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15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A.

15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A.

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: February 12, 2023

There's nothing quite like that first bite of a spot-on sandwich. Whether you favor a lunchtime bánh mì or a late night grilled cheese, these 15 masterpieces should be on your L.A.bucket list.

Philippe The Original is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

1. Philippe The Original

9.0
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews

Ash B.Ash Brown: Get the original beef dip and add some hot mustard. The best.

Mendocino Farms is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

2. Mendocino Farms

8.6
175 S Fairfax Ave (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-City West · 105 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: The Kurobuta pork belly bánh mì ($10.45) has been a signature sandwich since day one. Read more.

Joan's on Third is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

3. Joan's on Third

9.2
8350 W 3rd St (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Mid-City West · 288 tips and reviews

F💫F💫: Short rib sandwich is a killer .. P.S: If you can't find a place to park your car you can park it in the backyard

The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

4. The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 255 tips and reviews

Sean R.Sean Robison: Incredible tapas. Pricey, but worth it. The Philly cheesesteak is incredible.

5. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Westlake South · 176 tips and reviews
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

6. Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

8.9
1517 Lincoln Blvd (btw Broadway & Colorado), Santa Monica, CA
Deli · West Los Angeles · 338 tips and reviews
Larchmont Village Wine & Cheese is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

7. Larchmont Village Wine & Cheese

9.3
223 N Larchmont Blvd (at Beverly Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Windsor Square · 66 tips and reviews
LA Café is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

8. LA Café

8.2
639 S Spring St (btwn W 6th & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 133 tips and reviews

Jennifer S.Jennifer Santulan: the lobster grilled cheese is to die for 😍

The Grilled Cheese Truck is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

9. The Grilled Cheese Truck

8.2
(Gre. LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · West Los Angeles · 105 tips and reviews

Jonathan D.Jonathan Diaz: Cheesy mac and rib melt, amazing!

Son of a Gun is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

10. Son of a Gun

8.5
8370 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 162 tips and reviews

Leslie C.Leslie C: Everything here is good. It's all quite small, except for the fried chicken sandwich, which is inexplicably enormous (and delicious).

Fat Sal's is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

11. Fat Sal's

8.7
1300 N Highland Ave (at Fountain Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Central Hollywood · 93 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul H.: Fat Texas will literally meet all your needs in one gigantic sandwich.

Sack Sandwiches is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

12. Sack Sandwiches

8360 Melrose Ave (at N Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-City West · 38 tips and reviews

Kate H.Kate Hugh-Jones: Cuban sandwich - yum

GTA (Gjelina Take Away) is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

13. GTA (Gjelina Take Away)

8.8
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Café · 106 tips and reviews

Keri G.Keri Garel: Sit on a milk crate, pay too much for a brisket bánh mì, and enjoy the hell out of your life during the moments you spend eating one of the best sandwiches around.

Simplethings Sandwich & Pie Shop is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

14. Simplethings Sandwich & Pie Shop

8310 W 3rd St (at S Sweetzer Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-City West · 69 tips and reviews

Alexandra W.Alexandra Williams, MA: The sweet potato sandwich is divine. Great combo of sweet and savory. I will go there again just for this sandwich.

Eastside Market Italian Deli is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in L.A..

15. Eastside Market Italian Deli

8.8
1013 Alpine St (at Figueroa Ter.), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Historic Cultural · 45 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: The cold cut combo knocks it out of the park. This place is a favorite of Hollywood regulars and after you try the meatball sub, you'll know why. Read more.