Berge's is exactly the kind of old-fashioned neighborhood sandwich shop that feels increasingly rare. It's quaint, comfortable, unpretentious, and full of charm. The owner was an absolute delight--chatty, warm, and sweet, and he honestly reminded me of Belle's father from Beauty and the Beast! He made us feel so welcome and even brought us a sample of his homemade tomato basil soup, which was delicious and tasted truly homemade. The turkey and avocado sandwich is apparently a favorite, as is the pastrami. I'm a vegetarian, so I ordered the avocado and cheese, which was fresh, simple, and satisfying. What really makes Berge's special, though, is the atmosphere. It has that cozy, old-fashioned neighborhood feel where you can settle in, have a good sandwich, and actually chat with the person behind the counter. Such a sweet little La Cañada institution. We'll definitely be back! read more

Walking in felt like traveling back in time in the best way. It has that small-town charm where everyone knows your name. John seemed to know every customer who walked through the door, and he immediately made me feel welcome. He offered me a sample of the tomato soup, which was light, fresh, and absolutely delicious, and took the time to explain the menu. While I was looking everything over, he smiled and said, "You skipped lunch, didn't you?" I was shocked because he was right! Somehow he just knew. I ordered the pastrami sandwich, a cup of the tomato soup, and something I never do a Grape Crush. It just felt like the kind of place where you have a classic soda with your meal. Everything was wonderful, but what really stood out was how comfortable and cared for I felt. It wasn't just a meal; it was an experience that left me feeling genuinely nourished. If you're looking for great food, warm hospitality, and a place with nostalgic, feel-good vibes, I highly recommend stopping by. read more

My team and I were working in the area to help a wildfire-affected couple and found what looked like a great sandwich spot. We showed up and the infamous elderly woman with a walker was working the cash register. We asked for a bbq roast beef sandwich with chopped pepperoncini (the menu lists available sides and condiments, this was one). The old woman shook her head no and wagged her finger at us. We tried to push back and request the peppers, and it seemed that she wrote down our specification. We the asked for a Reuben with horseradish added (again, available on the menu). The woman made a disgusted face, wagged her finger in our face again, and told us no. At this point a gentleman from the back let us know that they would be able to accommodate our request, and the woman again appeared to write something down. We ordered a pastrami sandwich, add pickles. Again, finger wag. At this point we were told pickles will come on the side. Ok, understandable. Get me out of here. Ordered two more sandwiches with no specifications because we didn't feel like being berated again. Now the credit card transaction: Woman didn't understand how to handle the transaction, again the gentleman from the back had to explain to her that she can tap the card on the machine. After 20 minutes we received our food with absolutely zero modifications and no explanation. I guess she was faking writing down what we would like. Honestly, the worst part was the sandwiches weren't even great. For such a highly rated place, my entire team was disappointed with our orders. We could've made better at home with a normal amount of effort. Not worth the time, hassle, or attitude. Will not return, and left a bad taste in our mouths for the local businesses. For a town recovering from a disaster, you sure aren't friendly. read more

Great food. Deli sandwiches are made to order and fresh. Owner is so nice. All the chefs have worked there for years. Great soup and many choices of sandwiches and drinks. They have a dessert freezer full of goodies. Not fancy just good food. Quick and easy. Nice to get it to go for a picnic etc. But interior is good to eat inside too. read more

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The place still had that mid-day hum when we walked in, like everyone was quietly negotiating their lunch break at the same time. I stopped by Berge's for a casual lunch, nothing ambitious, just something warm and easy. We ordered the grilled cheese, a turkey and avocado sandwich, and a cup of tomato soup. The grilled cheese was decent -- nicely toasted on the outside with a good golden crust, but the inside felt pretty standard, nothing especially rich or gooey to make it memorable. The turkey and avocado sandwich was fresh enough, with clean flavors and a soft roll, though it leaned a bit plain overall. The avocado added some creaminess, but the sandwich as a whole didn't quite stand out. The tomato soup was warm and smooth, comforting in that familiar way, though it tasted more like a reliable classic than something house-made with a distinct twist. Service was quick and efficient. Our food came out without much of a wait, and everything was handled smoothly. No extra frills, but no issues either. Overall, Berge's feels like a dependable lunch stop when you want something simple and fast, even if it's not especially memorable. It's the kind of place that works well for a no-fuss midday bite -- just maybe not the spot you'd go out of your way for. read more

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My hiusband has been coming to Berge's since he was a kid. This family owned restaurant had been open since 1971. The restaurant is cute and decorated with nostalgia over the years. Service is counter service and the bring the food to your table. We got our food rather quickly. I had the avocado and turkey sandwich and a side of potato salad. My husband got the grilled roast beef sandwich in sourdough and tomato basil garlic bisque. All were delicious! read more

Berge's - Half of the turkey and avocado sandwich - Delis Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

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Took me awhile to try this spot out. It's a local spot known for their sandwiches and tomato soup. It's actually pretty good. Everything seemed fresh. But nothing really stood out to me. read more

Berge's - Delis Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

Classic local favorite sandwich shop with the same comfortable throwback vibe as when it first came to the scene in 1972! I had the honor of having my order taken by the original patriarch at the counter, and she even asked if I needed a receipt. There's a reason Berge's has been around for over 50 years and the food did not disappoint. Enjoyed the classic tuna melt with grilled sour dough and my friend had the roast beef. The tomato bisque was also excellent. Some comfortable seating in a classic weathered venue. A great treat following our Angeles forest hike to the falls. read more

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Great little Sandwich shop. Great selection, good service, and fun little spot. Old school both give the classic feel. I would certainly go again! read more

I had heard a lot about the tomato bisque soup. So I went there to try it. Major lack of flavor mainly salt and I'm not a salt eater per se. I got the tuna melt literally tuna cheese and toasted bread and pretty small size. Taste was ok. I got tuna melt plus soup plus chips and a can of Pepsi for $24. Not bad but the ratings made me think it was going to blow my mind. I am going there once more time to try the Roast beef and will comment after. read more

Found from glowing reviews on yelp so I came here mid visit to Descanso gardens. The shop was super simple, there is parking in the back and the door was open so you don't have to walk around and enter from the front. Toasted pastrami sandwich - So good. They weigh out the pastrami and give it a good sear before throwing it on the sandwich. You get so much more flavour from doing that. The bread was toasted well and every was so good together! Would recommend! Avo roast beef sandwich - Slightly different from their famous avocado turkey sando. Avocado was super refreshing and they had the right amount of mayo to keep the flavours together. Roast beef stuck out a bit, so I would probably go back to the turkey to keep the balance. read more

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Berge's is old-school in the best way. Wood paneling, cozy vibe, nothing fancy.Just solid sandwiches done right. I tried the grilled artichoke sandwich (on what I think was buttery sourdough) and it was crispy, gooey, flavorful, and it even held up after I took it to the park to eat. The grilled artichokes were soft and tasty, the cheese melted just right, and paired with jalapeño chips it was the perfect $10 lunch. What really stood out though was the service. nstead of just calling my name, they walked over and personally handed me my order. A small detail, but honestly you don't see that much anymore and it made the experience feel that much better. Definitely a spot worth stopping into if you're in La Cañada. read more

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Good sandwiches classic vibe get the submarine sandwich lovely staff. This is the spot read more

Berge's - Menu - Delis Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

Come for the tuna melt and tomato bisque soup, stay for the amazing owners and their historic hospitality. Berges does comfort food right, and I hope they never change. God Bless Berges. read more

The food is utter garbage. Ordered the meatball sandwich and the grilled roast beef sandwich. The roast beef was dry and flavorless, absolutely no condiments. A piece of yellow cheese and some tomatoes and that's it. The meatball was on a doughy, pasty-white white roll. Inedible. School cafeteria level. Unbelievable that it gets good reviews. And way overpriced. Stay away. read more

Came here for the first time when my son was in Football camp. Ordered some sandwiches for my family. The employees were very family. You can definitely tell it's a local spot a lot of customers and locals going to get sandwiches.. I got a chicken sandwich and it was very mushy eating it so I was pretty disappointed. A couple other sandwiches have the same issue as well although one of the sandwiches we got was pretty tasty and not mushy so that's a plus. It's a small little place but def give it a try . Everybody seemed to enjoy their food while I was there, so maybe we just ordered the wrong sandwiches. Worth a try if you're in the area. read more

Solid sandwiches at a no nonsense price. We've been coming here for years and the quality sandwiches have been the consistent throughout! Great local hangout! read more

Was really looking forward to this place after the positive reviews, unfortunately what I ordered, I was not impressed. Granted, I didn't get what was most recommended, but based off of that sandwich, I probably will not be going back. First of all, the most recommended sandwich is their pastrami, and I happen to get their French dip. I am a sucker for a great French dip, and unfortunately, this would do not live up to my expectations. And when I say it did not meet up to my expectations, I don't mean that I'm being a snob, I mean the "Au Jus" was incredibly salty. I'm sure this was a one off, but unfortunately, I happen to get it. I'm not saying that I would never go back, yelp hasn't let me down. So I would definitely consider going back here again, unfortunately I don't live close to this area so the likelihood of that happening is very slim. Overall, without the dip, the sandwich was really good. Now I wish I would've ordered the pastrami so I could give a better review in my opinion since that's what most people talk about, but unfortunately, I happen to choose this dish and I wish that I chose pastrami instead. read more

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Wanted to love it, but the chicken breast sandwich was terrible. It looked like the chicken had been steamed or poached. It was an awful color and texture. Forget about flavor. Not even a consideration. Again, wanted to love this venerable institution, but couldn't stop wondering how they remain in business, read more

Delicious! It was suggested by a local and they were absolutely right! I got the pastrami ruben!

Just stopped by for an early lunch, first time here The turkey avocado sandwhich was amazing Too early for the tomato bisque as it won't be ready until 11am, but I will have to plan a trip out for it again Staff was amazing, chef with the mowhawk was super friendly and personable read more

We have had a consistent experience coming here for sandwiches, and they do well at making orders placed over the phone within 15-20 minutes which is convenient. I like that they have their own parking lot and have never had trouble finding parking while coming here whether for lunch or at the end of the day. Inside is nothing special but at least they have tables and chairs if you want to eat inside. I prefer this as a better option to a subway with better meats and breads but it always seems to leave me wanting more. I'll be back if I need a quick sandy but otherwise we have another go to sandwich place that beats this one out. read more

Berge's - Submarine half - Delis Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

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I'm not a big sandwich girlie but the Reuben I had was so good. Classic, simple Reuben but each ingredient tasted fresh and seasoned nicely. The owner was nice and pleasant. Its great supporting a local business that's been around for so long. read more

BERGES! What a classic. We love BERGES. Fantastic sandwiches, soup and ambience. Really nice family has owned it for many years.

Stopped here for a quick bite and felt like a local. We got a tuna melt and a blta. Both sandwiches were delicious but the homemade baklava took the crown. Not too sweet and the texture was so good! The service was great and fast. read more

The food is good at a good price. The sandwiches are not the biggest, but they are good. It is also not a fancy place so it's your looking for fru fru then go somewhere else. read more

best sandwich ever. very nice guy. would come again very nice vibe. owner is a sweet guy who is very cool

Best sandwich and soup and chili in town!! A must try, great for family's and catering!!!

Never have. I had such an exquisite sandwich before ever. I highly recommend this location service here was immaculate. Julio the cook is amazing you this place & Abbey excellent customer service! 5 stars read more

So glad we stopped in. We happened to be running errands nearby and needed a bite to eat. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, the sandwiches were delish and extremely well-priced. Literally the cutest, tastiest, corner sammie spot. read more

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Me and a friend came in here to have lunch, It was highly recommended from some locals that we are doing some work at their house My friend got the turkey and avocado sandwich and I got the French dip The food was really good. I would definitely recommend this place and come back again. They gave us a sample of the tomato bisque soup, which was really really good The staff is really friendly, the service was great, and most importantly the sandwich was good I would come back here again for sure A positive experience read more

Berge's - Turkey and avocado sandwich - Delis Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

The food came nice and warm and tasty But when I asked for water they gave me tap water read more

The food was so good! I ordered a BLT and my boyfriend got the bacon grilled cheese sandwich! We both got the tomato garlic basil bisque. It was my first time having that and it was delicious! Very good service and super nice people. Also very well kept and clean! I definitely recommend. read more

Berge's - bacon grilled cheese sandwich - Delis Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

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First time and will not be the last time..... great tomato soup and pastrami sandwich! Simple and to the point! read more

Berge's - Tomato soup and pastrami sandwich - Delis Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

Great customer service. Quite possibly the tastiest tomato bisque I've tried. Definitely coming back again!!

It feels so good to scratch an itch. That how I felt when I bite into the grilled artichoke on sourdough with a side of chili from Berge's. And I gotta say, the pickles, oh man, that is heaven. I liken the artichoke sandwich to a tuna melt or chicken salad sandwich with a artichoke flavor to it. The dressing over powers the artichoke creating a milder subtlety. It's very different then the grilled or deep fried artichoke panini. With the side of chili, it's a perfect pair on a cold LA winter. It's an institution of La Canada Flintridge and I'm glad I can still support my local business with wo much pleasure. read more

Berge's - Grilled Artichoke and chili - Delis Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

The food is fresh and delicious. Great customer service. Good variety of sandwiches. There is a parking lot on the right side of the building. read more

What a gem of a find for us. We were going to Descanso Gardens and wanted to grab lunch first. We found this place on Yelp and happy we did. I had one of the best tuna sandwiches I've ever had and my friend had the Reuben. He's a connoisseur of Reuben sandwiches and he said it was one of the best he's had. The service was friendly and they were busy so people know!! We will definitely be back! read more

Berge's - Tuna on very soft bread with lettuce and tomato and pickle. - Delis Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

Whatever you do, order the Tomato Bisque Soup with bread for dip. I dipped my tuna melt into the soup, and it was delicious!

This is one of situations where I "found" this place again after many years. Used to come her back in the 80s when I worked in this area. Almost weekly. Great big menu, lots of great sandwiches, soup, chili and even dessert. Meatless sandwich options too. Ordered the Tomato Bisque Soup, an amazing Turkey Avocado on focaccia and a Pastrami Sandwich, on rye made the traditional way. No pickles. Great little shop, family owned. When he described his father I knew that was the man I used to order from back in the day. Walls show plaques and pictures showing their contributions to the community such as sponsoring many baseball teams and a proud sponsor of dozens of Rose Bowl Parade floats. A grade, clean, plenty of seating but for the most part I think people get it to go. Still can't believe it's been here for this long and I was here 40 yrs ago. . Yelp hours are incorrect, better call and see. Also closed Sunday and Monday now. Prices were very cheap, however the owner stated the menu is changing soon. Seems like this is the last place to raise their prices like everyone else's. Def worth a visit. When back the next day and got a Tuna Melt which was also good. Best around. Nostalgia helps read more

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