What a wonderful little lunch spot! Le Croque has the kind of welcoming, family-owned atmosphere…read morethat makes you want to come back again and again. The two employees working while I was there couldn't have been friendlier--they made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in. We tried the Facile sandwich, the Turkey Waldorf, and the pastrami, and every one of them was outstanding. Fresh ingredients, perfectly prepared, and packed with flavor. Then came dessert, and somehow it got even better. The chocolate chip cookie was excellent, the espresso chocolate chip cookie was a standout, and the strawberry croissant was absolutely incredible. If you're looking for a delicious lunch served by genuinely kind people, Le Croque is an easy recommendation. We'll definitely be back. Five stars!

$14 for a premade sandwich on a stale baguette is crazy…read more I was super excited to try this place. I always passed by it on my walks and finally decided to go in. The sandwich is premade and packed. The baguette was stale and not good. Could've made myself and made it better.

The best sandwich we've had in Long Beach so far, the one with the dip was phenomenal and the…read moreMalibu was really solid as well. It was $35 for 2 regular sandwiches. 7.5/10 value 9.5/10 taste

We ordered to go, two hot and one cold sandwich…read more Surprisingly good variety of beer and wine selection! Management was knowledgeable and friendly. The sandwiches were truly delicious! The bread squashes down on the tasty pile of meat. The vegetables and condiments were in perfect proportion. You can fit the whole sandwich in your mouth tasting all the ingredients in one bite comfortably. Excellently balanced flavors!

angelo's is everything you want in an italian deli! to complement your sandwich they have chips,…read moresoda, wine, cannolis, what more could you need? there are three vegetarian sandwich options: the caprese, eggplant + pepper, and a hot eggplant parmesan. i ordered the caprese sandwich, and it hit the spot!! the pesto spread was delicious, and the toppings felt very fresh. i also really enjoyed the texture of the bread.

Always a hot with the family getting sandwiches from Angelo's. Friendly staff! Excellent…read moresandwiches! The bread is very fresh! Meats and cheeses are sliced to order. The green garlic spread is incredible! Today we ordered two turkey and one prosciutto. They have a a great menu of cokx and hot sandwicjes along with salad and pasta options. We usually get for take out but thete is pkenty if seating for dine in. If you do decide to dine in, they serve beers and wine. There are plenty of dry goods, pastas, sweets, relishes, olives etc to shop for while you are waiting. Don't pass on their sides, also excellent! After many years, Angelo's remains the best choice for sandwiches in Bel.int Shore! Setvice and quality food!

Heard about Dilly's Sandwiches having the most unique rotating set of beers on tap in Long Beach,…read moreso had to come to try it. The taste portions were very reasonably priced, allowing to create your own flight (or two). Specifically scheduled an early afternoon to come to the Lakewood Village neighborhood of East Long Beach. My wife found an angled parking spot right in front. It wasn't too crowded inside and the four of us found easy, comfortable seating in the brightly decorated dining room. One places and pays for the order at the counter, with the proprietors being very friendly and engaged. They brought out our beers after the pour, and the sandwiches a bit after (since each is individually carefully made). Beers: - Northern Lager [Oxbow] - ($5 for 13oz pour) was clean, crisp and a hoppy aftertaste. - Infinite Hotel [The Wayfinder X Bierstadt] (marked as $3 but charged $4) is a rice lager and was the favorite of the group for its drinkability - Winteruption [JK's Farmhouse] ($3) is a cider with very strong maple syrup overtones: never tasted anything like it. - Hyper Paradise [Rare Barrel] ($4) - saison and ale with mango and passion fruit. I liked this beer very much. - A Place Like Home [Pure Project] ($3) - Nitro poured Extra Special Bitter. - Double Negative [Grimm] ($4) - Imperial Stout, which I really enjoyed. - Amongst Friends [Sante Adairius] ($4) - a cherry saison, unusual and was glad to sample. A lot of work was put into creating this flight, with the careful pours and markings to make sure I knew what was what. I really appreciated the opportunity to sample all of these on-tap. In terms of the food, the group as a whole really liked them, though I guess I wasn't as impressed with my two samples, mainly because it used non-descript deli meat in OK quantities, heating them up when necessary. Hot Beef ($18) was my wife's, and it had been griddled with cheese to form a crispy lattice. The Ham and Cheese ($16) was served cold and had potato chips inside which my mother-in-law liked (saving the other half for home). Our friend and I split the Hot Turkey ($16) and Pastrami No 19 style ($20). The pastrami meat was piled high and the cole slaw was crisp and good, but was served cold (should have read the description more closely) and mediocre rye bread broke apart quickly. The Hot Turkey ($16) was served on ciabatta that had been grill pressed for a long time, creating a wonderful crust as good as any sandwich I've had. But the filling was OK, using standard turkey breast slices from a loaf and an ok stuffing...using hand carved turkey would have made a big difference here, but understand it's hard to do. Strangely, even though it's a pickle adorned shop, each sandwich just came with an ordinary pickle spear, what one would expect from a diner, not a deli. And the prices are on the higher side, especially with no sides and most not being particularly ginormous. But I loved how each sandwich used different breads, and how some of them were toasted very well. And having the opportunity to try these unique beers made it a really good experience.

If I had to guess, Dilly is the passion project of someone who clearly loves sandwiches and beer…read more Just a guess. And I appreciate and respect them for this endeavor. We ordered two: -turkey ($16): shaved turkey, lettuce, avocado, pepperoncini and dilly spread on sweet brown bread -ham & cheese ($16): honey- cured ham, pimento cheese, and potato chips inside white bread All the veggies in the turkey sandwich made it taste v fresh. The combination of crunchy lettuce and creamy avocado was really nice play on textures. There is an absence of cheese on the sandwich though the dilly spread did its part. It's a solid turkey sandwich. In contrast with the turkey sandwich, we ordered the ham & cheese which is like a version of ham & cheese on steroids. They sub out the cheese for a pimento spread and add in potato chips for an added crunch. I liked that it's served on unpretentious white bread which gives it 90's school lunch. Such a fun sandwich. Highly recommend ordering the mac salad. The version here is light on the mayo but still delivers a nice punch. I'll definitely be back to try their other creations.

I mean what can I say except The Vintage always hits. Always a great experience, great ambiance,…read moreand of course great food. My fiance and I are both pescatarian and there's plenty options. The veggie sandwich though is our favorite. It is out of this world. Our server every time we go is Brandon and he's such a vibe and always makes the best wine recommendations. This place is in a family friendly neighborhood and the restaurant accomodates children so don't be surprised if there's kids when you go. It's pretty normal.

What a gem this wine and cheese bar truly is. I don't live in Long Beach, but thankfully the drive…read moreis less than 20 minutes and even if it were longer I would happily make it. It's located in Bixby Knolls, surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants, bars and breweries, yet it's the only true wine bar right there. Honestly, Long Beach has more wine bars than most surrounding areas, and since the South Bay is packed with breweries, if you're tired of beer this is your sign to switch it up. You will not regret it. The food menu has cheese boards, salads and sandwiches, and everything I've had here has been delicious. The cheese boards are better than sex. There is seating indoors and outdoors. It's minimal, but somehow we always manage to find a table. The service is consistently great and the owner is wonderful. She will be leaving soon and she will absolutely be missed, but what she has built here will definitely be cherished. The new owners fell in love with the place, so you can expect it to be well taken care of and to remain just as charming. Parking is street only, so read the signs carefully so you don't end up with a ticket. If you go on a Sunday there are no restrictions or time limits, which makes it even better.

i was waiting for my windshield replacement across the street and i decided to try this place…read more omg. i loved it!! can't wait to try more things at this place. also a plus that i ran into my fav lb food influencer lol. i was so awkward and asked for a hug. she told me that she loves the crispy pork bahn mi from here so i'll be sure to try that i got the lemongrass beef (no. 2). the beef is in a little rectangular (?) patty form inside the sandwich. it's soft and tender and there were no grisly bits which is great. i don't like it when there is just straight meat chunks and grisly bits. the price is also very reasonable not a very cute place to dine in at and most people seem to do take out but it is delicious. the baguette also has a perfect cronch!! will be back soon. i recommended this place to my fam too and they loved it as well

Man, where do I get started? The food, the price and the quality…read more They have great plant-based options, and it is definitely made fresh. Such an underrared gem, and the customer service is great. They have regulars, and first time go-eeeers and they treat everyone with respect and dignity. My only complain is, I wish the regular coffee had more coffee.

If you're new, ask for a menu on the counter, place your order, the pay. When I first entered the…read morestore, I was overwhelmed because it's so busy) They have a lot of deli items so I'm looking forward to coming back! There's street parking.

Moved back to Belmont Heights after an eleven month stint in the hellzone that is DTLB…read more I've passed Olives Gourmet Grocer a million times and never thought to stop in. With my Afro Latino roots I was craving a Cubano sandwich and was thoughtful enough to grab a "Spicy Steve" and the service was attentive and top tier at the same darn time It's a quaint spot and mad me fee like I was diving into the better unknown secrets of Belmont Heights with pleasant results. Now what should never be allowed is the tasteless, seasonless and soulless potato salad that was presented to me at the counter which should be overhauled or punishable to the chef and crew by making them eat a years supply of this horrific concoction. All in all it was a delightful surprise and I'll be back shortly to enjoy that next round of fantastic sandwiches ! P.S. For the love of God rethink that potato solid it's a good way to lose business if it's that memorable !

Easy peasy to order. No wait. Parking is easy, food is very good (flavorful and tasty), based on a…read morevegetarian review of the avocado salad and the pesto caprese sandwich. I dunno what else there might be to say. The place is clean? AC works, and there are seats inside and out. There. That should about cover it.

Grand Opening Promo…read more Free Entree with purchase Occupying the former location of a Wahoo's at the LBX, Mendocino Farms had a QR code in front of their under construction building. The QR code was for a Free Entree w/ purchase once the restaurant opens. Not one to pass up free food, I made sure to use my phone to scan & sign up. Once open, I was ready to check out Mendocino Farms for the first time. The menu at Mendocino Farms consists primarily of sandwiches, salads & soup. After a quick perusal, I thought the Peruvian Steak sandwich best whet my appetite. Peruvian Steak sandwich- Spicy aji amarillo marinated steak with Oaxacan cheese, herb aioli, red onions, tomatoes, shredded romaine on a toasted potato roll. I quite liked this. Tender steak, with fatty cheese. The vegetables provided contrast & texture. For my purchase, I went with a side of Southern Potato Salad. It was good, but similar to grocery deli potato salad. In hindsight, I should've purchased avocado added to my Peruvian Steak sandwich. Service was excellent. All hands were on deck, as Mendocino Farms opened only a few days prior. Each employee had a name badge, specifying their name & which entree was their favorite, helping indecisive customers choose what to get. Plenty of seating indoors & al fresco. Parking is at LBX, with Mendocino Farms being across Georgia's and facing the Hangar at LBX. I found the Peruvian Steak sandwich delicious, yet meager in quantity, considering the regular price. It's more of a substantial snack, than a full meal, in my case. However, it's great to have another quality food option in the area, and I look forward to coming back & exploring the rest of menu.