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    Hugo's Deli

    4.6 (341 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Delis
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Meatball
    Rob J.

    Hugo's Deli in Torrance is a hidden gem tucked away in a dark corner of a minimall. I have seen this place in passing for years and wondered if it was a real deli. It is real, unpretentious, and fabulous. The hot pastrami is excellent, packed with flavor and served fresh. Service is fast, making it a perfect spot for a quick lunch. Hugo and Rosa are super friendly. The sandwiches are as good as from Torrance Bakery, but Hugo's is more laid back. They have cool sports collectibles along the back wall. This includes hard to find LA Kings bobbleheads of Jack Johnson and Jason Allison. They have Dodger and Laker stuff too.

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    Jon A.

    Wife and I were seeking a different place to get a good sandwich. We came across Hugo's Deli on Yelp and decided this is the Place to go.The prices are reasonable considering Boars Head Meats are used. The Mrs ordered Turkey and Avocado Sandwich on Squaw Bread and the New Italian for me. The sandwich's can be customized with your choice of condiments as well as bread(the Squaw is a must) The owner Hugo politely greats you when you arrive and takes your order asking how you'd like your sandwich. There's adequate.seething, so we ate here . The place is cozy with a mellow selection of 70's music playing to make you feel comfortable while enjoying your lunch. I highly recommend everyone give Hugo's a try

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    Lawrence H.

    Today, I got a meatball sandwich and a potato salad Good soft roll. The meatballs reminded me more of a crumbled style, which I also like. The cheese was gooey. If I had to guess, I believe they use mustard and dill in their potato salad. Service was very friendly and prompt.

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    Melissa F.

    A hidden spot, fantastic food! Service was great. It was only one person running the place very nice guy & fast when making the food. The sandwiches felt like they were made with love !! It is a smaller shop, very clean & well kept. Definitely worth a try !

    Havarti Turkey Havarti Panini
    Joy P.

    Fantastic menu, hearty and delicious sandwiches, and impeccable, family-like service from the one and only Hugo!! This is a Torrance must and an absolute hidden gem. High quality ingredients as well!! Don't skip this place, I can't wait to eat my way through the entire menu.

    The New Italian
    Mai V.

    I wouldn't have known about Hugo's Deli if it wasn't for Yelp. It's a convenient location with lots of parking in the plaza. The whole plaza is a little run down but this place in a diamond in the rough. It's a small little mom-and-pop sandwich shop in a plaza on the corner of Madrona and Torrance. I ordered the New Italian to-go. The guy there (might have been Hugo?) was so very friendly and accommodating, he made my sandwich custom to my preferences. The New Italian, which also looked like their signature sandwich, as it was highlighted on their menu and at the counter, was amazing. Probably one of the best sandwiches I've had in the South Bay. Will definitely be back!

    My hot corned beef sandwich. It was good but not a4+ on the Yelp scale
    Steve O.

    I'm not sure why people love this place so much. It's good but I've never found anything close to mind blowing here that deserves a 4+ rating. I've been here twice and have found the sandwiches to be of average size, reasonably priced, and of good (not great, not amazing) quality. There was absolutely nothing spectacular about their pastrami or corned beef. Sorry if you didn't agree but when you've got the NY Deli nearby and Caps and Corks up the street, this just isn't a MUST try in my book. The owner is very friendly and they prepare your order efficiently but other than that, it's just another sandwich place in my book. Sorry.

    Tornado Marinated Tri-Tip

    Both the food and service were amazing! I've also had the turkey panini which was absolutely delicious

    Hot Corned Beef

    Hugo is very personable and makes the best tasting sandwiches! We got ours to go but there are tables if you can't wait to eat. I had the corned beef and it was lean and tasty! I also liked the small Mac salad that came with the sandwich. Will come back for the tri tip sandwich next!

    Turkey Havarti Pesto Panini

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    Delicious food for a nice warm day! Shared an Italian sandwich with my mom. Sister had a tuna albacore sandwich! So satisfying

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    Hidden gem! Just inhaled the Infinity wrap.... So delicious, just the right mix of greens, meat and sauce.

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    Amazing sandwiches and wraps! The bread is fresh and they have a variety of delicious flavors. I highly recommend, my new go to lunch spot.

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    Great food great service! Friendly really good quality. The owner super nice and attentive

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    Any sandwich I've had been very good!! It's been awhile since I've been here. I've never been disappointed.

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    One of the best sandwiches in south bay and the owner is very friendly. Can't miss it if you love a good sandwich!

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    Board & Brew - Torrance

    Board & Brew - Torrance

    4.3
    (234 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    My friend and I stopped by because we heard good things about the fresh deli sandwiches they make…read more The location is pretty spacious as it has seating indoor and outdoor. They have a bar inside so you can sample and order some of their brews. The staff were helpful and nice and accommodating for a first time visitor I ordered the chicken club with chicken, Swiss on sweet wheat bread. The sandwich comes with turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayo. You're able to customize and modify anything you like. The sandwich was fresh, flavorful and filling. All in all I can't wait to return to Order it again and this time try some of their brews!

    Stopped by for a tub o tuna, cause I love me some tuuuuuuuuna…read more I walk up, cashier says nothing. I literally asked how are you and she didn't reply.... Anyways I order my tub o tuna for dine in and go sit down. Service was VERY fast, I even told the girl that it was really fast, like I had just ordered ... ignored again LOL The sandwich was lacking flavor for sure. It felt pretty bland. I liked the choice of bread, reminds me of the one I get from the grocery store. The tuna itself didn't have salt or much seasoning to enhance a flavor profile. It's def a healthy serving for $13. I usually only eat half and save the other half for another time. But I can see how it could be finished in one sitting, cause I so happened this time around. It's a cool aesthetic, great location with parking. They have beer and a small mini bar with maybe 5 bar stools or so. Indoor & outdoor for seating.

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    Board & Brew - Torrance
    House potato salad ($2.50)
    House potato salad ($2.50)
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    Caps & Corks

    Caps & Corks

    4.3
    (510 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    (In the voice of George Takei) Oh my! This place is awesome!…read more You walk in to get some coffee and a breakfast burrito and, at first, think maybe you went in the wrong place. It's a super clean looking liquor store at first glance - genuinely nice place! But then you smell and see the magic happening to your left. Greeted with a friendly face and offered a nice cup of coffee then I ordered a Philthy Philly Breakfast Burrito and HOLY COW! This thing must have weighed in at about 2-3 lbs easy! And it was just as delicious as it was heavy. Super cool, simple little spot to grab a coffee and a good breakfast burrito!

    Really dope hole in the wall joint if you're looking for a solid breakfast burrito and other…read morebreakfast and lunch options such as burgers, sandwiches, loaded fries and other snacks. Also a liquor store but this review mainly for their food. Ordered the Philthy Philly Breakfast burrito which was super heavy. Definitely get what you pay for but if you're hella hungry for a solid breakfast burrito this place has multiple options. Also ordered the loaded tots which I think was better than the burrito. Had plenty of carne asada mixed with other ingredients that packed plenty of flavor. Pricing not too bad especially for the portions that you get. Service is perfectly fine, can order ahead too. Overall would def come back especially if looking for something filling.

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    Ordering counter (Jan 2026)
    Ordering counter (Jan 2026)
    Super Wakey (scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, american cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a grilled texas toast)
    Super Wakey (scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, american cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a grilled texas toast)
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    Ghost Sando Shop

    Ghost Sando Shop

    4.2
    (78 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    After a busy week and weekend making trips back and forth to LAX from Redondo, I had one last…read moreairport run Sunday morning. My son suggested we stop at Ghost Sando Shop before I dropped him and his fiancée off. Great idea. My wife and I shared the Kickin' Chicken: chicken, BLAST spread, chipotle adobo, melted mozzarella and sharp cheddar, topped with lettuce, pickled jalapeño, tomato, and white onion. It was delicious. The guy at the counter was friendly and welcoming, and even delivered our sandwiches to us as we sat outside at one of the shaded tables - it was pleasant if you need a spot to eat versus taking it to go. One thing I really like on a sando is shredduce. It just makes a sandwich taste better. Not sure why. Ghost got it right. It wasn't busy shortly after opening on a Sunday, which was nice. I really enjoyed both the sandwich and the visit. We'll definitely be back. 5 stars.

    I entered the sandwich shop to discover everything is served on Dutch crunch. Cool! A throwback to…read moresomething I've mostly found in the Bay Area. I ordered "the melrose" which seemed to be their flagship sub. It was at the top of the menu--seemed to be basically a turkey bacon ham club type of deal with a kick. Despite there being probably at least 15 ingredients, all I could taste was mayonnaise. The entire texture? Mayo. Blech. I didn't eat the second half. Solidly OK if you like mayonnaise. Who knows. Maybe "the melrose" just ain't the thing to get here. Not so sure I'll be back though.

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    Ghost Sando Shop
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    Located in the food plaza next to Raising Cane's.
    Mendocino Farms

    Mendocino Farms

    4.6
    (84 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Another pleasurable visit!…read more I ordered the Farm Club Sandwich and forgot to ask for ciabatta bread instead of wheat. Even after placing my order, the staff was happy to accommodate the change, which I greatly appreciated. The sandwich, paired with the tomato basil soup, was phenomenal. It was loaded with turkey, smashed avocado, smoked bacon, pickled red onions, and fresh greens. The flavors blended perfectly, creating a sandwich that, in my opinion, is far better than anything you'll find at Panera. After my wife and I finished our meal, one of the staff members, Zeron, kindly offered to clear our trays and bowls. Service like that never goes unnoticed. As always, the atmosphere was peaceful and welcoming, with plenty of indoor seating as well as outdoor tables for those who prefer to dine outside. Thank you for another delicious lunch. We look forward to coming back again soon!

    I wish I could give 100000 STARS!!!!…read more Wow the flavor in my salad was extraordinary!!! My job order Mendocino for an all staff meeting, I played it safe and ordered a Cesar salad. I underestimated this salad. Man without any exaggerations this salad was hands down the best salad I've had in my entire life! How can you pack so much flavor in a salad????! Something unique that I noticed was crispy quinoa in placement of regular croutons. At first I figured mmmm no I'll leave that out. But I am so glad I added it in. Definitely added to the flavor. Now let's JUMP INTO THE COOOOOOOKIE I kind of figured it would be just a regular ol' cookie in the box...... but no it was super soft and gooey man everything 10/10bb

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    Mendocino Farms
    Mendocino Farms
    Mendocino Farms

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    Giuliano's Delicatessen and Bakery

    Giuliano's Delicatessen and Bakery

    3.3
    (572 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    I liked my Torpedo. The lettuce was super crispy and fresh. Meat was good. Hilarious because the…read moreones at Gardena are supposed to be better. But I didn't care for their lettuce as much. If you take a second and ask AI, this is a franchise. They're allowed to use Giuliano's name. They receive the bread from HQ. But the rest can be different. I went to the Gardena location and Karen running the counter was very defensive and said they aren't affiliated with the Torrance location. Apparently, she hasn't heard how franchises work. And then she claimed that the Toroedo at the Torrance location only uses American ham. What? Lol

    Not-so-hidden gem! I live in West LA where we have our own…read moretop notch Italian Deli/Grocers, but while visiting the South Bay, I stopped in on a hunt for a semi-dry Marsala wine. I came in knowing that I was looking for San Antonio Wineries Marsala, and did find some San Antonio wines on the vast wall of wine, but I couldn't find the Marsala and asked at the counter if they carry "semi sweet Marsala," (there's a whole name thing with this, but you got to know, as I was educated by one of the other wine shops I had visited!). I was pointed to the cooking section and told they had two brands: Tony's and San Antonio. Without really knowing that I knew what I needed that I had been unable to find elsewhere, they met my goal of finding this very specific item. Meanwhile, though not my first visit, but a long time since my last, I couldn't help but notice how large the space is, and how much they have to offer. Only half of the space is a store. In the back, they have a full bakery of popular Italian treats. Bombolinos and cookies and even basque cheesecake! Then they have sandwiches and other homemade meals that you can purchase by the pound. And to top off the experience, you don't have to wait to get home - there's a fountain for beverages and you can eat your deliciousness in their large dining area. I personally will be back for a lunch visit, at some point. For now, I'm going to be using that Marsala wine to attempt duplication of a nearby restaurant's chicken Marsala recipe!

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    Wines! (care for a drink?)
    Wines! (care for a drink?)
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    Sidewinder Potatoes; IG: @katzlundell
    Inside dining

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    Big Mike's Philly Steaks & Subs

    Big Mike's Philly Steaks & Subs

    3.9
    (438 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    We only discovered Big Mike's after trying the smashburgers at Spread Please in their El Segundo…read morelocation. Since we were craving Philly cheesesteaks, we were excited to find out they also have a Redondo Beach location. I ordered the regular 6" Philly cheesesteak and customized it with grilled onions, sweet peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. My husband decided to go for the large 12" Hawaiian Philly, which comes with teriyaki sauce, cheese, and pineapple, and he added mushrooms for an extra $0.75. I requested both sandwiches toasted, and they were still delicious even after the 10-minute drive home. The employee who took our order was especially kind and friendly. I really appreciated that he brought the food outside to me while I was waiting instead of making me come back in when it was ready. After reading other reviews, it sounds like I definitely need to try the garlic parmesan fries with my next sandwich order.

    Updating since my last visit. Staff were friendly ,…read moresandwich and fries were just how I remembered them. Crispy garlic fries and the Philly cheesesteak with hot peppers! So good!! I did try calling ahead a couple times but there was no answer. When I arrived there was one person eating in the restaurant but no other guest. Would have liked to be able to place my order over the phone but all in all it was still a nice lunch.

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    Inside seating.
    Inside seating.
    Philly Cheesesteak with lettuce and mild onion and peppers.
    Philly Cheesesteak with lettuce and mild onion and peppers.
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