Tried Bread Head after seeing it all over social media and figured I had to check it out and it definitely lived up to the hype. The sandwiches were legit. I went with the combo grinder and my wife got the turkey pesto, and both were phenomenal. Everything was super fresh, perfectly balanced, and you can tell they actually care about how the sandwiches are put together. Bread was on point, fillings were generous without being sloppy, and the flavors just worked. You don't always get that combo of quality and consistency, but they nailed it. Service was great too. The girl taking my order was really patient while I asked a bunch of questions about the different sandwiches and gave solid recommendations without rushing me. Overall, really good experience from start to finish. Definitely a spot I'll be going back to. Highly recommend. read more

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First time trying their sandwiches, they are yummy! the turkey pesto was my favorite. all of the sandwiches had a lot of meat, the turkey pesto also had a lot of avocado! the muffaletta was my least favorite just because i am not big on olives i liked how they gave us a side of marinara sauce to dip the chicken parm sandwich in! the only thing that was not very good was that we tried to order on doordash but it said the restaurant was closed (this was around 1pm) and we called and the lady said we could only order in the restaurant. eventually we waited a little and was able to order online. but overall sandwiches were good portions and i would go again if i am in the area read more

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When I first passed Bread Head there was a long line and I was immediately intrigued. I tried Bread Head on a Saturday shortly after they opened. It was not busy which I appreciated. It's a nice vibe sandwich shop that I imagine is great to get lunch at after a beach day. I decided to share a sandwich with my boyfriend and we decided on the cold Tuna Salad sandwich. I really don't know if it what we ordered but this sandwich was below mid. It was so bland and disappointing. I also assumed the bread would be nice and fresh but it felt like two day old bread. Nothing special at all. It also was $16 and felt too expensive for what it was. I thought I'd at least get a pickle...lol. I also ordered an iced coffee and it was so bitter. I asked for oat milk and got charged like a dollar more for a SPLASH of oat milk which felt kind of ridiculous. I heard good things about the chicken parm sandwich and can see the hot sandwiches being better but I don't know if I would truly come back. I do not understand the hype of this place. read more

Bread Head - Tuna salad sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We came for the videos ! Its true. The bread is delicious and memorable!! The focaccia recipe is crisp and soft at the same time plus my chicken salad was done so nicely, a housemade with sliced apples, herbs and apple butter. OmG! Now I'm going to dream about it.my hubby had the hot company grinder and stated it was amazing ! I know it's paired well with chips but we had our sandwiches solo. I would love this with sweet potato fries tbh because it would compliment eachother. I must go again!! read more

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Been wanting to try this place since they opened... Conveniently located a couple of steps before the Manhattan Pier, came in on a Saturday mid morning, it was already busy with a line that moved along quickly, was greeted by the friendly cashier ( forgot her name ). I settled for the Smoked Salmon Sandwich, with well balanced portions of thin tomato, whipped cream cheese, salt, smoked salmon and radish sprouts that had a nice crunch to my sandwich... the only bummer was I almost swallowed a thick fish bone :/ Over all can't wait to try the rest of their menu.... read more

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Came here for lunch during the work day with my team The parking is horrible fyi...we parked in the 24 mins few blocks away and kept feeding the meter. The shop has seating indoors and outdoors The staff is friendly kind. Service is quick They have a variety of sandwiches, veggie and meat options. I ended up getting the chicken salad sandwich. It was so good..It had apple slices, so the sandwich was refreshing crunchy. Perfect for a warm day. DIdn't feel all heavy after eating. The bread on this sandwich, is very crunchy, lol tore up the roof of my mouth. I will definitely be back or at least be ordering pick up/doordash to avoid the lack of parking. read more

Bread Head - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Heard good things about this place and have been wanting to try it. Cozy spot steps away from the pier, plenty of metered parking in the area. Went on a weekday (mid-day) so not very crowded. The staff was friendly. I ordered the turkey pesto sandwich and it was delicious! The bread was really the star, fresh and not too heavily salted. I also had the chocolate chip cookie. It was tasty but not my favorite. Looking forward to returning and trying a hot sandwich soon. read more

Bread Head - Turkey Pesto Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I heard about this place via Instagram. They have an excellent location right by the pier. It's a great place to pick up sandwiches if you're hanging out at the beach. Sometimes, there's a line out the door if you come during peak lunch hour but there is also an option to order online. They have tables inside and outside if you choose to dine in. Staff is friendly. My husband and I tried two of their sandwiches: the Combo Grinder and the Turkey Pesto. The Combo Grinder is very meaty, thick, flavorful and a good option if you like Italian style deli meats. I personally prefer the lighter, fresher, nutty flavor profile of the Turkey Pesto. Both sandwiches were tasty and overall good but not amazing. The bread they use though is delicious and on the crispier side. To me, the best sandwich is still Mamie in LA but this is definitely a decent spot if you're craving sandwiches in the beach cities. Parking: can be difficult. Street/meter/garage parking nearby. read more

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Let's take all the hype away from the place and face the reality of the sandwich you are eating. I came this afternoon and was incredibly disappointed. The chicken salad sandwich had huge chunks of chicken, many of which had no sauce, just plain chicken. There's an ingredient in there...something spicy? Horseradish? Whatever it was, terrible. I love a chicken salad sandwich and this one was the worst I have tried. My boyfriend ordered the turkey pesto sandwich and likewise, not good. The bread looks like it would be delicious and it is not. You're waiting in a long line, inside a trendy place, and high expectations which I certainly had. There's limited to no seating on a weekend afternoon. This review is regarding the food alone. Not the service which was perfectly fine. I can't imagine coming here when Mickey's exists. read more

Bread Head - Turkey Pesto Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Ambiance: it's a trendy sandwich shop located near the pier, they have limit seats indoor and outside, and waiting time is moderate during peak hours as the turnover is fast Service: very friendly staff, you place order at the counter top, afterwards it'll be mostly self served, you need to find a table and get your own water, then once the food is ready, the servers will call your name and bring the tray to you table Food: variety choices of cold and hot sandwiches on their menu, and make sure try their zab's hot sauce COMBO GRINDER - ***** Meats Fra' Mani of Salami Cotto, Mortadella, Hot Coppa spicy salami, Pit Smoked Ham, Cheese Aged Provolone, Veggies including Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Roasted Peppers, Pepperoncini pickled hot peppers, with seasonings of everything Spice, Lemon Pine Nut Spread, Red Wine Vinaigrette, very fresh and variety ingredients, so rich in flavors, highly recommend REUBEN - ***** RC Provisions Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut fermented cabbage, Pickapeppa Russian Dressing, Fresh Horseradish, Everything Spice, simple ingredients and delicious compound taste, highly recommend Price: generous protons on protein with premium quality, expect about $20 per person for a satisfying bite read more

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The mozzarella sandwich is everything! So delicious, will definitely try more sandwiches read more

Bread Head - Mozzarella - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Always wonderful! Lovely to try the new breakfast menu items (8AM-11AM weekends). The Cowboy breakfast burritos really surprised and impressed me. The Rabiola Seasonal Jam was a group favorite. Super unique flavor profile. The BEC didn't stand out to the group but I found it to be a good classic with a twist. I personally loved the smoked salmon, but I think I would have enjoy it even more with some pickled onions or an heirloom. All in all a wonderful addition to the menu. Hoping they bring it to the other locations soon. read more

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Tried Breadhead and WOW... I'm still thinking about that sandwich I ordered the Chicken Parm and let me tell you, it was AMAZING. I love a good hot sandwich, and this one might be one of the best I've had. The marinara tasted super fresh and just pulled everything together perfectly. Also grabbed a lemonade and it tasted like it was freshly made. So refreshing and the perfect pairing. Parking isn't the easiest (meter only), but that's pretty expected being so close to the beach. Definitely worth it though! If you're a sandwich lover like me, this spot is a must try read more

Bread Head - Chicken Parm Sandwich w/ Lemonade - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This was a highly anticipated spot but it was disappointing. The sandwiches were definitely lacking. It was definitely the bread that we all seemed to have an issue with. The ratio was totally off and the bottom slice was deteriorating as we ate. We picked up for a group lunch so I can only judge the sandwiches overall. We bought about 5 sandwiches and we were not impressed. Maybe I'll give it another try down the road. read more

Probably one of the few places in Manhattan Beach downtown where you can get your meal to-go and not have to wait for a while. It was pretty busy when we came for a late lunch around 1:45pm. You can order online ahead or order in-person at the counter. It took 10 min or less to get our sandwiches. We got the chicken salad and the combo grinder. I actually preferred the chicken salad but only because the combo grinder has so many ingredients that eating it was a challenge. The chicken salad is a solid average sandwich, but i do like some spice so i added some hot sauce at home. I have two comments about the combo grinder. One there needed to be more dressing like your typical Italian sub and two the bread is not best because there's so many ingredients that the bread just slides off, it's too thin and not rustic enough. Overall good sandwiches and chill vibes in you eat inside. read more

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This place is super cute and they have Happy Hour M-F, I believe beers are $5-6? You can order online or order in person like we did. We came on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy, sandwiches were made quick. We really enjoyed the bread and thought it suited well with its toppings. Between the two sandwiches that we tried, we liked the Cuban one more! ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Bread Head - Cuban & Chicken Parm (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Ordered the combo and the pork and broccoli. Was the first to arrive in the morning but they had a lot of online orders so it took a while. The person that took our order informed us that all of the sandwiches are now half sizes automatically and they don't do the full giant sandwiches anymore. The bread they use for the sandwich was the highlight for me. They use zabs hot sauce and have little plastic containers available if you ask! Our favorite of the two we chose was the combo, it was fresh but downside was you had to eat it quickly as it got very soggy. The pork and broccoli one was too salty for me so I don't think I would get that again but I do like their hot sandwiches as they don't get soggy very fast. Close walk to the beach so would recommend having a cute picnic on the beach! read more

Bread Head - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I don't normally randomly leave reviews but dam... 1. Combo Grinder was so f'n good, pickled peppers, well seasoned, dripping with flavor, bread was perfect, meat was great quality. 10/10 cold cut sandwich. 2. Brownie cookies sublime salty, sweet, gooey 10/10 3. Drip hot coffee. There are few times I have walked into an establishment (coffee shops included) and had anything special to say about their house coffee. For me bread head's, Day Glow coffee is better than hot chocolate. 10/10 Bar top was great and the place is clean and close to the beach. Patrick went out of his way to be kind and helpful. He also recommended breakfast on the weekends and I will surely be back. Good to see there are places that still care about a quality product read more

This place caught my eye due to their incredibly good looking sandwiches. I was staying nearby so decided to order ahead, pickup and walk to the pier to enjoy my sandwich. And I'm so glad I did. My lunch was ready when I arrived, and the place was absolutely packed. Seemingly a very popular place for lunch! I had come to the right place. It's a short walk to the pier or beach, and according to all the tiktoks I've seen about this place, your first stop in Manhattan beach should be Bread Head, and then you head the the beach. It was a perfect day to enjoy a great sandwich with a a great view. Bread was crispy and the filling was flavorful. Portion was fantastic! Price was fair. Would come again in a heart beat! read more

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Sandwich eatery with good bread and variety of combinations. Came here with a friend for dinner on a weeknight after taking a stroll and came here as we've had the place bookmarked for a while. I ordered the mozzarella sandwich (vegetarian friendly) and I really liked it. The half serving was already more than enough for me (and they also cut it into two pieces). I would say that the bread is better fresh so if possible, dine-in rather than takeout would be the move. The employees were all very friendly and nice. You pay first and then they'll bring out your order. Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

Bread Head - Mozzarella sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I was gettin' some bread! Gettin' gettin' some Bread! That Cuban sandwich, messin' with my head! Gettin' some Bread! I was gettin' some Bread! Tampa Style, yo, got me truly fed! Marinated Pork, yeah, it's in the mix Roasted up proper, givin' all the kicks! Fra'mani Spicy Coppa, yo, that's the real deal Swiss cheese meltin', how good did it feel? Soooo goooood!!! Spicy Dill Pickles, bringin' that tang, for real! Mojo Dijonnaise, yeah, all up in ya grill! For real! Every bite I take, a flavor explosion No time for erosion, just pure devotion! Breadhead on the map, they know how to do it This Cuban sandwich, ain't nothin' to it but to chew it! That Tampa Style, yeah, they got it right Eatin' this sandwich up every day or night! From the pork to the coppa, the cheese and the spread This Breadhead Cuban is stuck in my head! Gettin' some bread! Gettin' gettin' some bread! NOTE: 4 stars instead of 5 because of super slow wait time for food. Easily a 5 star joint if it didn't take like 35-45 minutes to get a sandwich. Also not 5 stars because I wasn't very impressed with the Chicken Parm sandwich. It's a decent sandwich. Don't get me wrong. But not a standout like The Cuban. read more

Bread Head - The Cuban - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Bread Head is a spot that lived up to the hype on a Sunday afternoon. I finally tried the combo grinder and the flavors were amazing. It is a very classic sandwich executed perfectly. The service was efficient and the food came out in under 10 minutes. The bread is especially unique and tastes great at first. However, the crust is very sharp and ended up cutting my mouth quite a bit. That pain brought the rating down slightly, but the quality of the ingredients still stands out. I would definitely come back to try other sandwiches on the menu. It is clear why this place is so popular. read more

Bread Head - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Great sandwiches, draft and bottled beer along with sodas, iced tea, lemonade, sparkling water, coffee, etc., very friendly staff. The restaurant is family & dog friendly.You can sit inside or outside . You order and then sit down at a table and a server comes out with your sandwich and calls your name . Five stars ! read more

Busy busy place. Stopped by to try their iced coffee that said "world's finest iced vanilla coffee " ... was it ? Not really ... it was good but not the best ... the food though looked really good and the tuna sandwich tasted amazinggg. Made with freshly baked bread. There were a lot of people eating here which was lovely to see. Spacious and lots of seating. Give them a try. read more

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i've been wanting to try bread head and randomly passed by when i was in the area! no line at all & super empty on a weekday afternoon. we got the combo grinder and it was good, but the bread was VERY crisp LOL. it honestly cut our mouths up quite a bit... but the service was great and there's plenty of seating. it would be so cute to bring a sandwich to eat on the beach! read more

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Man, I hate parking in Manhattan Beach, but it's not so bad for a weekday lunch. The focaccia is worth the stress of parking - it's thin, with an amazingly crunchy crust. The Combo Grinder is a good choice, just be sure to eat it fast as the dressing will soak the bread. The meats are reminiscent of BCD's claim-to-fame Godmother, but I think they flavors here are better. I caught the newly released hot sandwiches and tried the Roast Pork & Broccoli Rabe. The bitter broccoli overpowers the pork, which is a pity because the pork is quite delicious. The Roast Beef is alright, but there's a bit too much arugula, though I love the fresh horseradish. Great bread, and the chefs have a story I can support. Good sandwiches overall; quality ingredients, fantastic bread. read more

This was my second time and I enjoyed my sandwich (combo grinder) the first time that I wanted my friend to experience these terrific sandwiches. I had the turkey pesto which was delicious except the bread top was over toasted. It lost the delicious texture and taste of the focaccia. Service was excellent. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. this one incident will not prevent me from returning. read more

Bread Head - Turkey pesto - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Prime location in MB just one block from the beach. Super cute beach-y interior design with modern diner/bar style seating and standard wooden tables for dining in. Service was great! Very friendly staff. Busy on a weekday at lunch time but line moved quickly. They have a selection of cold sandwiches with thinly sliced focaccia bread. Ingredients inside the sandwich were fresh and flavorful. I found the bread to be cold and on the hard/dry side which maybe is how it's suppose to be. The half size is good enough for one person. Good to try once, maybe I need to explore more of their options! Personally, it was pretty average for the sandwich and the price. Didn't meet the hype for me! read more

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Very good sandwiches. I can vouch for the roast beef, the turkey pesto and the chicken parm. All made well on a delicious roll and you get a full sandwich between the bread. The service is excellent and the place stays busy. It's very chill and a great spot for a bite to eat on a nice southern Cal day. read more

Food was fresh and delicious! I ordered a Turkey pesto and my boyfriend ordered a chicken parm. We topped them both with the Zab's hot sauce it was perfectly sweet (not overly sweet) and a tad spicy that complimented the sandwiches very well. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Bread Head - Turkey pesto, chicken parm - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Bread Head is one of the best newest additions to the area. Located only a block away from the pier, it's a great spot to pick up lunch. I placed an order online and came here during the week for a lunch break. It was busy for a Tuesday with around 8 people in line and 10+ orders ready to be picked up. // SANDWICHES // Combo Grinder: Salami cotto, hot coppa, pit smoked ham, aged provolone, pepperoncini, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, roasted peppers, everything spice, lemon pine nut spread, red wine vinaigrette. Packed with flavor - combination of meats, veggies and sauces worked so well together. I highly recommend eating it right after ordering it since it did get soggy by the time I took it back to work. It was still good, but would have been much better if I had eaten it their. $16 half / $29 whole. 4.5/5 Roast Beef: House made roast beef, Crescenza cheese, arugula, fresh shaved horseradish, garlic mayo. A good amount of roast beef and arugula. You get the hint of the horseradish in each bite, but didn't really get much of the garlic mayo flavor. $14 half / $25 whole. 4/5 Overall, I would definitely recommend checking out Bread Head if you have not been before. Perfect snack to take down to the beach and eat next to the water or during a sunset. read more

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Quick recap: - Food: Tasty - Portion size: Average - Service: Average - Environment: Fast casual (order at the counter, food delivered at the table) - $: Average - Perks: N/A Overall? Good, recommend. More details: We went there for lunch during the week. There was a line, but we did not wait for long. You order at the counter and go wait for your food at a table (they bring it to you). Sandwiches are between $14 and $17 for "a half". A half is a square of about 15cm x 15cm. Depending on the type of sandwich, it can be too light for a full meal or good enough. The Chicken caprese salad sandwich is on the smaller size thickness-wise, but it was really good, with tarragon flavors. The Turkey pesto is bigger and flavorful as well. read more

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The sandwiches were very delicious. I got the BLT and the Combo Grinder. The BLT was very good. The bacon was very crispy and flavorful. The mayo and lettuce was fresh and a nice touch. Both breads were very good and I love sourdough and it tasted very good. The combo grinder was also very good. The roasted peppers and pepperpncini added a nice touch and the meat was very tasty. The staff was very nice and they brought your order to you after your order. They also were very attentive in taking what you already finished off your plate or space. The space is very cool and the atmosphere is very chill. It's an open space concept with patio seating for the vibes. The decor is very neat also. There is lots of seating whether you want a table or a bar seating to chill. I want to come back to try their Calabrian turkey and turkey pesto. I'm glad they opened up a location in the south bay to enjoy. read more

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I have eaten here since it first opened. I love the focaccia bread and have tried at least half of the sandwiches! They were all excellent and I'm looking forward to trying the rest. The service is always great and I always dine in because I hate to-go food and the place is super cute (I usually park my bike outside) and like to eat food fresh! The only comment is that I SWEAR the bread sandwich size has shrunken and gotten thinner since the beginning. I used to only be able to eat half a sandwich and take the rest home for another meal but now I can eat the whole thing easily because it's not really that big anymore thoughts??? I know the restaurant business is tough today and there's a lot of problems with the bottom line, but am I crazy or can you also say, "honey I shrunk the sandwich!!! read more

first time to try readhead down in Manhattan Beach The ambience at indoor and outdoor seating The service was pretty good even though it was a crazy weekend. And their sandwiches are really, really good read more

Bread Head - indoor or outdoor seating - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The sandwiches are decent but highlight is the bread. It's fresh baked foccacia that I wouldn't mind eating by itself. They sell their sandwiches in half and full portions. The size of their sandwiches is a very common question, so they have the sizes on display by the register to explain it. Basically a half sandwich is going to be the typical portion size you'd have for lunch. It's a square of foccacia bread but it will be sliced in a diagonal so you get two pieces. A full portion is twice this amount and it'll be so much that you can expect to get it on two separate trays. The service was friendly and pretty quick. We waited about 10 minutes for our food on a Thursday afternoon. There were a decent amount of customers there but it wasn't so loud that we couldn't hold a conversation. We got the roast beef and combo grinder. The roast beef was very tasty and more flavorful than the combo grinder. The Combo grinder was a sandwich packed with protein if that's what you're going for. The only downside I noticed with the combo grinder was what happened every time I took a bite. The sandwich contents would get pushed to the opposite side despite the toothpick going through everything. Don't forget their Zabs bottle that you can bring to your table. It's a chili sauce that goes REALLY well with the sandwich. It was a little pricey for sandwiches but that's just the area we live in I guess. Parking is your typical manhattan beach scavenger hunt so come during the off hours. read more

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4/5 price it is a bit overpriced but once you realize that a half serving is a whole sandwich it's tends to be worth it. Be warned if you order a full size version you will be served 2 sandwiches in 2 baskets 5/5 The bread is the star of the show. It's crispy but not crumby or flakey. Their garlic Mayo is amazing. I had the BLT and the proportions were amazing. 5/5 half and half their Arnold Palmer was delightful. The lemonade is more on the tart side than sweet side which I prefer and their tea was classic iced tea. I would ask for extra ice though since it's on the warmer side and tends to melt the ice real quick read more

Bread Head - BLT this is the half version. It basically looks like a full sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Why is the line so long? Must have been 60 people in front of me. All this hype for sandwiches! I waited 20 minutes just to place my order. I ordered half sandwiches- Turkey Calabrian,BLT and the Muffaletta. The bread was so hard, and there was a lot of sauce, probably to soften that hard crusty bread. read more

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I had been wanting to try Bread Head for a while and finally got to stop in today! Amazing bread, sandwich was delicious and I was happily surprised to see Cheerwine on the menu (as someone who used to live in NC!) Sit on the patio and people watch, or get your sandwich to-go and walk down to the Manhattan Beach Pier. read more

Bread Head - Tuna sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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This review is for the staff only. Because I haven't taken a bite of my Mozzarella sandwich yet, even though I know for a fact it's going to be heaven. Lily at the cash was so sweet and handled the lunch rush the day before Thanksgiving like an absolute pro. She was poised and ready as well as friendly and helpful. The rest of the staff whose names I hadn't heard were running the place like the navy. The expo was impressive and the kitchen was sending out food every second. Can't wait to come back and sit at the counter to enjoy something new. I love seeing a well functioning restaurant work during a rush. read more