Wow this place is a jewel! Excellent customer service and friendly. Food is amazing and flavorful. Hot sandwiches are hot, yes I'm serious. Place has been busy every time I've stopped by. Every one I'm my group loves this place. Please keep it up! read more

After hearing good things, I had to come check this place out for myself! This is located in an unassuming building. I had to really look to see it was located on the corner in what looked like a business building. There is plenty of free parking. The service here was sweet and personable. There was an adorable African American woman working who was simply the sweetest! I wish we would have gotten her name! Excellent service from her!! We got a sandwich and a wrap! Both were done very well for being something so basic. My turkey bacon and ranch wrap was fresh! I would happily get this again! The drink options are in a can, not fountain and you can find plenty of chip options, included baked for my calorie counting friends! The seating is limited, so plenty of people took their meals to go like a Subway. There is also a small selection of sweet treats as well, but those will be for another trip! I would say if you are in the mood for a basic wrap, salad or sandwich done WELL, this is your place. No frills just done well! read more

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Food: Reuben ($10.50). Marble pumpernickel, corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing. All sandwiches, wraps & salads include Chips. As shown in the photos, the sandwich was loaded and brought to me hot! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Service: All personnel were friendly and prompt. Nicely done! Ambiance: Typical Deli style, where you order at the counter, grab a seat, and they bring it to you. Inside can seat about 25 people and outside can seat about 10. It seems most people take food to go. Overall: This place is a hidden gem inside a small strip mall. Plenty of parking. Give them a try! read more

The Winkin' Rooster - The Reuben is piled high! - Sandwiches Near Me - Shoreview, Minnesota

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Food was delicious but the service team, except the kind lady couldn't care any less about how they interacted. The place was clean and neat. read more

This is an underrated small sandwich place. Delicious sammys with cold and hot options. I got the Godfather which is one of their hot sandwich specials with roast beef on garlic bread with tomato, lettuce, cheese, and aioli. It was the bomb. Free chips with your sandwich is the cherry on top. Their staff were very nice and friendly. The whole place was small but had an eclectic feel. The bathroom kept this theme with punny signs hung all over. We got some free stickers on our way out. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back. read more

The Winkin' Rooster - Godfather warm sandwich and chips. - Sandwiches Near Me - Shoreview, Minnesota

Five Stars as a a great option for a sandwich/salad/soup if you're in this neck of the woods. They always have a Soup and Sandwich of the Week, and if it's a type of soup you like, you'll like their homemade version. If it's a type of sandwich or wrap that you like, you'll like their version. So by extensions, you absolutely can't go wrong with their combo. Soup, half of any sandwich, and a bag of chips for only $10.50? You'll be hard pressed to find a better bargain read more

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There are not enough words to write about how consistently wonderful this family-owned place is. The owner (Doug) creates wonderful soups and sandwiches that leave you full and satisfied. Everything is full of flavor and is our number one place to cater in for work lunches. This is more than great food. It is an owner that cares. He wants to know your name and hear your story. He remembers and makes each guest feel important. His mother in law runs the cash register and it is clear how deep the respect is that he has for her. All the employees stick around and clearly are hard workers. It is not uncommon to see Doug hug one customer and asking about the health of the spouse of the next, chatting about sports with a third. It just feels like home. I've never had a bad experience. Sometimes I have to wait a bit for my food but it is always worth it. Just like all the customers in front of me were well taken care of, I know it will soon be my turn and I will then feel like the most important customer. This place is a true gem. We love it! read more

Very cute family owned (I assumed) sandwich shop. The menu is not very large which makes selection easy. All the food items are commonly known so it is good for non-adventure eater. We ordered soup and wraps combo, and my partner ordered Ruben sandwich. the wrap I ordered is chicken bacon avocado wrap - but I can't say that I tasted avocado. Maybe it was lightly put on the wrap. The store is cute and highlight of the meal is I have a tree frog friend on the bottom of our table. read more

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The winkin rooster was enjoyable. They had good sandwiches both cold and hot with complementary chips. I wanted the iced tea, but decided to save my money for the rest of spring break. There were very nice people behind the counter. The ambience was electric. The service was good and we got free stickers hurrah. read more

Fantastic food and service! Excellent lunch spot. Whenever I am in the area I always make sure to stop in for a wrap; I think I have had them all, and they are all great. It's nice to go to a local sandwich shop instead of a chain when possible, at least for me, and this place checks all the boxes. I also really like the big windows and outdoor seating in the summer :-) read more

love this place, great sandwhich. Super nice and cozy and the lady behind the counter makes it seems like mamas cooking.

Love the wild rice soup. Sandwich was full of meat. Laughed at the name of the restaurant. Check out the website and see if you can guess how they named it! read more

Excellent Food and Service on August 19, 2025. Today I had the opportunity to try the Winkin Rooster - Shoreview, MN Sandwich shop. I had waited 40 minutes for a train to move on county Rd E and Lexington. I stopped at this quaint sandwich and coffee shop and was greeted by the owner. The food and service was exceptional.A friendly place to be. I will be back soon! read more

Wonderful, speedy service and delicious food! We were "starving" looking for something close and happened to find this cute, delightful lunch spot! Had the special: beef barley soup and a hot roast beef, provolone sandwich and the chicken, bacon, avocado wrap! Sat outside in the sun and watched the birds... relaxing and highly enjoyable! read more

Excellent food quality.....wonderful service I would definitely recommend you to try this place out

Go for the Cubano!!! Best one I've had in the Cities! Perfectly toasted bun filled with ham, mustard, Swiss, pickles, pulled pork and a tasty aioli sauce. The pulled pork and sauce made the sandwich spectacular. It makes me want to try their BBQ pulled pork sandwich! We also tried the NY Pastrami. Perfect ratio of meat! They offer cold and hot sandwiches, wraps, salads and a soup of the day! They even will do a customize sandwich if you can't decide what you want. Super reasonably priced! $8.50 for sandwiches and comes with chips as well! Staff is super friendly. Definitely, had a lot of regulars coming in! Small inside sweating along with some tables and picnic table outside. read more

The Winkin' Rooster - New York Pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - Shoreview, Minnesota

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Food 5/5 - We ordered a Bacon Club Sandwich and Chicken Enchilada Soup to go and it really hit the spot. This was my first time trying this sandwich shop and I will definitely be returning. Looking forward to trying more menu items Service/ Ambiance 5/5 - It was a clean and well kept restaurant. Ordered food over the phone and said 10 minutes for pick up. Overall pleasant experience read more

The Winkin' Rooster - Chicken Enchilada Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Shoreview, Minnesota

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Great sandwiches, easy to order via web or on the phone made quickly I got the Lindsay and it was perfectly made! read more

We had this door-dashed, the price is actually decent. I ordered a Reuben with extra Mayo, and they gave me tons of mayo which I'm not complaining about. However the rye bread was dry and a little crusty...it wasn't a toasted crusty, it was kind of a old/stale type of crusty texture to it. Furthermore the corn beef was also a bit not fresh. I was not impressed with the quality of the food but maybe worth it for the $8.50 for a decent sized sandwich. read more

Fantastic sandwiches! I've had the Bacon Club, Cubano, and NY Pastrami. Definitely recommend all of these sandwiches! My wife had the Reuben, who doesn't typically like Reubens, and loved it! read more

Not handicapped accessible, owner is unable to deal with disabled older women, rudest place I've ever been to for women who struggle with canes and walking problems, read more

Delicious food & friendly service! Pretty good prices too. Great first experience, will be back :)

I ordered the California sandwich it comes with turkey bacon and avocado lettuce and tomato, the comes with chips of your choice, and they had can drinks so I got a coke, everything was fresh and was very tasty,there sandwich guy had skills. Im glad I was I the area and seen it from the street, so I made a quick u turn and parked this place is small but they had plenty of tables to eat in or to take out. They had cold and hot sandwiches and soup of the day , and today was chilly. I didn't get the soup but some other customers got it and it looked good. I would recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

The Winkin' Rooster - California sandwich and chips - Sandwiches Near Me - Shoreview, Minnesota

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My wife and I visited for lunch during the week. It was a nice little place with decent sandwiches and wraps - nothing to write home about, but not bad either. With only 1 soup, I was left wanting for more options. One thing in particular that made an impression - after ordering, I remembered that I had forgotten my reusable water bottle in our car. I walked out to grab it and as I returned one of the workers cracked the front door open, stuck her head out (to prevent me from entering) and tapped the "No outside food or beverages" sign. I asked if that applied to reusable water bottles and she curtly replied that they would get shut down if they let people bring those in ‍. The beverage selection in the store requires one to pick between plastic water bottles (hooray for the environment!) or massive amounts of sugar, caffeine, or taurine (hooray for my health!), so I ended up just eating my meal without a beverage. Not the end of the world, but certainly left me feeling less than welcome. read more

The service and food were simply amazing! The owner Doug makes you feel at home with his warm smile and friendly personality. The food was simply delicious! No matter what you order you won't be disappointed! My favorite is the turkey bacon wrap and I will recommend it anytime. Go try them out! read more

I can't decide what my favorite part was: the service or the food. Let's start with the service. You can tell that this place is family-owned right off the bat. A sweet kiddo, who I'm assuming was the owner's daughter, took my order and was not only incredible at her job, but the whole experience was so adorable that the food could have sucked and I still would have given the visit five stars. It was a fast visit - less than 3 minutes after ordering, I had my sandwich with the cutest reminder to not forget my chips. The Food: It's fresh, made-to-order, and delicious, with great portions. I was craving a wrap, so I got the chicken bacon avocado wrap, which was had plenty of bacon and a really good combo of crunch and soft. The wrap didn't fall apart as I ate it, which I appreciated. Sandwiches and wraps are $8.50 (at the time of this review) and includes your choice of chips, and they have GREAT choices. You're sure to find one of your new or old favorites. The Soup of the Day was cheeseburger soup, which I've never had in my life so obviously I had to get it. AMAZING. Cheesy, creamy, with good chunks of real burger. 10/10. I also love how much they source locally. They have a great selection of Northern Soda, which is made just a stone's throw away, so you have to get one of those with your order. I got the diet root beer. In a land of chains, this place is an oasis and I'm sad it took me this long to try it. I promise that I'll make up for lost time, Winkin' Rooster. read more

The Winkin' Rooster - Cheeseburger Soup of the Day - Sandwiches Near Me - Shoreview, Minnesota

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I have passed this place so many times and finally stopped in. Oh my gosh - the sandwiches were 10/10. We got the pulled pork and Rachel sandwich. Both were huge - a great value! Parking is super easy as well read more

The business itself is a local well-established eatery and may have the inestimable boon of a few minutes' conversation and the lunch hour for employees nearby. The menu offers varieties of breakfast and lunch. Also offer some substitutions for who has allergies to ascertain they receive same happy satisfaction for customers. read more

Stopped by for a quick sandwich today. I ordered a Reuben. I am very particular about my Reubens! The Reuben hit all of the marks. Right amount of cheese, sauerkraut and sauce. The pastrami was over the top tender and thinly sliced. Pumpernickel bread toasted to perfection. Serving size was just the right amount for a hefty appetite. I was too full to eat the bag of chips. Maybe the owner would consider adding a nice pickle to the sandwich and skip the chips. The place quickly filled with regulars and workers around lunchtime. Service was quick and friendly. Looking forward to trying breakfast after a morning swim. Indoor seating is perhaps 30 at the most. Outside seating is also available. A welcome addition to Shoreview! read more

The staff recommended the Cubano and I would recommend it as well. great sandwich I love that the menu is simple and everything is the same price the coffee from Deathwish I believe was good and strong. There are games available to play. I came for a quick lunch date and enjoyed myself would definitely recommend and I will be ordering sandwiches from here rather than Jimmy John's read more

The Winkin' Rooster - Split the Cubano Sandwich and the Bacon Club Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Shoreview, Minnesota

The food is always good, and reasonably priced. The employees are warm and friendly. The sandwiches are more flavorful than anything the competitors offer. read more

Soup and sandwich combo was great! Highly recommend it and will be back very soon to try again

Ordered takeout and it was awesome! NY pastrami and my office partner had a Reuben. Will definitely be back!

I had the chicken, bacon, avocado wrap and it was so yummy!! Service was great. Cute little restaurant with great food. read more

The Winkin' Rooster - wrap of chicken, lettuce, and salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Shoreview, Minnesota

Yummy food! Great location. I would Recommend Ruben with avocado. Others had the club, chicken avocado wrap and all food was delicious read more

Nice prices. Great portions. Very tasty. I had the Turkey Melt and the cubano, both tasty

me and my family came in today we ordered 3 turkeys, a special that was salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, pesto, tomato and mayo, and a cup of chicken wild rice. The sandwiches were amazing!! One of the best chicken wild rice soups I've had. the ingredients are noticeably fresh, the environment is wonderful the owner is great to talk to, on top of everything else the shop was super clean!!! I will keep coming back as long as they are open!! Thank you Tony Cu for the the recommendation! read more

This place had a great selection and tried their special-the godfather. The wife and kiddo thoroughly enjoyed the sandwiches. The chips god and the soda- a great treat. We don't have these types of local sandwich shops- so enjoy this gem and support it. Thanks for the great lunch and great service. read more

Sandwich shop nestled in a little corner building that has tasty sandwiches and an eclectic set of old school sodas to choose from. Service is pleasant and would return for sure! read more

Nicest restaurant staff and management I think I've ever met. Wonderful people here. Also, incredibly fresh and perfectly assembled sandwiches. You look at the menu and say "Ok, it's a little sandwich shop"... but the sandwiches are incredibly good. Eat local. Skip the chains. Stop by this place. See that herb garden by the door? That's in the food. My daughter mentioned she noticed basil in the garden box and Doug, who runs the place, gave her a sample of the house-made pesto he had just made. It was amazing. Such a cool gesture, too. We've lived in the area a while and just never found my way here until now. We'll be back. A lot. Don't make the same mistake we did and drive right by here on your way to the sandwich chains. read more