Giamela's, what are the staples?…read more Pepper steak sandwich. The works pizza, it is a hefty one if you love a good pizza piled to the brim with toppings. This is a classic looking spot on the inside and out. Staff is great as well.

WTF... the pizza was so good last year, happened from then to now. It looks, feels, and tastes like…read moreroller rink pizza. Was it the cheese that changed? Or the amount of cheese? No idea but prior I was so stoked to have it again... it was close to a NY slice or soemthing. Gross. At least their sandwiches are all still good, love the steak, the ham, turkey etc... Damn.

We've been biking on the LA river trail, and we always try to find a new restaurant to frequent…read more Well, once we discovered Wax Paper, that got harder because we always want to eat their sandwiches for lunch. We've tried the Ian Glass (added protein) and the Larry Mantle, and a friend got the Terry Gross. We've also tried the sides Mr. Beans and the Aloha Pasta Salat. Everything has been so good and so fresh! My fav is the Ian Glass by far! It was so good and so filling. The price is pretty fair for a solid sandwich with good ingredients. Service is quick and easy, no frills. You stand in line, order, and then wait. You cannot and should not go back in line to check on the status of your order. When they're ready for you, you'll know. There are a few tables outside, so grab a seat and enjoy your sandwich! Tip: order online for pick up if you're short on time! But if you're really short on time, this probably isn't the place to go for you. Since we've biked here, I don't have any experience with street parking, but since it's in a residential area, it always looks full. So be aware of street parking! You may need to circle around a few times.

tl;dr the tongue-in-cheek sandwiches are more pricey than palatable; the expense is more memorable…read morethan the flavor Frogtown's Wax Paper made waves upon its debut in 2015, when it named its sandwich lineup after public radio personalities. Beyond a laugh, the grab-and-go sandwiches have earned praise from news outlets including Eater and the Los Angeles Times, and Wax Paper has expanded to a second location in Chinatown. Wax Paper makes it home within a repurposed shipping crate. A watermelon pink-and-green striped sign is one of the few markers for the otherwise hidden storefront. The interior has been off-limits since COVID, but you can grab a seat at the adjacent canopied patio. Narrow wooden benches are pressed up tightly to rickety tables. The low buzz of side street traffic intermittently interrupts conversation. My fiancee and I arrived for early weekend lunch and placed the day's first in-person order. Some 30 minutes later, we received a text that our food was ready. Of our sandwiches, we preferred the Garth Trinidad. The citrusy slaw and sliced almonds made a statement, even if the sliced turkey occasionally dominated the flavor profile. Meanwhile, the Larry Mantle, Wax Paper's take on an Italian hero, featured premium meats and breads; however, the sum was, frankly, forgettable. The cold cut meats and spicy aioli were drowned out by a sea of shredded lettuce and the all-fluff sesame roll. Lastly, the Aloha Pasta Salad took Hawaiian pizza toppings and mixed them into a mayo-heavy pasta salad; the result was a dud. The service was molasses-slow -- our order (the first of the day and all cold items) still took half an hour. Further, at nearly $50, the prices were eyebrow-raising. Compared to California sandwich staple Mendocino Farms, Wax Paper's was pricier and less palatable. I don't anticipate paying Wax Paper a visit again.

Ordered the steak plate (around $26), which came with pita bread, rice, hummus, and etc. The…read moreservice size was impressive and flavors were delicious. I also enjoyed the variety on the plate, especially the pickled vegetables. Street parking is limited and seating is only outside. Definitely a solid spot to check out if you're in the area and you're craving Mediterranean food!

Made the drive from Studio City to Dune for Dine LA lunch. It was 98 degrees outside and although…read morethere was no traffic midday, parking in Atwater is always a challenge. I hunted a bit before tracking down a spot and paying the meter. I have not been to Dune before, but the value of the lunch special along with the promise of a fried chicken shawarma, coupled with unexpected free time, sounded like a promising moment to stop by. Walked up to the window and after no acknowledgement, I peaked inside the door and asked whether I place an order at the counter or wait to be seated. When I tell you the jarring elder Gen Z stare and incredibly unfriendly direction to sit on the bench and wait my turn (in the literal sense that I was told to sit on the bench and wait my turn. There was only a party of 2 seated at the bench and no line to speak of) made me regret coming out to eat entirely. I'm not lying when I say I thought about leaving immediately and driving home in my air conditioned car instead of sitting on a hot bench in nearly 100 degree weather with no acknowledgement of party size, no offer for a drink or water while I wait, and just existing in my bizarre humiliation ritual for having asked what the procedure is here for any kind of recognition of my interest in dining or simply existing. And yes, after sitting down I saw there is a small low contrast sign on a post stating to sit on the bench and wait, but it is positioned parallel to the counter window and only when turning away from the glass toward the seating area was it placed in a way that I would see it. Not very useful for someone who is walking up or down the sidewalk as it's not visible. I held my breath for about 10 minutes before being asked my party size (one) and seated at a shaded table. I regretted my choice to dine out the entire wait time for the table, while ordering and then being required to pay upfront before my meal was even presented to me, while seated awaiting my order, while my food (loaded fries, fried chicken shawarma, date shake and an added unsweetened iced green mint tea) was dumped at once on the table in front of me, while eating feeling humiliated for existing inside human skin, and again when having to walk to the window and ask for a to-go box. I felt like a massive inconvenience for the staff and fully regretted bothering them every step of the way for normal things like a Dine LA menu which was not initially offered, adding an iced tea to my order, existing in a metal folding chair and generally taking up space. I don't like being treated like a turd by people, and certainly don't want to be treated this way when I'm paying for a service. But after the initial flubbed interactions, demanding payment with tip upfront before receiving any kind of service was rendered, and then dumping my food at the table without ceremony, it's truly no wonder why the LA restaurant scene is dying. Between poorly trained staff, rising costs in rent and utilities, the outrageous cost of staffing and the fact that eating at a restaurant is completely unnecessary when cutting household expenses, restaurants are disappearing left and right. Some of the foods I still dream about are lost forever to closure after closure. Customers being treated like they're inconsequential isn't the only reason people like me usually choose to dine at home, and it's not the only reason restaurants are disappearing. But it's one of the only controllable elements in a world of runaway hospitality expenses. Customers deserve even a modicum of respect if restaurants are going to survive. $48 for the meal including tax and tip. More than enough food for lunch, I took home half. Loaded steak fries / wish they were served with a whipped feta or dipping sauce instead of ketchup but they're good. Generous portion of steak. 9/10 Fried chicken shawarma / fun idea, execution made it difficult to pick up to eat. Serving in a metal basket made it impossible to cut in half since there was not a solid surface to cut against. Flavor is yummy, wish those middle eastern flavors were more prominent in the batter but the chicken is extra crispy. Enjoyable. 8/10 Date shake / luxurious, creamy, flavorful. No notes. 10/10 Unsweetened green mint iced tea / overpriced, underdelivered. I'd skip it unless you're parched. 5/10 **written without the assistance of AI**

Incredible lunch spot, a little expensive for a sandwich, but you get what you pay for and its 100%…read moreworth it. Very fast service. Not a lot of seating inside, but a lot of people get delivery in this area so that makes sense. Perfect walking distance for anyone who works in the city. Also these are not small bite sandwiches, but the flavors help disregard the need for politeness.

Ranked #88 on the list of best sandwiches in the nation, so naturally... I HAD to see what the hype…read morewas about. Cute, casual little spot with a few tables inside, but I noticed a steady stream of people coming in for pickups, so they definitely get some foot traffic! I ordered the Sinatra on sourdough && honestly... it's MASSIVE. I ate half for lunch & saved the other half for dinner because there was no way I was finishing that bad boy in one sitting. 8/10 The Havarti was good, & apparently it's the cheese they use on all their sandwiches. As a cheese girl, I'd love to see a few more cheese options because I will literally never say no to extra cheese. Overall, I liked it! Definitely coming back to try another sandwich!!

I was very happy they opened at this location a few years ago but was worried about the quality of…read morethe pasta and sandwiches since the one in Lincoln Heights is so good but this one is great, too. The pasta was excellent and the garlic knots are always tasty. I was pleasantly surprised by how good their plain wings are: simply fried and delicious on their own with some salt and pepper. A great neighborhood gem!

Easy. Fast. Satisfying…read more And...Mom approved! I didn't want to make dinner after a long day at work and then running my kid to an activity. It was getting late, so while I waited for the kid in the car at their activity, I went on The Heights website found an order form and placed an order for some sammies all in 5 minutes. I didn't even ask the hubs or the vegetarian kid what they wanted. I went with what I thought they'd like. 15-minutes later, I was picking the sandwiches up at the walk-in only shop. There was no line and better yet, they were wrapped up and ready to go when I walked in. The smiling lady asked if I wanted napkins or utensils. They have case after case of cold drinks so we picked out a couple of drinks, paid for those and left. It was easy and fast. Enjoyed the yumminess at home. I normally would save a half for another meal but my "Pasadena" hit the spot that I finished it up all at once. Quality bread, meats, cheese, fillings aka all the ingredients...to boot! PS the kid loved theirs and so did the hub. Thanks for making dinner: easy and delicious! There are no pictures because it was too delicious to take the time out and take any. Just order.

Love Tomato Pie! We always order for delivery through their own website, which always has coupons,…read morewhich are appreciated! Everything is delicious - love the Joe P. Pizza with perfect, fresh tomato sauce and chewy crust, and the wings and Caesar salad are great too!

I hate writing this, but here I am. Great food and staff but DO NOT COME if you have children…read more Our school group used to come here all the time because of the outdoor patio space. Today was the last day for us. We were there like normal today: the kids touch tables and the small rocks in the planter, but no mess or bothering any customers. We brought coloring books and toys to keep all the kids occupied. We were there with a whole group but the owner waited til I was all alone and FOLLOWED ME and my small kid to the car to thank us for all the money we spend there but then proceeded to complain about the kids touching tables and rocks while I'm trying to get my kid into their car seat. (Which is even weirder considering all the outdoor tables are covered in mold and have been for years.) He had the nerve to say we are still welcome while essentially calling us all bad parents. Extremely unprofessional and so unnerving to be followed out to your car as a woman by an owner of a business. Our group has never had this kind of treatment when we've been out at restaurants. We'll be going to Desano going forward as they are kid-friendly.

Great People! Great Food! A super Jersey Mike's restaurant…read more Mini's are more food than you think!

First guy that "helped" me was super dismissive and not helpful at all. Seemed like me being there…read morewas annoying to him. (I would normally include* his name but he wasn't wearing a name tag) The other staff were very attentive and helpful. Food was really good!

I've drove passed this location a thousand times yet never noticed it, I'm not sure why it didn't…read morecatch my attention but after I was invited there for lunch I was shocked I don't see lines out the door. Their sandwiches are so good. We got 3 different sadwhiches to try, and all of them were great. My favorite was the ceasar wrap and spicy P. You honestly can't go wrong. A large seating area in the back. Excited that there's a new location closer to me now.

Came all the way from OC to try these sandwiches. We've been hearing about them and decided to…read morefinally try it out. As a group we got the spicy P, crispy Caesar wrap, cheesesteak, farro salad, and the arancini balls. My favorites were the spicy P and the arancini balls. The bread is slightly on the tougher/hard side rather than soft, light, and crispy. Caesar wrap is pretty average, but the cheesesteak is good! The store has a dining area outside in the back alley, and so it was a bit of a hassle if you had to go in and ask for more sauce, etc. Prices are pretty hefty, fyi!

Cute, cozy spot for brunch. Enjoyed the (gluten-free) Succotash bowl that is loaded with white…read morerice, veggies, beans, tomatoes, topped with an egg. Portion was large. If you sit outside they have these 'fly fans' to keep them away.

Ambiance is not too bad they seem to have too many flies and the fan things they have on the table…read moreare out of battery. So you have to shoo the flies while eating. Tables are somewhat dusty for a Saturday that's busy I would hope restaurant owner makes sure tables are ready to serve ppl. Service was good servers are nice! Food looks great but bring salt with you because everything was bland. I was so excited to try the place but we even ordered a variety of items form menu but nothing tasted as it looked. Fatoush salad was missing the fatoush seasoning it was just a mix in of veggies. The steak was ..not good! The veggies that came with it no flavor no salt no seasoning . Yellow curry .. no salt and overpowering flavor of lemon grass. I hate to leave bad reviews for my places but we drove all the way here for the hype and left disappointed with the food. Maybe this was a one of thing but I'd give it a 3 star

Ahhhhh I finally got to try a viral/trendy place to eat in LA. This sandwich was so so worth it!…read moreThe price is seemingly alot but you get 2 regular sized sandos in one. I got the #1 bestseller and it did NOT disappoint. I can see why someone wouldn't like it because it is rather plain but I prefer plain sandwiches myself. I like the ingredients to speak for themselves and not be coated in extra sugar or salt. I'm also a big fan of pistachio, the amount they put on is not for the faint of heart... hehe This place is clean, the line is efficient and friendly. I recommend stopping by. I came here as recommendation from Joshua Weissman's YT video of trying LA foods.

All'Antico Vinaio, a renowned Florence-based sandwich shop established in 1991, is celebrated for…read moreits generous schiacciata bread sandwiches, featuring imported Italian meats, cheeses, and spreads. This location on Wilshire Blvd in Koreatown is the smallest of the three I've visited, with under 10 seats available. It's a compact shop, and most customers opt for takeout. It's a narrow shop, and most customers take their orders to-go. I've previously enjoyed the La Paradiso and La Toscana, with the La Paradiso being my personal favorite. For our first visit with our son, we asked the staff for recommendations, and they suggested either the Venice Beach (Turkey) or the New Yorker (Roast Beef). The staff was incredibly generous, offering a roast beef sample, which our son loved! We also appreciated them providing ice and straws for our water. We ordered the New Yorker ($19.00) with roast beef, porcini cream, tomato, and arugula. The sandwich was thoughtfully cut in half, perfect for sharing. The schiacciata bread boasts a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior, which beautifully complements the meats and cheeses. We opted to substitute the porcini cream for mozzarella, which was sliced into perfect bite-sized pieces and tasted incredibly fresh. The roast beef was thinly sliced and tender, the tomatoes were fresh and sliced to perfection, and the arugula added a delightful peppery crunch. It's a well-balanced sandwich and one of the best in LA. We would definitely order it again. A big thank you to the female staff member who expertly cut the meat and offered samples, assisting us in making the perfect choice for my son's sandwich. This experience was truly a positive one for our family. I would definitely return to AAV for the excellent food and service. Given the small size of the shop, takeout is recommended, especially during peak hours. The sandwiches at AAV are so good! Fuggedaboutit!