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All About the Bread
Category: Restaurants Sandwiches Sandwiches [Edit]
7111 Melrose AveLos Angeles, CA 90046
Neighbourhood: West Hollywood
(323) 930-8989
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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256 reviews for All About the Bread
Review Highlights
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"The Godfather with the works and hot peppers is glorious." In 15 reviews -
"If the Godmother is a 10, then the Godfather is a 9.5." In 21 reviews -
"Meats - deli counter boar's head is always good." In 15 reviews
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256 reviews in English
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Review from Ashley M.
Encino, CA
5/23/2012
The bread is amazing. I had heard about this place almost a year ago and wanted to try it; unfortunately, I totally forgot the name. Today, my sister's boyfriend recommended this place and I agreed to try it. I ordered the Honey Lime Chicken Sandwich. When I took a bite of the bread, I remembered this was the place I had been told about. The bread is delicious!
As for the sandwich, it had a little too much sauce (the menu calls it salsa verde, but it's more like a pesto). Otherwise, it was wonderful. Joan's on Third has been my recent favorite for sandwiches, but considering this one was $3.50 cheaper, I'll be returning soon. -
Review from Michael C.
Los Angeles, CA
5/18/2012
The best meatball sub I've ever had and a futuristic soda machine with 100 flavors combine to make this a place that will eventually steal all my money. Despite the fact that I live in Hollywood, meaning I'm always in the neighborhood, I've managed to continuously fool myself into saying "Well, I'm passing La Brea. I should probably get a sandwich."
While I'm sure the rest of the menu is good, I'm not sure I'll ever try anything. At least not without eating a meatball sub as an appetizer.
The only downsides is that parking is a nightmare and the prices are high, but I would gladly give up my car and sell a kidney for their food. -
Review from Evan L.
5/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Bread, guys. Bread. These dudes are doing it right. And I'm not just talking about the crazy magic futuristic touchscreen Coke machine they've got, with flavors of soda pop I've never even dreamed...I'm talking about the sandwiches! THE SANDWICHES.
THE SANDWICHES.
Is this thing on?
Oh. Sorry.
I'm going to make this easy for you: It doesn't really matter which sandwich you get, because it is going to be fresher and tastier than anywhere else in a large radius. Although...I've never really understood that statement (it's the best in a five mile radius!) because isn't a radius just a line segment? Like if Bread was the center of a circle and you said a ten mile radius, isn't that just a straight line in some random direction? Wouldn't it be safer to say that "X is the best Y in a (insert number) mile CIRCUMFERENCE?
Fuck. Now I've gone and confused myself. I knew I shouldn't have tried to bring math into this review. Math and food go together like, well, I don't know...laxatives and physical activity? Trust me, you don't want to play a game of flag football after you've ingested a laxative. Some friends and I tried that for fun in high school (yes, we were high when we came up with the idea, yes it was as funny as we imagined) and the results were not pretty.
The Hot Pastrami slays (you don't really need the pepperoncinis on there), the Honey Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken will melt your face off (no substitutions? why would I ever want to do that?) and if you build your own sandwich just the right way it will reach that rare air of both melting AND slaying. In unison. Of course, the only ingredient that really matters here is THE BREAD.
And the crazy magic futuristic touchscreen Coke machine. -
Review from Valerie P.
Los Angeles, CA
4/27/2012
I don't swear a lot... nor do I eat meat very much... but here is my reaction upon taking a bite out of a sandwich I built on my own: This is so f***ing good.
I don't understand why people are complaining how you can get this sandwich anywhere. They use Boar's Head meats, like many delis... so you can't grade them on that. Were you expecting meat from royal cattle? You have to grade them on the bread, hence all the about the bread. Crisp outside, soft inside.
A small sub is extremely large, so be careful ordering. Plus, they have the most awesome soda fountain on the planet. So many soda choices - I didn't even know they still made some of them! -
Review from Jason G.
Los Angeles, CA
5/10/2012
I've been trying a lot of different sandwich places lately, but All About the Bread is my current favorite. I read that their meatball sub was supposed to be one of the top 10 sandwiches in LA, and I can't disagree. The meatballs are really tasty, and I like that they give you extra marinara sauce on the side. And the bread? I think the bread is pretty great too (it better be considering the name of the place). I went down to Bay Cities for the first time the other week and although I enjoyed the sandwich/ experience overall, I felt that the bread there was way too chewy. It made the sandiwich kind of tough to eat. Here at All About the Bread? The bread is just right, and I'd recommend the place to anyone.
One smaller note: I also really liked their coke machine. I've never seen one like it before (it says it has over 100 different drink varieties including about 7 different kinds of Coke Zero). I ended up refilling my cup about 4 times during lunch. It was a nice little bonus to go along with my delicious sandwich. -
Review from Nathan D.
Los Angeles, CA
4/24/2012
Mehh. For a joint whose namesake is "all about the bread," I was expecting well, more bread.
However, the turkey sandwich I had was fine. And I say turkey sandwich because it was supposed to be a "club," but alas had no middle bread layer. Again, say what you mean, all abut the bread!
On a positive note, the other sandwiches sound good on paper (or on chalkboard where they're written), the soda machine is cool, and there's a sweet wooden dining table in the center. -
Review from Spencer V.
Los Angeles, CA
4/11/2012
MEATBALL SUB!
Just had the meatball sub for lunch and was extremely pleased with the freshness, taste and value.
Meatballs were a nice blend of (I believe) pork and beef, not overcooked, lotsa flavor, tiny bit of spice - yum! It was blanketed sumptuously with a thick slice of melted provolone. Sauce tasted freshly-made, was perfectly tart and had the right amount of acid to cut through the meatballs and cheese. And the bread was great -- not too chewy like Bay Cities can sometimes be.
I also ordered it to go and they wisely served me the sauce on the side. I'm not sure if they add the sauce for you if you dine in, but I frankly liked being able to dunk my sandwich in the sauce - makes for a less messy meal and you can determine how much you want with each bite.
Not sure about everything else on the menu, but it all looked good and I'd be happy to come try other things - from the other reviews, it seems like the hot pastrami is another winner. -
Review from stephen p.
Los Angeles, CA
4/12/2012 4 photos
Meatballs (provolone and parmesan cheese on to of hot meat balls) and Godfather (capocollo, mortadella, ham and prosciutto, salami with provolone). Both tasted even better with my Blackboards Eats deal.
If you're into sodas there is a retro ultra modern machine which has something like 100 variations of sodas. Nothing special, just all the regular brands owned by Coca Cola.
Parking here is a bit of a pain as the front lot is tiny and awkward to get in and out of. I think there's more parking in the back. -
Review from Squirrel C.
West Los Angeles, CA
3/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Just whatever.
I don't think there's anything special about the sandwiches you can get here versus other similar places.
We had the meatball (which was the best) and The Godfather that was just meh.
It's a lot of salt and white bread. not much imagination here. -
Review from Greg M.
Los Angeles, CA
5/18/2012
I lived in Venice for two years and was always at Bay Cities. Since I've crossed the 405, I've been coming to All About the Bread and have never been disappointed. Their bread is as good as it gets and their selection is perfect. The Godfather, the Meatball, the Italian Salami, the House Turkey, the Lime Chicken. The list goes on, but it's making me too hungry to keep listing. It also has an amazing neighborhood feel. Tonight I arrived just after closing, but Rafael let me in and served me anyway. High quality food, and high quality people.
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Review from Beshu S.
Los Angeles, CA
3/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
All About The Bread is by far the best sandwich I've had. I always get either The Godfather or Hot Pastrami. The sandwich is always perfectly toasted; bread is crunchy and fluffy inside. They also put the right amount of meat and veggies (unlike any other sandwich shop whereas you can only taste bread with one bite). I fell in love with their pickled celery/banana pepper/pickle mix that sits on top of the meat. YUM!
I personally have never been inside because of the small parking space. My boyfriend usually gets dropped off while I look for parking. So I really can't say anything about the atmosphere. Definitely order online or call ahead! -
Review from Graham S.
3/6/2012
A haiku review:
Sandos really big
You will put them in your face
Smiles they will create -
Review from Flora H.
3/9/2012
Totally a 3.5 star place. I'm not sure that I'd drive out of my way to come here, but if you're in the surrounding area, it's probably the best sandwich place you'll find. For that reason, I'll give it the 4 stars rather than 3 (a sandwich shop that I would rate higher, at the same price point, for example, is Mendocino Farms, but there isn't one anywhere nearby).
The name of the restaurant says it all - the bread is what really makes this place different. It is baguette-like with the perfect consistency of a crispy outside and soft inside. The regular size looks small-ish but due to the density of the bread, is quite filling. I probably could have even eaten just half of the regular ($7.50).
I had the lime chicken sandwich, which came with a generous amount of avocado. It was very flavorful and I would definitely get it again. I hear the "best" things are the pastrami and meatball, but since I don't eat red meat, I'll have to take their word for it.
The "free style" soda machine is pretty cool. It was intimidating to me at first, with the "hundreds of possible combinations" but I was able to figure it out (with a little bit of help the first go-round). They had a lot of different flavors of soda - like 6 different kinds of diet coke alone (raspberry, vanilla, lime, black cherry, lemon, etc) - and you can mix and match. Beware that it is pricey - $2.50 - but if you refill it and try some interesting things then it's not so bad. If you don't think you'll drink a lot or just want a standard flavor like "coke" then go for a can and save the money.
The line can get really long during popular times, and it's not a very big place. I think a lot of people pick up to go, because it would be impossible to seat that many people. Parking in front of the restaurant is near impossible, but there is street parking on the side streets around the corner. Also, we saw a sign that said there's free one hour valet behind the restaurant.
I would definitely go back here.. it's a great lunch spot for those who work nearby. -
Review from Jenn C.
2/11/2012
2.5 stars
All About the Bread is really all about the bread. Everything else is average. The texture of the bread is the best part of the sandwich. We tried the Godmother, Turkey Roast, and Potato Salad. The deli was dirty and service was really lacking. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to eat here.Listed in: Peanut Butter and Jelly Time
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Review from Torie Y.
3/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
I had the most ridiculously good salami sandwich there today. The salami was sliced so fine that it almost looked and felt more like prosciutto. I'm not a huge fan of sun dried tomatoes, but their sun dried tomato sauce went really well with everything. Never would have thought to use baby greens instead of lettuce either.
And yes, the bread is quite good. It's crunchy on the outside, but unlike the bay cities bread, it won't crack a tooth. The inside has a nice fluffy consistency, reminiscent of the center of the french rolls that I would carefully extract and save for last as a kid.
Added bonus: they have that crazy flavored coke machine, with seltzer water if you don't want the added sugar! -
Review from Louie P.
Los Angeles, CA
That what restaurant name said. This place bread was so amazing, and goes along with hot Pastranami just perfect. This was my best sandwich I ever had. I was ate every bite of it..
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Review from Tiffany H.
Irvine, CA
2/22/2012
I haven't been to the physical location & I didn't try the signatures so I feel like I'm missing out a bit but their plain sammiches (yes, SAMMICHES haha) are still fantastic 'cause it's really ALL ABOUT THE BREAD!
I had the turkey and thank you All About The Bread for putting the secret/italian sauce, mustard & mayo in separate containers so our sammiches didn't get soggy.
The bread had a bit of a crunch like the dutch crunch bread at Mr. Pickles minus the cutting the top of your mouth business. It was fresh and yummy! I'm interested in trying the bread in it's pure, unstuffed form though. That will be in the near future when I visit the actual location. -
Review from Alai T.
San Francisco, CA
12/30/2011
If I could give 0 stars based on my experience at All About the Bread, I would. I've had a sandwich here before and thought it was good, so me and a few friends thought it would be a good idea to grab some sandwiches and go for a bike ride. All seemed to be good until about 24 hrs later, when I'm pretty sure we were all on the shitter at the same time, feeling like we were being punished for a crime we had not committed....it was the worst bout of food poisoning I've ever had, and the fact that we all had it at the same time led us to believe it had to be something at All About The Bread.
Now I understand that this could be a one time thing, and the one star review I'm writing is mostly based on how someone at All About the Bread dealt with the situation. A few of us called in explaining the situation, how some of us had full sandwiches while others had not even half of one and were all very sick. The person working there quickly dismissed us and said it must have been something else, and refused to even acknowledge the fact that they could've had some responsibility in how shitty (pun definitely intended) we felt....No Need for that!
So yea, I'd only recommend this place if you are interested in cleansing your systems quickly & thoroughly! -
Review from Christina Y.
Santa Monica, CA
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place has the right idea - when it comes to sandwiches, it really IS all about the bread. And I have to say the bread here is pretty legit: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, nice and hearty, and a perfect platform for the ingredients inside. I tried the Godfather with the works and though the bread was sufficiently impressive, the rest of the sandwich was just OK to me.... I wasn't sure really what made 'the works' so special, and though the Caprese salad came highly recommended to me I found it to be a bit flavorless.
Overall though I really did enjoy my sandwich and even the small size was enormous and quite filling. I also loved that they had one of those amazing Coke fountains that has over 100 flavors or something... Peach Fanta Zero ftw! The service was also very friendly and helpful and the space was very clean, also plusses.
Though this isn't the best sandwich I've ever had I'd definitely stop by again for a quick and easy meal when in the area. -
Review from Kevin M.
Los Angeles, CA
4/29/2012
This has one of my favorite meatball subs. And, yeah, the bread is pretty delicious. I can't write much about the place because all I get is the meatballs but it's pretty damn good. It's become a frequent lunch spot for my co-workers (all of whom order things besides the meatball sub so I'm guessing the other stuff is good too.)
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Review from Morgann F.
Los Angeles, CA
2/8/2012
First off, the sandwiches are delicious. The bread is fantastic, the meats are flavorful and all of the toppings are fresh.
However, where my issue with All About the Bread comes in is (1) the length of time it takes for orders to be ready (average about 20-25 minutes), and the poor service. Having worked in the service industry for quite some time I can let it go the first few times but after the 3rd time of the person on the phone forgetting to put in my sandwich order having to wait for more than 30 minutes for 2 sandwiches, I had to say I would never go back.
The food is delicious but just not worth the hassle. -
Review from Brittany L.
Los Angeles, CA
11/15/2011
If I was basing this review just on the food, it would be five stars. I've never had a bad sandwich and the bread is phenomenal.
The customer service here is pretty sub par. It's very off putting and the only reason I'm ever hesitant about ordering.
I would highly recommend ordering ahead or to go if you are short on time. They are always busy and the sandwiches take at least ten minutes to make. -
Review from Brandon C.
Los Angeles, CA
3/30/2012
Go to Bay Cities and get the original Godmother. Screw this "Godfather" crap, it's exactly the same thing. Bay Cities will forever be the original italian sandwich shop in this city. The only thing "All About The Bread" did was steal what was popular.
I will forever stay loyal to Bay Cities -
Review from Ari K.
12/2/2011
Its not bay cities, but its certainly good. The bread is very good and the godmother is not far off from the godfather(bay cities), but something is missing. I couldn't put my finger on what is was, maybe the sandwich wasn't messy enough, or the hot peppers not spicy enough, but something is missing for sure.
If I'm able to stop comparing all about the bread to bay cities for five seconds, I would like it significantly more. It is honestly very good and I would come here often. I tried the special today, a spicy Italian sandwich and it did not disappoint. The mortadella was very tasty and soft. The balsamic was okay I would have like to have had a thicker balsamic though for a sandwich like this.
I will be back when I'm in the area, but I will not be driving out of my way like I would for bay cities. A small sandwich is $6.50, a large is $8.50, but expect to spend a little over $10 cause your going to need a drink. -
Review from Catbox H.
Los Angeles, CA
1/19/2012
BEST meatball sandwich ever.
The bread is made to perfection and is different than any other place (no wonder it's called "All About The Bread".
I've had just about every other sandwich, and none will disappoint.
Parking sucks, but I go for the good food. 5-stars all the way. -
Review from Scott S.
Los Angeles, CA
3/19/2012
So shocked by some of the reviews below. 25 minute waits? Never. The service is great and the food is amazing. All about the bread is this side of towns answer to Bay Cities Deli. I love Bay Cities but when I moved over here it became to far. All about the bread is literally 99 percent as good as Bay Cities. They nail it every time. While its not even with bay cities, its enough to make me never crave bay cities, its that close and that good. The online ordering is super easy and convenient. I highly recommend this place
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Review from Dave M.
Los Angeles, CA
9/29/2011
I came into All About The Bread with high hopes; it's in my neighborhood and seems to be locally owned (?) but I've got to report it was a bit of a letdown.
First, I think the bread looks amazing; but the taste and texture didn't blow me away. I don't want to be over-critical -- it was at least average -- but when you name your restaurant 'All About The Bread, you are certainly setting the bar and inviting criticism -- and this bread doesn't meet the expectation it sets.
The rest of the toppings were fine, but not fantastic. Things tasted fresh. But, I don't know. I was underwhelmed. Another reviewer described it as, 'extremely plain tasting;' I think that is pretty accurate. I wanted to say, "Now that's a damn good sandwich!" but what I ended up saying is, "this is fine."
As other reviewers have noted, the fancy coke machine was fun. If you're in the mood for Cherry-Orange Coke Zero, you can get that. But it's certainly not worth a trip.
(Also, as an aside: I think it's obvious to anyone who's lived in an area where Jimmy John's chains are commonplace that AAtB's logo and menu design are... similar. I'd link, but it'd probably get my review kicked out. If you're curious, do a google search for "Jimmy John's Menu," and check out the font when you search "Jimmy John's Chips." If memory serves, the AAtB logo is more reminiscent of an older-style JJ logo, but you'll still see what I mean.)
My overall impression was that someone said, "Hey, we could make sandwiches kinda like Bay Cities, and make the menu look like this Jimmy Johns place; what could go wrong?" If the food was awesome, I'd probably look past, but at this point (almost hate to say it) I'd much rather take my business to one of the high-end chains (Jersey Mikes up the street, for example). -
Review from P M.
Los Angeles, CA
4/25/2012
Yes the bread is crunchy and fresh, but I don't understand what the big deal is. For a sourdough crunchy baguette i was expecting more flavor from the bread. It was bland. They do have some nice choices of sandwiches and toppings. This place is decent if your in the area, but I wouldn't drive out of the way for it.
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Review from Ara A.
My friend always says, "The bread makes or breaks the sandwich." At All About the Bread they must believe the same philosophy because that was one heck of a sandwich!
My friend got the Meatball sandwich and he was moaning and groaning through every bite it was so good. I went with the special that day which was a Turkey Club and I could swear that thing was a gift from God. Now, I usually hate crispy or hard bread on a big sandwich. It just makes it difficult to eat and I'm not trying to cut up my gums here I'm trying to eat a sandwich! Even though the bread here is crispy... It's SO damn good that it made me a fan of crispy bread.
I believe they only have one type of bread but that's fine with me because it was truly delicious. The sandwich also had their own home made Guac and it was very god as well. Oh, they have that awesome futuristic soda machine here. I love those things!
Very good sandwich spot with fantastic bread. Can't wait to try the Meatball sub next time! -
Review from barry C.
Los Angeles, CA
9/9/2011
I would call this a poor man's Bay Cities...but that would be an insult to poor men. All About the Bread, which features only one type of bread, is a disappointment on so many levels, that I'll limit them to two.
Sandwich:
You would think since this place is such a blatant attempt at being Bay Cities with a more modern feel, they would try harder in this area. But this hoagie has no personality! Shredded iceberg lettuce just thrown on top of some tomatoes, makes this sandwich feel as if it were made by some careless school lunch lady, as opposed to the work of art you expect when you're paying such high prices.
Service:
I ordered the roast beef sandwich, inquired about the toppings, then confirmed my order. The cashier's first question? "What type of meat do you want on your sandwich?" After reminding her that I ordered the roast beef and taking my seat, a few minutes later I was served...a turkey sandwich.
I returned the mistake, didn't receive an apology and had to wait twice as long to get the correct sandwich.
Conclusion:
Go to Quiznos if you can't make it to Santa Monica. -
Review from Joshua C.
Glendale, CA
10/13/2011
Best Sandwich(es) in the history of sandwiches. I've been to most delis along the CA Coast and nothing really compares to All About the Bread.
Stupid name for a restaurant, but the bread is definitely like no other. I've tried their lime chicken, burrata, and Godfather sandwiches and each was impressive.
Tip: Parking in rear is free w/validation.
Also note: the most complicatedly awesome soda machine ever. -
Review from Serge F.
Reseda, CA
12/25/2011
It is all about the Bread. They are constantly baking fresh bread all the time.And it's Delicious.Crispy on the outside,softer on the inside.
So you would think the meats were not as good?
Nope. I love the Godfather,with all the Italian meats fresh and in abundunt amounts.Get the works with it,the peppers add the right amount of heat.I pass on the mustard and their special Mayonaise because I love the taste of the bread with the Italian cold cuts.
They get a little busy at lunch time,but the wait is worth it.When i work in Los Angeles I eat here every week.
Just the best sandwich in L.A. Friendly staff. Great food. 5 Stars. -
Review from K H.
West Covina, CA
2/25/2012
The combo of a solid sammy w/an extraordinary drink makes this joint memorable.
Another great joint post basketball game / local sneaker run.
Fresh baked bread every 30 minutes guaranteed;
Crispy & light crust w/very little interior dough & a nice chew.
Boar's Head, domestic, and imported deli meats
Fresh fillings especially the Gardienia Peppers
Hot please; the spicier the better.
Coke dispenser with 100 choices;
Connected to headquarters & updated @ anytime.
Super fast & friendly service
Green Restaurant Certified
A nice addition to the local neighborhood.
Gardienia Peppers: A custom blend of peppers with the succulent combination of pickled hot peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower, and assorted spices from mild, medium to hot.
Hot Pastrami: 4.5 stars
- flown in from east coast pepperoncini, pickles, & mustard
- piping hot & delicious
Meatball: 4 stars
- fresh marinara, steaming meatballs, provolone, & parmesan
- meatballs are tender, but a little small
- sauce has a slight kick
The Godfather: 3.5 stars
- Spicy Capocollo, Mortadella, Prosciutto de Parma, Ham, Genoa Salami, and Provolone
- great midnight snack while working/studying
The Roast Beef: 3.5 stars
- classic & solid
Coke Dispenser: 6 stars -
Review from Jera S.
Los Angeles, CA
12/17/2011
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
most consistently good food I get in Los Angeles! I love this place.
The house sandwich is the best!
Their bread is so damn good!!!!!
The giant cookies are to die for.
The staff is always super friendly!
Hell Yeah! -
Review from Michael P.
Los Angeles, CA
12/30/2011
All About The Food Poisoning should be their new name after me and a group of friends collectively shit and puked about 38 gallons in the two days after eating there. Thankfully, I only ate half of the sandwich and gave the other half of the infected Godfather sandwich to my boy that Sunday afternoon about a month ago. Otherwise, I would have missed two days of work instead of one and would have probably had hemorrhoids. To add insult to injury, the jerkoff night manager refused to apologize or give my friends and I any type of voucher. Really piss poor customer service and completely refused to acknowledge it was his food that caused us to get ill. Seriously, all five of us spent a night of agony glued to our toilets. You're an asshole, and I hope your homeless man's Bay Cities gets shut down by the health department. Other than that, it's an awesome place!
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Review from Rawson T.
Los Angeles, CA
1/22/2012
GREAT pastrami sandwich but the service, both behind the counter and over the phone is terrible. Dismissive, inaccurate, careless and cold.
I've called in phone orders and been left on hold for over five minutes and then hung up on --no apologies!
Go for the sandwich, leave because of the terrible vibe from the employees. -
Review from Court H.
Los Angeles, CA
4/20/2012
Went here for the first time about 2 weeks ago and have been back prob 4-5 times! All boars head meat which is so different from other meats its a joke, service is pretty quick and you couldnt make a sandwich at home for the same price!! 1 girl at the counter is a bit full of herself but maybe an off day or I coulda read her wrong.....go here!
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Review from Frank P.
West Hollywood, CA
1/7/2012
i wanted to give it 4.5 stars.
i read all the the reviews about the food poisoning etc ... not sure if that ONE occasion is worthy of all of them posting the neg reviews.
The comparisons to bay cities are true, but i think in a complimentary way. Its not 100% the same, but close. The fact that they are on opposite ends of the the city makes this something every fan should be thrilled about.
it really is all about the BREAD! the other ingredients are always fresh and quality. If i could change anything, i would offer more sides dishes and more traditional ones at that. -
Review from Bim L.
Los Angeles, CA
8/1/2011
Short story:
This place has no vibe, the food is plain and generic, and the music was a bit too loud.
Long story:
You walk in and everything's black and white except for this big board inside the door which had color press clippings about the place... oh, I thought it was the menu. I looked around for the menu, took a minute to kinda figure it out - the sandwich names and ingredients are all in the same handwriting, almost same size letters, written in white on black, with the prices at the bottom. Everything just blends in, just looks like a mess of words. The salad menu is... where? Oh, there - separate, on the side wall, again a jumble of words. No prices listed, then you realize when you get to the counter there's two (small & large) plastic containers with prices on them. Cool - they've made a game of this!
Nothing about the place says food, no pictures of sandwiches or ingredients or anything (except in the press clippings which I immediately dismissed in search of a menu.) Just words on a chalkboard. Had I wandered by, hungry, and stepped in to check this place out, I'd leave right away. It just isn't likeable or enticing or appetizing. I love bread, but the shrink wrapped rolls on the counter didn't look tasty - they didn't even look real all wrapped up like that. Weird.
I was here to kill a Groupon, so I ordered two sandwiches and was handed a receipt, I think my face inquired where (and when) do I pay and the guy said "They'll take care of that over there," without indicating what he was talking about.. I saw a counter near the front door but nobody was there - and, um, this guy had just rung in the order on a cash register. Whatever.
Over 5 minutes later, we got our subs. Sounds like a short wait, but, dude - put meat on bread. Serve. Subway does it before your eyes in "real time."
I had a turkey club. Pretty standard, had avocado and bacon... cheese? I forget - I didn't taste any. This sandwich was extremely plain tasting, it was All About The Bacon - I barely tasted anything else besides the bacon, which was good. The bread has nice texture - crunchy, chewy - but the problem is that it doesn't really work for a sandwich. As your chewing and chewing and chewing the bread, you barely taste anything else - it all just gets lost. The bread is sourdough? Didn't taste like it... didn't taste at all, really.
I tried my girl's Godfather... same deal, pretty plain and you couldn't distinguish one meat from the next - they were all packed/pressed together at the bottom of the sandwich. I deconstructed the second half and sampled everything separately - bread, meats, cheese - again, plain plain plain. Man, you get an Italian sub at a real sub shop, the meats are laid out nicely - separately - and topped with hot peppers, lettuce, tomato, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, in a traditional sub roll - every bite blends in your mouth, you taste everything. It's a shame... the bread here is a big part of what's killing these sandwiches.
So, we finish eating and I have to wait in line at the same cash register, again, to pay - behind two people who are waiting to order. Dumb.
I will say that the potato salad was good - again, plain tasting, but was light (made with veganaise) and the potatoes were done perfectly. However, I have no reason to return to this place... I rarely eat at Subway, but honestly, they're better and cheaper. Sure, they use cheaper meats, but you can taste them and you have a choice of breads - traditional sub rolls - which work.
I didn't leave with a smile on my face. As a matter of fact, nobody smiles here. Bleh.
Bim says: booooo. -
Review from sara l.
1/26/2012
Had the wifey pick up a "Godfather" for me and was very impressed. Definitely a good sandwich. DIDn't understand the shop title until I ate it, and what was cool was that it was nice and fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outside. Good!
