First time here with my fiancé and we love this place. Solid food and fresh ingredients. Everyone is really friendly here. Great space and atmosphere. Very reasonably priced. Definitely coming back again and again. Everyone needs to come and support Dave's. Might be a little tricky to find because entrance is around the back but they have ample parking so come on down. read more

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Dropped in for a carry out sandwich. Have to know how to get in the shop since it's in the back. Nice little shop and plenty friendly folks behind the counter. Sandwich was prepared promptly and survived the 10 minute drive back to the office. I ordered the Surf & Turf, which is the tuna melt with pastrami. Totally tasty. Not cheap-$11- but quality costs and this was a quality sammy. Excellent toast, fresh tomatoes, and tasty fish and not fish. 10 of 10 would order again. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

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hole in the wall sandwich shop with a meat market inside ! high quality meats and seafood sold here. we tried rosemary turkey and Davewich both solid and were even better with the hot sauce . it's kind of like Jersey Mikes but more gourmet! three clean tables inside to sit at! fun and friendly staff. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - The Davewich Rosemary's Turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

Mmm mmm mmm I'd say more but it's impolite to talk with your mouth full of delicious food

It's strange to walk into the alley to find the sandwich shop but once you do you'll be pleasantly surprised by that fresh sandwiches you can enjoy here. The lack of prices seemed to confuse a couple other of the customers but I just went for it and ordered! Yum. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

So I'd done all the work; checking out the online menu, the pictures and the reviews. I live less than a mile from here so I'm part of Dave's neighborhood. I leave very thorough reviews about the food, the ambience, the service, parking, etc. I was ready at the counter to order and what happens is that Dave (while on the phone and after 3 minutes of rudely ignoring me) cheerily announces to me and two other potential customers behind me that he's officially all out of food. This is at 6:00pm on a Saturday. So what could Dave had done instead? Where do I start: 1. If you cater, you need to have restrictions on the time period before you commit to a large order, which is what I'm assuming the phone call was about. Many places (like Auntie Em's) require that you notify them 24 hours ahead of time so that they can make sure that they have both the necessary amount of food for catering and their regular walk-in customers. That's just good business. 2. Don't be so cheery about telling your walk-in customers that they can't order anything. 3. Be apologetic (genuinely) and maybe offer them a discount on any future visits. Because if you don't, it's likely they're not going to come back or give you bad word of mouth to their foodie friends (which I'm likely to do both, come to think of it). First impressions are really important to first time customers and Dave's no exception. From his appearance and manner, it looks like too much chillin' and not enough grillin' I'm out. ETA: Shared this on Facebook. Owners need to own up when they're called out. read more

Great food but called in my order and when I was picking it up someone ordered the same sandwich before and they gave away my sandwich and made me wait for my sandwich instead of having the person who walked up wait. I think that was rude and they didn't even offer a sorry it wasn't ready. So not really happy about the service. read more

If I'm going to be a bad girl and eat something on my no-no list, I'm going to totally misbehave and gladly suffer the consequences later. My partners in crime today were #2 Son & my niece who goes to school nearby here. We had to find someplace local to her school so Yelp came through again & we found ourselves in Dave's very cool sandwich shop. Check out this half of the dining area! Talk about making sure the diners can get comfortable....http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/c-05J2HLLAzmhUVF8WMdSQ?select=pRvLst3uxjzbFgoFfwSMVQ and giving extra incentive to hang out & chill....http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/c-05J2HLLAzmhUVF8WMdSQ?select=GZeBhvyUiqrV2K8tzGm_pw The walls were decorated with works from local artists which are also available for purchase. Foodwise, my niece had a French Dip & a Screaming Monkey smoothie. (Pic got lost in cyberspace?) #2 had a Meatball sandwich & an Everything Nice smoothie. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/c-05J2HLLAzmhUVF8WMdSQ?select=9UFKLj8deUzRyUbnaJL8tw I had a Pastrami & Everything Nice. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/c-05J2HLLAzmhUVF8WMdSQ?select=TP9HNPOUEzAFLWdDOUHxuw Each 10" sandwich ran $9.75. I forgot how much the smoothies were. Since my niece goes to the college nearby, $1.50 was discounted! We all enjoyed our sandwiches. Those bread rolls they use.....REALLY GOOD!!!! One thing about my pastrami that I really appreciated was that the meat was sliced. None of this shaved nonsense you find at a lot of other places. Peppery & savory.......I think I embarrassed the youngins with all my "Mmmmmmmmm" noises. Loved the Everything Nice smoothie. Not overly thick like Jamba Juice which I consider a good thing. No going cross-eyed trying to suck it up the straw! Friendly folks, relaxed atmosphere, good food offerings. I'll be back. (I'm thinking on a Wednesday next to try Dave's "Wicked" Bourbon Pulled Pork special.) p.s.- Okay, so my tummy is flip-flopping hours later from eating the spicy meat & my blood sugar level is high. But it was worth it! I'll pay the penance of eating tofu & veggies for the rest of the week. read more

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You know it's a great location and the people are super nice. Worth calling ahead for your order. Now for the 3 stars part.. there isn't anything special about the tuna sandwich and the turkey. Yes they're huge but it's not that great. I thought the turkey was quite bland and the tuna was so so. They're isn't any trademark sauces in these nor is the bread amazing. It's just whatever. If you're hungry and you don't feel like monte52 or tinfoil or don't feel like taking a short drive to the Heights then maybe come here. Sorry I really wanted to enjoy you. read more

This is a bold statement but Dave's makes some of the Better Sandwiches in LOS ANGELES and you wouldn't get that from the looks or set up of the place, the guy grills on those small portable flattop grills you can buy for home use, NO fancy equipment here but the ingredients Dave uses makes for a fine sandwich! I'm not sure why I haven't reviewed this place earlier but my favorite day of the week is WEDNESDAY, or shall I say my favorite day to come here for their weekly special is.... Wednesday - Pulled Pork with Bourbon BBQ Sauce & Spicy Slaw. can you give me a Hell Ya! Meatball - Large - ($10.00) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-chillin-n-grillin-eagle-rock-2?select=WS6ZjOMIKCn9GuA8G6Q2-w#PrP4Dgc2hZBeN0CWGvJ-7g French roll had a nice crunch to the outside, marinara sauce or something he put on the sandwich? had a slight spiciness which I liked, would have loved more! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-chillin-n-grillin-eagle-rock-2?select=WS6ZjOMIKCn9GuA8G6Q2-w#2Hhvj1GNhCoM-O3pJ_UDgQ it also had cheese but I can't recall if Provolone or Mozzarella? http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-chillin-n-grillin-eagle-rock-2?select=WS6ZjOMIKCn9GuA8G6Q2-w#Gmj9sNR0_GgsVlBrXKxRgQ it a very good sandwich I have no complaints though strictly meatball I'd say NY Deli is slightly better. read more

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It's been a while since I got a sandwich from here. Had gone to their Eagle Rock location some years back. Saw them on postmates and remembered their Rosemary Turkey sandwich. Still as good as ever. Bread is perfectly toasted. Just a delicious sandwich. Get it....You won't regret it. read more

At first glance, it didn't look like much, just another hot sandwich with a healthily meaty layer in between two thick slices of bread cut into triangle halves. I removed the paper wrap from one half and got a bunch of stuff all over my fingers. There weren't any napkins so I had to lick them clean before I repositioned the warm bundle into a more convenient angle that wouldn't leave my face covered in sauce juice, because like I said, no napkins. Then I took a bite. There was a crunch that lasted longer than I expected before it slightly gave way as the softer side of the bread slices, the sides soaking in sauce, pressed against the soft turkey releasing a gush of flavor along with that pleasant crunch. There was a craftsman-like style toastiness to that bread that I've only once experienced before but there was something off with the overall product. The rosemary was very subtle but it didn't feel right. I came in hungry and wasn't so much after I left. The sandwich itself was good but I've had much better and didn't have to pay as much. The place itself is alright, it's not a warm atmosphere but I can see it being different when it's packed with people. The service was good too although they were out of smoothies and my table had no napkins. Ultimately, the product didn't live up to all the hype on this here site. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - Rosemary turkey joint. - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great sandwiches, dumpy seating area. Seriously, I posted photos, part of the eating area looks like a bachelor's living room complete with leather couch big screen tv bicycle skis and clutter. I think someone honestly lives inside the restaurant. It would be nice if they offered more than just smoothies and sandwiches, maybemacaroni or potato salad, fruit salad, soup, something. Prices are high. Extremely high. However, best tuna sandwich ever. I crave it. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - Uh, is someone living here? - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Didn't get to meet Dave but I got to meet face to face with an awesome tuna pastrami sandwich! Don't let the lack of "cleanliness" fool you, and besides, it's not the kitchen that could use some work, it's the dining area. It's not bad as in rats or food stains, it's more like a neglected attic. Kinda cool, with a piano in the corner and some vintage out of place pictures. Works for me, so stop being picky. Back to the food, the price of the sandwich was under $10 so that definitely works for me. It was such a relief to hear that they don't splatter the tuna with mayo so you can definitely enjoy the tuna. The pastrami addition was a real treat, plus the sandwich was warm and the buns were toasted! So you have this crispy sandwich that meats the ocean while savoring the bacon-like flavors all rolled in to one. Service was ok. I mentioned it was my first time but at least she was attentive and not rude. I have to remind myself it's not always about hospitality. Parking, by they way, you can find along the streets within a block of each other, some parking is good for up to 2 hours for free. Would I go out of my way to come back? If I was in the area, definitely. I noticed their other sandwiches on the menu. Really looking forward to trying those. Overall, Dave's Chillin and Grillin is a place that focuses on it's roots with good sandwiches without succumbing to usual sandwich ingredients and combinations. Although the dining area and some others could use a little work, it's nice to see a place that puts it's priorities in the right area, besides I like that piano. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - Tuna and pastrami sandwich looking down the middle. - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Hands down, the BEST sandwiches. Dave and his crew are wonderful, wonderful people. Dave is so incredibly passionate about the food he serves, it's infectious. The smoothies, chillers and malts are PHENOMENAL and I discovered one day that a Dave's sandwich and a smoothie is the best remedy for a hangover. I believed I crawled in there one day and walked back out 90% cured. My personal favorite...well I have a few, actually, but my first favorite was the french dip, but I ask them to make it with roast turkey. They pour the au jus on it, there's some provolone, and delish horseradish mayo. The veggie greek sandwich is fantastic as well and his specials are sooooo worth making a special trip for. He makes the BEST chili dog (the chili is so wicked), the pilgrim sandwich (turkey, gravy, stuffing & cranberry sauce) is just perfect. I get requests from everyone in my office for me to come in and bring lunch from Dave's. And I have to say that everyone I've ever introduced to Dave's becomes a huge fan. Dave's rocks Eagle Rock. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - DAVE (the man) and one of his ultimate SAMMIES! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

My wife has been raising money to support a homeless shelter in Pasadena, and she also raised funds for healthcare workers at USC Hospital. She raised money so that she can provide food for the less fortunate, and those protecting us during the pandemic. She has used Dave's Chillin and Grillin a few times and they have done a GREAT job making multiple meals on short notice. They pack their food in lunch sacks that were easy to deliver to the various drop off points. I highly recommend working with them on any large catering type projects during these crazy times. read more

This place is great, and the owner, Dave (of course) gives it a real neighborhood feel. I've had the turkey on wheat, and the tuna melt, and both are GREAT. I've introduced my friends and family to this place, and they really like it too. I like that Dave uses "real stuff" in his sandwiches, the bread is excellent and the meat does not have any fillers. Give it a try when you're in the area. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - Sasha with a sandwich! Yeah! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

When I lived in Eagle Rock this was my sub joint. The stuff is so fresh that if you get there too late in the day they will be out of certain types of sandwich meat. I kinda dig that about them. In short, this place is one of the best subs you can have in Los Angeles. A real hidden gem. read more

First of all, small thing, but the hours on Yelp and on their web site is wrong. Says they close at 7, but apparently they closed at 6. Secondly, never order from them for delivery as they will accept your order and then 1/2 hour later cancel it because they didn't get to it and it is now getting too close to closing time. Lazy assholes! Sorry, but I am now Hangry. read more

Just as good as I remember. Which is to say, wicked good. The rosemary turkey is my favorite, but you really can't go wrong here. read more

Been coming here since 2010 and till this day they are the best sandwiches I have ever had. Consistently delicious every single time.

So my boyfriend and I usually spend just about an hour trying to figure out where to go eat. Yesterday was different, however; he made an executive decision to bring me to this sandwich shop in Eagle Rock and it was the best choice ever!!! I ordered the roast beef melt and a Peach Mango smoothie which were both absolutely amazing. I couldn't stop talking about it the rest of the day. I can't wait to go back and spread the word to everyone about this place. The guys behind the counter are super chill and friendly and the restaurant itself has a very relaxed vibe with cool art work. Don't pass this place up!! You have to stop and check it out and you'll be an instant fan for sure!!!! read more

This place is outstanding!!! Walked in as Dave himself was closing up, instead of turning us away he let us order, just warning us that he was out of pastrami and roast beef. My wife got the Turkcules and I got Dave's Choice, he made me a wicked sandwich with meatballs and sausages. So good already but I put some of the pepper spread on it, added a good kick to it. My wife's sandwich was so delicious too, instead of mustard or mayo it's spread with hummus. Nice change of flavor. The sandwiches were delicious and made even better by the friendly, welcoming personality of Dave. Lots of respect for a business owner willing to accommodate some hungry strangers. While we were enjoying our sandwiches he made one of his employees a tuna melt that looked awesome. He must've caught me looking because he told me, next time ask for the Surf & Turf, a tuna melt stacked with pastrami. Will definitely be visiting Dave's again. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - What Dave felt like throwing together for me (meatballs and sausages) on the left, and a Turkcules on the right. - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Amazing sandwiiiich! So good. And a shop inside with healthy food and organic options. I got the turkey sandwich with all the toppings and my BF got the THXgiving one. I'm thinking about going back today for exactly the same sandwiches! Love this place. read more

The hot hippy is a must, a perfect vegetarian sandwich, filling with the perfect amount of spice! Our favorite sandwich LA spot!

.., Everything is Nice @ Dave's Chillin' N Grillin'. Literally haha. Dave's "Everything's Nice" smoothie is a constant staple in my diet. My buddy Joel introduced me to this liquid pleasure last summer & I've been a fan of it ever since. Dave's is a cozy local comfort spot w/ an interior that looked like your buddies living room growing up. Television & couch in the dining area next to their tables. I was caught off guard by that, but definately not offended. I have yet to try his subs, because from the looks & the smells of them they look delicious. Their peanut butter chocolate pretzel cookie was pretty tasty as well. Chill vibe, laid back friendly staff, & the best part of all.., Dave! You'll always feel welcome when he's around. read more

Their smoothies are way better than jamba juice (even though I go to JJ's more often since it's closer). 5 stars mainly for the smoothies. I've had pastrami (a little salty for my taste), meatball and sausage (very filling), tuna melt (yum!). The wait is what it is... it takes time to make food. If you want subway's-- go there. read more

I rarely do reviews, but when I do its because it either blows or it was the bomb! This place is the bomb! Had a great experience eating at this joint. Dave the owner is the man. Cool guy who has a hospitable attitude, very rare in this world. The food was excellent! Ordered the rosemary turkey and Hodge podge.. Dave was even gracious enough to make us a third sandwich on the house (and 2 baguettes) just so he won't have to waste any of the bread that will eventually be thrown away at closing. Who does that?!? Thanks for an enjoyable experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - We got the Rosemary Turkey, Hodge Podge, and the Dave's special. Fresh and Delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came here the other day. Staff was disorganized, running around arguing with each other and cursing. There are no prices on any menus and only two tables which were taken. I realized these people are a complete mess so I left. I don't recommend people come here. Disaster. read more

This place never has consistent hours. Don't bother looking here chances are they are closed...

I am so disappointed with this restaurant. I ordered catering for a very important lunch with clients. The bread that was used in the sub sandwiches was stale to the point where it fell apart. The macaroni was somehow runny yet clumpy. And the cookies appeared and tasted to be store bought and old, even though they were $24!!! For the insane cost of the food I was expecting so much more :( :( I was embarrassed. read more

Dave is a great host and very attentive. The surf and turf is absolutely a winner and I know I will eat it again. The hot sauce they make in house is equally excellent. Love this place and these guys. Highly recommended if you want a great sandwich. UPDATE : Dave has closed?!!! Nooooooo. Dave; if you read this and you're still making sandwiches, please let me know how to get them. Your shop and direction was a one-off and I loved it. I hope you're just moving somewhere better with the same good stuff. read more

Placed my order 30 min ahead of time because I wanted to walk my dog while it's preparing. I get to the back alley entrance and tie my dog to as safe a space I can expecting to just be in and out. Inside I see 2-3 customers milling around with their orders, so I go to ask for my online order. I was then told it'd be a five min wait even though I placed my order half an hour ago. I say fine and proceed to check on my dog, come back, check on her again, move her to a safer location, come back for 8-10 min. Meanwhile I see a man eating off the prep space and out of the line nonchalantly, obviously comfortable violating health codes and sanitary conditions. NBD-overpriced sandwich that wasn't even very good or on time. read more

Dave told me he might not have The Pilgrim and my face must have flashed panic because "I'll see what I can do," he said as he rushed to the kitchen. Handing over a freshly formulated sandwich, Dave asked for $11 as I pulled out a crisp 10. "For you, 10," he reassured. From this shop, cranberry, turkey, and specialty sauce taste like kindness and divine gratitude. read more

Didn't realize this place had closed. Too bad but it's not too big of a loss. The sandwiches were good - I'm partial to the rosemary turkey. It was an extremely casual place. Unfortunately, it just seems like the neighborhood is becoming too trendy for a low brow establishment like this. Chillin and Grillin is what they did best. read more

Talk about talkin & walkin the walk!! Popped into Dave's at random one day because Dave waved at me while I waz parking. So I went & chatted him up & learned about his place. Supposedly home to one of the best TUNA MELTS in all of LA. & hey wasn't kiddin. Even me making the mistake of taking it home with me eating it lukewarm still delivered quite the satisfying extended lunch. Thank you for the delights Dave! read more

Fresh ingredients, quick ordering and great bread. What more do you need for a killer sandwich? As a former sandwich arteest I can say with confidence that Dave's is definitely a go to spot when in the area. Bring cash in case card readers are down. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - Easy to miss storefront - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California

I loved Dave's sandwiches at his former location on Colorado Blvd. but I love him even MORE at his new location on Figueroa! Still amazing delicious sandwiches but now a beautiful hip new atmosphere! Win Win! read more

First came into this place in 2010 and I still love the meatball, and rosemary turkey absolutely amazing ... not to mention Dave is freaking awesome read more

When I ordered my food I didn't know what to expect but let me tell you when I took my first bite I was in heaven. The proportions of meat to lettuce to cheese and sauce are amazing and the bread was exquisite. The owner Dave was really easy to talk to as we babbled about the paintings he sells for local artists (which are super cool if you are into that style of art). I was there with a couple friends, one of them that had recently ate and he was just along for the ride when Dave came to the table with a free (yet also amazing and filling) sandwich and told him "Eating good food isn't a spectator sport. I gave Dave's a 5/5 only because I couldn't give them anything more than 5. Dave's does everything a regular restaurant should do and then some. I just wish we had a Dave's in MN so I could eat there at least 3 times a week. read more

Dave's Chillin and Grillin - The mighty Davewich was amazing! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pasadena, California