Many people are familiar with Quiznos, Subway and even Little Lucca’s, but there’s a nearby deli that goes above and beyond your sandwich expectations.

Roma’s, in San Bruno on San Mateo Avenue, is your typical deli with some not-so-typical sandwiches. They have everything from salami to pastrami and chicken salad, and it’s all delicious.

Like every deli, Roma’s has an array of different bread rolls to choose from. Something that sets them apart, however, is that these rolls are much more massive than anything you’d find at Subway or Quiznos. I usually go with Dutch crunch or sourdough.

The toppings they offer are normal for a deli (tomatoes, lettuce, mustard, etc.), but for all the garlic lovers out there, Roma’s garlic spread is a must. It complements nearly every kind of meat and topping they have, so no matter what you get you can try their amazing garlic spread.

Another nice thing about Roma’s is they don’t skimp on the toppings like some other sandwich places tend to do. With everything on it, a sandwich from Roma’s is difficult to take a bite out of, let alone finish in one sitting. This is another good thing about them: you almost always have a half-sandwich left to save for later.

Something I also love about Roma’s is the size of their store. Little Lucca’s, which is also known for making high-quality, Roma-like sandwiches, can get very cramped, especially at lunch hour. Roma’s, on the other hand, has a sprawling space with plenty of places to sit. Normally many people get their orders to go, so you rarely have to search for a table.

The last and probably most important thing that sets Roma’s apart is the price. Subway has foot-longs for $5, but Roma’s has much thicker, juicier 12-inch sandwiches starting at $5.95. Depending on what toppings and meat you choose the price can go up, but I’ve rarely paid more than $7 for a sandwich, tax included.

Roma’s is delicious, affordable and easy to get to. Next time you’re on San Mateo Avenue, stop in and see what I mean.