Joined a friend for a quick bite to eat. Had a super yummy hummus and veggie sandwich on rye, with a side potato salad. Best part, warm chocolate chip cookie at the end! Such a cute vibe with excellent customer service! John and Mabel are the best! Great local spot, owned and operated by local South Pasadena residents! read more

came here for lunch with my little family after a quick metro ride (my son loves all things trains) and the munch co is so conveniently located just a block away from the metro stop! we ordered at the self serve kiosk and took a seat in the dining area. i do feel like the dining area could use a little bit of a refresh and it would be nice to have more upbeat music. i ordered the "hot in the club" sandwich which is like a turkey, bacon sandwich but with pickled jalepenos and it was so flavorful and delicious! i think the sandwich could use a bit more of everything (turkey, greens, bacon). seems like a very sweet family owned place and what i think was mom, dad, and daughter working were all very kind and didn't engage really. read more

The Munch Company - hot in the club sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Stopped by today for the first time seeing a sign of a beef & veggie soup. Ordered the soup and a potato salad. Chose to eat inside. Order being served with plastic containers and thin, plastic utensils was disappointing for a dine-in experience. The soup had too much sugar, tasted almost like a dessert. I couldn't finish the soup. Potato salad was good. Since there are positive reviews about the sandwiches, I might come back to try them. ..But if they cook the soup that way, I'm not sure if their sandwiches are good. I hope they are! read more

The name of a place can sometimes be all I need to walk in and order some food, and that's definitely what happened when my wife and I strolled by The Munch Company. This South Pasadena sandwich shop is located right in the heart of town and thanks to some coffee shops and antique stores, this sandwich shop couldn't have a better location in the area. I've completely forgot the name of the sandwich I ordered, but it was a turkey club with bacon, veggies, and a sauce I truly don't know the name of. Even though I was pretty bad at describing everything above, the sandwich itself was very good and took me back to the old East Coast sandwich shops I used to visit back in the day. All the ingredients tasted fresh and the staff who made it was very friendly too. On top of the sandwich, I also had a lemonade and that was also very good. Overall, The Munch Company is the perfect little sandwich shop in South Pasadena and the perfect place to have a nice lunch. Any complaints from me? Not really, so shutup and come order a sandwich. read more

The Munch Company - A nice sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - South Pasadena, California

The Green Monster was a fantastic option for lunch. The greens were very fresh and the garlic aioli was delicious. Enjoyed the Hibiscus Basil tea and 10/10 no notes. Super crisp and refreshing. Super cozy forest Cafe feel. Can't wait to come back and sit under the fiddle leaf fig canopy. Service was wonderful and fast. read more

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Ordered sandwiches to go, my friend and I wanted to try different flavors so we bought 4 different half sandwiches to share between the two of us -- the flavors were nice, but the portions felt a bit small. I was still a little hungry after finishing two half sandwiches, and I wish there had been more protein in them. It would be a better fit for a lighter bite or snack, but personally, I prefer something a bit more filling. read more

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I'm not much of a sandwich person but this place has CHANGED MY WORLD. The Green Monster is TO DIE FOR. I got mine on a French roll and swapped the provolone for cheddar--10/10 decision. I honestly didn't know a sandwich like this could exist. * The avocado spread ties everything together so perfectly. * There's a generous stack of turkey. * The cheddar stands out in every bite, just how I like it. * You can truly taste the love and pride in the way it's made. On top of all that, the owner (I spoke with the husband) was incredibly sweet and kind. He mentioned that he and his wife have kept the original menu from the previous owner, knowing how loved this shop is by the community. I'm officially a forever customer :) read more

The Munch Company - Green Monster on roll with cheddar - DELICIOUS - Sandwiches Near Me - South Pasadena, California

The Brie and Turkey is so delicious. Everything is fresh and the place has a chill vibe. I've been going here for years and the owners are so sweet. read more

I think this place had a change in owners, the people that used to be behind the counters have changed but I'm glad the taste and quality of the sandwiches haven't! We usually get the Turkey Fig and Brie, and Ham Apricot and Manchego sandwiches. Both are good, but my definite favorite is the Turkey Fig and Brie! The ingredients are always fresh and the bread is never stale. It usually takes them less than 5-10 mins to whip up our orders. It's quant inside, a hand full of tables with chairs and some greenery decor adorns the walls. The new people behind the counter are nice, seems like a Chinese couple that's running the shop now! I'm glad this place is still open, hope they remain so! Def give this place a try and support small businesses! (: read more

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Was in the area and saw that I had bookmarked this place long ago. I popped in here at about 1:15pm on a Tuesday and there were a few other customers here. The friendly man at the counter took my order: half a turkey fig, and brie sandwich and 4 chocolate chip cookies. I'm not sure if the cookies are always baked to order but they were in this instance. The sandwich was delicious! Great balance of all the ingredients both in quantity and flavor. The cookies? Dare I say these are the best cookies I've ever eaten. And not just when they were fresh from the oven; they were just as delicious after they cooled. Perfect crispy edges and fluffy centers. Not overly sweet. Excellent and a great price to boot! I will definitely be back for more cookies and for another sandwich. read more

Good sandwich but didn't live up to the hype from other customers. The bacon on the BLT was good, but they were a little "conservative" with it. I would go again, but would try something else... read more

I have been coming to this location for years and the owners are the most kind and amazing people. Very inclusive atmosphere and the food is incredible. I highly recommend eating here if you are in the south pasadena area! They deserve your support. read more

This is the BEST sandwich place around!! Wife and I visit every time we're in town. The ingredients are fresh and the sandwiches are a decent size. The inside is incredibly clean and is a very calming atmosphere, and the owners are polite. Would HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

I come here for their classic deli sandwich offerings like a turkey and Swiss on rye. Great sandwich bread. This would be a great place to pick up from for an office or a picnic lunch. Nice little cafe area to sit as well. read more

Best sandwich place in the area, the turkey and pastrami ones are so good. My go to place for lunch! read more

The Munch Company - Sandwiches Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I am sad to say, that the man working there was pretty rude. And he was doing things really aggressively. I loved the food, but bad service. There was a lady working there and she gave us cookies (the cookies were in two bags.) We ate one bag and after that the man working there grabbed the bag, the cookies were in and shoved his hands into the bag (bad service!) and took the cookies we did not eat and said, "These aren't your cookies!" And after that I said to my self, "I'm NEVER coming here again! read more

$40 for two sandwiches and two hibiscus tea that I could have made more substantially at home. Sandwiches are painstakingly made to order by the couple behind the counter and I saw one of them portioning out the toppings to the other as if to monitor each piece. It took at least 15 minutes for our order to arrive to our table. I wonder how long it would take if they were busy. In any case, it wasn't terrible but I won't be going back. read more

We came across this sandwich shop while yelping places for lunch as we are very much so West LA Angelenos and were aaall the way in Pasadena for an all-day excursion. Omg were we happy to find this place! It is delicious! So much so that we kept thinking about it months later and made a point to go again next time we were on that side of town. Second time was just as tasty. Both visits, I got the vegetarian sandwich on 'squaw bread' (none of us had eaten this type of bread before and now we are hooked) and added mustard. I do wish I added some sort of sharp cheese to it though. And some sliced pickles, maybe. Both of my friends went for meat forward sandwiches and were also very happy with their lunch. The combo is a good deal but I do wish they had a healthier chip option. I highly recommend. read more

This is our go to lunch spot (pick up or delivery). The sandwiches are just amazingly delicious. The husband and wife running the shop are such a calming presence whenever I walk in to pick up our order. You can even sit down and eat (lots of room) if you want to grab a fresh made lemonade. But, yeah, turkey fit and brie for the win. read more

They offer a wide variety of sandwiches, from basic tuna, chicken salad, ham to more interesting ones like ham with apricot glaze & manchego cheese or turkey with fig. All on your choice of bread. Yum. read more

Such a lovely little sandwich spot. The service was warm and kind and everything on the menu looked fantastic. I ended up having the Turkey Fig & Brie sandwich and it was positively delicious. Cant wait to go back and try the beef soup! read more

Took 1 hour to get our sandwich, they were in no rush. nice people, need more employees or something.

Still the best sandwich around. Owners provided amazing service as well adding to the lunch experience

First time coming here and won't be my last! The vibes, the ambiance, the food was absolutely tasty! Get the seedy pastrami! Oooooof! So good and flavorful! Definitely have our business and coming back soon! read more

First time here! Came here for convenience since I was next door to a hair salon. Owners were not so friendly. I ordered a sandwich that was ok. I don't understand their reason as to why my sandwich has to be cut in three pieces? I asked if my sandwich could've be cut into two and they said no. Flavor was ok. Price was $16 for a 9" sandwich. I guess it's ok . read more

The Munch Company - Sandwiches Near Me - South Pasadena, California

One of the best sandwich places I've ever been, I am not a big fan of sandwiches but the sandwiches here are so flavorful and fresh. The turkey fig & Brie has just the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the seedy pastrami is such a toasty treat, I have no idea how they cooked the vegetables to make it so juicy yet crunchy. The owners and staffs are so nice, peach smoothie is a must-try and the cookies are so good too. The overall atmosphere is just so soothing and wholesome, I would definitely come back again to try out more sandwiches, such a beautiful place for small gatherings. read more

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I don't mean to pile on with this review but today I realized I won't likely come back to this place again. Yelp reminded me to mention food, service and ambiance. Food: overall a good sandwich but they nickel and dime you to death and then add ingredients to the sandwich so mechanically and scarcely that the best way to describe it is that it tastes like the shadow of the sandwich you thought you were getting. My Turkey Fig Brie was hardly a snack. They used to pile the ingredients and this version I could hardly taste the Bree on it. Pickles on the side? Nope. Pickle. A tiny singular pickle with each sandwich. My daughter wanted a customized BLT so we tried to make some changes and they didn't like the deviation, So we ordered off the custom menu. That sandwich cost us $15 for a regular and all we really wanted to change was avocado instead of guac. She was happy with the sandwich but it wasn't a $15 sandwich. I've tried to give this place second and third and 6th chances but I'm done. The sandwiches are good but the service and ambiance just don't justify the price. Not For Me. read more

The Munch Company - Astronomical prices and reduced portions add up to a bad taste in my mouth after a good sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I've been to Munch 15 times counting today...my last visit. -5 stars for service, +5 stars for the veggie hummus sandwich on squaw and +2 for the simple fact that they are a mom and pop shop. The previous 14 times I balked at the price and brushed off the lack of friendliness from the people behind the glass. Today, I went in and ordered two sandwiches to go and an Arnold Palmer. $37. After 20 minutes of waiting at a table I went up to ask if we could have the drink while we waited. He gave me the drink and asked us to wait outside on the sidewalk where there are no tables. I glanced around the tables inside and only 2 of the 8 tables were being used. I said, "but there are six empty tables and my daughter and I would like to share this drink at a table," He said, "but your food is take out and tables are for dine in only." I said, "if I were to only order a drink, could I drink it at a table?" He said, "yes, but you are a to go food order, so no, i am requesting that you wait outside." So, we did, but his brashness ruined the spot for me. After reading the many 1-2 star reviews here, I'm not surprised that this is consistently happening. It's too bad, I really get a sense of the original owners touch there, but it's fading out of sight.. read more

We absolutely love this sandwich shop. I feel like sandwich shops are so hard to come by these days; we are so lucky to be close to The Munch. I've had just about every sandwich on the menu, and they are all incredible. The staff is really kind and helpful. The interior is comfortable if you prefer to dine-in. Don't miss out on their sides!! read more

I forgot to take pictures this time around but that's just how good the sandwiches are. They use super fresh ingredients. We got the green monster sandwiches and the bean sprouts on the sandwich just go perfectly to give it the freshness it needs. We also got it on the squaw bread which is one of the softer breads they have available. We order the macaroni salad everytime we come and it doesn't disappoint. read more

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We tried all the sandwiches and love them all. The turkey fig & Brie & the green monster are my favorite. My kids love all kinds of sandwiches and salad. Highly recommended. The quality of the sandwiches is remarkable, so flavorful & fresh, can't compare with others. The quality of their service is also amazing. Love the environment too. Always bring my friends here and they all enjoy it so much. read more

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This is my second time at The Munch Company and I adore it here. They play quiet and peaceful music and make a delicious sandwich! I particularly enjoy the fact you can pick your own bread. I don't think there is free wifi, so I just use my hotspot if I need to get some quick studying in. The service is great and the workers are so kind. I really recommend this place and the hot in the club sandwich if you want a good sandwich! read more

The Munch Company - Hot in the Club Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Today was my first time visiting the Munch Company for lunch based on a colleague's recommendation. I got the turkey, fig, & Brie sandwich combo and the ham, manchego, and apricot sandwich combo for later. The combo came with a full sandwich, your choice of Dirty brand potato chips, a fountain drink or canned soda, and pickle for $14. And I must say, you really get your moneys worth here. I have eaten both sandwiches and they were both incredible. PACKED with fresh ingredients and very flavorful. I consider myself to be a big sandwich gal and aside from the great food, I was thoroughly impressed with their help, patience, speed, and customer service. I even mentioned that I had to walk half a mile carrying both meals and they pulled out a drink carrier to make it easier for me to carry. This is a solid, small business that I plan to visit frequently in the future. read more

The Munch Company - Sandwiches Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I just paid $8 for a half sandwich...it is robbery! I always want to shop local and hope that I am supporting my neighbors but this is ridiculous! read more

The Munch Company - $8 for 1/2 a sandwich...every time I go to this place I regret it! - Sandwiches Near Me - South Pasadena, California

If you appreciate homemade noodles fresh ingredients great service this is the place for you. The roast beef sandwich is made with real beef not that plastic beef the bread is soft and fresh. read more

I love a well constructed sandwich! I ordered an Avocado & Veggie ($10.50) add Turkey (+$2): comes with guac, avocado slices, cucumbers, pickled carrots and onions, mixed greens, tomato, sprouts, and herb dressing on squaw bread. I love sandwiches because of all the different textures, and this one definitely hits the mark! The ingredients are super fresh, even the bread. This is a great vegetarian option without the turkey, but I prefer the extra protein- and they don't skimp! My only complaint was that the bread was slightly too soft, so by the end it was falling apart. It would be awesome if they added the option to toast the bread. 5/5! They have unique sandwich options like Turkey, Fig & Brie and TV Dinner (hot roast beef & garlic mashed potatoes). You can also build your own sandwich or make any of their specialty sandwiches into a salad! There's an option for everyone. They also sell fresh baked cookies for 75 cents which are so CRISPY and delicious. I was able to order online thru yelp and it was ready in 25ish minutes. read more

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I've loved this place for a very long time, and visited this establishment in all of its iterations. You can't beat the lunch special anywhere else, nor the fact that they have Squaw bread, and it's perfectly soft. They have something for everyone, all diets and lifestyle choices/needs. It's such a warm and homey business, I don't understand how anyone doesn't like it here. The employees are absolutely lovely. I like that they are focused, yet friendly and helpful. I have yet to have poor service here, even when they are swamped. You won't regret coming here, and supporting this place! read more

Absolutely love the Munch company's sandwiches, my favorite sandwich Place in South Pasadena! I normally like to get the green monster (it has turkey, provolone cheese, sprouts, lettuce, pickled vegetables, guacamole, garlic aioli, and fresh herb dressing) and comes with a pickle spear! Their lemonade and strawberry lemonade are both really good and hand-squeezed, the TV dinner and seedy pastrami are also tasty-not as good as the green monster in my opinion though... read more

This is a great place for a weekday lunch, better than the chain sandwich shops! I highly recommend the pastrami sandwich, it's wonderful! The bread is fresh, and the atmosphere is very charming, this is everything that you want in a sandwich shop. I'm ready to start working my way through the menu but I'm sure glad I started with the excellent pastrami. read more

Omg the best sandwiches EVER!!! These Sammies are packed with flavor! They really know how to create the best textures and flavor combinations! I will forever be obsessed with the Turkey fig and Brie sandwich! Love how much arugula they put and the regular sized ones are PLENTY HEFTY. They were out of brown bread but the rye was delicious too! No sogginess.. just yum! read more

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