Amazing food! Lobster roll was to die for. Very fresh and generous portion. Highly recommended.

Very good lobster rolls. Fresh off the boat. You can choose between untoasted or toasted rolls and butter vs. Mayo. Their fried seafood is very good too. The hat trick with clams, scallops and shrimp is very good and the scallops are almost as sweet as their lobster. Great service too. They bring take out too your car and last year I left my license there. They took good care of it and had it ready for me when I came back the next day. read more

Delicious lobster rolls and chowder. Get the chowder lobster roll soda deal...only tricky part is limited parking spots but worth a few swings around the block! read more

From Portland, ME to Boston, MA this is the experience I was expecting. This place made me respect the lobster roll and clam chowder from the east coast. Great work, price was right, and flavor was wonderful. Out of the 9 rolls I tried on my trip this place won. Just get a combo and you won't regret. read more

Did a day trip to Salem while visiting the Northeast and of course lobster was on our list for lunch. Searched Yelp for lobster rolls and it pulled up Joe's On a Roll as #12... IMO it should be Top 5!! Rolled up around 12:30 on a Thursday. Very limited parking (maybe 5 spots) but you can park around the corner or it looked like across the street as well. It looked like an abandoned building. There is no seating except a bench out front which is the only downfall. It would be nice if they could relocate the stuff on the side of building and put in a picnic table area. To the left there is a rock wall that was perfect to sit my food on while I stood and ate (it worked). Most people pulled up and left after getting their food. You order at the window and they'll either bring the food out to you or call your name to pick up from the window. I ordered the lobster roll (hot with butter), soup (lobster bisque), chips, and a drink for $20!! The lobster roll is a hotdog sized bun loaded with lobster meat. What a deal AND it was DELICIOUS!! We met the owner who was super sweet and friendly. She told us her son is the lobster fisherman so really it's a family business. If I'm ever back in town this place is on the top of my list, in fact, I already recommended it to my friend going this weekend! read more

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Good value in the hat trick I think they call it. The one with clams, scallops and shrimp. Good deal! The steamed lobster was super yummy too! read more

Amazing! Lobster is fresh and you get a great quantity of it in your meal. I got a combo and a lobster bisque. Both did not disappoint. The combo comes with a roll , chowder, chips and a drink for 21$ ! The lobster bisque had huge chunks of lobster in it too. The prices are so fair as far as lobster goes. Wish I have this near me. We scarfed it down in minutes. For the lobster roll you can get either butter or Mayo! The food was also prepared quickly. Will come again when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Joe's On A Roll - Lobster Roll and lobster bisque ! - Food Trucks Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

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The best fish sandwich, unique zingy tartar sauce! Lobster here is fresh but just not our thing. I like that they have a green salad option instead of just the sandwich roll. read more

Best fish sandwich around. I've been a few times now and it has been consistently good. The bisque is lovely; the lobster roll with butter is excellent. Service is always friendly and it's a great casual stop. If their food truck comes to our town, I go to the event just for them! read more

Best lobster roll ever! Chock full of lobster and the ladies working at the shop couldn't have been nicer! They even sent us on the road with some complimentary delicious pound cake they had just made fresh. Would highly recommend and will be back if we're ever in town again! read more

10/10 an easy go-to lobster roll spot. You can't go wrong, it's on a nice buttery piece of bread and the rolls come with so much chunky lobster. read more

Joe's On A Roll - Lobster roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

With a golden buttery crusted roll and lump fresh lobster, this was a great meal to take to the beach. Service was very quick and price was high but everything is high right now. A little confusing where to wait since there isn't really space but it was well worth it. read more

Joe's On A Roll - Lobster roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Friendly service and super convenient. Just not the tastiest lobster roll I've had. I only go in a pinch...but I do keep coming back.

had a sandwich. soggy bread. fried fish not at all crispy. clams were tasty but huge. like ipswich clams better. read more

I could be in trouble. My first clam roll of Summer.. this is too close to my home * just one suggestion, no more plastic forks or other utensils, keep metal utensils for people eating there , and if we're taking it to go , please ask if we a plastic utensil... gracias read more

Joe's On A Roll - Clam roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Best and great price lobster roll in Beverly. The people who work there are friendly. It is a walk up or call up not a sit down restaurant

UM YUM. This place knows their stuff. I'm a lobstah gal and Joe you had me at hello. Serious fisherman vibes. My man and I decided to try two combos which include a lobster roll, chips, and a drink. We also split a lobster bisque. YESSS TAKE MY MONEY. For the price and quality you can't beat it. 20 bucks for each combo and six for the lobster bisque. Perfect lobster mayo ratio. Fresh tender bites of lobster on a delicious warm bun. Yes, they look a little bit on the smaller side at first glance, but don't let the size fool ya it's PACKED with meat. Bisque was TASTY AS HELL. Props to the friendly staff working the counter during these crazy times and major props to those staff working back of house and prepping all this stuff. Our order was packed to go with love. Thank you. Support local! Go joe! Bravo! read more

I drove out of my way to get a lobster roll, only to find that they were randomly closed. I guess call before you go.

Great hole in the wall in Beverly for a true and no frills Lobster Roll- we prefer buttered but you can get it with mayo- good portion and very reasonable price- will be a frequent diner here and just up the street is a great view of Beverly Harbor read more

So hard to find a lobster that isn't drowning in mayo and this one did not disappoint me. They will butter and grill a real New England hot dog roll and fill it with lots of not too salty lobster meat. Brought home the lobster bisque and would rate it highly. And I am picky about my bisque. Price was reasonable $14 for lobster roll. For an extra dollar you get a soda and bag of chips. Bisque was priced well. read more

I ordered Sea Scallops and a Lobster Roll with mayo. Lobster was very fresh but needed a little more mayo. Maybe a little celery? Personally I needed a little more flavor. Maybe ordering with butter is a better option. Skip the Sea scallops. The batter they use has a odd taste. read more

Awesome lobster rolls and lobster bisque! The service is great! My wife and I have been here several times now.

This is clearly the best lobster roll I've found in North Shore. I've been on a search since moving here three years ago and Joe's is THE BEST!! Sweet tender generous portion of lobster meat. Yesterday I took a visitor and she is equally impressed...and sold. We also ordered the fries and lobster Mac n Cheese. OMG!!! I don't have the words other than I'm in trouble. I live less than a mile from Joe's and my only complaint is they close January thru April, but I'm sure I'll be back a number of before they close for the winter. A must!!! read more

We stopped by after a day at the beach wanting fresh seafood. Joe's was superb! I had the lobster Grilled cheese. The lobster was fresh and big chunks and the cheese was the perfect amount of melted so it didn't make a mess. The bread was perfectly crispy too! read more

Joe's On A Roll - Lobster Grilled Cheese - Food Trucks Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Would be a decent price if they gave you a decent quantity. 36$ later and my GF and I will have to make food when we get home read more

The best lobster roll close to Danvers. I love the bread and will say its Maine Quality.

A little find while on my drive in New England today for lunch. For $20 I got a yummy lobster roll, cup of clam chowder with crackers, salt and vinegar chips and a drink. The brioche was lightly toasted and had a generous lobster to bread ratio, just how I like it. There were plenty of clams in the chowder, which was tasty but the consistency was a little thinner than my preference. Has some outdoor tables, good for early autumn but it would be takeaway for sure in winter. A worthwhile first stop on a weekend of New England seafood degustation. read more

Joe's On A Roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Basic. This isn't a place to bring a date to impress. How could you? It's a walk up/take out place right on a cut through road next to the railroad tracks, with parking right out front (which means while you're waiting you're either taking up a parking space or dodging customers coming and going. But let's get down to brass tacks. The Lobster Rolls are incredible!!!! Tasty, full of real big chunks of lobster meat on a perfectly prepared roll. I also got a 'Hat Trick Box" of fried clams, shrimp, snd scallops. I'd like to say it was delicious (and it was pretty tasty) but as anyone who had done take out fried food in a container, by the time you got anywhere to eat food prepared this way, it's pretty....limp and greasy....but I can say that the fish was fresh, so maybe I'd try it again. Lines are pretty long during peak hours so be patient and watch your back as you stand and wait....do your best to avoid the cars. read more

We were very excited to find this cute place on our town. We went today for the first time and ordered a lobster roll and tater tots. The tater tots were amazing and hot but as a lobster roll specialist and expert because it is our favorite food all year round this one was hugely disappointing. The color of the meat looked old or canned and tasted and smelled fishy. I took one bite as did my wife and had to spit it out and throw away the whole lobster roll. People were friendly and had great potential but not a place we will be returning to if we want to eat lobster rolls unfortunately. read more

I've been a loyal devotee of Woodman's for nearly 30 years. I read about this awesome little shop in the local Beverly magazine. I stopped by & grabbed some lobster rolls. They were outstanding. I won't venture back to Essex when amazing lobster rolls can be found in my own backyard. I'm definitely going back to try more of their offerings. Amazing food & incredibly reasonable prices. What a wonderful & much needed addition to Beverly. read more

Driving down by the oceanside scenic route to Salem, a friend and I passed by this little truck stand with lobster rolls. Visiting from Miami, I asked if he would want to stop since I don't care for lobster and I'm glad I turned around. This food trailer has incredible, fresh, meaty lobster caught by the family sons and then sold thurs-sun 12pm-6pm. My friend was offered a clam chowder sample and when I said I didn't really like seafood, I was immediately offered tasty corn chowder. My friend got the lobster roll and I tried a piece, and I regret not getting one. I don't like typical chain lobster but this was really good. It's family owned and operated, and I respect that this family continues the legacy of Joe, "living the dream." Love supporting local businesses with delicious food. Definitely stop here if you get a chance! read more

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Wow. That's all I can say. Lobster they catch on their boats daily. Delicious chowders and bisques that are made fresh and you can taste it. Best crab cakes someone with me had ever had. Oh and the staff was incredibly friendly!! I highly recommend this place. read more

I've had a lot of lobster rolls in the area and in my lifetime. Sometimes 3 per day. The lobster roll at Joe's was excellent. I may even go out on a limb and say it was the best lobster roll I've ever had in my life. Some rolls are too big and over packed -- I appreciated the size, I appreciated the freshness, the meat was tender and sweet. Perfectly cooked. Perfect buttered bun. This was an elite roll and I can't wait to come back. The staff was also great! read more

having witnessed the high priced lobster rolls offered everywhere in NE I was shocked and delighted by Joe's offering of a lobster roll for $16! taking a well calculated risk I bought 2 and devoured them in an embarrassingly short time. this is a takeout place, quick service and nice menu. on my once a year visit to Beverly I will do it again. read more

My wife and I live in Cranston and decided to find a lobster roll in MA. So I yelped one and we came up with Joe's on A Roll. For $20 each we had the Lobster Deluxe Combo. A lobster roll, a cup of lobster bisque or clam chowder cup, a bag of Cape Cod chips and a can of soda. We drove an hour and a half and will definitely be making the drive again soon. 5 stars. read more

We called in our order. We were going to order 2 clam roll combos but were told we would be better off with an order of clams and a order of fries so that's what we did. We got home to split the order and there was not much food for 2, not sure how small the clam rolls are if they have fewer clams than this. Also the clams were tiny, the bellies were so small I thought we got clam strips. Should have driven to Ipswich or Essex but thought we would try the local place. Had heard great things but I think the next trip will be out of the city. Fries were ok and the service was fine. read more

Went to the food truck for lunch and got a lobster roll. It was pretty good and they had a generous amount of lobster on it so it definitely made it worth the $15! I did think it was a little lacking in flavor and kind of one note. Also the menu on their food truck is very limited. read more

Joe's On A Roll - Half eaten lobster roll. Lots of lobster!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

My husband went by to get a picnic lunch for us on the beach ... the clam chowder was ridiculously greasy, it tasted like it had been a few days old. The apple crisp was hard cold and soggy mess, it made us both have upset stomach for the rest of the night, I do not think I will ever go back read more

Really good, no-frills rolls packed with sweet, luscious, fresh-from-the-bay-that-day lobster goodness. Chowder and Bisque are very good also. Worth the trip, but make sure you don't do what I did and not verify food truck's location first (I went to Beverly first, then learned truck was up in Newburyport at a festival there. Owners are awesome and friendly too! read more

Joe's On A Roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

After a long 30 minute drive, I believe this was worth it here's why. I order the deluxe lobster combo (lobster roll, clam chowder, cape cod chips and coke) and it was little over $21 after taxes. First the lobster roll, at first looking at it I felt a slight disappointment by the size but once I unwrapped it everything changed. The lobster was chopped to bite size pieces that let you know were lobster and the amount of mayo was perfect, a solid coat but enough for the favor of the lobster. The favor of the lobster was delicious a fresh taste and sweetness to it. The clam chowder, at first I was concerned because I was having a hard time finding pieces but after a few bites you'll understand that it's has a good amount of clams. Not only that but the creaminess and the way everything melts in your mouth, perfect. TL:DR Lobster roll was good and generous portions but small. Clam chowder good amount of clams and creamy. read more