Why is the line so long? Must have been 60 people in front of me. All this hype for sandwiches! I waited 20 minutes just to place my order. I ordered half sandwiches- Turkey Calabrian,BLT and the Muffaletta. The bread was so hard, and there was a lot of sauce, probably to soften that hard crusty bread. read more

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This review is for the staff only. Because I haven't taken a bite of my Mozzarella sandwich yet, even though I know for a fact it's going to be heaven. Lily at the cash was so sweet and handled the lunch rush the day before Thanksgiving like an absolute pro. She was poised and ready as well as friendly and helpful. The rest of the staff whose names I hadn't heard were running the place like the navy. The expo was impressive and the kitchen was sending out food every second. Can't wait to come back and sit at the counter to enjoy something new. I love seeing a well functioning restaurant work during a rush. read more

Came here for lunch on a sunny fall day midweek after a week of torrential rains. Sat indoors since we had a stroller. Had the chicken salad sandwich and root beer. Others in our group had the Cuban sandwich. I like the chicken salad, but not as fond of the bread. Would have preferred a softer white bread. According to those who had the Cuban sandwich liked it and thought it was good. read more

Bread Head - Menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I had been wanting to try Bread Head for a while and finally got to stop in today! Amazing bread, sandwich was delicious and I was happily surprised to see Cheerwine on the menu (as someone who used to live in NC!) Sit on the patio and people watch, or get your sandwich to-go and walk down to the Manhattan Beach Pier. read more

Bread Head - Tuna sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I don't normally randomly leave reviews but dam... 1. Combo Grinder was so f'n good, pickled peppers, well seasoned, dripping with flavor, bread was perfect, meat was great quality. 10/10 cold cut sandwich. 2. Brownie cookies sublime salty, sweet, gooey 10/10 3. Drip hot coffee. There are few times I have walked into an establishment (coffee shops included) and had anything special to say about their house coffee. For me bread head's, Day Glow coffee is better than hot chocolate. 10/10 Bar top was great and the place is clean and close to the beach. Patrick went out of his way to be kind and helpful. He also recommended breakfast on the weekends and I will surely be back. Good to see there are places that still care about a quality product read more

The food service and environment was perfectly needed after a day of working out and walking along the strand. This location is walking distance from the beach, so it definitely has the cool, relaxed, beach vibes.. The sandwich was the icing on the cake from the fresh cold cuts to the perfectly crisp/toasted brea... read more

Amazing sandwiches, tried the Reuben , so good , check them out , great location in manhattan beach read more

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Got the turkey sandwich. Added tomato, red onion and bacon. Sandwich is banging. Ordered it around 12:15 on a Monday via doordash and it was ready in just a few minutes despite the long line of people waiting to order at the counter. Came out to about $22, so fairly pricey but honestly worth it. So good. read more

Bread Head - Calabrian turkey. Added tomato, red onion and bacon. Damn good sandwich! - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

When you walk in it's the coolest surfer-skater vibe but after looking at their menu and seeing their prices you know that the Surfer-Skaters can't afford to eat at this cool locals beach sandwich shop. I heard about it on IG and wanted to love it...it was really delicious but just so spendy! My husband's roast beef sandwich was $25!! FOR A SANDWICH!!! I would come back again for my chicken salad sandwich that was made with chicken, apples, and home made apple butter. The bread is their own special recipe and really tasty. I was stoked to get some pimento dip for my chips and it was an over all tasty lunch. Great vibe and would have gotten more stars if we didn't pay so much! read more

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My boyfriend had the roast pork & broccoli rabe and I had the roast beef sandwich. Food was decent and reasonably priced given its prime location! Great spot if you want to grab a bite to take down to the beach. read more

Was supper stoked to try Bread Head. I've been to a few foccicia sandwiches places throughout LA and this one in comparison was just ok. We ordered the roast beef and chicken salad sandwiches. Roast beef had good flavor and liked the horseradish spread. Chicken salad was a kind of a basic chicken salad with an addition of sweetness from green apple. But, the bread was not what I was hoping for. It was a little bit crunchier for my liking but not bad. Definitely want to try more of the italian meat sandwiches because those end up usually having that italian flavor I look for. It's also a little bit on the pricer side. If I'm going to pay premium sandwich price I expect to be floored with each bite. All in all, this place is fine but I wouldn't make an extra trip to grab a sandwich. read more

Tried the roast beef sandwich -- the fresh arugula and house-baked focaccia bread really stood out. Overall, it's a good sandwich, but definitely on the pricey side. I've had better sandwiches elsewhere for less. read more

Bread Head - Roast Beef Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I believe that it was Picasso who said something like this: Inspiration hits you best when it finds you working. I interpret this to mean that the best of the world hits you (both in small and big ways) when you have your eyes wide open and searching the canvas for a home for your next magnificent splatter or broad stroke. I want to believe that my eyes are open to opportunity and that is why I ended eating at this place that allowed me to try the best sandwich of my life. And yes, I know what I said, and I meant it. I subscribe to the South Bay Newsletter and its August 10th issue highlighted this place as their restaurant of the week. The small blurb noted that Bread Head was "founded by two Michelin star chefs Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder who previously worked at the acclaimed Trois Mec, this isn't your average deli - it's sandwich artistry at its finest." And I agree with the content, the joint did not serve deli fare it served sandwiches that were work of art best appreciated by the palette. I also have been to Trois Mec, specifically to enjoy their famed Big Mec. And if I had a rose to give that made either joint feel chosen, I would give it to BreadHead, their sandwich was best in race by more than twenty strides. As I neared the spot, I felt a note of excitement, I was about to get my daily carbs. The name of the place was fun and modern. Bold lettering centered in a clean wall. It was like I was seeing the spirit of Comic Sans, not just the tilt and color of the font. As I waited in line- that was well deserved and short- I took a brief example of all that I saw. It was too much to take in. Meaning, that this was not casual spot, it was an accessible place by intent but was styled by the same kind of force that dressed St. Tropez. The place had a vibe that did not just happen, it was curated, but they wanted you to believe it was effortlessly lazy, like a girl who spent hours for a lazy Sunday look. As I neared the stand, I saw a can with the word pickle. I will be brave and try pickle soda today. But alas it was Pickle Beer. And I never really developed the taste for beer or wine, which in some people's eyes make me a lesser foodie. I did not have my glasses, so I was going to order in cooperation with a staff member. I asked Kate- a cashier who was working during her summer break from Colgate college, and no it is not like McDonald's university, is small liberal arts college in up state NY- what was their most popular item? She said that everything tasted was ordered a lot regularly, but her personal favorite was the Calabrian Turkey. I will admit that I do not know what Calabrian (even sometimes mighty oaks tremble at small breezes) is. She did say the word spicy. I dislike chiili taste. It is no longer pleasant or welcomed by me. I should have asked more about the sandwich and its spicy traits. But there was a line. I should have trusted my gut, but I assumed that the chili taste was going to be subdued or one that somehow will spark respect within me. But the spice was the tragedy of the turkey sandwich. But let me be extremely clear, the sandwich was a bite to dream about. The cheddar was so forward in its taste that you knew you were tasting cheddar in its purest form. It was a clean and deep cheddar taste that was joy in a fixed point. The lettuce crisp the Turkey true and again clean and deep in taste. This sandwich would have been a unique treat for any lover of Tapatio or Sriracha or Habanero. But for me, it was a miss by concept, which is a me thing, not the sandwich's fault. However, the Chicken Salad sandwich was love at first bite. And what was great, is that the love expanded and solidified itself, for it was sublime, like I was surprised at how much I loved that sandwich. I went on a blind date and it is like as soon as I opened the door my date said, "face it tiger you hit the jackpot!." and meant it not from unearned confidence or superiority but because it knew that I wanted that moment and it arrived being its own messenger. My spider sense just tingled. At one point the most present bite of the sandwich was the saltiness and crispiness of the foccasio, at other times it was the tang of the apple butter, and at other times it was the crisp and flavor of the green apple. The serve was also elegant and choreographed so that the chaos of the place became part of its charm. Evertime an item was going to be taken away from me, first I was asked. I was allowed to say no when I wanted to eat the remaining cheddar and lettuce on my plate. And trust me I did out of indulgence that was mandated. My only point is that the chip selection did not meet the height of the sandwiches. Like there chips selection had Rusty's (which I can find at Smart&Final) and zappo boxes were present across the counter. And when I dropped the cap of my twist of cherry soda (which did feel unique and special) I picked it up and reprimanded myself for adding a smdge of dirt to the beach of pearls. read more

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Tried the Calabrian turkey and it was amazing! Added tomato and avocado, swapped the spicy mayo for regular. It does have a lot of lettuce but still a great sandwich. Definitely worth trying, especially for their bread. Will come back to try more. FYI they stop serving breakfast at 11am sharp, saw multiple people in line not aware of that. Went on a Sunday at 11am and it was crowded with the breakfast crowd, but still got the order fairly quick. read more

Bread Head - Calabrian turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Given the name, I thought they would have really bread-heavy sandwiches. I was pleasantly surprised. Really delicious. Excellent variety of sandwiches. Drinks are lemonades, iced tea, Arnold Palmer, kombucha. It can get busy. There is a line from lunchtime through the afternoon. It's near the beach, just 2 blocks. Service and ambiance was friendly, laid back. They are proud to use: Dukes Mayo, and offer Zappa potato chips. The chips we ordered were made locally in Huntington Beach: Rusty's Chips Island Style. They were the best bagged potato chips I've ever had. I noticed the BLT sandwich had Nueske bacon. Wow. A small meat shop in Northern Wisconsin. These people have really done their homework. I noticed in the flavor of the sandwich, the cheese really pops. They don't use those damn Kraft singles. read more

Loved the cute space and the idea of sandwiches made with house-baked bread. I was really excited to try the sandwich, but the meat didn't taste as fresh as I'd hoped. read more

Bread Head - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Great sandwich shop. Easy to order, fast service, a bright and clean space a minutes-walk from the beach. We ordered the Muffaletta and Combo Grinder (halves to share). The bread is fantastic, crispy and light. Between the two, I liked the muffaletta better for its unique taste! I've never tried olive salad before and genuinely enjoyed the flavor and texture. I also highly recommend the house-made Arnold Palmer which was refreshing and not too sweet on a hot day. read more

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Happy accident stumbling upon this Italian-sandwich-inspired spot! Apparently they opened literally a week ago and their grand opening was yesterday. Per rec, my friend and I got the combo grinder and mozzarella to share - half size of each. When we first opened it, we were shocked at how big the "half" was that we thought they gave us a whole on accident LOL but the portions are just that generous! As for the taste!!! Combo grinder was solid if you want more protein. Gets pretty messy with everything inside. But for flavor, we both liked the mozzarella more because of the sauces in it and the pickled onions! Game changer. Taking a bite without much sauce and pickle and mostly sprouts tastes more bland but the two with the mozzarella is really nice. The Muffaletta sounds interesting so will need to try that next time! May be helpful to order online on a busy weekend day, esp, or expect to wait a bit! Nice to take it togo and eat it on the beach :) read more

Bread Head - Above: mozzarella Below: combo grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Absolutely delicious sandwiches. Can't wait to come back and try another one! Servers were awesome & I really like the way its set up with tables & a bar top. read more

Bread Head - Turkey pesto - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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It was worth the hype! The bread is incredible. I had a cold sandwich and can't wait to go back try the hot. The shop itself was really cute too! read more

Now that I've been to Bread head a few times, I think I have a good assessment and thought I would share. Overall, food-wise, Bread Head is a decent choice. I rounded up to 4 stars on the whole. The sandwiches are good but not over the top good. The 3 that I have tried are, the Ruben, the Chicken Parm and the Calabrian Turkey. The bread is, of course, what makes the sandwiches unique. The bread is tasty but pretty crispy. I didn't think it went well with the Ruben as much as the other two. Maybe I am too into having the rye bread flavor with that combo of meat and sauerkraut but it really didn't enhance the flavor there for me. Loved the flavors for the Chicken Parm but the chicken breast I got was a bit on the tough side. The Calabrian Turkey was overall good. Also got to try the dark chocolate coffee cookies - those were really good. Service was for the most part good and it is in a great spot in DTMB. Note that if you order on-line for pickup, it says ready in 30 minutes. It's really like 15 minutes, and if you order a hot sandwich, it might be less than hot. read more

Great place for a delicious beach sandwich. Homemade focaccia, high quality meats and cheeses, and delicious twists on classic sandwiches. Would definitely come again read more

Delightful sandwich shop in Manhattan Beach. The Fresh baked focaccia bread is star here. I could eat just the bread with the mayonnaise they use for their sandwiches. Great ratio of meat and veggies make for an excellent sandwich. The line was long but it moved quickly and the staff was very friendly. Nice open layout with a good amount of tables if you choose to dine in. The surprise here is their chocolate cookie. I wouldn't leave here without ordering because it amazing! It was like eating a piece of fudge with little bits of cookie dough in it. You get 3 to an order. It was so good I forgot to take a picture and devoured it. I would come here just for this cookie! read more

Meh. I didn't care for the bread which I found kinda hard and an odd texture for the crust. The mozzarella sandwich was a little too salty. The combo grinder was bland. read more

Was excited to try this place. I got the Grinder and the Mozzarella veggie one. I wish their bread wasn't so burnt at the top. Mine was a bit more burnt than the ones in the yelp photos. Hope they fix it. If they are charging premium prices, quality should be better. But maybe it's just me but I saw another reviewer mention this as well. Also, would recommend eating within 10 mins. After some time, the sauces will start to soak the bottom of the bread and it gets kinda gross and soggy so I wouldn't suggest takeout if you live farther away. I also saw another reviewer mention this as well..bread getting soggy. If they add ubereats, I'll give them another shot! I think it's only doordash now. read more

Came here with my friends. Jessica recommended me the chicken parm and it was so delicious. She was very helpful and friendly. Loved the chicken parm, thank you jessica read more

Bread Head - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Delicious food. Great lunch spot. Everyone was really friendly and gave great recommendations read more

Bread Head - Chicken cutlet sandwich 8/10. Delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Had high hopes for this place, oh well. Got a BLT with turkey, and they may have overdone slightly on the LT and the mayo (see pic of just one half). The meat was ok as was the signature bread but pretty salty overall. Def not worth $20. read more

Bread Head - Thas a lotta lettuce - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I was really looking forward to eating here because of all the good reviews. I ordered three sandwiches, and the girl taking my order got the sandwich name wrong, so I corrected her which was no big deal, it happens. Weird how she made up the sandwich name I ordered and added an extra soda, but whatever. Then we waited about 20 minutes for two sandwiches to come out, and another 10 minutes for the third one. I just ended up sharing my sandwich because I didn't know when the third one would come out. If it had been a busy day, I'd understand, but it was just me and one other lady who actually ordered after me... and she got her food within about five minutes after ordering! I had guests visiting, so I brought them here, and this ended up being our experience at Bread Head in Manhattan Beach. In hindsight I should've taken them elsewhere. We all thought the sandwiches were pretty mid, so I don't think I'll be craving it enough to come back. read more

I have tried almost all their sandwiches and they are all good. My favorite is the roast beef sandwich. Great service too!

My new fave sandwich spot. The bread is so yummy and all the ingredients tastes so fresh. I've been addicted to the turkey pesto and whoa. So GOOD! Also the lemonade is perfection. The perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. They have a variety of chips to choose from. One day I'll try a hot sandwich or even a different sandwich. The staff is always so nice and helpful. I've had no problem finding parking. Just go and thank me later. read more

Bread Head - Turkey Pesto with yummy voodoo chips! Not pictured lemonade which is also delicious. - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The Cuban sandwich is next level! The inside is nice and clean. The staff are helpful and friendly. I will definitely be coming back soon.

We tried three different sandwiches (Rueben, vegetarian, and muffuletta). All three were excellent. Our favorite was the Rueben. Service was great...everyone was super friendly and helpful! I was impressed by how diligent they were about keeping the restaurant clean and neat. Nice, beachy vibe! Will definitely revisit! read more

Everything was top notch - service, quality of ingredients. So why no fifth star? Honestly I am not sold on the combination of the sandwich ingredients and the bread itself. It's like the overall sandwich is not a sum of the parts. I have had the Italian combo and the Cuban and both were fighting with the bread. I think this kind of bread works better with fewer ingredients like Al Antica's. read more

We are at the Manhattan Beach location. The long lines at MB Bread Head move quickly so don't hesitate at the front door. Sandwiches should be ordered in 1/2 sizes. Think of the full order as a full (1/1) sandwich equal to four quarters and should be counted and enough for two people. If you're confused, so were we. Ask the friendly staff and worst case scenario means that you'll have delicious leftovers. We orders the Combo Grinder and Roast Beef sandwiches. Enjoy the great atmosphere and delicious food close to the beach! read more

Bread Head - Line for delicious sandwiches - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Delicious and quick. Ordered the combo grinder to go and got it in about 3 minutes. Solid beach sandwich. read more

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We've been hearing so many great things about this establishment but upon our first visit, it was extremely disappointing. We ordered a muffaletta sandwich that only had one piece of ham one piece of mortadella and nothing else, we were missing half the ingredients all for $14. Place was extremely busy and understaffed. The wait was ridiculously long 1.5 hour, they seem to prioritize the to-go orders.. Not worth the hype. read more

So so so delicious. I order the combo grinder every time. One of these sandwiches on the beach can't be beat!

Really good sandwich! The bread is amazing and the star of the show. I tried both the tuna salad and Calabrian turkey. Definitely recommend the tuna, the turkey was good but kind of boring. All the servers were super nice, i got mine to donut the atmosphere inside is super chill, and would be down to eat inside next time. Warning- it was crowded when i went! Waited around 20 min for food and about 10 minutes in line to order read more

Bread Head - Tuna salad, no cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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This place is great! I don't like to eat out a lot but my friend was encouraging me to go here. Service was awesome - very quick, kind, and patient. I don't remember the general mangers name but he was super nice and helpful. My mom and I got the turkey pesto sandwich which was amazing. We also got the chocolate crinkle cookies and the voodoo chips. The cookies were insanely addictive and the chips were nice and vinegar-y. The seating is nice and I like how open the area is. They also have screens playing games which is good for sports fans. Will def be coming back and bring my whole family. read more