When it comes to a quick satisfying bite, you can never go wrong with the right sandwich. Since L.A. is full of great places to eat, there is definitely no shortage of tasty sandwich shops. That’s why we rounded up some of our go-to’s for this lunchtime favorite. Read our list of LA’s best sandwich shops with this edition of LA Eats!
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Bay Cities – 1517 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
There isn’t a sandwich more synonymous with they city of Los Angeles than The Godmother at Bay Cities. That said, whether it’s a caprese or a turkey pastrami, this Italian deli is loaded with excellent sandwiches, and you need to try all of them.
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ASAP Phorage- 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey 90293
If you start thinking about ASAP Phorage’s washugyu beef pho the moment your plane begins its descent into LAX, we have that in common. But the real secret at this tiny Vietnamese shop in the back of a convenience store in Playa del Rey are the banh mi sandwiches.
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Wax Paper – 2902 Knox Ave., Los Angeles 90039
Plain and simple, you won’t find a better top-to-bottom sandwich menu in LA than the one at Wax Paper. Located inside a shipping container next to the LA River in Frogtown, this tiny shop is nothing more than a counter and a side patio, but when the sandwiches taste this incredible, you don’t need any bells and whistles.
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Philippe The Original- 1001 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles 90012
Open since 1908, Philippe is one of the oldest restaurants in the entire city and – as its name implies – is the home of the original French dip sandwich (though the folks at Cole’s would beg to differ). Add the house mustard that sits on every table and you’ve got one of the most iconic sandwiches in LA.
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The Oaks Gourmet Market- 1915 N. Bronson Ave., Los Angeles
Situated amongst the screeching improv actors and Scientology centers of Franklin Village, Oaks Gourmet is one of our favorite spots for a quick lunch in Hollywood. While this order-at-the-counter market/cafe is best known for their burger, their sandwiches are almost as good.
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Gjusta- 320 Sunset Ave., Venice 90291
Let’s cut to the chase – this Venice bakery is a chaotic mob scene nearly every day of the week, and if they had Xanax on their menu, we’d order it. Whether it’s the bialy egg breakfast sandwich, the tuna conserva, or the porchetta melt, these are easily our favorite sandwiches in Venice, and Gjusta is an essential pit stop after a day at the beach.
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Larchmont Wine and Cheese- 223 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles 90004
When you first walk into Larchmont Wine and Cheese, you’ll wonder why you’re standing in the middle of a fancy wine shop. Don’t worry – you’re here for the tiny sandwich counter in the back.
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Jackson Market and Deli- 4065 Jackson Ave., Culver City 90232
Culver City is full of neighborhood restaurants, but nothing quite matches the atmosphere of Jackson Market. This grocery and deli is located on an entirely residential street, and if you didn’t look closely you’d probably assume it was just another house on the block.
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John’s Garden- 3835 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu 90265
It’s easy to assume the Pier is the center of all things Malibu, but one trip over to the Country Mart will prove you wrong. Lines get long during peak weekend hours, but if you’re looking for some post-hike nourishment, John’s is where you go.
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Wexler’s Deli- 616 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
Wexler’s Deli started as a tiny stall in Grand Central Market and has since expanded to include locations in Santa Monica, DTLA, Century City, and Palm Springs. Regardless of which location you end up at, know you’re going to be getting tremendous Jewish deli-style sandwiches.