Walked in yesterday around 5pm and got a very warm, nice greeting from Mario and his manager Roger…read more I have heard so much about this place and wanted to experience it after my doctor's appointment. I am so glad that I did! Mario went over the menu with me and gave me 3 suggestions and the ball was in my court. Great suggestions/ideas btw. After carefully reading & observing their menu options, I went with their X-large Santa Monica Sandwich packed with fresh, delicious ingredients. They are: top round Pastrami, oven roasted Turkey, bacon melted pepper Jack cheese, topped with their house slaw. Also had lettuce, red onions, pepperoncini, sweet roasted red bell pepper & sprouts. The spreads were mayo, avocado spread (on the house), crunch Melrose spread on their famous Dutch Crunch bread. They have different sizes for their bread. Large, XL. and 2X. Variety after variety. A lot of sandwiches to choose from. Hot and/or cold. My sandwich was hot. It was so crispy, well toasted, and DELICIOUS!! They also had fountain drinks, fridge full of cold beverages, different types of juices, dessert, and chips. At first I wanted to make it into a combo deal, but just got the sandwich. Place is not too big and has an indoor and outdoor seating along with a gender neutral restroom. Eatery was very clean, and it's important to keep it that way. They have few other locations. Parking is a challenge just like other places. Two spots behind the building, and lots of spaces on the street. I am glad that I finally gave this lovely place a try. Thank you all very much. Will be back to try some other sandwiches in the near future...

Stopped by this week because of the great reviews. I got a large Melrose and a large Howdy…read more Parking is horrible. Had trouble finding street parking. My food was ready when I arrived so it was a quick in and out. My kid and I loved the Howdy. We each ate one half. I didn't like the Melrose. It was just too salty. That's where I deducted 1.5 stars. Portion size was on the smaller size. Their large is not a large. Probably more like a medium. Definitely smaller than Capriotti large. Gotta try the other sandos but Melrose was a huge miss. Really disappointed as it was their most popular sando. So I'm rounding up from 3.5 stars.

After our amazing dinner at Pinocchio restaurant we stepped over into the Monte Carlo deli for some…read moregelato and a black and white cookie. The girl behind the counter was so nice and kind. We ordered a small mango gelato, Italian chocolate chip ice cream, small cookies and cream. Could not leave without a black and white cookie. The place was so cute with all the Pinocchio dolls around the deli.

New found love. They've provided me with this fresh baked bread and I've been enjoying it…read moreconstantly. It's a nice looking deil and the workers are chill.

I really like this deli. Their sandwiches are very good! Their employees are nice and the…read moreatmosphere is pretty decent.

On Sunday afternoon, May 31th today, my mom, one of my brothers, and I went to Magnolia Car Wash in…read moreBurbank to get my moms car washed. While we were waiting, my mom suddenly became very hungry. Both she and I tend to get low blood sugar, so when hunger hits, we usually need to eat something right away. Since the car was being washed, we looked around for a place within walking distance and happened to discover this small Italian deli nearby. They offered sandwiches and pasta dishes. Since both my mom and I love pasta, we decided to have lunch here. We ordered spaghetti with marinara sauce (no meat). When ordering, we were asked whether we wanted penne or spaghetti, and we chose spaghetti. My brother ordered the Eggplant Lasagna. Both dishes came with garlic bread, and the garlic bread was absolutely delicious. The spaghetti was so good, and the Eggplant Lasagna was equally tasty. The restaurant itself was very small, but it felt like discovering a hidden gem. I noticed photos of Hollywood stars displayed on the walls and wondered if they were pictures of celebrities who had visited the restaurant over the years. According to the information displayed inside, the restaurant has been operating since 1971, which explains why it feels like such a long-standing neighborhood favorite. The staff members were all very friendly, and I left an additional cash tip. My mom kindly treated us to lunch today using her credit card, and I am very grateful. There were, however, two downsides to our visit. First, I used the restroom and noticed that it had a bad smell there. Second, after checking in on Yelp, I noticed that the restaurant's posted closing time was 3:00 PM. We arrived around 2:30 PM for a late lunch. My brother was delayed because he had to pick up the car from the car wash and didn't arrive until around 2:45 PM. While we were still eating, one of the staff began putting chairs up and cleaning the dining room. By 3:00 PM, it felt as though they were waiting for customers to leave. The front door was left open, and the atmosphere made us feel somewhat rushed. I asked one of the staff members what time they closed, and he confirmed that they closed at 3:00 PM. We quickly packed up our remaining garlic bread to go and left shortly afterward. On a positive note, when I asked for a to-go box, they were very friendly and carefully packed everything for us. Overall, the food was delicious, and the staff was kind. However, I didn't particularly enjoy having the chairs put away and the dining room cleaned while customers were still eating. It would have been nicer if someone had simply let us know that the restaurant closed at 3:00 PM. We would have gladly finished up and left on our own. Despite that issue, I still enjoyed the food very much and was happy to discover this hidden neighborhood gem. I love Italian food, and I've dined at many upscale Italian restaurants with elegant atmospheres over the years. While this place is small and simple, the food was truly excellent and full of flavor.

Came here for the first time today. The place is under new management. It's a cure little shop…read more Anything that you might need is there. Its like a one stop shop for not only snack needs but also for things you didn't think you'd need. The owner Richard is amazing. Super friendly and attentive. We stopped by to grab a bite to eat. They have a variety of cold cuts to choose from. We got the the turkey, bologna and pastrami sandwich ( all individual, I'm not sure how all 3 would taste together) and they were all amazing. They were very filling also. The price for the large sandwich was relatively inexpensive also. Having the deli in this store makes is easy to be able to grab chips and a drink of my choosing which is super convenient.

This guy is a complete joke. I overheard him talking so inappropriately to some mailman over public…read moreparking. He was being racist towards him and yelling and screaming and recording. He's a joke and disgusting. His prices are outrageous for a soda. I will never step foot in this place ever again.

Others have asked the same questions I did when I walked inside: Oy, what is this place tucked away…read morein the back of a liquor store...AND as a former New Yorker, does it really deserve to call itself "Katz's"? Well, I only ordered one thing and was it great? YES. Am I ok with them putting a beloved name on the wall? YES again. Will I come back and order more off the menu (I am craving the pastrami)? ABSOLUTELY. So, what did I get? Well, my stomach wasn't feeling great, so I needed some Jewish penicillin. Something plain and simple but easy to screw up = Matzo Ball Soup. If you know bad matzo balls, they can be hard as rocks or fall apart. They can also be made with random additional herbs that throw off the flavor. Well, the big ball in my bowl was perfect. The right texture and flavor. As for the broth, again, it can be flavorless or too salty or even worse, not taste homemade. Again, a perfect score. And with celery and carrots and some thicker egg noodles, even my bubbe would have been proud to serve it to her mahjong club. Anyway, I'm glad I followed everyone's recommendation. This is definitely a hidden gem!

How insanely delicious their sandwiches were. I am not joking when I am telling you this will be…read morethe best deli sandwich you will ever have in your life. When I went there, there was some sort of Lamborghini or something parked in the front and I wasn't sure if this was the right place, but the counter is hidden all the way in back of the liquor store and there's a table to eat out front. The owner is a husband and wife team, and the husband is the one that makes all of the deli meat and he swore that he made the best sandwiches and wow! He is not lying. I've had a lot in New York, and this one was like mind blowing!! I can't wait till I'm back in the area again. Wow it is a simply so delicious!!

I really wish I can gatekeep this place so bad, but at the same time, this place is so popular that…read morethere really is no need to gatekeep. I first found out about Handy Market on social media for their weekend BBQ about a month ago. As I had been craving bbq for a couple weeks now, I found today to be the best opportunity to give them a try. I placed an order for pick up the night before. I got kind of carried away with the order, as I wanted to try almost everything on the menu. The prices were absolutely insane! I think I ended up paying about 65 dollars for food that would easily feed me for a good 3 or 4 days. When I arrived to pick up my order at my pick up time, I had noticed my order was being packed. I asked the employees if I can leave my order with them for a bit so that I can pick up some meat inside the market. They obliged, and I went to the meat counter to order my beef back ribs to cook for tomorrow. For 5 pounds, I ended up paying about $34, which was definitely a bargain. They were also selling breakfast burritos and sandwiches in the store, which I found to be awesome. I took everything home and opened my bag of spoils. After I took everything out, I statted thinking of what I wanted to eat first and what I wanted to save for later. It was so much food that I thought I could feed an entire army. Definitely will be back for the breakfast burritos and sandwiches, and for the meats again, for sure!

As a loyal customer of this establishment for over two decades, I have consistently visited the…read moredeli and meats department at least once a month. However, I am compelled to rate this establishment one star due to a particularly unpleasant experience with a female deli employee whose first name begins with the letter "J." Despite my frequent visits, the overall customer service in the deli and meats department has declined. The season butchers have been replaced with individuals lacking the necessary experience and customer courtesy that were previously present. Over the past three months, I have encountered the same issues with this particular employee. It is important to note that the fee charged for slicing a Tri Tip into a carton container is not the primary concern. The issue lies in the employee's behavior and attitude, specifically their unwillingness to properly wrap the sliced meat. This has occurred on multiple occasions, most recently at the checkout counter when the cashier pull the foil-wrapped package from the plastic bag causing the juices of the meat to spill all over the counter. This has happened to me every time this employee has served me. The Tri Tip sliced meat is dry and devoid of juices due to this careless employee's failure to wrap the meat carefully. It is imperative that this situation be addressed. Management should provide this employee, "J," with proper training on how to wrap sliced food correctly. Additionally, it is crucial the ambiance that all employees, including the deli and butcher employees, maintain a pleasant and friendly demeanor. A salutation is always appreciated. Despite these concerns, the BBQ remains outstanding as always.

Babushka is one of those "if you know, you know" places that the Valley always seems to hide to…read morecasual passersby, just waiting to be unearthed. It may just also be my favorite deli in LA for anything vegetable/side dish. As other reviews note, the selection of prepared foods for such a small shop is staggering. I've been coming for three years now, and while I'm guilty of ordering my favorites often, I think I'd have a tough time making my way through all of the foods on offer even if I switched it up on each visit. 4 different types of meatballs (the chicken breast one is to die for), lox, cabbage rolls, at least a half dozen cooked seafood options (shout out fish in tomato sauce), stroganoff, 3-4 different types of couscous and plov....and that's only half of the non veggie section. The cakes are great (Black Forest and walnut go hard). The Russian/Ukranian chip flavors rule. There are specialty candies and jarred foods and good looking fruits and veggies. There's an off menu soup with dill and little chicken meatballs that I'd recommend to anyone ailing in a heartbeat. And then, finally, we arrive at the salads and cold veggies. Nonstop bangers. The beet salad with prunes and garlic may sound wild for non Eastern European tastes, but it's unique and addictive and works. The potato salad Olivier? Best potato salad I've ever had. My wife has recently discovered the zucchini, which looks like a bunch of unassuming diced veggies but tastes savory and complex and herby. You'd be the hero of every picnic or backyard bbq ever grabbing side dishes from here. Seriously. The kind folks who work here will let you sample too, which is helpful when there are so many options. Some places wear their culture on their sleeve, fill your stomach with the love of a home cooked meal, and remind you that diverse communities are the heartbeat of this city. Babushka's is one of them.

Babushka means "Grandma" in Russian in an especially endearing way. Babushka Grandma's Deli…read moreachieves that rare homemade style of handed-down recipes in its well-stocked deli counter of ready-to-eat meals for the whole family. "Grandma's Hands" sums up the comfort many of us associate with Grandma's cooking. The owners and employees are doing a five-star job at forwarding that kind of comfort to the community and customers here. First of all, everything is freaking deliciousness! Admire the always-on-point "People Love Us On Yelp" sign as you arrive. The free parking lot offers nice and ample parking spaces for disabled customers as well as tables upon arrival which can comfortably accommodate wheelchairs. Now don't get me wrong, I love fancy gastronomy featuring tres Nouveau French culinary techniques just like you but I absolutely ADORE borscht, stuffed cabbage and plav equally. (Even more sometimes!) I've been shopping here and picking up takeout here for a long time. My experiences have only been better over the years. The discounts can be incredible and I appreciate sale-priced groceries in today's economy as well as the opportunity to support local and international farms. Sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, low sugar and no sugar added cookies, pastries and cakes, caviar, dried fish, pickled Herring, perfectly ripe berries, smoked fish, halva, cheese spread, jams, and artisan teas, all five stars. But wait. Is it a Russian-American market where I find the most Ukrainian imported groceries and ways to support Ukrainian farming?! Yep! +Heart hands emoji+ This market does a great job of offering a nice seat and friendly conversation to the average dine-in customer. Stop by to sip on an imported pear juice. Try a bite of fresh cream cheese cake with berries. Ask for advice! Go for the Beef Plav which is an employee favorite. The Beef Plav here contains a generous amount of tender, lean beef with carrots, savory buttery rice and whole softly roasted garlic cloves. Yum! (Five stars!) I've found some especially healthy and nutritious food here for my health recovery goals recently. About six years ago, I had been exposed to high levels of radiation according to a good old fashioned Geiger counter. My health began to drastically decline and I became very weak. I could barely stand and I barely survived. I knew about a famous brave Ukrainian woman who had survived radiation exposure thanks to her unborn child. Her survival story led to me requesting female cancer screenings which led to the surgeries that saved my life. (**Confetti flying **) There's a very long list of doctors and people who have helped me survive and recover to whom I live for in gratitude. Our commitment to the people and values which help us survive the impossible compels us to rise to the occasion of coming back stronger and better than we ever could have accomplished before or alone. So I'm drinking bone broth, eating extra protein, taking vitamins. And lifting weights with steadfast determination to recover my strength and then some. (Go Navy!) No market has helped me more in this health effort than this hidden gem. (Many thanks!) I am the customer who buys ALL the boxes of pastilla. (SORRY OTHER CUSTOMERS!) Pastilla is a layered pastry made of baked apples and eggs white, no sugar and nothing else! It's a miracle of a snack! Tastes like apple cake, made of egg whites. Protein in my car after working out? Five million stars. ***** To all y'all spending big bucks on cold bone broth, consider the chilled chicken gelatin dish here. Khoolidets? -It's rich with real collagen, high in protein and perfectly balanced with firm carrots and vegetables.I love this dish! Five stars. A real life look young dish! My personal secret to looking a little younger than my age is recovering from surgeries and serious stuff through nutrition, hard work and most importantly, contributing to my community. Beat the odds. Cimb a mountain. Start a non profit. Save the world. You've got this! And. Yyou're going to look GORGEOUS while you're doing it because you're already beautiful just the way you are. If ever there's a pandemic, a zombie apocalypse, or problem, people will come to each other's aid time and time again. To offer encouragement, advice and help to achieve the impossible. Grandma's Deli Babushka is a good place to be reminded that we're in it together.:) Spaseeeba! I'm on a mission to recover improved again. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who is helping me with this mission! Cheers YELP! :)!

I ordered catering for my birthday brunch, and everything from the ordering process, order pick up,…read moreand the food was flawless. When I first contacted via email, David replied immediately, but what I appreciated most was that he also immediately replied to all of my follow-up questions. He went above and beyond to accommodate my requests. The food: I ordered 3 types of sandwiches (Sweet November, Clydesdale, and Wolfgang), 2 types of salads (Garlic Kale Pasta and Tomato/Cucumber), and 2 desserts (Buttercake and S'mores Bars). Everything was packaged nicely, the portion sizes were very generous (the sandwich fillings are like NY deli style, with fillings enough for 2-3 sandwiches), and they all tasted fresh and delicious. My guests complimented the spread, and I had a few leftovers, so they were happy to take some home. I also took some home, and they all kept well, so I have lunch and dinner for a few days. Highly recommend The Carving Board! Will definitely use them again for future events.

This place is horrible and I must have been one of the last groups to go here before it permanently…read moreclosed, which I have to say is a good thing because it was overpriced and awful. Cold stale fries, wet gross sandwiches, and bread that tasted like it was bought a week ago at a five and dime. The service was horrible too. Messed up our order and argued when we asked them to correct it. Not one nice thing to say about this place and I'm glad it's gone. Good riddance.

If you're looking for a breakfast sandwich you came to the right place. I ordered the Uncle Ronny…read moreand left with no regrets.

The Turkey Pesto was the best sandwich I've had in a while. I kept meaning to take a picture but it…read morewas too good to stop eating My friend had the Chopped Cheese and really enjoyed it. (She shared a bite, and it was indeed, perfectly done) The shoestring fries were hot and delicious. They even gave me a side of gravy for the fries (a habit picked up from a Canadian friend). Everyone working was energetic, nice, and gave great recommendations. The patio was pleasant and we both left full and very happy. Will be back!

Food and service is great here. Consistently good. Fish n chips are exceptional!, my daily go to…read morefor breakfast or lunch, fast courteous service!... lots of stuff to choose from!

Solid breakfast burrito. Bacon and chorizo. No filler. Potatoes and eggs…read more Green and red salsa are standard issue. Plus for Burbank liquor store ambiance. Ladies working the grill are efficient and service is friendly.