I was heading to a friend's home in Belmont Shore and wanted to skip the traffic, so I rolled into the Lakewood area early to gas up at Costco and grab lunch. I was craving an Italian sandwich, did a quick search on Yelp for top local sandwich spots, and based on the reviews amd photos I decided to try OJ's Submarines. A quaint, clean, and straightforward sub shop. It's located in a small strip mall, but there's adequate parking in the lot so you won't have any trouble finding a spot. The sandwich was delicious, and it all starts with the bread--it's super soft and serves as the keystone for a great sub. The ratio of meat, cheese, and fillings to bread was spot on. I got the Italian, which comes loaded with ham, cotto salami, mortadella, capocollo, and provolone. The lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pepperoncinis were fresh, crisp, and hit the spot. Prices are reasonable, and you get a generous portion for your money. Good value! Service was excellent and super friendly! My sub was made in a snap, and the staff was warm and welcoming from start to finish. I ate, did a little work and back on the road to my buddy's house. read more

OJ's Submarines - #3 Italian Cold Cut Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Sandwiches are excellent and service is equal! Bread is so soft!!! Prices are reasonable and you get a good amount for your money. read more

OJ's Submarines - 8 Roast Beef Ham Turkey and Cheese Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Since I was out and about in the Lakewood area, I wanted to try someplace new. OJ's was on my list and 3 minutes from my medical appointment so I hit the Yellow Brick Road looking for a sandwich. OJ's is located in a small strip mall but parking is adequate so no worries there. Having checked out the menu on Yelp, I already knew I wanted the Italian. I had called twice before I drove there but no one picked up so I was relieved they were open. The Italian contains ham, cotto salami, mortadella, and best of all capocollo with provolone. The large is enough for 2 people to split or make 2 meals out of if you're not ravenous. All the lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and onions were very fresh and the roll was nice and soft. The Works sub must be a real monster. Service was great. My sub was done in a snap and I was ready to go. Very friendly staff working the shop. The only let down was being charged for using a credit card. I didn't see any sign but maybe I just missed it. It was only 75 cents so no biggie but it would be nice if they could tell you there's a charge if you'd rather pay cash. Oh well. I'd like to try some other sandwiches the next time I'm in the neighborhood. Thank you OJ's! read more

OJ's Submarines - Waiting for my large Italian sub. - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Decided to finally give this place a try. I called to make a phone order , I Waited on hold for 4 minutes - Maybe I should have taken my first instinct and hung up after about a minute or two and went somewhere else. I ordered two sandwiches. Tomatoes were missing on both. Based on the hang time on the phone and missing basic ingredients - I'd probably recommend eating at another sandwich spot - Like Jersey mikes or even subway. I hate saying that, but they are at least consistent. Will I be back? Probably not. Decent place but for suuuuuure not on my highly recommended list. There are better out there. 3 stars here all day long folks. read more

OJ's Submarines - Turkey sandwich - where are the freakin tomatoes at? - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

Let me start by saying that I had tried coming a few times due to my schedule I would always be too late. Today I risked running out of gas to make it lol. My first impression was the service, the owner was present and she was super kind and engaging in conversation and I loved that! Second, my sandwich met my expectations!!! NOT DRY, bunch of crunchy bits, nice pickles and peppers in my sandwich. I loved every bit and will be back later with my husband! Thank you for making your shop so welcoming and being so helpful. The owner was super apologetic about her hours and me not making it in the past (which she shouldn't be) and she mentioned I can call ahead when that happens and she can wait for me which was very nice to hear! Please give this place a try you won't be disappointed!!!! read more

OJ's Submarines - 18 Avocado and Turkey Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

Ordered a club and a turkey n cheese. Only knock - too much mayo. They mayo both sides of sub but only put mustard in one half which I thought was strange but might just be me. Delicious bread which is the keystone of any great sandwich. Meat, cheese, and filling ratio to bread was on point! Excellent customer service and quick. Quaint inside- nice and clean. "Small" sandwich was big enough we had leftover lunch for the next day. Old school sub with fresh ingredients makes a superior sandwich! read more

We got 2 sandwhiches. Both seemed to taste the same. Nothing great very basic and nothing to remember. Inside is a bit dated. Old school seating. Service was okay. Not super nice or helpful. Wouldn't go back but seen a few other places around to try. read more

OJ's Submarines - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Delicious!!! I went in here on my lunch looking for an authentic, good Italian sandwich and got exactly that! The food is FRESH and delicious, the service is great, (not sure if it's family owned but it sure feels that way) and it's CLEAN! This was my test drive to see if I would come back again for office lunches and it absolutely passes, I bought my staff some subs and they all loved it. the meats and bread taste so fresh, I can eat a foot long and not feel stuffed, the bread is so light and tastes like it was just made. Will continue to be a regular here! read more

OJ's Submarines - Italian sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

I like this sandwich shop! Always clean and friendly. My go-to is the large Italian cold-cut! It never disappoints!

This is one of the best places to have a nice sandwich and take to a picnic. Which I would recommend to order ahead. Service is excellent.

Always such a great sandwich! Today I bought multiples for a group and everybody thought they were so delicious! The owners are so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend them and I'm so glad that they're just around the corner from us. Now, if I could get delivery, I'd be set! Lol lol ! read more

Food is okay. I was assuming a better sandwich than Subway. Service is good. We just have to wait for a lil bit. The worker was by herself. Ambiance is okay. For $29 + cents. I rather go to Sunday. Thank you for the experienced. Pic's provided below. read more

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Went here for the first time, and was very pleased with the sandwich I ordered , the bacon was extra crispy ! It was delicious, the worker was also very nice and helpful read more

OJ's Submarines - Turkey Breast Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

Finally tried this place in Lakewood. Patty who made my sandwiches has been there 22+ years, she worked for previous owner. Prev owner retired and sold to her just before pandemic. Very warm friendly and welcoming. This place has been there 40 years or more, glad to see the legacy continue. Sandwiches were not cheap: $45 for 2 foot longs, 2 large fountain sodas and 1 large 4oz macaroni salad to share. Expensive for what it is but high quality. Macaroni salad: excellent, elbows with slightly sweet mayo dressing,with yellow mustard and sweet relish forward, and minced red bell pepper. Very fresh and tasty, I could eat my own tub of this. 5/5 The Works sub: chock full of goodness: tons of layers of meat, shredded lettuce, onion and pepperoncini. A very hefty sandwich. 5/5 Meatball: got it topped with onions and pepperoncinis. Tomato sauce was pretty sweet; we inhaled that sandwich. Not as hefty as The Works but a nice warm sandwich. 4/5 Sandwich rolls are excellent, tender crumb with a little chew. It's not a big place but they certainly have some tables to grab lunch if you want to eat in. Very good for sandwiches. Will be back again. read more

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Had to go to Long Beach for work and was in the mood for a good sandwich. Thanks to Yelp, I found OJs Subs. Another great small business with quality food. As I've said before, I judge sandwich shops by their Italian sandwich and OJs did not disappoint. Initially, I thought the bread was a bit on the soft side but it was good and the thinly sliced lettuce and onions are the way to go as they add so much texture to the sandwich. I opted for light dressing in case it made the bread soggy or overpowers the taste. I got the large (12") and it's quite a bit of food. Can probably share with someone but it's easy to keep eating when the food tastes good. Will come back here if I am back in Long Beach. Plus, the owner is very nice and I had a chance to chat with her to compliment her on the food but I also had to ask about the business name... Rest assured, this place is not named after OJ Simpson . The original owner (40 years ago) named it after one of his grand kids initials. The shopping center has been recently renovated so stop by if you're in the mood for a darn good sandwich! read more

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The hours posted say Thursday 9-6. I drive all the over here excited to try what looks like a tasty sub. I arrive at 5:24 pm and the place is already closed. It's not even 6 pm yet. I strongly believe in supporting small businesses and do as much as possible. It's really frustrating to show up to a place that is supposed to be open and they are closed with no explanation. I would have been a new customer today but I don't think I will be coming back if this is how they conduct their business. read more

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Revisit? Yes, my family and I have been enjoying sandwiches here for over 20 years now! OJ Subs has the best sandwich bread. On top of that, the cold cuts, cheese, and veg always taste fresh and are in perfect ratios to one another. I usually get an Italian or OJ's Regular, just the way they come, with everything. The prices here are fair for the sandwich length and amount of ingredients you're getting. Especially compared to a place like Jersey Mike's where the "giant" size is $20 and the sandwich is packed with more lettuce than meat. At OJ's, ordering a large for $15 will easily give you enough food for two people. The shop is a quiet place with tables inside. It's clean, and the employees are always nice and get the food out quickly. Parking here is easy. Unfortunately, you can't come late at night for a snack as they close around dinner time. But the sandwiches keep well; we recently took some with us to the Hollywood Bowl for dinner. Delicious! read more

Easy parking. Inside cozy, clean. Good customer service, family vibe. Was in the mood for a good sandwich that wasn't a chain like Subway or Jersey Mikes. Glad to stop into this local spot! Ordered the Italian sub, enjoyed it. Veggies and meat good quality, perfectly made, neatly prepared, was not drowned in mayo or mustard. Just right :) read more

OJ's Submarines - Italian Cold Cut Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

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OJ's appeared in my recommendations and ummm YES Yelp! Love a good sub sammich! Came by for lunch, it's a cute little spot with plenty of seating, clean, plenty of parking. I was greeted right away with smiles. I tried the 8 inch turkey sub. Order came out pretty quickly. My sandwich was fresh & tasty. I'd definitely come again! read more

they never have tuna amd are open at the hours they want. have driven here a handful of times to find them either closed or just not having tuna which is the only thing i want . make sure to call before coming in or you will waste your gas read more

OJ's subs is our go to place for sandwiches, they are a solid place to go, always great food. We are never disappointed with the quality and the sandwiches are made to order so always fresh. The customer service is good and I will always support our local businesses. read more

The sandwich was really good. I liked how the meats were soft and prefer it over hard meats. Cozy and comfy atmosphere and friendly service. I would return. read more

First time here Great customer friendly customer service Opted for turkey provolone . Sandwich was bigger than expected very good tasting. Moderate prices -I'll be back read more

Incredible! The bread is super soft and fresh! You can tell the deli meat is all freshly sliced. Everything that's you'd want from a sub shop. Friendly service as well. Skip the corporate fast food shops and check this place out. Nice and clean and cozy inside! read more

OJ's Submarines - Oj's Regular - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

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The woman was very nice, the sandwich was delicious! I will be returning to try more sandwiches. Bonus points for the inside being very clean. read more

OJ's Submarines - 4 Ham and Cheese Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

Fresh sandwiches very light and fulfilling.the 3 meat !with cheese and turkey melt with bacon are good

Excellent as always! We've been here over the last few years since we moved into the area and I'm so excited that it's in my neighborhood! We just love their sandwiches and the people that work there are so very friendly. Highly recommend! read more

This is a great mom and pop sub shop in the north long beach area. I came in here on my lunch break and was pleasantly surprised with the happy employees behind the counter eager to answer any questions and offer their suggestions. Sandwiches were are fresh and full of flavor. The inside of the restaurant is quaint and clean if you want to eat there. I had ordered a Tuna Salad and it was delicious. I'll definitely be coming back to try out new items from their menu. read more

OJ's Submarines - Tuna Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

Just happened into OJ's Subs after the proprietor of Barton's Liquor Store a few doors down recommended it. Owner and proprietor Patty worked here and bought out the store from the previous owner/employer and it's been under her and his previous control for 24 years! Why do I tell you all this? Because you spend that much time open, surviving as a restaurant, making sandwiches exclusively? You master the craft. And boy have they... Patty recommends I try The Italian and I request a large at $14.50 with half for here and half to go for later. Let me tell you, what arrives in a red plastic tray is just beautiful and fresh looking vegetables, seasoning and dressing and peppers all atop the thinly sliced and perfectly assembled cold cuts... ham, cotto salami, mortadella, capocollo, cheese in just the right amount. One bite through the soft bread and I'm thrilled: this is a great sub sando spot and if you find yourself in the 'hood, definitely stop through. Sweet owner Patty comps me a nice iced tea w lemons to wash it all down and that too is great and refreshing and not too sweet (thankfully). read more

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This is my first time coming here and I expect to try it again. I love the fact that it's an independent business owned by a single mother, from what I've read. That, and its proximity to where I was, had a great effect on my choice. The opinions of yelpers definitely contributed as well. I was here on a weekday, about 20 minutes before noon. I knew I was going back to my office to eat , which was a good 20 minutes away, because of that, I ordered the Italian dressing on the side, which they were fine in accommodating. They have two sides: potato and macaroni salad, neither of which they had this day. I don't hold that against them. Everyone was very nice and the service was lovely. I ordered the Italian sandwich. When I got back to work, the sandwich was a little soggy and mushy, but not terribly so. But there was juice dripping all over the place. So next time Id order it without Mayo or mustard and add them later. The sandwich was really good, albeit mushy on the edges. It had good ingredients and was well balanced. I look forward to trying the sides and giving this worthy place another try. I'd say this place is pretty good and I'm sure will be really good the next time I swing by. read more

Used to work across the street from here and we'd get catering from them often. We all love their sandwiches.

My nephew is a foodie who always recommends great food spots that I don't always know about. He got me a sandwich from here and now I'm hooked. I've had the turkey and avocado which is my favorite go to sandwich in general and it was very good with perfectly baked bread and fresh ingredients all around. Will be back! read more

I tried an Italian cold cut sandwich! It was delicious! All ingredients were fresh. The young lady prepared it with the perfect amount of mayo and mustard and the bread was so soft but never got soggy. Def my new fav sandwich shop! read more

Wow! Exceeded my expectations! The bread was sooooo soft. The meat & cheese tasted fresh! All the flavors were spot on for an Italian Cold Cut. Been craving an Italian cold cut sandwich but was lazy to drive to Giuliano's in Gardena and Claros in Irvine. Found OJ's on Yelp & happy I went. Do not sleep on OJ's, if you haven't been yet. Go!! The service was excellent and wish more humans were kind like she was with her suggestions & patiences. I'm happy to witness regulars enjoying their time eating in the super clean restaurant. read more

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The OJ original (Tuesday special) was Amazing! Everything was fresh.Bread was wonderful and has nice consistency; perfect chew.i always try to buy lunch here when it's convenient. Support a local, family,and female owned business! read more

This is a mom and pop operation so I appreciate all the effort in making sandwiches extra good! I Ordered the Italian and it was so good! The place is nice and clean between an Irish pub and a nail salon (best of both worlds!). The staff is really nice and try the best effort to Make your sandwich extra delicious! read more

I have been coming here for at least 25 years, since I was a kid, and the quality of their sandwiches has never changed! From the softness of their bread, to the amount of meat, and everything included inside of the sub, it has never let me down. Ingredients are fresh and even with a small sub, you still get pretty full. I would rather come here than to order from Jersey Mike's or Jimmy John's any day, just because of the quality and price, and the fact that they are is a small business is even more reason to support them read more

OJ's Submarines - New Yorker Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

Another location checked off on my "places to try" list. It was so freaking GOOD!!! Delish! I got the turkey & avocado on white. The bread was soft and fresh and the turkey super fresh. It really hit the spot. I used to live across the street from here for 6 years and had never eaten there...bummed I didn't try it sooner. read more

OJ's Submarines - Nicely double wrapped - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

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OJ's Submarines is a great little neighborhood sandwich shop...if you're in the neighborhood. Although the ingredients are fresh, and the environs clean, there is no reason to go out of your way to try this joint because the quality was similar to something you could order at Togo's. The turkey and avocado was delicious with the avocado being at the perfect point of ripeness, and my partner's Italian sub came with all the usual trimmings. The macaroni salad didn't taste handmade, but rather it had the flavor of a tub bought from Smart & Final: nothing special. For those planning on eating onsite, be warned there is no restroom available for patrons. You'll have to sneak into the bar next door when nature calls. read more

OJ's Submarines - Turkey & avocado sub / Macaroni salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, California

Great sandwiches! We have tried almost every type they offer and all are delicious. The service is friendly and they're really quick! Ambiance is laid back and relaxing. Place is always clean. They also offer sides like potato salad macaroni salad kettle chips and fresh cookies! Give them a try and support small businesses. read more