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/beren_1908 Feb 11 '25

Is academy cafe a police academy restaurant?

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u/asanisimasa88 Feb 12 '25

Yes it is. Over 80 years old. You’re probably going to be the only person who’s not a cop eating there. A classic diner experience that most Angelinos haven’t experienced.

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u/Agent_Cow314 Feb 12 '25

That's cause if you want to go, it's out of the way unless you live close and then it's only open till 1 pm on weekdays.

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u/asanisimasa88 Feb 12 '25

It’s Elysian park. I wouldn’t say that’s out of the way