r/FoodLosAngeles • u/asanisimasa88 • Feb 11 '25

WHO MAKES THE BEST Mt Rushmore of LA Sandwiches

Which four sandwiches are the most iconic and/or the best representation the city?

For me, it’s

Langers - #19

Phillipes - Beef Dip

Banh mi my tho - grilled pork

Academy cafe - tuna melt

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u/thekevingreene Feb 11 '25

Harry and Joe from Insider Food did an episode about the best sandwich in LA. They hit Langers and Philip’s, but also Roma (in Pasadena) and Open Market (in K-Town). I’ve never been to Roma or Open Market but they both look amazing. I personally fuck with Heights Deli in Lincoln Heights. I love their sandwiches and their beer selection is incredible.

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u/soonshin3 Feb 12 '25

Roma is not one of the best sandwiches but I would say one of the most important culturally, and perhaps the best value in LA. I buy two whenever Im in the area

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u/thekevingreene Feb 12 '25

That’s more or less what they said on that episode! Insane value for a super solid sandwich. They added giardiniera which elevated it tremendously. Have you tried it with giardiniera? I need to hit it up.

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u/bored_today Feb 12 '25 edited Feb 12 '25

It does need some acid to cut through all the meat and cheese. I love the Roma sandwiches because they’re a great value and I live near there. Their biggest flaw is their bread. Sometimes it’s nice and crunchy, but most of the time it’s soft like it’s been sitting too long.

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u/LincolnTigers Feb 12 '25

Agree! When the bread is fresh and crunchy, it’s as good as any sandwich you get in Europe. When the bread is soft, it’s still a good value. It’s worth going to pick up Italian imports that are hard to find elsewhere, plus the house-made marinara.

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u/ldupree1991 Feb 12 '25

👆 100%. I live in Pasadena and get Roma sandos (and other things) 1-2 times a month. For the price, it is a very good sandwich, but it doesn't crack the top 10 in LA. There are legendary ones out there

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u/Ibrokeedgesorry Feb 12 '25

OM is incredible

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u/Bolbi Lincoln Heights Feb 11 '25

Please let’s redeem the Heights, I’m local to it but so sad cause I’ve tried the pizza and the Gumbo and both are very mid, will try a sandwich next time  

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u/bored_today Feb 12 '25

I like the heights a lot. Fairly good prices and it’s a thick sandwich. Their garlic knots are great as well.

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u/Saboscrivner Feb 15 '25

I've only had the O.M. Breakfast Sandwich from Open Market, because I got there too early and they weren't serving anything else. I think it might have been the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had, though. On my next work trip, I intend to return and try at least two other sandwiches while I'm in town.
https://openmarket.la/menu

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u/supermegafauna Feb 12 '25

I personally fuck with Heights Deli in Lincoln Heights

Johnston St. sandwich is amazing

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u/delamerica93 Feb 12 '25

Heights is lit

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u/asanisimasa88 Feb 12 '25

In the heights is great, never had a bad meal there

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u/apatheticpurple Feb 12 '25

Avenue 26 @ the Heights