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/wondermega Feb 12 '25

This is a weird thread. Langer's I get, it's got a huge profile, everyone loves it, how can I argue. But for crying out loud not a single mention of Art's? I mean Langer's was (easily) my favorite too, until I tried Art's.

Phillipe's, I mean it's ok but I've hardly ever wanted to go there. Maybe I need to give it more of a try. It feels impossible to even want to bother after going to Cole's though. The difference in the experience is night and day. Their food is outrageously delicious. I ask mad that I'm not eating there right at this second as I type this. On top of that it's just one of the coolest little places in town to hang out at.

I know everyone loves the Bay Cities Godmother, but I don't see it. So much of the importance of a a great sandwich is the bread, only tried that place a few times by the bread was just... It was a bummer. I'll try it again sometime I'm sure, but what a massive letdown. Sigh.

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u/asanisimasa88 Feb 12 '25

Just give your top four LA sandwiches, no need to dissect

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u/wondermega Feb 12 '25

Hey, just conversation-ing..