On-A-Bun

I was going to the bakery across the way and I realized my hubby and I hadn’t had lunch yet so I headed over and ordered some sandwiches to go. We were greeted very warmly and we were helped through the menu. As we were figuring things out, Nonna waved hello to us from the kitchen… LOVE! We were the first ones in there just after they opened for lunch, and within 10 minutes, they were pretty swamped!
I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with rapini on top (feeling a bit healthy that day since cake was coming later) and for my hubby a hot veal sandwich with onions and peppers.
Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious. Yes, the veal was better than the grilled chicken, but I wonder how the fried chicken would taste instead of the grilled chicken. I also really loved the rapini on top of the chicken, a topping I’ve never had before in a sandwich.
I’m happy to have found this place, and look forward to heading there again for a quick meal again soon.

I’m not a big fan of sandwiches but living close to this place and hearing a lot of good things, i just had to try it and see for myself.
Its a bit challenging getting inside the plaza if your coming from the opposite side and you have to make a left turn. Mavis is always busy!
Upon entering this place on a Thursday night, it was very quiet and we were immediately greeted. We placed our order first and then you can grab your seat and they will deliver it to you. Great service, no complaints.
I ordered the eggplant parm with onion and mushrooms and my boyfriend ordered veal parmesan with onions and mushrooms. The veal/​eggplant+ veggie + bun ratio is perfect. The bread is soft, the eggplant is filling and has full of flavour, veal was tasty and tender. Not chewy at all. The mushroom and onions gave both of the sandwhiches another tasty dimension. Their foods great!
The seats by the window have a really strong draft that made my sandwich go from hot to cold in minutes. I had to switch chairs a couple of times like a crazy person. Pick the table seats.
Overall great place for a quick bite!

Customer service is A1 at this small Italian Eatery. If you’re looking for a quick freshly made lunch with an authentic Italian touch this is the place for you. All the staff work hard but somehow always mange to come up for air and give a warm smile to their customers in appreciation for their business. About three times a year I order a variety of sandwiches for the guys down the road working at our Scrap Yard and they look forward to chowing down all the goodness including a specially-​made Caesar salad for 10, green olives Calabrese style, and cured sausage. Sandwiches are extremely filling even wo the toppings. Eating in or taking out has always been a pleasant experience. Don’t let all the students hanging outside the place discourage you from coming. It’s well worth it, even when it’s busy. Fresh is King !

Stopped by with friends based on the near perfect rating, but I’m not sure it justifies more than a 3.5 stars overall. It feels quite average overall, with the exception being the meatball, which was well flavored and balanced.
Sandwiches we had were the veal, chicken, meatball and steak and onion. The bill was $ 47 for these. I think they really ought to include complementary toppings — choosing each item to add to your sandwich for an up charge is a bit much. The sandwiches do need the bolstering up from the toppings as they are not enough on their own. The meatball was good enough just adding cheese as the marinara on it works really well, but everything else on the menu was dry and lonesome and would need more.
You’re just left wanting more somehow. I wouldn’t return based on this experience.

The sandwiches are pretty good. The only gripe (it is a big issue for me) I have with them is that their veal sandwiches have VERY thin pieces of meat. Sometimes when I get it, it is literally two thick crispy breaded layers and a tiny little thin piece of meat in between it, I would say that the meat is about the thickness of a pepperoni.
Honestly I like it because its close and the sandwiches are big, the flavors are decent, and there are not many other shops like this in the area.
This place is still a far cry from California sandwiches though. California taste a lot better, actually has a decent amount of meat and is much more bang for your buck. Honestly if a California sandwich opened up beside On-​A-​Bun I do not think they would survive very long, but until then I will still go their for my hot sandwiches.
Maybe higher quality meat, or more meat options would make me change my mind, but I’m not sure that is going to happen

This was a great discovery thanks to Unilocal!The junior size sandwiches are perfect for lunch. I tried the chicken with cheese and mushrooms, medium spiciness. The sauce they use is really flavourful and the chicken was nice and crispy. The sides, including olives and salumi looked great too. The place is clean and friendly and seems pretty popular with workers from the area and people taking stuff to go. I would be back next time I’m in the area and looking for a quick bite.

On-​a-​bun is located in the Metal Works plaza which I passed it plenty of time but didn’t try it until today. I wished I did in the past!
Happy: They have junior and regular size «California sandwiches» which is nice to see if you don’t have a big appetite. I had the veal junior with sweet peppers and it was the right size. The bread wasn’t was chewy and it did get soggy quickly.
There’s a small clean section to sit on in front of the counter, on dark wooden chairs.
Not happy: I ordered their butternut squash which was only $ 2. Yes it was hot, but not creamy enough — a bit watery. At least it wasn’t salty!
Verdict: It was good for the price that I paid (compared to California Sandwich in Heartland) and it wasn’t as busy. It will make your tummy happy!

I must have passed this place literally thousands of times, as it’s just around the corner from my house (not sure why I keep missing all these great places only to find them years after they open, but I digress…). I guess I just didn’t expect anything good among all those warehouses.
The place is small-​ish, clean and the owners are super friendly. The menu is similar to that of California Sandwiches but the food is so much better! I’m in love with their veal sandwich (hot, with mushrooms and cheese, of course). The portions are large and very reasonably priced. On-​A-​Bun has definitely become one of my family’s regular spots for a quick bite.

I was in the area so I finally was able to try this place! Customer service is awesome and the restaurant is nice and clean!
Now for the food… I ordered the famous veal my fellow Unilocalers always talk about. I ordered the small size with onions, peppers and mushrooms. The veal shocked me… It was surprisingly tender and very flavourful! The toppings were nice as well. This is very similar to «California sandwiches».
Only criticism: they’ve recently raised the prices as per a sign. The small veal sandwich is 5.50 but after all the toppings it comes to $ 9 for a sandwich alone… I find this a little steep… Is it worth $ 9? I don’t think so. Will I be back? Perhaps if I’m craving veal and in the area.

I love me some veal
Went to this little spot during my lunch break.
Good things. veal taste great, you can get it sweet mild or spicy, you can dine in or take out, service is quick and friendly.
Cons.must pay extra for all toppings, I found it extremely cold inside so had to take to go.

First time I had time to stop by here to grab one of their Italian sandwiches at lunch. The place wasn’t very busy when I sat down with my sister for a quick lunch, but a lot of people started coming by for take out.
We ordered their Veal sandwich regular size for $ 6.50. Half of one was good enough to fill us. I can see how some people might not like paying for toppings individually but they aren’t badly priced and are fresh toppings. It is also cheaper than California sandwiches, although a little smaller. I tend to find California’s meat a little too tough.
We got our Veal sandwich with some free onions and their hot sauce. Not spicy for our tolerance but it had good flavor. The bread held the sauce well, although I wish it had a bit more sauce to hold. The Veal was not chewy, the onions were nicely and not over cooked.
Their service was great, friendly and genuine. They were cleaning out the fryer and it would be a slightly longer wait and asked if we needed anything else. (2 to 3 mins top and it was nice to know they change the oil) I’ll be back to try their other 6 sandwiches. They also have soup, cheap salads and coffee. It was a lot busier when we left.
Quick, delicious and fresh lunch!