Dennis, the owner is really nice and friendly and helpful and he likes to joke around he give us excellent customer service. The place is unique and I have a bar and the food is good. Meant for you to come and chat with the owner and eat good food . read more

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Best deli in the whole world!! Lovely owners and welcoming atmosphere. This is the best place to get a sandwich on this side of the canyon :) read more

Good selection of sandwiches and they're all great the ones we tried. Very decent tap of beers. The owners are hilarious and great to sit, have a beer and chat with. read more

Basic sandwiches. Makes sure to check yours for hair, as a long piece was wrapped into my husband's half of our sub.

Alright -- no helmets, no paddles, no survivors. Here's the brutal roast of The River Shack, Coloma's favorite post-raft watering hole and ground zero for soggy sandwiches and soggier decisions: The River Shack -- where your sandwich takes longer to arrive than your raft shuttle, and it still shows up looking like it lost a bar fight with a bag of trail mix. This place is the spiritual center of Coloma -- if your spirit is dehydrated, hungover, and covered in poison oak. It's not a deli, it's a crisis center for the river-damaged. You don't go there for lunch -- you go because you fell out of a raft, lost your sandals, and wandered in half-conscious hoping for beer and emotional support. Their sandwiches? You know you're in trouble when you bite into something labeled "turkey" and immediately question if turkey is native to the American River watershed. It's 70% bread, 30% shame, and held together with hope and a rogue pickle. And the beer on tap? They've got five IPAs with names like "River Rash," "E. Coli Blonde," and "Last Call Divorce." You take one sip and start telling strangers about your childhood trauma -- and they all relate, because everyone in there is running from something. The River Shack is the kind of place where your bartender smells like river funk, patchouli, and regret. They're half raft guide, half part-time shaman, and fully incapable of spelling your name correctly on the ticket. It's also the only place where your server disappears mid-order to go "check the level" -- and by level, they mean the river, their vibes, or their ex's Instagram story. Probably all three. Their outdoor seating? It's just a couple of lawn chairs surrounded by wet dogs, sandal tan lines, and someone playing Sublime on a bluetooth speaker that should've drowned hours ago. And don't get me started on the clientele -- it's every rafter who thinks taking a swiftwater rescue course makes them a Navy SEAL. You've got sunburned bros in Chacos talking about "gnarly lines" while eating a sandwich that looks like it was made during a Class V rapid. The River Shack: where the food is forgettable, the beer's overpriced, and the vibe is "if Burning Man had a baby with a county fair and left it by the river." read more

Perfect spot to stop by after white water rafting nearby. Great sandwiches at a super reasonable price and the staff could not be nicer. I got a half hot beef sandwich and it was packed with beef smothered generously with tangy BBQ sauce. The potato salad here is pretty solid as well - grab a large portion to share with friends. There's a foosball table in the back you can play for for free too if you want to kill some time. Overall, good lunch spot! read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - Hot beef sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

The ambience is fun and inviting. Super friendly staff. We all had sandwiches that were delicious. Fast service, great prices.

Stopped by for a quick bite after a beach day. I was pleased to see multiple options for vegetarians, which isn't common at sandwich places in my experience! The menu for meat-eaters is extensive as well. I ordered one of the large veggie sandwiches (I'm blanking on the name) on Dutch crunch bread. It was a big and tasty sandwich, with plenty of cheese and veggie toppings. The Dutch crunch was excellent even though it wasn't made in house. My parents got small meat sandwiches, which still were a decent size and apparently tasty as well. read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - Veggie sandwich on Dutch crunch bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

Amazing atmosphere and vibe, and delicious, fresh sandwiches. Really nice owners make you feel right at home!

Good customer service, very good sandwiches, employees are very friendly. 10/10 would recommend.

Very good deli style food and nice beer selection. The place is rustic in a good way and we found the owner. staff and other customers to be friendly! We'll definitely stop here again. read more

Stopped in yesterday for a late? lunch. I have been wanting to try for long time, but just always end up down here on their closed days. Oh my goodness! As soon as I walked in the door I knew it was going to be all over awesome AND fun, besides my favorite type of place! I loved the cool loud music , the entire atmosphere is energizing & happy People were coming in after a full day of rafting & such but it's great for anyone who enjoys themself in a fun atmosphere. They Do have outdoor patio (fur babies anyone?, very per friendly). Service was fast & friendly! read more

Sorry to say but these people are rude to say the least, but if your really hungry its not bad. The people running this business are completely irresponsible don't seem to even understand their jobs' backing up their employee whom have screwed up a major order. Our order was100% screwed up. it's too bad they used to be really good! read more

Stopped for a quick bite and beer for the guys. Shared a Villa sandwich (cut in thirds) just the right amount for a snack. The guys each had a Great White on tap which they enjoyed! read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - Last bit of a Villa Sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

Sandwiches are made fresh whether hot or cold! All ingredients are prepared while you wait a short time. It's busy during the spring and summer rafting season but worth any wait! You'll be glad you stopped in this unique Mom and Pop sandwich shop! Friday is taco night and Monday night is homemade meatloaf dinner! The help is gracious and friendly- a fun place to get a yummy meal! Also, if you want a beer with your meal they have choices to go with the games on big screen. Try them out! You will be glad you did. read more

Stumbled upon this spot in the midst of quarantine today post hike. The staff was super accommodating and great to chat with. Happy to support the local economy. Ended up getting a sando and cream soda the gentleman who greeted us recommended and I have to say- best sandwich and cream soda I have ever had!! Wild. I was already in favor of this place but the food and bev sealed the deal! My fellow hikers both enjoyed their sandwiches as well. Can't wait to come back!!! read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - Villa sandwich add mayo - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

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Ok, for a little hole in the wall place, this was a SOLID place for a sandwich. Went there yesterday, and I'm giving the place five stars because if you're out this way, and you're looking for a sandwich, you can't go wrong. The veggie choices were solid as well, as they didn't take the easy route and offer vegetarians cheese and bread. Again, great place. Service was great, and the food was great. read more

Great sandwiches, awesome people, good beer choices. Friendly staff and owners. Dog and kid friendly environment

This is a neighborhood gem. I just ordered a pastrami yummy sandwich - Excellent pastrami - very good quality as well as the condiments, and fresh bread! They have an outside seating if you have dogs and bunch of fresh beer on draft. Great place for kids and food. read more

This has been my gourmet sandwich shop for a while now. They are always friendly, food is fresh and tasty, and oh-so convenient for an after paddle day. read more

This is an excellent sandwich shop. I would only suggest to them to chop up the sun dried tomatoes. read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - This is the Villa sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

My girlfriend and I went to Coloma to go for a hike and she was hungry so we yelped a sandwich shop in the area and this place came up! We walked in and it looked like a fun atmosphere. It smelled delicious too. We order a sandwich and they got it out pretty fast and my friend said it was really good! read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

This is our families favorite sandwich place, they're fast at getting your food served to you. I love the pictures they have up of activities from the area, there's a bar to eat at or individual tables. We really enjoy the friendliness of the staff and how welcoming they are. read more

Great food, kind owner! We came in for some sandwiches while camping in the area and the owner was so generous, after talking for awhile about local beers and breweries he gave us a few cans to try! We love supporting local and the River Shack is a wonderful location! Highly recommended! Cheers! *All staff was wearing masks the whole time we were there. read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - a sub sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

Holy moly one of the best turkey sandwiches I've ever had! Fresh bread and ingredients!

Great local pub and deli!! This is the place to go if you stop in town for a rafting trip. Their sandwiches -- mostly massive subs -- are legit amazing. Fresh sourdough sub rolls, great meats, and "the goods" -- LTO, Mayo & mustard. SUPER friendly staff and bartenders. Great selection of beers on tap and in bottles & cans. read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - Amazing subs! - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

Great sandwiches and great service and always have great local beer. Seating inside and outside also

Damn good sandwich on fresh baked bread that melts in your mouth. This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is an eclectic collage of paraphernalia like no other. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the sandwich was while camping for the weekend and rafting with my niece. read more

Camping nearby on a dreary rainy day so thought we'd head out for lunch. After reading reviews settled on River Shack Deli and it did not disappoint. My husband and I both ordered sandwiches but then I saw that the special was a tortilla soup. When it's raining, you need soup! Changed my order before it was too I late and didn't regret it. Soup was chock full of veggies and was delicious. Hubby loved his roast beef sandwich too (I snuck a bite, it was yummy!). The owner Dennis was extremely friendly and we had a nice chat. He and his wife have owned it for 20 years and they're still going strong. Take a break from cooking and go check them out. Lots of beers and hard ciders to enjoy too! read more

Amazing and affordable. I called in an order for two sandwiches - The Cambron add cream cheese and the Artie no pepperchini's - not only were they on point perfect they were made with care. A lot of times when you get sub sandwich it's all messy and not even toppings etc. but they did it right. Owner answered the phone and took our order and the other owner made our sandwich. I used to live up here and go white water rafting a lot and then grab a sandwich here - I think this place has gotten even better!!! Oh, and the potato salad is FIRE and homemade - next I will try the broccoli or macaroni salad. Artie Cambron read more

This place has amazing sandwiches and great beer on tap too! Get the villa sandwich!!! Also there is a park on the river nearby on Lotus road that you can eat at if you want, beautiful area. read more

Place is clean. Sandwiches are HUGE. Hubby had the roast beef and jalapeños and I had the bbq roast beef. These sandwiches were enough for three people. Restroom was clean & tables have paper towels on them. Definitely coming back when I'm in the area!!! read more

Mask wearing? Non existent. It's one thing for customers to be not asked to put on a mask, but an entirely other thing for the employees MAKING my food in a global pandemic to be doing so with no mask in sight. Not only is it unsafe, it's also blatantly against state guidelines. read more

This mom & pop deli and pub on Hwy 49 in the heart of CA's gold country is the bomb. The River Shack dishes up real (read meat piled high) deli subs on great bread with fresh trimmings. You can custom order your sandwich how ever you like it, or you can experience one of their great 5-star signature sandwiches -- my favorite is the ARTIE (Turkey, Jack and artichoke hearts!). Check out their daily specials and great salads too! TV's inside for the big games while you chill with your suds! A nice clean place to grab a bite to eat while taking a break from the American River and Coloma State Park. Lots of cool things on the walls decorating the place including many Deadliest Catch pics as the production company for the awesome crab show is located in Coloma as well. read more

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Interesting and beautifully decorated. Very friendly service. We tried the chicken salad sandwich, beef dip sandwich. They look great and delicious. Real good job. I highly recommend for quick and healthy eating. read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - Chicken salad sandwich. Awesome - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

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This is a home away from home.. we've been coming here for years I love running into everyone we know especially on fiesta Fridays. Great place for family's. Highly recommend their sandwiches with a ice cold beer. We Love Dennis and Dayna. read more

Excellent food and great customer service! Definitely will return on our next RV trip to Lotus.

Solid sandwiches, great bar, great vibe. If you're in Coloma this is your lunch spot and place to grab a beer and unwind. read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

Best sandwhich i have ever had always make it a point to stop at this deli pub when I can. Love this place! read more

River Shack Deli & Pub - Time sandwich. Asked for it hot. Amazing! - Sandwiches Near Me - Lotus, California

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I love this place. Seems like a very "locals" spot but you are not treated that way by the staff. The service is fast and attentive. The sandwiches are so good and beer selection is awesome! They don't seem to carry too much of your typical beers like most places. They have cans from places like Device, Almanac, and awesome beers like that! Can't wait to go back! read more