toasted white bread - I really like the bread, it is fresh cut, thick and flavorful. I watched as the young lady cut the bread and placed the slices in a toaster, then things kind of froze. She went in and out of the kitchen area several times. After more than 10 minutes, she said the Curried Chicken Salad was not available, and I mentioned that would have been a good thing to know before sliding up and now the cases waiting for my order. Though not a happy camper, I chose the regular chicken salad, which was placed on the bread that had been resting in the toaster for over 10 minutes. The young lady placed my order on a tray, and I had to remind her that my order was to go. Altogether, this was a bit of a culinary train wreck - desired item that I specifically came for and was listed on the website as available on this day was in fact not available, unfocused and uninformed service, and then to find they started charging 3.25% on CC charges on Aug 1 - perfect! I am no fan of fast, casual dining, and I'm no fan of the ordering system here specifically. That is even more so after this experience - the food here is generally good but there's much here that diminishes the overall experience. I will not return to this "trusted and integral part of the community fabric of the Triad". Ambiance - 2 Food - 3.5 Service - 1 Value - 2 read more

The Carving Board - Chicken salad Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

The carving board, oh how I love thee. I ventured out today from my usual order (the Rueben) and got an Italian special with two types of hams and salami. I didn't venture from my usual side of noodles though because I couldn't get too crazy. I haven't found a fresher sandwich out there. My mom got the hot pastrami and loved it. This was her first time in and she was raving about it. read more

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I've recently been twice and it's been wonderful. Each time I've ordered a half sandwich and side which is always plenty. I've had the roast beef sandwich with medium rare beef that was perfect-served on a hoagie roll sliced thin and piled high, as well as a pastrami on rye with coleslaw and Dijon mustard. Both times I had the sesame noodles because they are so very delicious. Sandwiches come with a pickle and are well made, generous and just what one hopes for in a deli. read more

I went in for lunch for the first time as it's close to work for me. Everything looked good and it was pretty busy but the line was moving. Lots of choices of sides salads and a good menu. I decided to try a Ruben and a side of the beets as usually these are both things I love. I noticed as the woman put the sandwich to be cut the dressing seemed weird and I asked about it she said it's 1000 island. I asked again because it was very dark brown in color and she realized she had put honey mustard on it instead. I asked her if she could remake it because I really didn't want honey mustard on my sandwich. She looked very annoyed and was then told me to go sit a couple times she would bring it to me. And took the sandwich back. I wanted to make sure they didn't just change out the bread(which they did) and explained to another lady who cut me off rudely and said "got it" So I got a Ruben with honey mustard and 1000 which was mehh. The beets were fine, sweeter than I'm used to maybe but good. The prices are comparable to other places like this. The service was not really acceptable and if I was judging that alone I'd say don't bother coming here to receive an incorrect order and attitudes from staff. I've worked in restaurants most of my life and I would've apologized and remade the entire sandwich especially when it's something like a sauce or juicy item that will ruin the food. Plus it could've been an allergy. The point being it was wrong and they easily could've nicely corrected it; especially at $16+ for lunch for one person. read more

The Carving Board - Rueben Sandwich and orange Orange-Raspberry Beets - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Delicious! The chicken salad sandwich on sourdough was perfect. I wish I had half or taken half home. I recommend the beet salad and spicy noodle salad. Yum! read more

This is a busy place! They have a lot of staff ready at the door when you walk in. My sandwich included a special on the board. Pictured is a pastrami sandwich with pepper jack cheese (melted), red pepper mayo, red onion, lettuce and tomato. This was my first time here and it will not be my last. It was clean inside and the staff were very attentive. read more

The Carving Board - Pastrami on Kiser roll with red pepper mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pepper jack cheese. - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

We came here a little after 10am on a Tuesday. They open at 10am Monday through Saturday. When you walk inside it is similar to a deli with meats, salads, etc in display cases in front of you. There was no one in front of us as they had just opened and we were able to ask a lot of questions. The women behind the counter were very sweet and informative. We learned they were established by two sisters and have been in operation for over 25 years. They have continued to operate as a family business with other family members joining in. My wife chose the three salad plate at the suggestion of one of the employees and she thought that was a great idea. It allows you to try multiple things and they provide generous portions. She chose the chicken salad, spinach and bacon salad and cucumber salad. I chose to make my own sandwich with ham, cheese and assorted veggies and a cup of the chicken noodle soup. I also tried a sample of their spicy noodles and quickly decided to buy a container to go. We had a seat and quickly started enjoying our meals. We both thought everything tasted fresh, homemade and delicious. We learned you can call ahead or place orders online. They also provide catering orders. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and we will absolutely be back. Excited to try even more items next time and my wife wants to purchase some of their orange dill vinaigrette to add to her salads. Also, a big shout out to the women who were so incredibly friendly and helpful. read more

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Boujee Sammys with some great side options! The sun dried tomato and feta pasta salad I had was amazing. 1000% will re-order every time. I'd love to come back and do a salad plate to try more options. Lots of sandwich options that were very customizable. I'd say what you'd expect for a boar's head deli. Only issue was we did not like the chocolate chip cookie we ordered, it was very dry. This place gets busy but plenty seating inside. read more

The Carving Board - Half Sammy of the day and Bow Tie Feta Pasta Salad - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

The food is always amazing here, the service is always fast and welcoming, and the ambiance is always a vibe.

the food is fantastic. The service is quick. I wish they still had the carrot crunch pie.

I've zoned in on this spot for lunch lately. When arriving there's usually a line, but it moves at a decent pace and it's totally worth the wait. I've been getting the 3 salad plate recently- with chicken salad and spicy noodles being my staples. Sadly they are always out of the rolls that are supposed to come with it. But it's truly the best spot for a quick and most delicious lunch. read more

The Carving Board - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Excellent healthy food & desserts & cannot beat the friendly service! If you are shopping Thruway Center make sure to do lunch!

I've been going to the Carving Board since its inception. I was one of the first customers. I keep going back because it's the only true deli that I'm aware in the Winston-Salem area. If there was ANY competition, I certainly would cater that business instead. However, for right now, I'm stuck with the Carving Board. I've noticed that they do change their menu for the dinner crowd, if they have a dinner crowd, but the lunch menu hasn't changed for the last 13 years. I can tolerate the menu/food items rarely changing, but when I go there, I feel like I'm doing them a favor by patronizing their business. I don't go by the mantra that the customer is always right, but sometimes, they are. I have never felt that the management was listening to me, if I rarely complained about an item, i.e. desserts. My complaint is usually dismissed. The redeeming value of the Carving Board is that it's centrally-located to places that I shop and it appears clean. I must say that my perception is the evaluations on Yelp have influenced the staff and management to be more respectful to customers and each other. I've noticed a change in attitude in the last few months. I greatly appreciate the change since it's the only deli in W/S to my knowledge. read more

Great choice of sandwiches, soups, salads, and pasta salad. It really lends itself quite naturally to a lunch spot. Delicious food and friendly staffers. read more

The Carving Board - Indoor dining - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

The food was pretty good but the older lady that took the order was absolutely miserable. I'll stick with the other local deli's in the area that don't act like they're doing me a favor. read more

Great lunch spot, which is saying a lot for me because it's actually my least favorite meal of the day, but I just wanted to get out of the office more than anything else so I used this as the excuse! I had been here once before with coworkers and remembered having a great pastrami sandwich. This time around I ordered one of their specials, a turkey and pepperoni wrap (spinach) with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and banana peppers. I also couldn't resist and ordered a small side of their asian noodle salad. The wrap was huge, barely finished half, and the noodle salad was really tasty too, the sauce/dressing was a little thicker/creamier than I had expected, but it was delicious. Plenty of leftovers as usual. I did wait a bit, maybe 10-15 minutes in line because I arrived at 1230 during the lunch rush, but it was worth it. Pretty standard pricing, about $15. Bonus, they have beer and wine in case you need a little jolt of happy juice. Also, the place was all decked out for the holidays with a small lit up christmas tree and other ornaments/lighting, which I always appreciate with this being my favorite time of the year. Friendly service too. A good spot for a quick bite or a more leisurely meal if you prefer! read more

The Carving Board - special - turkey and pepperoni w/ lettuce tomato mayo banana peppers on spinach wrap & asian noodle salad - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

A new favorite of mine! I'm not sure how I've lived here so long and never visited. It's clearly a Winston legend. The turkey sandwich was awesome and I loved the noodles with a nice peanut butter flavor and a bit of spice. I'll be back here soon! read more

The Carving Board - Turkey sandwich and Spicy Sesame Noodles Salad - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Delicious pastrami and great honey mustard cucumber salad! Service was fast, plenty of well- trained order takers that personally built our customized order. And each once worked to keep the cases cleaned of spills or drops! read more

I stopped the Carving Board on 4/22 and was totally appalled by the conduct of the staff. They was running around, joking, and one staff member was hitting the other on their butt with a rolled up towel. Is thus what happens when you have a little free time on your hands? The lady that attend to me was very professional. She seemed to be the only sanest person in the place. Your food is good, but the professionalism was in the toilet. So very disappointed!. read more

Sides are by the pound if you see prices on the online menu without an explanation of that. Holy deliciousness! Everything was wonderful. I loved the amount of meat on the pastrami sandwich. There were some sweet pickles on it, which I normally wouldn't care for, but the spiciness of the horseradish made it the perfect combo or sweet and spicy. The spinach apple bacon salad was delicious. I could easily do a larger side of that and a half sandwich. The pasta salad had the perfect amount of olives! No skimping there which was nice to see. My husband got the number 6, turkey on a roll. He really enjoyed that and said the honey mustard was "really good". He also got the bow tie pasta salad and really liked that too, stating "oh yeah!" When I asked if he liked it. I can see why this place usually has a line! I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

The Carving Board - Pastrami special - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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They serve fresh food and have a good diversity of influences: Greek, Mediterranean, American, etc. When we think fresh, tasty, simple and somewhat healthy that's where we go as a family. The service is efficient and friendly. The ambiance is between a cafe and a cafeteria. Parking is easy. The only negative I have is that they use all plastic and styrofoam plates and utensils. Probably saves space and costs in the kitchen but it's a shame for the environment. read more

I love the Carving Board! I'm not from WS but I first went there the very first week here. Oh so long ago, 14yrs I love it then and I still love it. The food and people are great. I wish they delivered though. read more

The Carving Board has an underground cult following, and I'm here for it. I'm almost ashamed to admit that after living in the area for all of my 27 years, this was my first visit to The Carving Board. The line quickly snaked outside for Saturday lunch, and I can see why! My friend and I mentioned to the staff it was our first time and the people in front of and behind us began showering TCB with praise, giving us all their favorite recommendations! One customer even said "I'm so excited for you to try it, you're going to love it!" It was really endearing to see this Winston-Salem staple having locals who truly love it. That's what supporting local is all about! One of my most favorite things in life is a chicken salad croissant. I'm somewhat of a connoisseur and stay in hot pursuit of this deli classic, eternally searching for the best of the best. This one is SOLID. Nothing crazy - just the basics. Fluffy, golden brown croissant with creamy, crunchy, hearty chicken salad. Roasted chicken, crunchy celery and creamy mayo. Classic, delicious. And boy did they pack it on that croissant! I was immediately overwhelmed by all the side options (which you can get a PLATE of all sides/bound salads). I spied the spicy sesame noodle salad, but was also torn, eyeing the tortellini pasta salad. The customer behind me told me that they're known for the spicy noodles, so I decided to go with that! I ordered a small side and it was like an entire little bowl of them! Score. They were tangy and delicious! My friend got the Turkey and cheddar with cranberry spread and it was delicious too! I LOVE red skin potato salad and that was what he got so I had to sample - so good!! I will get this next time! Another customer in line (I told y'all - cult following!!!) told me that the cheesecake is made in house and is a must try. How can I say no to to that? A sizable slice with a lovely whipped sour cream topping - a showstopper! This is a wonderful little deli in Winston-Salem and a great place to get a sandwich. They're bringing something different to the sandwich scene. Check them out! read more

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I came here on 1/18/21 around 4:20pm with a couple friends. One friend wanted to come here to get some spicy noodles. The restaurant was clean. Staff were wearing masks and they are required by guest. We didn't sit down to eat or anything. However, you can come it. I got to try the spicy noodles. They were good, but cold. Plus, I don't really do spicy. I also tried the beets, it was fine but not my cup of tea. It tasted like a foreign fruit. You are allowed to try the different items and they actually give you a decent amount. The store was clean and staff was friendly. No complaints read more

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Visited for the first time on 4/19 around noon. Place was super busy. You stand in line and order at the counter. The line moved a little slow, but eventually got to the front. I ordered a tuna fish sandwich on toasted white bread with lettuce and onions. Their tuna fish salad is absolutely delicious! Got a side of chips and a small side of Mac salad. The Mac salad was great as well. Great lunch for under $10. Super simple deli style food. Definitely recommend! read more

The Carving Board - Tunafish Salad - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

The food was delicious. The service was fast and friendly. They get slammed and the place looks a little disheveled- the cases are kind messy but man is the food good. It's right across from my gym...this could get addicting. The chicken salad is delicious. read more

I've heard such good thing about this place over the years, but for some reason it took me 4+ years to try it out and now I regret that haha We stopped here after a hike and it was a great spot for lunch. They have a TON of salad options including chicken salad, tuna salad, pasta salad, Greek pasta salad, potato salads, and spicy sesame noodles which are all displayed when you walk in. We both got 1/2 sandwich with 1 side. I got the grilled chicken with avocado, Russian dressing, and lettuce on a roll with a side of the spinach bacon and apple salad. I do wish I asked for the dressing on the sandwich to be on the side because the bread soaked it all up. I also would have liked some kind of feta or blue cheese crumbles on the salad, but that's just my personal preference. My husband got the special which was a hoisin glazed chicken thigh sandwich and a side of the spicy sesame noodles. He enjoyed the sandwich and the spicy sesame noodles were delicious! I could honestly go there and just get those noodles and a piece of chicken and be perfectly satisfied haha. I love the variety of options between sandwiches, salads and even desserts. We didn't have room for dessert this time but definitely plan to try something next time! Great little spot for lunch, reminds me of the delis up in NY! read more

The Carving Board - Special- hoisin glazed chicken thigh with side of Spicy Sesame Noodles Salad - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Food selection is nice for a friday work lunch Had the half sandwich and soup specials Will return for some pasta salad and beets read more

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This place is a hidden gem. I was in the mood for a chicken salad sandwich so I place an online order. Typically every time I come here there is a line, so my suggestion is to order ahead. My order was ready within 10 min of ordering. I had the pasta salad with a 1/2 chicken salad sandwich. read more

The Carving Board - Pasta Salad 1/2 1/2 Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina