I've gotten several recommendations from this place but the line is always wall to wall, and I mean a mall's hallway, wall to wall. Friday at 2PM finally made it work haha. Small hole in the wall with 3 people staffed, working like a well oiled machine. As the customer before me was paying, the counter asks what I want. I say it and immediately a staff member passes the freshly assembled sandwich to another staff, who wraps it, who then passes it to the counter and thus handed to me. Somehow it all happens before I fumble my credit card out of my wallet. I got the market chicken sandwich, which I would call a chicken soup topped with bacon in between a nicely toasted, crunchy but still soft, ciabatta. Comforting, with a small kick of spice and savoury. For an extra $3, the same feeling with even more kick, Corn Chowder. Get it, you won't be disappointed. The combination was filling and heartwarming. If you have the time, wait in line, if not, just wait. read more

Mr. Mustache - Market Chicken Sandwich, Corn Chowder - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cheap frozen Tribeca Ciabatta bread with hormone pumped chicken breast topped with mustard mayo based dressing. If you are looking for wholesome quality ingredient sustainable foods this is not the place. The soups are frozen packaged wholesale resold as "house made ". Loaded with sodium and chemicals. If you don't care about your health, then this is the spot. read more

Love Mr. Mustache. Great sandwiches with awesome bread and fresh ingredients. My go to is the Mozzarella and Tomato, simple and consistently delicious. Service is fast, which makes it an easy stop. One thing to note is that many of the other sandwiches come with sauces / aioli, which I avoid eating, and they aren't able or willing to make substitutions. read more

Mr. Mustache - Mozzarella and Tomato - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing fresh sandwiches. My go to is the market sandwich. Everything tastes very fresh. Lines can get long but it goes by very quickly. Definitely recommend swinging by. read more

Even though the line was long, I waited for 10 min, I got my food in less than a minute! The market chicken sandwich was warm and fresh, with lots of sauce. I also got the tomato bisque soup and it was creamy. My meal was delicious and under $15. Now I understand why there is always a line. read more

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The Market Chicken sandwich is very tasty. Zero wait for my sandwich to be ready. They gave it to me before I even payed. Definitely one of the best priced places in the area. The sandwich was warm and the bread was fresh. Located in the food court near the back by the bathrooms. The food court is in a basement but the area is well kept with plenty of other food options and seating available. read more

Mr. Mustache - Market Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

quite a reliable spot for a good, consistent sandwich despite the inability to make any adjustments but that's what makes them so quick. there's always a long line around lunch time but definitely moves fairly speedy and the prices are decent for a lunch around the area. sometimes it is a little dry but still worth for the cost read more

I seen great reviews and photos of this spot and decided to make the quick drive from my office. The line was super long but, was moving quick! I figured, it has to be great since it was busy. Unfortunately, I was wrong. Their concept is great, simple menu items without substitutions and two types of soup. I ordered the Market sandwich which featured jalapeno slaw, chicken and ciabatta bread. The bread was surprisingly soft but, the chicken was overcooked and didn't have much flavor. The slaw wasn't a slaw at all, more of a spring mix salad with mayo! I didn't taste any jalapeno in the slaw. The tomato soup I ordered was okay but, nothing memorable about it. Would I go out of my way to come here again? No, but try it, you might enjoy it! read more

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Mr. Mustache was such a hidden gem and I mean hidden. It took me a solid few minutes to actually find the place, but once I did, I completely understood why people line up here for lunch every day. I'm visiting from out of town and genuinely obsessed. The sandwich I got was so fresh and flavorful, with that perfect balance of crisp greens, melty cheese, and juicy chicken on the softest bread. Everything just tasted intentional and high-quality. If I lived in LA, this would 100% be my go-to lunch spot. It's exactly what the downtown sandwich scene needed, simple, creative, and absolutely delicious. Just be warned if they are busy and you need a receipt they may send you the completely wrong one! read more

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Very disappointed with the customer service. When I picked up my order, I thought my meal came as a combo and was confused when I didn't receive chips. I politely asked about it, and the woman handing out orders (see pic) responded with, "Next time you need to tell us," and then tossed a bag of chips onto the counter. I was still unsure whether I had paid for the chips or whether they were included, so I asked for clarification. Instead of explaining, she replied, "No, next time you have to tell us." I told her I wasn't looking for anything for free--I was simply confused about my order. I didn't take the free chips. What should have been a simple question turned into an embarrassing interaction. I understand that misunderstandings happen, but there was no reason to be rude or dismissive. Customers deserve to be treated with basic courtesy and respect. read more

Mr. Mustache - This wasn't taken by me it was in a previous post. But this is the woman who was rude. - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

December 11, 2025: The lady who takes the food orders was very rude to me and embarrassed me. I grabbed extra napkins and she loudly called me DIRTY and that I couldn't touch the napkins that are clearly right there in the photo for customers to take. In case the napkins aren't supposed to be touched by customers, there are many polite ways to communicate that to me. It was a long line and people around and everyone heard me being called DIRTY and I work nearby and I'm dressed in my professional attire as well? Regardless though of how I look no one should ever be disrespectful to say that to anyone. This is not okay at all in anyway and I highly demand a response regarding this situation that occurred today. read more

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This probably has to be the best bang for your buck food in all of downtown Los Angeles. The bread is what makes this sandwich so great. The food is prepared so quickly and the people are great there. read more

Decent sandwich for the workday. We showed up at the peak of the lunch rush and didn't wait long at all. Bread was good and ingredients tasted fresh. read more

Mr. Mustache - Market Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This spot is great! Their options are well priced and worth the short wait. A little bit hard to find the first time so give yourself a few extra minutes. Looking forward to trying more menu items. read more

Mr. Mustache - Line with menu boards - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am not a big sandwich lover but this place was great! I got the market chicken sandwich and it was flavorful, and the texture of the bread and chicken with the crunchy slaw was perfect. The service was surprisingly fast, as the line went quick and I got my order quickly too. The place itself is underground, so most people were getting it to go and eating outside, but it's near a plaza with lots of tables. read more

Everyone at my job says Mr. Mustache is the best lunch spot in LA and I see why. Not only is it by far one of the cheapest things you can get it is also so good and high quality. Most gourmet sandwich places kind of all have the same taste but Mr. Mustache is totally different. And I loved the corn chowder. It was pretty busy though at 1:30 so I can imagine the line at peak hours is crazy. But the line also moves super fast. read more

Location: 555 A Flower in the basement. The food is very tasty and prices are reasonable. However, the customer service is a -1 (minus one) out of 5. Is a RUSH RUDE tone. The cashier is RUDE and PREJUDICE. Last week a Spanish female customer asked for extra bread and without hesitation and extra charge she obliged and handed her the bread. I followed and asked for extra croutons she replied, I can't! Today I offered to pay for the croutons, charged me $2. Finally, last week they were short staffed and the cashier was handling the food with the same gloves she was using at the cashier. read more

great salad... esp for the price sandwiches look delish, too! Plus get a load of the spectacular art collection at 444 Flower while you're there read more

Wow the herb chicken sandwich here is amazing! It's hard to find a gourmet sandwich for under $10 in LA these days and at $9.75 for a fresh and delicious sandwich, it's a steal. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

Mr. Mustache is perfect for the on-the-go worker. I work nearby and appreciate the incredibly fast service! The food is excellent! Chicken is tender and juicy, flavors are outstanding. The line can get long, but Mr. Mustache functions in an assembly line fashion, quickly churning out meals for the waiting crowd. If you are looking for substitutions and small talk at the register, don't expect it here. If you are looking for fast service and delicious food, this is the spot! And yes, you read that right, no substitutions. I am generally a picky eater, but I jumped right in and tried it and don't regret any part of it. I am 100% a returning customer. read more

I got the soup & sandwich combo. Went on a Friday so the line wasn't long. Service was fast. The soup was not spicy but has a kick. There was a lot of bread on the sandwich but it was fresh and warm so it was filling and not as dry as I thought it would be. read more

Mr. Mustache - Herb Chicken & Corn Chowder - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great salad and sandwiches two locations now DTLA love their soup as well.. good price for DTLA

I've worked in City National Plaza since 2013, with a 2-year hiatus, and I'll say with confidence that Mr. Mustache is the best place to eat in the food court. I have colleagues who will only eat here or go outside of the building for lunch. Just look for the long line that usually stretches past Cilantro/Robek's, or smell the bacon to lead you to the right place! (I do not know the owner's name, despite having many casual conversations with him, so I'll refer to him as Mr. Mustache. Even though I cannot recall whether he actually has a mustache). This place started as a one-man-show, hole in the wall, borrowing the kitchen of Weiland Underground and serving out of a window on the side of the restaurant. When I returned to work here in 2022, I loved to see that not only did he make it through COVID, but hired a few staff members and expanded to his own storefront with a real menu. Love to see them thriving! The food is always fresh, delicious, flavorful and reasonably priced. Mr. Mustache always seems proud of his culinary expertise; everything is freshly prepared from scratch and he reminds me of an artist when it comes to his food. Back in the previous space, he used to try out new soups all the time. The menu is more stable now, but everything I've had is always delicious; the Nicoise Salad, the Nice Little Salad, Market Chicken sandwich, and Tomato Mozzarella sandwich are always hits. He also makes the thickest, tastiest bacon that you could order on the side. Sometimes, I stop by and order a few bacon slices or some of the buttery toast/croutons (please get that if you're getting a soup or salad!) just as a snack! I just tried his new Roasted Peanut Kale salad and it was such a flavorful experience! The line can get long, but Mr. Mustache and his team are super efficient and always keep it moving quickly. They only accept cards. Check them out! read more

This is solid sandwich shop which operates mostly as take-out. I've been here a few times for lunch and absolutely love their sandwiches. It has no name in front, so it's easy to miss. I've passed by it numerous times, until a friend told me about it. It's located bottom level of Paul Hasting's building, near Robek and Cilantro Grill. Just look for a line of people in front and a gal taking orders behind the small counter. Don't get deterred by long line, it actually goes by fast and service is super quick. My last few visits I was in and out in less than minute. Prices for sandwiches are very affordable at $8.50 and they are quite big too. My favorites are the herb and market chicken sandwiches which I always pair with small cup of tomato bisque. The perfect match indeed, I imagine them holding hands and skipping off into the sunset. Both sandwiches are delicious and flavor profile is excellent. I love sun dried tomato so I'm more favorable to herb chicken, but market is just as good because it has bacon. What makes their sandwiches so special is freshly baked ciabatta bun giving them crisp and warm texture. I was totally amazed how good they were when I had one for the first time. I'm not big into sandwiches, but Mr. Mustache's sandwich has won me over. They also have 2 other sandwiches on menu (packed tuna and mozzarella/tomato) and salads which I have yet to try. Can't wait to come back.... read more

Mr. Mustache - Herb chicken sandwich and tomato soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Don't be deterred by the line as it moves quickly. The service wasn't great as they were trying to keep the line moving. We went early but somehow they didn't have caesar dressing. The cashier made me a salad without it and seemed a bit perturbed when I declined a caesar salad with no caesar dressing. The soup was the best item I ordered. I think it was corn chowder. It had a nice mild spice to it. The star of course is the sandwich. It's basically all bread but the bread is very fresh. I don't particularly enjoy sandwiches that are bread heavy but this one was pretty good. The harvest chicken is a bit soft on flavor, but still worth a try. Overall, great quality for the price. You can actually try all 3 options for like $20. read more

Mr. Mustache - Harvest Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The freshly baked bread makes the sandwich delicious! I tend to go fir the tuna, not too oily and the fat get broken down by the veggies added The line is usually long but moves quickly. I have tried all sandwiches and soups and you can't go wrong- great price! read more

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Went here for a quick lunch away from the office with some colleagues. Don't be intimidated by the long line because this place is a machine and will get you in and out with your sandwich in less than 7 minutes even with a long line. I really appreciated the fresh ingredients - toasted ciabatta, fresh turkey meat (not deli), arugula, and bacon in the Market Chicken sandwich. My biggest tip is to order extra sauce on the side in case the sandwich comes out a bit dry. Contemplate your order before getting to the register and save yourself the stress of ordering but not knowing what you want! They want to keep the line moving for everyone else which is why this place is great for a quick bite for office workers on lunch hour! read more

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Simple. Fast Delicious. Don't worry about the long lines and just enjoy the warm savory perfect sandwich. Yum. read more

I work across the street and could not tell you how many of my coworkers go here for lunch every day. They are so consistent and quick, perfect for a quick workday lunch. The guys who work there are straight to the point because they have a huge line of people to get through during the lunch rush and do such a great job getting us in and out. The menu is very simple and easy to digest. Food is always so good and hot. I couldn't recommend it more! This is a stall in an underground foos hall, so there are plenty of tables and benches to sit at or you can go up to ground level and find more of the same in the surrounding area. Great casual and quick spot for a hearty lunch in Bunker Hill. 10/10! read more

We shared the market chicken, herb chicken, pobano corn chowder and the tomato bisque. My preference is the herb chicken with the tomato bisque. This combo was perfection. Add a diet coke and my meal was about $15. It doesn't get Amy better than that. *chefs kiss* read more

my favorite lunch spot in DTLA! the bread is amazing here. i always get the herb chicken sandwich and it's more than enough to fill me up. everything is premade and packaged so no substitutions. read more

Very good food. The service is excellent. The food is fresh & healthy. I recommend trying Mr. Mustache if you haven't yet.

The menu is short and simple, but every item is delicious and well made. The affordable prices make the food that much better. Mr. Mustache is *the* place for casual lunch in the Financial District. Don't be daunted by the long lines at noon--thanks to the simple menu and lack of cash payment, the line moves really fast. Five stars; highly recommend. read more

Food is cheap and adequate. The owner is flat out angry. He has a line around the block and he is pissed off all the time.

Ambiance: it's a hidden gem in downtown, underground of city national plaza, and it doesn't even have a logo, you will find this place easily where the waiting line pops Service: the line moves very fast at this one man shop, owner chef cashier Food: very simple menu for sandwiches, soups and salads MARKET CHICKEN - **** smokehouse bacon jalapeño buttermilk slaw, toasted sandwich, recommend TOMATO BISQUE - **** classic comfort, made with fresh cream, recommend POBLANO CORN CHOWDER - **** somewhat spicy with sweet corn and shredded chicken, recommend Price: moderate portions and affordable prices, less than $15 per person read more

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Teensy tiny stand hidden in a nearly abandoned underground mall from the 1970s with WONDERFUL sandwiches. It feels like a secret, an affordable secret...maybe with rules I don't understand. Is there a secret menu? I hope so! No substitutions! I feel lucky to have been granted access to this beautiful and delicious no-frills sandwich stand. read more

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Maybe don't take peoples order until the person being attended is done. A group of people piled up next to the register waiting for their food. Also, if someone ask you for peppers, don't respond like if they asked to give up your first born. What ever happened to being courteous to your patrons. read more

Really strong sandwiches, can be a longer wait. Overall the taste of the sandwich was very good, I got the Herb chicken and it had a sweet dressing and sun-dried tomatoes. The bread is the star!!! Wow that bread is good. It's just a window stall so no interior so sometimes the line looks much longer than what it really is. When I went they did batch orders because they have so few menu items. It seems they prep a batch of each item then take 5-10 customer in a steady quick stream. So while I was 7th in line and the line hadn't moved an inch in 5 minutes, I really waited less than 10 mins because once they started it was fast! read more

I challenge you to find a better quality meal for the extremely fair prices they charge here, but hold on... i'll save you some time; you won't. I rarely go to lunch and my coworkers have been going here forever and I keep saying I will try a sandwich one day and today was finally that day! They dropped the bag on my desk and I thought nothing of it really, until I picked up the bag and it was quite heavy, and then I reached inside and realized it was a warm sandwich, and then I unwrapped it and saw all of the quality ingredients and how well it was put together... and then... the first bite. SO. GOOD. They have a limited menu. They do what they do and they do it perfectly. Don't mess with the formula. I can't believe I've thought that it was 'just a sandwich' all this time, but now I've been shown the errors of my thinking. I've found a new go to spot and unlike most lunch places in DTLA, I'll still have $$ leftover! Go. Go now (during biz hours only)! read more

Really awesome place and very inexpensive, considering the area. I went a little late, around 3:00pm and they were still open, thankfully. The dude is really nice and talkative. Sandwich was brilliant and I plan on adding it to my weekly visit list read more

Mr. Mustache - 5 star sandwich! - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California