Pros: friendly counter person (well the one I had today). Place seems to be kept clean and tidy (can't speak for kitchen area in back) Plenty of meter street parking out front. The two sandwiches we had tasted good minus the cost. One of them - the large Tuna sandwich- was $29 (not including swap of cheese mentioned below. Cons: they don't answer the call for to-go orders. If you're one that likes to call in your order on "the go" this is not the place for you. If you want to try their picnic nacho cheese before purchasing - not allowed! They charge to swap out any cheese on the sandwiches ($1.25 for small $2.50 for large!) They charge to add toppings as well. If you're on budget, probably not the best place to go for a good sandwich. But if you don't mind the cost. Worth a try! Gave 4 stars due to the cons mentioned above. read more

Delicious Tuna salad and chicken salad sandwiches. My friend and I split them and they were amazing! The peppery tuna with peppercini is the bomb! The apple slices on the chicken salad was the perfect touch. Yum! read more

Bread Head - Chicken salad and tuna salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I've been here a few times and tried their sandwiches but have decided it's not for me. First off, their bread is hard and cold. I wish they would toast it before assembling the sandwiches. Also, for some reason their sandwiches are super greasy (maybe from the ton of mayo they put). The ratio of protein, bread and lettuce is just off. Lastly, the tuna sandwich I had recently ordered had a pepperocini stem in it. Why am I biting into a non-edible stems??? Threw me off. For the price your paying (nearly $20) your better off getting a sandwich from subway read more

Bread Head - Stem - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The ingredients were fresh and sauce was tasty. The bread was really good but too crispy. I would love if it were softer and thicker. The sandwiches were pricey and they wouldn't make any substitutions. I'm vegetarian and didn't want to get meat and they still charged me extra if I wanted to any sort of extra ingredient even tomatoes! I don't like getting nickeled and dimed. Not too much seating inside and the half is really a full meal. The tomatoes in the sandwich needed salt. It definitely gets messy and it was good. Something was missing. read more

Overly attentive and friendly staff. Great sandwiches. My friend thought they were a little bland for her taste. Maybe needed some salt added. I thought my roast beef was good but would have been better with some horseradish cream or Dijon mustard. Something to spice it up a little. Great sandwiches though and huge if you order the biggest size. Also expensive. Best sandwich in Los Angeles? Not really but still a great sandwich if you're around that neighborhood. read more

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The sandwiches are super fresh, packed, and flavorful. The bread alone is worth the trip, soft inside with the perfect crunch. Service is quick and friendly, and everything tastes like it was made with real care. A bit of a line sometimes, but totally worth it. read more

Bread is thin, crispy top and tuna out of this world layers of flavor - tad bit salty could be balanced with more heat like jalapenos- dark chocolate Expresso cookies and coffee cake 10/10 so overall 9.9/10 - turkey sandwich was fresh and earthy yet lacked pizzaz - pricey so be prepared read more

Friendly service. They have daily specials, and the employees know their sandwiches and explain what's in them. We tried the Turkey pesto and the pastrami which was on the special menu. Very read more

Best sandwich in LA. The bread is unbelievably good. Lines are long, but worth the wait. Limited seating inside but we didn't have a problem getting a seat. Beware that the half sandwich is the size of a full sandwich, and the full sandwich is basically two sandwiches (think a regular vs giant from jersey mikes). read more

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They've opened their new shop on Montana Ave. The sandwiches are great. The word's out. On a Saturday at 1:30 PM, the line is out the door. Order ahead and take it to go. The place is packed. read more

Went for my first time, finally (it's been on my list and I've been curious about the buzz). I arrived at just after 11am and there were already several people waiting. Cute place. I ordered the Turkey Pesto. The sandwich was good. But it was also $32.11 with no tip or drink. I will say It was giant and like 2 sandwiches in one. I ate half and that kept me full for lunch & dinner. To be nit-picky, the avocado was only in the very center of the sandwich, so only a few bites included it. Overall, I enjoyed it. It was good. Would I think about and crave it for days (as has happened before)... no. Will I go back. Yes, I think so, but maybe just a half next time (and they do sell them in half sizes)! read more

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Like I usually do, going to start with the positives. The store's ambiance and location are terrific. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They have a cute interior with decent seating. So the negatives here are the high price of the sandwiches and what is it included inside the sandwich and with a sandwich. The sandwiches need much more protein and cheese in them. I'm still not sure why La Diners don't insist on this with many of these high-end deli places. A $14 half sandwich better be full of meat with thick cheese, it is not here. As is the case with most of these high-end sandwich shops, the sandwich comes with nothing extra... Shame that LA restaurants refuse to give a side of chips on a $14 or $22 sandwich. While they have indoor seating, the stools that are in there are torture devices and unstable. So now to the focaccia, it is thin and crispy... I like it, but it was not as substantial as I expected. If you want good focaccia, go to Haute Mess on Melrose. read more

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This sandwich was recommended to me. The portion sizes are good in halves I think. The halves are still are regular sandwich size but if you want two sandwiches worth you could get the full. I'd come back again to try the other ones! read more

Soft opening right now and they're already killing it. The brick and mortar has the same quality as the popups plus all the sandwiches and more. They already made my favorite chicken salad sandwich ever. Now they also make my favorite turkey pesto sandwich too. So good! read more

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Still in the conquest to find best sandwich in town, I was obviously overjoyed knowing another one opening near my neighborhood. Super close to one of my to-go coffee shop, La La Land, Bread Head was one of the latest hype on my FYP. As expected, line went pretty long on Saturday lunch time but fortunately it went quick up to the order point. It took awhile for them to prepare the sandwich, but as we could get seats and they delivered it to the table, surely no complaints. The venue was also fully air-conditioned, which was super helpful amidst this summer heat. We enjoyed their picnic nachos with tortilla chips ($13), which was essentially house made pimento cheese sauce. It was more on the salty side, but I quite liked it though I wouldn't say it's mind blowing and might be bit pricey for the size. It was nice that they offered the sandwich in half size so we could try more selections from the menu. First one we had was Combo Grinder ($14 half), which came in quite filling size considering this was half. It featured multiple proteins including Salami Cotto, Hot Coppa, Pit Smoked Ham, Aged Provolone, and Pepperoncini; for you who loved various kinds of meats in your sandwich. I appreciated the abundant stuffings here, though I would say it hadn't beaten some other recently hyped sandwich shops in town. Might score this 6 out of 10. Another one we tried was Muffaletta ($13 half), serving Salami Cotto, Mortadella, Pit Smoked Ham, Provolone, and Swiss. This certainly outpaced the first one for my liking as the Olive Salad and Garlic Mayo gave the overall taste extra kick, especially if you loved olives. Would score this 7/10 as for me taste was decent but hadn't made it to my top favorite sandwich list. Surely give it a try when you're around the area to satisfy the curiosity. read more

Bread Head - Combo Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This was a very simple sandwhich but blew my mind. Delicious. An absolute spectacular example of a quality sandwhich. Bread is out of this world. A half is absolutely enough. Full and not over stuffed. Although only 2 chip options, boring. Nice and bright shop :) read more

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Outstanding food and service. It is delicious, the staff are fantastic, and there are many options including some great sounding daily specials. My son and I wanted to try Bread Head and figured we would sample and share two of their more popular creations: Combo Grinder and Turkey Pesto. Their homemade foccacia bread is excellent...one of the better breads we have enjoyed on a sandwich. They come in half size ($13-$14) and full size ($24-26). Admittedly, the half size is likely enough for one person for lunch and is about the size of a normal sandwich - the full size can easily be shared by two people. The Combo Grinder is a tasty version of an Italian, with cured meats and peppers and great lettuce. The Turkey Pesto is delicious, with great combo of avocado, arugula, and garlic mayo. Both sandwiches were tasty and filling. The only caveat is the price/value. For the amount/quantity of ingredients in the sandwich, the value seemed average/low. The price is high, and while the food is delicious, it is a very expensive sandwich for what you get. Given that, we felt it rates a solid 4 stars. read more

Outstanding sandwich! The focaccia bread was really good. Light but crunchy. I ordered the BLT and added avocado. I thought it was tasty but I was a little disappointed by how little bacon was in it. I would definitely eat here again! Line can get long though so keep that in mind. read more

Bread Head - BLT (I added avocado) - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Amazing sandwiches came back multiple times in the month. Service was great. Vibes were definitely there. read more

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We got the jumbo full sized $29 turkey pesto sandwich and the half sized $17 combo grinder, It was OK!!! Not as flavorful as Carla's sandwiches. Wish the bead was crunchier and the turkey to be softer and perhaps warm. read more

INCREDIBLE SANDWICH END-STAGE-CAPITALISM PRICES I know it means it's in Santa Monica, which probably means there's some local tax that demands customers pay for the employee's health care - or whatever - but damn. $16ish for a half sandwich that should be max $12, and up to $30 for a full size sandwich which should be max $18, and this isn't even counting the infuriating obligatory forced shaming tip screen, which means when all is said and done, you could be looking at a $40 sandwich. Unbelievable but here we are. But again, sandwich is incredible. I just wish it would try and even remotely cater to real people who just want to have something good. You don't have to make SO much of a profit. I'm sure the business liaison will respond saying they barely make anything because of costs costs costs blah blah blah but Jesus. It's out of control But again, sandwich is incredible... I guess it was a nice one time treat. Wish it was somewhere I could frequent regularly. But only special occasions I guess. read more

Very fast service. The sandwiches kinda suck. What gives? Basically inedible without the hot sauce.

I think I found my new favorite sandwich spot! I checked out Bread Head with a couple of friends and tried 4 different sandwiches. All the sandwiches feature bread head's homemade foccacia bread, which is so delicious, I'd happily eat it by itself. Order's come out in a reasonable amount of time, but if you're in a rush, they've got a grab and go option, with 5-7 of their popular sandwiches. Seating area is nice and clean, with giant windows looking out onto Montana. There's tables, as well as counter / bar type seating. I ordered a full size sandwich, which is probably the biggest sandwich I've ever seen in my entire life. It can easily feed 2 people. The half sized sandwich is a normal sized sandwich you'd get from any other restaurant. If you're hungry for a full size, I'd recommend getting it cut into fourths. Combo Grinder: This was my favorite. It's similar to a Italian hoagie, with cured meats, peppers and a really delicious vinaigrette. Calabrian Turkey: This was a pleasant surprise! The Calabrian mayo gives the sandwich a nice spicy kick. Would love to have it again with avocado. Turkey Pesto: This was a delightful, fresh, light tasting summer sandwich. Love combination of the arugula, avocado and garlic mayo... Muffaletta: For olive lovers! This is a Sicilian classic, and Bread Head's take did not disappoint! No leafy greens. I can't wait to visit again to try some of Bread Head's weekly hot sandwich specials. I noticed on the menu they do a Cuban on Wednesday, Reuben Thursday, and Sausage and Pepper on Friday. PS - Parrot Heads will get a kick out of bathroom. read more

Bread Head - Combo Grinder (Full / Whole size) - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I don't fully get Bread Head. Yes - the bread is good. Yes, the ingredients are fresh. But the price is... ooof. It just feels hard to justify the sandwich, even if it is great, with the price tag being high. Maybe if you're a huge fan of focaccia sandwiches. read more

Overall good sandwich! The filling to bread ratio was *chefs kiss*. People rave about the bread they make because it's a cross between focaccia and ciabatta, and it definitely tasted as good as they say. The fact it didn't cut up the inside of my mouth but also had enough structure to not fall apart in my hands was stellar. The flavors in the Cuban (and generally the sound of rest of the menu too) didn't blow me away, but the bread 100% makes it worth a try! read more

Bread Head - Cuban - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The quality and size of the sandwiches has definitely gone down while the price has increased !!!

The shop seemed very bright and airy. Easy to place order online. For a shop with bread in its name, maybe that was the worst part of the sandwich? The sandwich was SO wet and yet the bread was super dense and dry and somehow oily at the same time. Ingredients did taste super fresh. It was all confusing like this review. read more

Bread Head - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I came here on a whim after I realized I was walking the wrong way to a bookstore. I didn't know what to expect. I looked at their menu and decided to get the Calabrian Turkey. I'm a fan of Calabrian Chilies so why not, right? I sorta told the guy at the counter how I ended up there, he so lively and assured me that sometimes things happen for a reason... And yes!! The Universe totally conspired for me to stop there so that little ol me can eat the best Turkey sandwich ever. The bread was perfect, the cheese was perfect, the Turkey was perfect, heck even the iceberg lettuce was the best I ever had. Anyways all I know I will definitely travel from OC to SM to have that sandwich again I'll take photos next time. read more

Why? Why is this place getting such amazing reviews. My sandwich was bland AF. Were the ingredients fresh? Yes. Was the bread good? It was good but not mind-blowing. We got the turkey pesto, and while I'll readily admit that turkey is not the most flavorful of meats, I was more disappointed that I couldn't taste the pesto at all. I could barely taste the cheese. Mostly I tasted turkey and mayo so that's a cafeteria level sandwich. There are plenty of other sandwich places in Santa Monica that serve a better sandwich. Sorry for the bad review but there's no point in returning here. Oh, and my husband wanted me to point out that he wasn't sure if he wanted the lemonade, so asked for a taste, but they wouldn't give us a taste so we both ended up not getting drinks. read more

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Been here several times, both turkey sandwiches are solid. Just tried the mozzarella sandwich for the first time, fantastic. But i just tried their cookies and i actually cried. How are they that good. How. Thank you. read more

Where have you been all my life? Lol I got the half grinder. Huge portion enough for two people. Tasty ingredients and love the crust and crunchy texture of their bread. read more

They have no clue or organization with handling more than 10 orders between online orders and in store. Not even close to being worth the unnecessary wait. read more

This place is bustling on a Saturday afternoon and people are packed like sardines waiting for their order. Service is fairly quick and the line goes by fast so don't feel intimidated if you see one. The store only has seating for around 20 people so it's best to order your meal to go. We ordered 1/2 Calabrian Turkey and 1/2 Combo Grinder. 1/2 of a sandwich is already a full sandwich so only order the actual "full" size if you're sharing or really really hungry. I LOVED the turkey sandwich since it reminded me of an elevated turkey sandwich that I'd have during my childhood. Especially love the big wedge of iceberg lettuce in there for an extra crunch. The grinder is a classic Italian sandwich and sooo juicy from the peppers and peperoncino. I especially love these sandwiches for the thin focaccia since it's crunchy and well seasoned--such a nice crunch and texture for a sandwich. read more

Seriously delicious sandwiches in Santa Monica with a great interior design on the inside. The front is a bar with different types of drinks, featuring June Shine, and in the back is where you order the sandwiches. They offer large portion sizes and come in half or full size. The bread is also terrific and crunchy and really adds to the overall flavor. The sandwiches here are honestly addicting. Today we tried the Roast Beef (my fav), the BLT (large and delicious), and the Mozzarella (a great vegetarian option with great flavors). Parking in the area can be tricky depending on when you go but they do have a large pay lot in the back if needed. I definitely plan to be back soon and would recommend to any fan of a great sandwich. read more

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I've hit up Bread Head twice now in 3 weeks! The sandwiches are delicious and it always hits the spot. I've now tried the Muffuletta and combo Grinder. Both were very satisfying but I'd probably go back to the muffuletta as the olive spread was just that extra special hit. Half sandwiches are more than enough for a meal for 1. Also tried the pimento cheese & chips, which were good, and they seem to have rotating sandwich and dessert specials. The space is small, and because it gets pretty crowded & popular, I'd plan on taking this to go, because seats may be hard to come by. Service is fast, and friendly. read more

Really amazing bread but inconsistent sandwiches Ordered 2 combo grinders. Both were huge but one sandwich had less meat and a single slice of lettuce and it also took an extra 10 minutes to come out. Really loved the sandwich but the quality can vary depending on who makes it I guess. read more

Bread Head - Combo grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I wish I could give more stars. From someone who knows and loves sandwiches, I am picky about them. These guys are doing everything right. The ingredients are so fresh and well thought out, & the ratios are perfect. They have so many good ones that I'm overwhelmed whenever I order because I want them all. Ones I've tried and loved are the muffuletta, turkey pesto, mozzarella, roast beef and BLT. Also, the pricepoint is great since the "half" is a normal sized sandwich. SO happy this place opened so close to me. The ONE critique I have is that sometimes you can get bread that is too crunchy and can hurt your mouth a bit. This happened to me with the BLT and it wasn't ideal but of course I still ate the whole thing. read more

Yummmm. Delicious bread/sandwich. Had the Calabrian turkey with avocado. Great service too! Nice outdoor seating as well read more

Bread Head - Calabrian turkey sandwich with avocado - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I can't believe this place, gives me the best sandwich of my life, only to be left with a sandwich sized hole in my heart after I'm done eating 10/10 read more

Bread Head - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Monica, California

There's a lot of hype about this place so we decided to check it out. Got 3 half sandwiches: Combo grinder, roast beef and mufaletta. Out of all three, the combo grinder is definitely the best but the other two were disappointing. The portions for the size were decent and it all came out pretty quick. As for the taste, the bread was thin and dry. The roast beef had way too much horseradish so that threw me off. The olive salad on mufaletta made the sandwich too salty so keep that in mind. Overall, nothing special but probably won't come again. read more

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