Love this place, it can get a little crowded during lunch time, overall the food is great, customer service is good, and the older lady there is sweet. I get my usual Godfather w peppers on the side. Will be taking a picture next time. read more

I stumbled upon this sweet mom n pop El Segundo sandwich shop after spending the day at the beach. It is friendly, fast, and their sandwiches were absolutely delicious! We had a roast beef and an Italian cold cut. So good and plenty of food! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a delightful handcrafted sandwich. read more

Why would I go anywhere else for a sandwich? During these times, it's rough getting sandwich worth the price. This place makes it worth it. The small sandwiches are huge and gets u super full. I tried the Hawaiian, Tuna, and roast beef, all totally worth it. Super simple, but big enough to know it's worth it. Please try them out if you're in the neighborhood. The service is fast and they are super friendly. Oh, yeah, the Vietnamese coffee is crazy strong too. If you become a regular, they might just hook you up with a cookie or 2. read more

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Great subs for the beach or after a surf! They are always quick with great service! Favorites are the USC Trojan and Airport Bregman

This is the best mom and pop sandwich and pasta place in El Segundo. I recently started working in the area and stumbled across this gem - and it's been my go-to lunch at least a few times per week. I mostly get the hot sandwiches or pasta. My recommendations are the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, and their Turkey sausage lasagna (but the lasagna is only available on Fridays). They have limited indoor seating, and a few tables out front on the sidewalk. A lot of locals eat there, and it's no wonder why. When you go, tell them Patrick sent you - I'm sure they'll get a kick out of that. read more

The Original Rinaldi's has a variety of sandwiches. The Meatball Sub, Pauly's Special, and Dragon each had its own personality. The Meatball Sub was loaded with meatballs and marinara. The Pauly's Special was packed with lean ground turkey. The Dragon was filled with golden-roasted turkey and roast beef. read more

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This old school sandwich shop gets very busy and had people waiting on a Saturday afternoon for their orders. They off Vietnamese iced coffee which I ordered and it was really good without being over sweetened. The only thing that bugged me was the size and the price I paid which was 7 bucks for a small coffee, ouch. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - 16 oz. Vietnamese Iced Coffee DEC2025 - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

Good local spot for a hot or cold sandwich, along with some hot entrees like pasta. Right on Mian Street in downtown El Segundo, street parking is free and there's a parking garage around the corner on Grand (entrance is by The Good Stuff). Lots and lots of choices. Freshly sliced deli meats for your sandwich. The New York Special is my go-to. Fountain drinks with free refills if you are dining in. There's indoor and sidewalk seating to watch those passing by. If you're not sure, there's a page here with a number of pictures of their sandwiches and salads. https://www.theoriginalrinaldis.com/gallery Hope you find something you like and...enjoy!!! read more

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I asked for a "chicken cutlet sandwich on a roll with lettuce and cheese" this is the most disgusting inedible sandwich I've ever eaten in my life. I cannot believe this was served to me. I specifically asked if they had chicken cutlets and the gentlemen said yes ..... horrible disgusting. So disappointed read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - "Chicken cutlet sandwich" - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

The sandwiches are so good. I got the Mattman and Godfather (no pics on this though since there are olenty of that sandwich). Very consistent each time and quick to make, especially when I place the phone order. Will continue to come back. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - Mattman (opened to see how packed it is) - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

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After a nice early afternoon with the fam at the beach, I was hungry for a sandwich, as always. Found this place on Yelp and wanted to try it because it was less than 10 minutes away from El Porto. Parking was a little tough so the hubby dropped me off in the front. This was a little before 1 pm, so there was a good amount of ppl inside the restaurant. I was the only one in line at the time., I went to go get my water in the fridge, came back and my sandwiches were done already! Super fast!! We ordered the UCLA bruin and the Mailman. The Mailman was for me and it surely delivered! I got my two fave meats in one sandwich.. capicola and prosciutto. So good! The bread was so soft and had that good amount of mayo and lettuce to wrap it all up. As I left I noticed a line had grown behind me. Perfect timing... I will definitely come here again when we are in the area. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - The Mailman Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Rinaldi's is a staple of El Segundo and we've been there a couple times in the past. This time I went with a neighbor during lunchtime on a weekday and the place...was...PACKED. They really seem to do amazing lunch service. There was a line and every table was full, but the staff worked fast and efficiently, delivering food to our table as soon as it was done being crafted. I got the Charlie Tuna, which may not sound particularly fancy, but delivered on quality and quantity, while being priced reasonably for the product. Whenever I have walked by on weekends in the past and seen the restaurant empty, I wondered how they were still around and surviving. Weekday lunch seems to be why, and they earn it well. Props Rinaldi's. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - Charlie's Tuna - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

If you're looking for a great sub shop this is one of the best! It has an amazing menu. I ordered a large cheesesteak made with peppers and onions. It was delicious and super filling. My son ate their signature chopped Italian which came prepared thick cut style. He loved it. We took some home yet it only lasted a few hours. They hold up on the go too. We took two more home for my other boys and they devoured them! Definitely a great place to stop in while in El Segundo. Located right in the middle of Main Street where there are a lot of family owned businesses. read more

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This establishment was a great experience for me, the customer service was great, the service was very good, got my order right away, they had a big tv showing the world cup game and most importantly the food was great. They have a large selection of different sandwiches. I definitely would come back. read more

Sandwiches are filling, bread is soft and fresh. The meat is generous. The cost is reasonable for a good size sandwich with a good amount of meat. The people are super nice, warm and friendly. They are always ready to take your order. Note: There are a other menu items & specials to the left of the menu board. Restaurant has limited seating inside with some seating outside. The place is a typical mom & pop place, no frills sandwich shop. We love this place!! read more

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Honestly one of the best sandwich spots in the area. I usually get The Godfather and it never misses--the meats are fresh and the bread is perfect. If I'm trying to keep it a little lighter, their antipasto salad is huge and actually loaded with toppings, not just a bowl of lettuce. Super consistent and the service is always quick. Definitely a go-to for a solid lunch. #taxcap98 --Barbie read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

Very good food. I tried the godfather sandwich it was delicious. This is my first time eating here, but I will definitely eat here again. Service was excellent!! read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

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I ordered the Italian with mayo and there was no mayo on my sandwich. The sandwich was pretty dry and lacked much flavor. Not what I expect when I pay $14 for a sandwich. Probably not likely to go back. read more

This is my go-to spot for the best sandwiches, and Friday they have a great deal on lasagna! You can't go wrong here. Ingredients are fresh, bread is soft, and if you need a quick lunch to-go they can get you out the door so fast!! If you got a flight they can make a cold sandwich in like 2 mins even when they are busy they handle business. Hot sandwich maybe 5 mins. On Friday they have "small" lasagna for just $6.95 which is a great deal for lunch nowadays you can't beat that price and it's really yummy. The business is family owned local favorite. Very friendly family with nice staff. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - Friday lasagna - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

This place has great sandwiches! The bread is always fresh! & soft! Can get busy during lunch but the wait is short so don't mind the line. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - The New York with Avocado & Pickles - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

Finally got a chance to try this place out. I'm impressed, they run this place like a well oiled machine with prompt service. I ordered the Italian combo and I'm happy that I did. 1st of all the bread is like a cinnamon roll in shape and it is so soft fluffy and tasty. The spread is one of the best breads I've ever had at a sandwich shop the meat cut perfectly taste fresh and really good. This place is a local gym. I definitely recommended. also, they're not shy with the meat. I ordered the small sandwich and glad I did because it was so much meat. I don't think I could eat a big one. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - The Italian Combo Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

One of my most favorite sandwich spots. I tried them all and they are all good. Great service and customers. read more

Tons of sandwich options at this restaurant! I ordered the USC Trojan and it was delicious! The meat quality was great. I recommend getting the hot sandwiches instead of the cold sandwiches. My friends' hot sandwiches looked way better than my cold sandwich. Service is very kind and quick (less than 5 minutes for our party of 5 during lunch hours). Ambiance is nice with a few indoor seating. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - Usc Trojan Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

This place gets busy! I have never been to this location before and I like that the service is quick and the staff is friendly. The sandwiches are also so yummy! I got the 6 inch New York Special. It was delicious and eating half was just enough for lunch. It was perfect and it had the perfect amount of meat in it and the bread was so delicious! I definitely need to come back to try a different sandwich. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - 6 inch New York Special - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

Always a solid sandwich! They are fast and efficient. I LOVE their Diane's Lemon Tuna. It comes with Arugula and red onion on their soft house made rolls. One of my fav's! My gf loves their salami sandwich, but there is literally something for everyone. There are plenty of options to choose from. This is a no fuss place, which I appreciate for a quick swing-by-and-grab on a time crunch. Parking is easy too with serveral garages and 20 minute parking spots near by. read more

This is a good sandwich spot with friendly service. They seem to be a neighborhood institution with lots of regulars they greet and welcome in by first name as if part of the family. Good Vibes! The sandwiches are tasty, I had the lean pastrami "Fireman's Special" Go big, order the large and take leftovers home or share the large. Parking in the area is typical of Downtown El Segundo, if you know how to navigate with a bit of parking karma or don't mind walking, it's easy. read more

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I can definitely see the hype around this place. It seems like a little run down joint, but they do a great job with their sandwiches. I tried their pastrami sandwich and it was delicious. Unfortunately I do not recall the name - they name all their sandwiches. But I trust that when I go back I'll likely have another yummy sandwich. read more

discreet family owned deli in between more "gentrified" spots in gundo! i thought i'd give it a try while being in the area, and they delivered. the mailman sandwich was soooooo simple and delicious -- the most perfect morning sandwich for like $8. i have half saved for lunch! would highly recommend to swing by and pick up a sammy from here!! read more

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Great fresh and wholesome food. Awesome friendly customer service. I enjoyed the pastrami sandwich.

Best travel snack to grab near LAX! Came here based on my uncles recommendation and he was so right. The sandwiches were great and they have a great selection. The street it's on is also so cute. I would definitely stop by if I was flying out of LAX for a snack. read more

This is no doubt a fantastic place. Despite always being busy, they know their customers well and treat everyone wonderfully. I always order online and when I show up to the counter they know who I am and get my order to me right away. I highly recommend Rinaldi's, you won't be disappointed read more

Rinaldi's can easily be compared to your typically deli on your block in New York. It has all the breads, meats, and cheeses you'd want or need and they make it all to your order. It's a family owned and run business which I love and we can all appreciate and support! For a great deli sandwhich after the beach it will definitely hit. I'd honestly just recommend they get into making some specialty sauces and spreads! It would forsure elevate their personal sandwhich experience/making. read more

If you are a South Bay native then you most definitely know of The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe! Rinaldi's is a small deli that sells to-die-for sandwiches. My favorite has to be the USC Trojan sandwich! It has all that I can ask for in a sandwich. Definitely check it out if you find yourself in El Segundo. USC Trojan - Prosciutto, Salami, Pepperoni, Oil & Vinegar, Lettuce, Tomato, Italian Dressing, Provolone Hot tip: They do not have a parking lot, but you can park next door at the 99 cent store's parking structure if you want to avoid having to parallel park on the street. It is free! Instagram: @jessgoeat read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - Usc Trojan Sandwich Instagram: @jessgoeat - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

This place is historical and been here for years! They make great sandwiches. I can't speak for the service because I'm usually in and out. Reminds me of an upper scale jersey m sandwich read more

Through the hustle and bustle of Main Street El Segundo you'll find a frills type of deli shop. Personally I'm always going to get the hot sandwiches. I say yes to any of their chicken sandwiches and the Godfather which was recommended by the employee was little too much overpowering flavors for me. I like more of clean flavors from the deli cuts to shine but overall I'll revisit this shop. read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - Shared a chicken sandwich and Godfather sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

The food is amazing and the quality of it is good with reasonable prices I always go there when I want a nice healthy sandwich every thing is fresh read more

Looking for a comfort sandwich that's made with a lot of love? You've found it. There's so many options to choose from that in time you'll enjoy them all! Hole in the walls are the best and hot deli sandwiches are failproof to get full! I loved that this place wasn't super crowded, but I appreciate that they had order pickup available on their website! It's hard taking a toddler places so ordering ahead to go was awesome and I find many deli's don't do this the same way. Go for the hot specialties, you won't regret it read more

The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe - Menu - Sandwiches Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Love the sandwiches here. Small gem in the city but so delicious. We have tried the "that's it" and the Chris club both delicious

Amazing sandwich spot with tons of delicious options. Located on Main Street in El Segundo you can usually find street parking (metered) near by. I've been a couple times now and each time the giant subs last for a least a couple meals. My first visit I obviously had to try The Godfather (Large $15). WOW. Not only is this thing huge it is stacked with yummy salty meats. 5 to be exact: ham, salami, pepperoni, roast beef, bacon, topped with melted provolone and mayo, lettuce, and tomato. While a bit overwhelming to hold, it tastes just as it looks - warm, cheesy, meaty, salty goodness. Definitely not an every day type of sub but great after a day/night of too many drinks or treat yo self moment. My second trip opened the door to the Fireman sub (Large $15) and the Philly (Large $15) . The Fireman is filled with lean pastrami, mustard, pickles, swiss or provolone cheese (I went provolone). Again a giant size and perfectly warm with that perfect brininess from the pickles. Not surprisingly the Philly, while simple, also was a solid choice. My last trip introduced me to the Meatball sub (Large $15). You have the option between beef and turkey (I went with beef) and I was not disappointed. The meatballs were large, moist, and well seasoned. Topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce what could be better? All in all this is a great stop if you are looking for large subs with unique combinations plus your standard ones. read more

Thank you for the fresh Boar's Head meats and that soft pillowy bun for my sandwich. It was so cushy I felt like I could lay my head down on it and take a drooly nap. It was good but not remarkable. You gotta hit it this stuff with some of those seasonings...oregano, salt and pepper. And I'm not saying kill it, I'm just saying a touch...some depth. Maybe even throw a slice of cheese on the sandwich. I know I know...that evil cheese can be constipational and even hit peoples' allergies the wrong way! But I'd rather have cheese as the thing to refuse versus the thing I have to ask for, only to see it tacked on to my bill. And don't get me started on a fresh dill pickle spear. I know Boar's Head makes good ones...sure would be nice to have one along with that sandwich. But I get it...post-Covid, everybody's hurting, staffing issues, The NRA, inflation, ChatGBT, yada, yada. But seriously, just gimme the pickle. read more