I'm back for round 2 and this place doesn't disappoint. My buddy and I had the "kicken chicken" and…read moreit was great. The breads have a good sweet taste along with just the right amount of crunch. My buddy said, "I don't like sandwiches much but this one was good." Side note, he's a foodie. I don't enjoy spicy foods but this sandwich has the right amount of spicy. Overall, you cant go wrong with this place.

tl;dr the Dutch crunch rolls highlight an otherwise standard lineup of hearty deli sandwiches…read more The Los Angeles sandwich scene ranges from terrific tortas to farmer's market-on-a-bun, but few spots have embraced the Bay Area's beloved Dutch crunch roll. These slightly sweet hoagie rolls are coated with rice flour, creating an addictively crunchy, tortoise-shell top. While hard to find, Dutch crunch rolls are the specialty at Ghost Sando Shop. This small sandwich chain (from the mind of NorCal native and former Chipotle exec Benjamin Sales) debuted in the Fairfax District, and it has expanded to Orange County and the Valley. Every sandwich at Ghost Sando sports a Dutch crunch roll, and the lineup has achieved TikTok fame. Briefly, Grand Central Market is a semi-outdoor industrial market turned upscale food court. The sky-high walls are painted white, and the concrete floors are slickly polished. Even during the day, only a few rays of sunshine enter through the skylight roof, leaving each vendor's neon sign to pop. During busy hours, expect foot traffic shoulder-to-shoulder through the narrow aisleways. Here, Ghost Sando has a central stall near the wide stairwell. You can't miss the bright teal paint or custom green neon sign. The walls are tastefully decked with hexagon tile and wooden slats. The sandwich production line is front and center, and staff members buzz around even well after the weekday lunch rush. Stools are pressed up against the long stainless steel bar counter, guaranteeing a seat for customers. My partner and I visited Ghost Sando for a weekday lunch, but our food was prepared relatively quickly. Immediately, I was shocked by the sheer density of the sandwiches. Rolled into compact cylinders, the weight could have fooled me into thinking they were bricks. The "Large" size was plenty for even a hefty appetite, but I can't imagine how anyone could tackle the double-topping "XX Large" portions. I also enjoyed the unique Dutch crunch loaf -- consider holding your sandwich upside-down to fully appreciate the crispy shell. Otherwise, the sandwiches were more standard than spectacular. The cold cuts are more like grocery store variety than premium deli, and the veggies are only a step above Subway. I preferred the mildly spicy Firebird to the warm-ish Pastrami Mami, but neither blew my socks off. The service is mostly disengaged, and the sandwiches run from $15 each. Reasonably, a sandwich can be extended across 2 meals. The sandos are mostly standard, but the Dutch crunch rolls are mildly addictive. While Ghost Sando is not a reason alone to pay GCM a visit, it is a filling and reliable bet for routine DTLA lunch.

the best sandwiches and customer service! dutch crunch bread and ikes sauce are iconic. i love the…read morematt cain. superb especially with all the freebie veggies. 10/10 every time they are consistent!

1st time trying this sandwich and I was impressed. This place is so much different from any other…read moresandwich shop. They have their own ingredients and sauces and breads. I got the Da Vinci and it was pretty good I opted out of the dirty sauce but got it on the side. I also got regular French bread which is pretty good, soft and crunchy at the same time. The sandwiches are huge so if you're very hungry it will definitely fill you up. I think I will return to try more sandwiches because they offer so many different kinds of sandwiches it will take a lifetime to try each one. The girl who made the sandwich was super sweet and efficient. A plus for the service. It's in Downtown Los Angeles so parking is scarce I just parked in front and put on my hazard lights. So it is best to order ahead if you are driving because there is no parking.

"This location never disappoints! Amazing food, great atmosphere, and outstanding service every…read moretime I visit. The staff is always attentive and friendly, You can tell they care about quality and customer experience. and everything tastes fresh and flavorful. Easily one of my favorite restaurant locations!" Me gusta esta location porque el servicio es excelente y la comida la preparan rápido, fresca y con MUCHO SABOR y lo más importante te dan bastante comida. Las porciones son muy grandes . Después del gimnasio paso a recoger mi comida aquí.. muy recomendable. Visiten y les va a encantar igual que a mi !

Ambiance: it's located on the bottom level of the shopping center, quite dark inside the…read morerestaurant, although it's convenient to eat in the shared patio outside Service: friendly but slow, they had some billing system issue, so it took a long wait to place the order and then afterwards waited long to get food as well Food: standard Mendocino farms menu "Not So Fried" Chicken - *** chicken, Mendo's krispies, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions, herb aioli, on toasted ciabatta with a side of golden BBQ sauce, average taste Spicy Curried Couscous - **** pearl couscous, roasted cauliflower and carrots, Mendo's signature curry spice, recommend Price: Mendocino stores were my go to places for lunch, however, recent experience is disappointing, noticeable smaller portions compared to it used to be, quality was still fine, expect $15 for a quick bite

I think out of all the places I've traveled to so far, my favorite would have to be Italy. During a…read morelazy afternoon after visiting the Pantheon in Rome, we had our first experience with All'Antico after taking a 5 minute walk down the road. They actually had 2 separate locations flanking the pedestrian road, so there were two long lines snaking out in opposite directions. While we were waiting in line, we bumped into a couple from Spain who were also visiting. They gave my wife some personal recommendations, advising we get the blood orange soda with our sandwiches. After getting said sandwiches (the La Paradiso), we nibbled on them while walking to Sant'Ignazio of Loyola Church, which is that cathedral where there's a mirror directed up towards the murals on the ceiling and a huge selfie line. Hot damn were those sandwiches good. The thinly sliced mortadella paired perfectly with that buttery, green pistachio spread. The only challenge for my taste buds was the mild oral trauma I sustained from punching through the crispy bread; your gums started to feel it by the time you devoured your sandwich. But we liked it so much that when we later took the train to Florence, we sought All'Antico again at their original location. I thought that would be my last experience with All'Antico (unless, of course, I came back to Italy). So imagine my surprise when later that year I heard All'Antico had coincidentally opened a branch in Los Angeles, although rather awkwardly situated in Koreantown. Even though we live 30 minutes away, we made the drive immediately. There was no way this remote All'Antico location, thousands of miles from Italy, would live up to the experience I had in Rome earlier that year. But I was mistaken. Not only is the taste spot on, but the bread they serve is actually chewier and removed the gum calisthenics I suffered in Italy. And yes, they also have the blood orange soda as well. It's a little weird their location is in Koreatown, but not a big deal; we'll usually do a bingsu run afterward. Just like their locations in Italy, All'Antico is small but they do have a small collection of bar seats, some of which overlook the staff as they're making your sandwich. Be mentally prepared though to take it to go depending on how busy it is. Parking sucks too; there's street parking only, but if you come on Sunday you don't have to pay. Every so often now, we'll make the 30 minute drive just to relive that slice of Italy we experienced nearly 2 years ago. Thankfully, not a lot of people recognize how good this place is yet, as the lines aren't crazy long like they are in Italy. For all the other Yelpers in on it too, let's keep it our little secret for now.

Pretty good spot I'd recommend to friends. Came on a Saturday 12:30pm, there was just 1-2 parties…read moreahead of me in line. I was surprised there weren't more people! Lunch rush came around 1:30pm. The workers were kind and helpful, each working diligently to complete everyone's order timely. I ordered the Mamma Mia, Dante, New Yorker--with Dante coming out as my fav. Shoutout to their truffle sauce, light yet not overbearing! Loved to see how they only use focaccia that just come out of the oven, and they cut your sandwich's meat from the meat hunk on an order basis. Very fresh, never greasy. I thought the Dante and Mamma Mia could improve by adding just one more ingredient as a cherry on top, like a sort of nut (walnuts, pine nuts) or something that helps the sandwich spark. Would love to see a bit more arugula too. No public bathroom--closest one is probably Hmart across the street (needs a code). Parking is metered, but there's free neighborhood parking 1-2 blocks away if you're able to find a spot. There's a few seats (5-6) and a standing bar around the perimeter of the store. Also, the drinks are money but you can ask for a water cup for free.

I didn't come here to eat I just came by to purchase a BuzzBall or Beatbox so I could pregame…read morebefore heading to a small concert. The store where the liquor is at is tiny but they have a good selection of different liquors and beer available. The Beatbox was nice and cold so no cup of ice was required.

This place is so cool, it's an all in one spot with some of the best sandwiches in town! Very clean…read moreand the staff is so nice. Parking is a little tough but if you're a native you know exactly what to do. They seem to always be fully stocked with the latest stuff. I had a bacon lettuce and cucumber sandwich it was delightful.

Ohhhh this place is so cute and magical! Passed by on my morning walk and had to stop in…read more Sip sip hooray! The service is great, even on early mornings when we all need our space. It is so beautiful and cutesy! You would absolutely love it here!

Just walked by and found a cute little coffee spot! The front is unassuming pink neon signage so I…read morethought it was a salon at first! They have some pastries and other breakfast options too. We got some coffee and our order was prepared quick and served tableside. Cute and comfortable indoor area to enjoy your drinks and food.

I worked in downtown and this was walking distance to my office, so my coworkers and I would come…read morehere at least once a month since it was in our rotation! Food: 10/10! I can never finish their plates as the portions are huge, but it's always so good! My favorite thing to get is the hummus & fried chicken plate! The flavors pair well with each other and even when I would take it home, I would just air fry the chicken and heat up everything else, besides the hummus. Service: 10/10! Employees taking our orders always had a great attitude and was always just so kind. Our food would come out pretty quick, which was great since we had an hour lunch break. Ambiance: 10/10! Such a cool ambiance inside, but small seating area. Also outdoor seating is an option. I don't work in downtown anymore, but I would definitely come back with friends to this place!

I ordered this via Postmates and am so glad I decided to give this a try. The fried chicken plate…read moreis so good! And so filling. I love the vibrant colors of all the different items on the plate and how the portion is decent for the price. $20 for the plate was steep at first but I was glad to see how much stuff is included. The fried chicken is perfectly cooked and the hummus is good! The rice and pickled veggies are also a nice touch to finish the dish off. :) I like the flat bread that comes with the order. There's a perfect amount of different flavors of each item on the plate. I've also tried the falafel plate and it was good. I definitely prefer the falafel overall because they were perfectly cooked! Crispy and not dry compared to other places I've tried. The filling is full and the texture wasn't hard. My only complaint to this would be I NEVER get utensils which is frustrating lol. Of all the times I've ordered takeout, I never get utensils! Definitely recommend!

More like BOMB mi!…read more We ordered: - Chicken Banh Mi* - PorkSung Banh Mi I've been wanting to try this spot for a while and found the perfect moment to go on my lunch break one Thursday afternoon. My sandwich was delicious and, to my surprise, was buttered! I would never think to butter the baguette in a banh mi, but I'm glad someone did because it was a very tasty touch. My friend got the porksung sandwich, which she really enjoyed, and was pleased to discover that it included pork floss. It was all yum and I can't wait to be back!

Good food and good pricing for Arts District/ adjacent. Service and atmosphere is good, but this…read moreis really more to-go option, I think. I had a #1, pork banh mi with light butter. It wasn't the biggest banh mi I've had, but it was good. Like I said, the interior is pretty spare, with limited seating making this more of a takeaway food spot. I walked over, but I think you can get a parking validation which is still important in this area.

After a late night out, the hubs and I needed something reasonably close and yummy for breakfast…read more We were staying at the Hotel Per La so I sent my hubs to grab and our food to bring it back to our hotel room. My breakfast burrito was good. My husband's breakfast sandwich was better so halfway through we traded. Service was great. Ambiance was nice.

I'll be honest here, I kind of wanted to hate this place ever since I almost went a few months back…read morebut changed my mind when I saw six people wearing fedoras at a table and wanted nothing to do with that, but here we are, months later giving this place another real shot. My wife and I stopped here a few weekends back for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised with just how much I enjoyed the food. The ambiance here is pretty generic, white and bright and very copy and paste of a lot of places popping up recently. The staff was super friendly while taking our orders and dropping the food off, which is always appreciated. I ended up ordering the Santo's Turkey Melt which is smoked turkey, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and chipotle aioli served on sourdough with a side of french fries. The sandwich was really good and the same can be said for the french fries and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of fries given, so thumbs up to that. I forgot what the food costs so I visited the website and for some reason they don't think it's important to put that online, which is pretty darn stupid if you ask me. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience at Sandcouch Cafe and I would visit again in the future thanks to it's convenient location. The food was solid and the staff was friendly, and that's really all I need when ordering a sandwich.

Sad to say it's no longer a birdies however , It's now DUTCHESS . After a few years of not going…read morehere I decided today was the day to come back. It's super busy the ambiance is great NOW FOR THE SERVICE !!!!! The service is excellent. I can definitely see why there's so many returning customers the staff know people on the first base. The young women at the counter is extremely nice. Offering water and honest going above and beyond. The food is great but the service is what keeps people coming !!

Places like Birdies gives me hope for people like me who struggle to try new things…read more This is was absolutely DELICIOUS. I tried the Breakfast Sandwich with bacon was flavorful and so juicy. You can tell this was made with care and love. Thank you !!