5 Best Sandwich Shops in Los Angeles (2026)

Philippe The Original has operated in Los Angeles since 1908 and claims to have invented the French dip sandwich, serving roast beef, pork, lamb, turkey, pastrami and ham on a French roll dipped in natural gravy. It is a cafeteria-style counter-order spot near Union Station with sawdust-covered floors, historic memorabilia, and free parking. It is by far the most-reviewed sandwich shop in the city.

Eastside Italian Deli has operated in Los Angeles since 1929, known for its Italian meatball, sausage and cold-cut sandwiches, along with a distinctive pastrami with red sauce that isn't found elsewhere. It is a walk-up counter spot with fast, efficient service and a nostalgic, Americana-decorated dining room.

Canter's Deli is a historic Fairfax District Jewish deli and diner that has operated since the mid-20th century, known for pastrami and corned beef Reubens, matzo ball soup, and a full bakery and bar. It runs nearly around the clock and has a decades-old, well-worn dining room that regulars describe as part of its charm.

The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop is a Lincoln Heights deli with a second Glassell Park location, serving French bread sandwiches alongside pasta, pizza, and a wide craft beer and non-alcoholic drink selection. It has a back patio and a laid-back, neighborhood-bar feel alongside its deli counter.

Lanza Brothers Market is a small Lincoln Heights deli counter inside a corner store, known for its Italian special sandwich on French bread and fresh, high-quality roast beef. It is an unassuming, no-frills spot that reviewers describe as a genuine neighborhood find.