Huge sandwich and definitely worth the price! I got the large sandwich and couldn't even finish it…read more It was packed with meat and loaded with fresh veggies. The cashier was very friendly and answered all my questions since it was my first visit. She gave me a recommendation, and it turned out great! They have big TVs on both walls, so it was cool watching the baseball game while eating. Their pizza looked amazing too. I definitely want to come back and try the pizza and pasta next time.

Giamela's is an institution. I've been many times over the years but haven't been for a while…read more It's still just as good as I remember. Classic fast and affordable Italian subs, dishes and pizza. It's not fine dining, but a solid value for the price. The pepperstake sub is an absolute classic!

We've been biking on the LA river trail, and we always try to find a new restaurant to frequent…read more Well, once we discovered Wax Paper, that got harder because we always want to eat their sandwiches for lunch. We've tried the Ian Glass (added protein) and the Larry Mantle, and a friend got the Terry Gross. We've also tried the sides Mr. Beans and the Aloha Pasta Salat. Everything has been so good and so fresh! My fav is the Ian Glass by far! It was so good and so filling. The price is pretty fair for a solid sandwich with good ingredients. Service is quick and easy, no frills. You stand in line, order, and then wait. You cannot and should not go back in line to check on the status of your order. When they're ready for you, you'll know. There are a few tables outside, so grab a seat and enjoy your sandwich! Tip: order online for pick up if you're short on time! But if you're really short on time, this probably isn't the place to go for you. Since we've biked here, I don't have any experience with street parking, but since it's in a residential area, it always looks full. So be aware of street parking! You may need to circle around a few times.

I definitely ordered the wrong kind of sandwich. I got the Ira Glass which is basically a…read morevegetarian sandwich with piled on sprouts and cheddar cheese that over powers anything else included in the sandwich. The Ira Glass is dry and the amount of sprouts involved makes me think this is the closest to eating freshly cut lawnmower clippings. The avocado is extremely fibrous and not pleasant to chew into.

We had the steak and fries, chicken plate and steak sandwich. You only sit outside so on a not too…read morecold day this was perfect. The flavors were amazing. Love the hummus that comes with the plate and the fresh salad and rice. It was delicious. Only small complaint: I wish the meat portion would be more generous. It was a little for the price you're paying. The fries were also spot on. We found a new go to Mediterranean food spot. Would definitely come again. It was not too hard for us to find Street parking on a Friday night.

Made the drive from Studio City to Dune for Dine LA lunch. It was 98 degrees outside and although…read morethere was no traffic midday, parking in Atwater is always a challenge. I hunted a bit before tracking down a spot and paying the meter. I have not been to Dune before, but the value of the lunch special along with the promise of a fried chicken shawarma, coupled with unexpected free time, sounded like a promising moment to stop by. Walked up to the window and after no acknowledgement, I peaked inside the door and asked whether I place an order at the counter or wait to be seated. When I tell you the jarring elder Gen Z stare and incredibly unfriendly direction to sit on the bench and wait my turn (in the literal sense that I was told to sit on the bench and wait my turn. There was only a party of 2 seated at the bench and no line to speak of) made me regret coming out to eat entirely. I'm not lying when I say I thought about leaving immediately and driving home in my air conditioned car instead of sitting on a hot bench in nearly 100 degree weather with no acknowledgement of party size, no offer for a drink or water while I wait, and just existing in my bizarre humiliation ritual for having asked what the procedure is here for any kind of recognition of my interest in dining or simply existing. And yes, after sitting down I saw there is a small low contrast sign on a post stating to sit on the bench and wait, but it is positioned parallel to the counter window and only when turning away from the glass toward the seating area was it placed in a way that I would see it. Not very useful for someone who is walking up or down the sidewalk as it's not visible. I held my breath for about 10 minutes before being asked my party size (one) and seated at a shaded table. I regretted my choice to dine out the entire wait time for the table, while ordering and then being required to pay upfront before my meal was even presented to me, while seated awaiting my order, while my food (loaded fries, fried chicken shawarma, date shake and an added unsweetened iced green mint tea) was dumped at once on the table in front of me, while eating feeling humiliated for existing inside human skin, and again when having to walk to the window and ask for a to-go box. I felt like a massive inconvenience for the staff and fully regretted bothering them every step of the way for normal things like a Dine LA menu which was not initially offered, adding an iced tea to my order, existing in a metal folding chair and generally taking up space. I don't like being treated like a turd by people, and certainly don't want to be treated this way when I'm paying for a service. But after the initial flubbed interactions, demanding payment with tip upfront before receiving any kind of service was rendered, and then dumping my food at the table without ceremony, it's truly no wonder why the LA restaurant scene is dying. Between poorly trained staff, rising costs in rent and utilities, the outrageous cost of staffing and the fact that eating at a restaurant is completely unnecessary when cutting household expenses, restaurants are disappearing left and right. Some of the foods I still dream about are lost forever to closure after closure. Customers being treated like they're inconsequential isn't the only reason people like me usually choose to dine at home, and it's not the only reason restaurants are disappearing. But it's one of the only controllable elements in a world of runaway hospitality expenses. Customers deserve even a modicum of respect if restaurants are going to survive. $48 for the meal including tax and tip. More than enough food for lunch, I took home half. Loaded steak fries / wish they were served with a whipped feta or dipping sauce instead of ketchup but they're good. Generous portion of steak. 9/10 Fried chicken shawarma / fun idea, execution made it difficult to pick up to eat. Serving in a metal basket made it impossible to cut in half since there was not a solid surface to cut against. Flavor is yummy, wish those middle eastern flavors were more prominent in the batter but the chicken is extra crispy. Enjoyable. 8/10 Date shake / luxurious, creamy, flavorful. No notes. 10/10 Unsweetened green mint iced tea / overpriced, underdelivered. I'd skip it unless you're parched. 5/10 **written without the assistance of AI**

Incredible lunch spot, a little expensive for a sandwich, but you get what you pay for and its 100%…read moreworth it. Very fast service. Not a lot of seating inside, but a lot of people get delivery in this area so that makes sense. Perfect walking distance for anyone who works in the city. Also these are not small bite sandwiches, but the flavors help disregard the need for politeness.

The sandwiches here are seriously generous--you could easily split one between two people or save…read morehalf for later. Service was excellent, too. The cashier was attentive and took the time to explain the different sandwich options, which I really appreciated. There are only two small tables inside, but around the corner near the parking lot entrance, there's plenty of outdoor seating. I tried the pastrami, which seems to be a popular choice. It had good flavor, but I found it a little salty, and the thinly sliced pastrami was slightly drier than I prefer. The fig sandwich, however, was delicious. The sandwiches are packed with ingredients and flavors, so while everything is tasty, there can be a lot going on in each bite. Overall, definitely worth trying if you're in the area!

Easy. Fast. Satisfying…read more And...Mom approved! I didn't want to make dinner after a long day at work and then running my kid to an activity. It was getting late, so while I waited for the kid in the car at their activity, I went on The Heights website found an order form and placed an order for some sammies all in 5 minutes. I didn't even ask the hubs or the vegetarian kid what they wanted. I went with what I thought they'd like. 15-minutes later, I was picking the sandwiches up at the walk-in only shop. There was no line and better yet, they were wrapped up and ready to go when I walked in. The smiling lady asked if I wanted napkins or utensils. They have case after case of cold drinks so we picked out a couple of drinks, paid for those and left. It was easy and fast. Enjoyed the yumminess at home. I normally would save a half for another meal but my "Pasadena" hit the spot that I finished it up all at once. Quality bread, meats, cheese, fillings aka all the ingredients...to boot! PS the kid loved theirs and so did the hub. Thanks for making dinner: easy and delicious! There are no pictures because it was too delicious to take the time out and take any. Just order.

Cozy deli and wine/ beer store…read more The parking is small, but cars don't stay long as people are picking up things to go. When I entered, I was immediately greeted. I ordered a few sandwiches. They were made to order and still fast service. The sandwiches were delicious. Generous portions, freshly sliced deli meats, and fresh lettuce and tomatoes. While I didn't get any, they have a cool selection of wines and beers. They have very helpful descriptions too.

Very friendly staff, and the place smelled great when I walked inside…read more The pizza itself left something to be desired -- very floppy and under-seasoned. I will give it another try though!

Great service and love the pizza here Highly recommend for…read morethose around silver lake area thank you Garret

Great People! Great Food! A super Jersey Mike's restaurant…read more Mini's are more food than you think!

First guy that "helped" me was super dismissive and not helpful at all. Seemed like me being there…read morewas annoying to him. (I would normally include* his name but he wasn't wearing a name tag) The other staff were very attentive and helpful. Food was really good!

I've drove passed this location a thousand times yet never noticed it, I'm not sure why it didn't…read morecatch my attention but after I was invited there for lunch I was shocked I don't see lines out the door. Their sandwiches are so good. We got 3 different sadwhiches to try, and all of them were great. My favorite was the ceasar wrap and spicy P. You honestly can't go wrong. A large seating area in the back. Excited that there's a new location closer to me now.

The sandwiches here are the best! Highly recommend the ciabatta bread option, it's so good…read more Shoutout to David, Jay, Joe and the other crew working there. They are always friendly and have great customer service. Really nice having such a solid lunch spot in the neighborhood and near work. Love coming by a few times a month to pickup the Turk or the Spicy P.

Cute, cozy spot for brunch. Enjoyed the (gluten-free) Succotash bowl that is loaded with white…read morerice, veggies, beans, tomatoes, topped with an egg. Portion was large. If you sit outside they have these 'fly fans' to keep them away.

Ambiance is not too bad they seem to have too many flies and the fan things they have on the table…read moreare out of battery. So you have to shoo the flies while eating. Tables are somewhat dusty for a Saturday that's busy I would hope restaurant owner makes sure tables are ready to serve ppl. Service was good servers are nice! Food looks great but bring salt with you because everything was bland. I was so excited to try the place but we even ordered a variety of items form menu but nothing tasted as it looked. Fatoush salad was missing the fatoush seasoning it was just a mix in of veggies. The steak was ..not good! The veggies that came with it no flavor no salt no seasoning . Yellow curry .. no salt and overpowering flavor of lemon grass. I hate to leave bad reviews for my places but we drove all the way here for the hype and left disappointed with the food. Maybe this was a one of thing but I'd give it a 3 star

Ahhhhh I finally got to try a viral/trendy place to eat in LA. This sandwich was so so worth it!…read moreThe price is seemingly alot but you get 2 regular sized sandos in one. I got the #1 bestseller and it did NOT disappoint. I can see why someone wouldn't like it because it is rather plain but I prefer plain sandwiches myself. I like the ingredients to speak for themselves and not be coated in extra sugar or salt. I'm also a big fan of pistachio, the amount they put on is not for the faint of heart... hehe This place is clean, the line is efficient and friendly. I recommend stopping by. I came here as recommendation from Joshua Weissman's YT video of trying LA foods.

All'Antico Vinaio, a renowned Florence-based sandwich shop established in 1991, is celebrated for…read moreits generous schiacciata bread sandwiches, featuring imported Italian meats, cheeses, and spreads. This location on Wilshire Blvd in Koreatown is the smallest of the three I've visited, with under 10 seats available. It's a compact shop, and most customers opt for takeout. It's a narrow shop, and most customers take their orders to-go. I've previously enjoyed the La Paradiso and La Toscana, with the La Paradiso being my personal favorite. For our first visit with our son, we asked the staff for recommendations, and they suggested either the Venice Beach (Turkey) or the New Yorker (Roast Beef). The staff was incredibly generous, offering a roast beef sample, which our son loved! We also appreciated them providing ice and straws for our water. We ordered the New Yorker ($19.00) with roast beef, porcini cream, tomato, and arugula. The sandwich was thoughtfully cut in half, perfect for sharing. The schiacciata bread boasts a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior, which beautifully complements the meats and cheeses. We opted to substitute the porcini cream for mozzarella, which was sliced into perfect bite-sized pieces and tasted incredibly fresh. The roast beef was thinly sliced and tender, the tomatoes were fresh and sliced to perfection, and the arugula added a delightful peppery crunch. It's a well-balanced sandwich and one of the best in LA. We would definitely order it again. A big thank you to the female staff member who expertly cut the meat and offered samples, assisting us in making the perfect choice for my son's sandwich. This experience was truly a positive one for our family. I would definitely return to AAV for the excellent food and service. Given the small size of the shop, takeout is recommended, especially during peak hours. The sandwiches at AAV are so good! Fuggedaboutit!