The Sandwich Station in North Ayrshire

We fondly remembered the sandwich station from a previous visit to the island a few years ago, so we just had to visit again during our latest holiday. We ate here twice during our week (once with the Mogabout island tour) and we were not disappointed. They still serve great sandwiches on great bread so if you are visiting Arran you have to go there. Just make sure you are hungry as the sandwiches are substantial.

We have tried the sandwiches on 2 consecutive days and have been delighted with our choices both days. The smoked mackerel yesterday was my preferred option. My wife (vegan) preferred spiced cauliflower. The choice is excellent and service great. It is NOT a high street chain shop serving ‘standard’ fillings- don’t go there if you just want a plain sandwich on wafer-thin bread. We will be back when next in Arran.

Got off the ferry at Lochranza and headed straight here (it’s just across the road). The sandwiches were absolutely amazing. By far the best sandwich I have ever eaten, it seemed expensive, but when I ate it, I realised it was worth every penny. We also got breakfast rolls a few days later. These were also delicious. Good coffee too. Excellent, friendly service.

The scrummiest seeded rye bloomer sandwich , I choose cauliflower and ? (Sauce) can’t remember - oh my it was delicious also washed down by a very nice coffee ! Thankyou !

Terrifically tasty sandwiches. A huge variety of tempting sandwiches made with quality ingredients. Lots of choice.

Very tasty food . The best hot pork sandwich I’ve ever had . Wife had goats cheese and pickles with salad . Very tasty both of them . Not the cheapest but really tasty and delicious. Certainly didn’t feel robbed . Made to order . Coffee was reasonably good, hot chocolate was nice . Would go again .

I can only add to other reviews to say we had the best ever sandwiches here and we will also remember them forever. The service was.fab and I look forward to returning.

We had been told to visit for the best sandwiches not just on the Island, not just in Scotland but probably the UK. We were not disappointed. A wonderful array of sandwiches served on a variety of fresh breads with super local quality ingredients. Particular favourites were the ham and mustard and cheese and onion marmalade. All served by a super friendly and welding couple. A must visit

Just passing Arran and remembering going to the sandwich station 4 years ago. The kids still talk about it- best sandwiches we’ve ever had. We’ll be back!

£2.75 for the smallest flat white & £7.00 for the cheapest sandwich. I know prices have increased but this must be the most expensive carry-out sandwich and coffee in Scotland never mind Arran.

Lovely sandwiches and great location. Really slow service though, took about 15 minutes just to get my order taken with only two people ahead in the queue.

Cute little sandwich bar opposite the Claonaug ferry in Lochanza. Huge, genrously filled hot smoked Skipness salmon. Sublime smoky and most fish an addition of cream cheese and pickled cucumber makes the sandwich. Of course, there is more of the island star Bakehouse bread. Delicious really is an understatement. Big enough for 2, worth every penny. Other tasty sandwiches are also available. Lovely lady owner who likes a natter

Immense breakfast rolls! Early morning visit after arriving on Arran on the early ferry. Beautiful setting in Lochranza, very friendly team and really lovely breakfast rolls with bacon, egg and the best black pudding I've ever had. Heartily recommend.

Called into the Sandwich Station three times during our 5 day stay on Arran! Could have tried everything off the menu, all served on proper bread. The warm pork shoulder and slightly warmed ham ones ended up being our “go to” choices. Each with tasty mayonnaise and dressings - absolutely delicious all round. As some have said not the cheapest but to be honest when the food is of this high standard, it’s worth it.

Absolutely Superb location to enjoy The World's Finest homemade sandwiches using local ingredients made with love. They were excellent and huge thanks to Miss Cote D Azur and her top team!!! My husband had the Ayrshire Ham Sandwich and says it is the best he has ever had. I had the Magnificent hot smoked salmon with mayo on foccacia and it was truly wonderful. Keep up the fantastic work and see you next time !

We sat in the sun, admiring the views eating the very best sandwiches ever, after reading the recent reviews we hoped it would be good and boy did it meet our hopeful expectations. Lovely service, amazing food, will recommend to anyone visiting Arran. 😊

Stopped here for a coffee and sandwich while waiting for the ferry, expecting the usual toastie sandwich. Totally blown away by the spiced pork focaccia - absolutely delicious. The flat white coffee also lovely. Price was totally reasonable. Will find an excuse to get back to Lochranza to have another sandwich!

What a great find. Truly the best sandwich I've ever had. An amazing list of sandwiches. 8f you find yourself at the north of the island then go treat yourself.

Simply stunning, genuinely the best and most unusual sandwiches we’ve ever had. Broccoli with babaganush, goats cheese with apple and ginger chutney, stunning cakes. Amazing find - we’ll be back before we head home from holiday, thank you!

We came on our annual pilgrimage to Sandwich Station on our family holiday to Arran. It was as wonderful as ever. The bread was fab, I had an ancient grain (emmer) sourdough with smoked wild boar and pickled walnut mayo. It was delicious. My wife had the smoked mackerel mayo. They did ham and cheese rolls for the kids which were well received. Coffee was amazingly good. Also beautiful situation to sit and eat.

We found this little gem a couple of years ago when going round Arran during covid. We thought it was a bit expensive, however every time we visit Arran it’s top of the list of places to eat. Cheap? No. Absolutely amazing sandwiches? Absolutely Worth every penny

Such a lovely spot. I think my sandwich was the best I’ve ever had! Yum! Lovely, lovely staff too. Bread was delicious.

My partner and I visited the Sandwich Station whilst staying in Lochranza at the end of June. We were both so impressed with the quality of the sandwiches, they were delicious! Fantastic ingredients, mouth-watering options and incredibly friendly staff! We were served quickly and there are great views over to Kintyre on a clear day. Highly recommended!

A fantastic stop-off for lunch, straight off the ferry from Claonaig whilst on a motorbike tour. The blond lady serving was lovely with a great sense of humour! I went for the smoked mackeral sandwich with Arran mustard on warmed heritage white bread, it was heavenly. I would visit this area again just for another of those sandwiches. Thank you!

Had sandwiches here, Bread was sourdough with hazelnut and turmeric, fillings were five spice Pork with salad, Goats cheese with apple and Ginger chutney and mature cheddar with onion marmalade. All very tasty washed down with a couple of flat whites which were very tasty...

Arrived for the first ferry to Cloanig and as we did so the smell of the cooking hit us! We enjoyed bacon egg and black pudding barms served by a really friendly lady followed by really good quality coffee. Highly recommended.

Cannot fault, sandwich is to die for, lovely staff and a great spot to sit and eat outside. Worth a trip to Lochranza!

Perfect for coffees and snacks while waiting to board the ferry. Lovely coffee and cookie. Clean public toilets a few mins walk away.

Stopped here for a sandwich before the ferry, got the chorizo sandwich on sourdough and it was absolutely delicious.

It seemed much more than a sandwich. My pulled pork shoulder( sounds like an injury!) was like a main meal and delicious Seeded bread and focaccia were both excellent. Quite enough for lunch and a fine view north towards Skipness

Probably the best sandwiches in the world. We visited twice in a three day stay on the island quite simply because the sandwiches were so good we had to go back for more!

A return journey for a wonderful doorstep sandwich and a coffee with fantastic views over to the mainland. Already looking forward to going back.

On our first visit to Arran and during a coastal tour of the Island we came across the Sandwich Station in Lochranza, my wife and I both decided on ham salad with wholegrain mustard mayonnaise on sourdough bread. It was without doubt one of the...

Fantastic little spot just next to the ferry terminal in Lochranza. Busy with locals and tourists alike, it’s a great place to sit when it’s sunny or to grab a sandwich for later and take on your hike. Tasty, filling and some much needed fuel...

A great variety of fresh and tasty sandwiches, made to order. Ideal for takeaway while waiting for the ferry.

Sandwiches,Tasty ,Tasty, very very Tasty .. well worth a stop over. Our second visit this week. Coffee lovely too but could do bigger cups!

Really good sandwiches - price is a premium - however the quality didn’t fail to disappoint. Worth the trip up to the north of the island for the sandwich.

Stopped for an emergency coffee and snack - delicious coffee and the flapjack was insane - we will definitely be stopping off next year when we’re back 😋

Good coffee but quite small containers and a bit on the pricey side. They also sell a range of sandwiches that we didn't try. The ice cream was good, but again quite pricey.

I always wondered why Lochranza had a ferry. Now I know - it is so people on the mainland can get across to buy their sandwiches from the Sandwich Station. Right opposite the ferry terminal. My wife predicted it will be a very boring choice...

Delicious sandwiches, happy to change menu to satisfy fussy child who is very suspicious of most things, so good child wanted to go again.

After a glorious walk and feeling somewhat peckish we stopped at the Sandwich Station. Little did we know what a gem of a place this is. The sandwich choice was an amazing array of imaginative fillings and made fresh in either fluffy white bread or...

I went with high expectations having read glowing reviews but unfortunately the sandwiches did not live up to the hype. The beef was ample but quite tasteless and although I asked for white bread they arrived on sourdough, which I had specifically declined on ordering....

The sandwiches were excellent! Very friendly service and good coffee as well. Definitely would recommend :))

We weren't sure what to expect considering it was the only open cafe in all of Lochranza, but it was amazing! Our sandwiches were delicious and we ended up getting homemade muffins too. Nice outdoor seating and the staff were lovely. Definitely recommend if you're...

Opposite the ferry and close to the toilets, it's a very popular drop-in point for a great range of sandwiches, drinks or just an ice-cream. No wonder it's popular with people waiting for the ferry and cyclists doing the northern loop round the island. They...

My wife and I stopped by twice on Saturday 13th August and it was so good, we went again on Sunday 14th. First time round I had the chorizo, caramelised onion and cream cheese on sourdough bread. My wife had the goats cheese. Second time...

We stopped here after a walk near Lochranza and ordered sandwiches which seemed to be pricey but on arrival they were better than good and well worth the cost. This is such a great spot. It is a real must whenever you are in the...

We joined the queue for this highly recommended shop; service was so slow that before we actually got served the ferry came and we didn't get anything.

Returned here on our family holiday to Arran. Did not disappoint! Shared the mackerel and salmon sandwich with my wife. Gorgeous sourdough and wonderful fish. Kids had ham in a morning roll which was also good. Good coffee too.

Just love this place and was great to return. The goats cheese and homemade relish was to die for. Delicious. My Hubbie had the pork and loved it. Homemade flapjack and banana muffin were also delicious.

A cracking little place in Lochranza, near to the ferry dock. Great sandwiches using locally sourced fillings and bread from just down the road. Much more substantial than anticipated. Photo is my ham and mustard mayo. Views across to Kintyre. Outside seating. Loos just along...

Amazing sandwiches! Tiny little hut opposite the ferry terminal that was a wonderul and well-timed surprise as lunchtime approached. Sandwiches made fresh to order and still warm. I had the smoked mackerel with mustard and horseradish mayo and my partner had the pork with szechuan...

Best sandwiches ever. A wonderful, innovative, freshly cooked menu with plenty of veggie options. Baba ganoush with roasted celeriac fantastic.

Busy spot right next to the Ferry and castle but well worth a visit. All sandwiches made fresh to order and this meant they could cater for the fussy ones in our party. Very tasty and great size portions. Hit the spot.

Excellent well filled sandwiches, a meal in its own right. My fellow traveller had a pork filled sandwich, I had a Cheddar ,both were very tasty and welcome.

I had the butternut squash sandwich, absolutely delicious and something I've never had ( which is very hard to find in sandwiches) Well worth a stop and im looking forward to trying the others.

We visited today for the first time after reading the reviews. Oh it was definitely worth it! Freshly prepared with amazing bread and delicious fillings…the flavours were amazing. All served with a lovely friendly smile.

If there is a queue don’t be put off - this place is worth the wait! When we visited they were short staffed (due to covid) and the poor staff who were on were rushed off their feet! The menu selection is incredible, you can...

Made a quick stop off here on a cold day! Hot chocolate was fantastic! Lovely homemade cake too. Would recommend.

Excellent sour dough sandwiches and brilliant vegan options. Loads of lovely ingredients - celeriac, lovely salad, sweet potato, baba ganoush. All delicious and the staff were really nice and it was super quick.

Arrived to a 30 min wait which was 60 mins. Roast pork shoulder which was so smothered in mayo - it was a wet mess lacking in taste. Not impressed and poor service

Fantastic sandwiches. We had the chorizo, pork and mackerel sandwiches, all of which were a hit! The Itn Bru to wash them down went well with the kids.

Stopped by here twice - once got two brilliant sandwiches - served warm but sadly we didn't need them immediately! Then got coffee here before the ferry. The staff are super friendly and full of valuable advice, especially about the ferry!

Great selection of sandwiches. Decent coffee too! The staff are always busy but so pleasant and helpful. A superb experience of a small sandwich shop.

I’d seen the sandwich shop before visiting and asbestos vegan I was worried my only option would be a dead cheese sandwich! However, when I saw the menu I was overwhelmed by three different vegan options, all interesting and distinctly different. I had a roasted...

Sandwich shop opposite the ferry that serves very well filled sandwiches on delicious bread. Try the mackerel and rocket for example, a meal in itself. Excellent brownies too. Yummy.

Ideally located at the ferry terminal, and really classy selection, as well as basics. Delicious and timely bacon butty! And very friendly service

Sandwiches made to order with a wide choice of fillings and breads. Small garden to watch the sea, or takeaway Recommend the wild boar and mushroom on sourdough.

Wherever you stay on the Isle of Arran please make sure you go here at least once on your visit. I promise you will never had a sandwich as good as this. There are unusual mixes for meat eaters, vegetarians and a vegan option and...

Looking for a sandwich in the rain today and we never expected this level of class, warm fresh bread and delicious fillings. A full range from which we chose two different innovative vegan options. Excellent!

Excellent sandwich stop....slightly expensive but well worth it. What you would expect from a shop selling sandwiches but with an extra special twist...I had smoked mackerel and my wife had a roasted celeriac ...really nice and a great surprise for an area lacking in other...

We stopped here for breakfast before heading out on a circular walk. The egg roll, banana muffin and coffee were perfect, as were the directions for our walk. The food was so good we returned for lunch and weren't disappointed. Friendly service and fantastic food.

Unlike other venues on Arran this was open when it said it would be. Friendly and chatty owner, really good sandwich if a little overpriced.

Great little sandwich shop close to the Lochranza campsite and next to the ferry terminal. Had breakfast sandwiches (which were lovely) whilst we waited for the ferry. Nice little outdoor area to stop and eat. Just watch out for midges!

Cycled past in the rain, it didn’t look much, but then needed up here the next day, and could understand the queue after eating my sandwich. Great bread ( turmeric and hazelnut), superb filling ( hot smoked mackerel , horseradish, leaves). The best sandwich I...

Lovely wee spot to sit just next to Lochranza castle…sandwiches were delicious with local produce & the views are lovely! There are local public toilets just minutes away! Only negative we had was the wasps were out in full force (which to be honest was...

Such a lovely location, friendly staff and beautiful sandwiches. All sandwiches are made to order. The food is mouth watering, fresh and full of flavour. Definitely worth a try!

This sandwich place blew my mind and my taste buds! They have absolutely redefined what it means to have a good sandwich! We had one pulled pork and one fennel sandwich. The ingredient combinations were very unique! It was so moreish! Well done to the...

On a rainy day in the North of Arran, it was nice to grab a cup of tea before catching the ferry across to Claonaig. When asking to pay by card, the kind proprietor refused - she would be charged more for the card payment...

We visited while waiting for the ferry omg it was amazing the pork was cooked perfectly soft bread was also amazing a must visit in our opinion.

The sandwiches here are delicious , lots of unusual flavours. Smoked mackerel with horseradish Mayo was delicious. A definite must whilst on Arran.

There isn't a lot of choice if you find yourself around Lochranza; the Sandwhich station is pretty much the only place you can stop by for a bite unless you want to travel all the way down south to Brodick. Luckily, it's a great spot,...

Interesting and delicious sandwiches made from local produce. Appreciated staff giving friendly reminders to customers who forgot masks/distancing. Great coffee too!

I was not wearing a mask due to a medical condition and the woman told me to wear a mask or I’m not serving you. I explained I do not wear one and she told me to go away and get one. I felt really...

Lochranza is a natural place to stop for a break if you are working your way around Arran. We had intended to hit Mara's Fish Bar at Corrie for lunch and then the Sandwich Station afterward to stash a couple of toasties for the ferry...

Recommended by a near-by restaurant that had closed for lunch.... a real gem of a place for a "filling sandwich lunch..." Made to order, a "stack", & not for the light hearted ! Bread was outstanding - quite possibly one of the best ever sandwiches...

There are many places on Arran which serve really good coffee. This is not one of them. We had a latte and a cappuccino on Sunday and it was the worst coffee I have tasted for a long time. The only good thing to say...

Best cheese sandwich. Vvv fresh artisan bread. Mature cheese, fresh chutney. Good coffee. Friendly service. Rest of menus looked excellent.

Right by the ferry terminal and serving a great range of items at good prices. The Skipness (just across the water!) smoked salmon/cream cheese on sourdough got top marks from me - and, most importantly, my wife - who would eat it for every meal.

Fabulous coffees, bacon rolls and sandwiches. Friendly staff, lovely little seating area. Environmentally conscious operation. Top marks all round.

This is a very popular place which isn't a surprise. The sandwiches are excellent and you can eat them looking across to the Kintyre Peninsula.

Really great choice of sandwiches - not just the usual cheese and ham! The bread was fantastic. A beautiful spot to spend some time.

Really tasty substantial chai seeded sandwiches, could have had sour dough. We had one salmon and one home cured herring both had lots of other accompaniments, love to sit and enjoy looking at sea at north Sannox. Great service, good quality coffee. Perfect

What a find. Fab sandwiches on choice of homemade breads. Hubs had roast pork and me mackerel. So good we visited twice. Great outdoor eating area opposite the ferry on the north coast. Second visit hubs had the same and me goats cheese and chirizo....

The one and only place to grab a bite to eat. You will not be disappointed. The sandwiches we had were absolutely delicious. Also great to see vegetarian/vegan options being offered. Pity it's so far "north" we would have eaten here every day.

This place takes a sandwich to a higher level. We had the hot smoked salmon from Skipness on focaccia from the Blackwaterfoot bakehouse - absolutely delicious. The "sandwich" is made up when you order so you can be assured that all the ingredients are fresh....

We stopped at The Sandwich Station on the first day of walking round the island (58 miles in 3 days). The sandwiches were made of superb sourdough bread from the bakery in Blackwaterfoot. The fillings were generous and extremely tasty. The coffee was good as...

Had read about it and called in on a walk from Currie. Brilliant sandwiches! Exciting variety and quality ingredients. Well worth a visit.

Real quality at the Sandwich Station (former fire station). Quality (and unusual) fillings on quality chunky bread. Really tasty and set us up for the cycle climb to Corrie. I had Celeraic and Baba Ganoush. The only thing lacking is shelter. There are however, seats...