Tony's you are legendary !! I went with the half pastrami and half beef both were tender, flavorful, and hit the spot. You absolutely cannot skip the potato salad; it's easily the best in the area. To top it off, the staff provides genuine service with a smile. We have been many times and we will continue to come back forever. read more

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I have been going here since I was a kid in the 70's. The last time I was here, the original owner, had sold the place, but he still worked there. Amazing! Wife had a beef dip--great au jus. I had the grinder...great grinder. We both brought home the second half of the sandwich--great portions. Prices are good, ambiance is nostalgic, and service is friendly and prompt. Is is just south of the RR tracks in Pomona on 2nd street. read more

Finally was in town when they were open! Brought my friend so she could taste a delicious French dip! It didn't disappoint. Fast friendly service. Very old timey feel. We both ordered the beef dip and I ordered a pastrami to go for the mister. Can't forget the potato salad. All was delicious! I traveled back to Vegas with his food and he devoured it. I said guess it was good? We had tried to go one time on a Sunday which is when they are closed. Will make sure to stop in when in town again! Love the Dodger and Angel decor too. The old pics of the town are super cool too. Great portion sizes and decent prices. Fresh meat and flavorful. read more

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Just heard about Tony's recently and decided to try it out while I was in the neighborhood. I can't believe I've missed it all these years, especially growing up in the area. We ordered two beef dips with potato salad and macaroni salad and everything was delicious. Beef dip had a good portion of meat on fresh bread, along with the au jus making it a simple but perfect sandwich. Potato salad was done right and my kids said the macaroni salad was really good. Even the pickle served on the side was good. Staff were friendly and service was efficient, we received our food shortly after ordering. Lots of open seating, with additional seating area over on the side. It has a cool old school deli vide with a hometown feel, and we loved all the memorabilia, Dodger's bobble heads and old photos. Definitely will be coming back soon. read more

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Been in my bookmarks list for sometime and I'm always on the hunt for a good sandwich. This spot is nearby where I work so I decided to try it today. I ordered the beef dip sandwich and potato salad and it came out to about $16. I also asked for horseradish, hot mustard, and a pickle on the side. I thought the sandwich was a perfect size and the roast beef in it was a generous amount. The au jus was really good as it wasn't salty at all and it had a good beefy flavor. The restaurant has plenty of seating and the staff was very polite. I get a really homey/family feeling with the staff, so you know they'll take care of you. The vibe is very similar to Philippe's out in LA. The only thing that affected me was that there wasn't really any parking on the street. You may have to walk a little bit from where you park but it's not too bad. Solid quality food. read more

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As of 3/3/26 Tony's has 4.3 stars out of 295 reviews. That's a solid number. I absolutely love hidden gem establishments. (Restaurants, coffee shops, pool halls, clothing stores, barbers, auto mechanics, etc.). Unfortunately, Tony's should remain hidden since it's far from being a gem. The 4.3 stars lured me to this spot. It's pretty divey inside, which gives it some charm I suppose. Two ladies were working the day I visited. 1 cashier and 1 sando prep. I ordered the 1/2 beef 1/2 pastrami dip. One sip of the au jus told me it was not going to be a good sando. The beef was typical roast beef. Nothing special. The pastrami was overly fatty. Not the melt in your mouth, delicious buttery fatty. The opposite of that. The bread was horrible. Really chewy and a taste like it wasn't baked long enough. I DO NOT like writing negative reviews, especially for small family businesses since I consider these kinds of small mom & pop shops as truly where dreams are made. I'm guessing this spot used to be a LOT better back in the day considering the 4.3 stars. read more

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The oldest restaurant in Pomona, pumping out French Dips since 1958. This was my first time here. The place is very old school, in a divey neighborhood. Easy to park on the street and not crowded at all during the weekday lunch hour. Very nice staff, including one kind lady that has worked here for 50 years. Lots of seating and decorated like a place from the distant past. I loved it. I opted for the 1/2 and 1/2 so I was able to try both the pastrami and beef dip. The sandwich was delicious, but expensive. $17 for the sandwich, aju, pickle spear, peppers and a small potato salad. Honestly, you get a much bigger sandwich for $12 at The Hat but I enjoyed my meal nonetheless. I love old school places like this. read more

Tony's French Dips - 1/2 and 1/2 - Sandwiches Near Me - Pomona, California

Great sandwich, we did both pastrami and roast beef my wife ordered potato salad that she loved. The two ladies were very nice and sweet. Great place for take out of eat in. read more

If you're in the mood for a really good French dip and don't mind paying a bit more for something done right, this spot hits the mark. read more

Tony's French Dips - Sandwiches Near Me - Pomona, California

BEST FRENCH DIP IVE EVER HAVE IM NOT KIDDING YOU !!!! Service was very helpful and welcoming. Ambiance is my favorite part, Wooden seats and tables, a little bar area to sit, antiques and Budweiser beer signs all over the place. It's great, has that old charm to it. Definitely a 10/10 oh and don't skip out on the carrot cake soooo good ! read more

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Absolutely delicious! Loved the pastrami & beef dip, the potato & pasta salad were super yummy. My husband won't stop raving about the coleslaw. The women working were so very sweet & kind. Walking in is like stepping into a past era, truly nostalgic. Can't wait to return & luckily our son goes to school just down the street. What a gem to find! read more

The service and the folks who work here are great. I want to acknowledge how kind and warm they are. Maybe I didn't order right, but I figure when French Dip is in the name of the business that's what I should order. The beef French dip was served on fairly good bread, but the beef was only okay and the au jus was more flavorless broth than anything else. The potato salad here is the great...it's part traditional American and part German all in one shot. Done very well. read more

Foo was good got had and half. Grinder and pastrami very good food well prepared. The cherry on top is the potato salad very good ordered extra to go. read more

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Let's start with the service. The service was excellent, and the ladies were great and friendly. Great attitudes. All the way around. This place reminds me of Philippe The Original in Downtown Los Angeles. It was my first time coming here, and I like the vibe. They should have more signs because they are in an industrial area. So, I believe people just passed by this gem. The food was good, not like Philippe's, but good. The bun was dry. It feels like they didn't dip the sandwich. I got the half and half. I got half roast beef and half ham. The au jus does not have flavor. It tasted like water. That was disappointing. I would go back. read more

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Great pastrami and french dip! No photo because we ate so fast. Will definitely be back when we are in the area. Old school vibes

I have been a fan since my grandfather first took me here maybe 50 years ago. It was a favorite lunch destination for him and others that worked at Wayne Sweeper Company in Pomona. My wife and I got there just before closing on Friday and the owners were just wonderful. My wife went in to order our food to go, and I stayed in the car with Hank the HR dog. They talked favorite French dips and gave her some pasta salad to take with her. My wife had the French dip and I had the turkey dip. The sandwiches were meaty moist and delicious. We enjoyed the pasta salad they gave us to try and the potato salad I ordered, which was as good as I remembered. The interior was clean and the vintage Dodger bobbleheads and figurines made my wife smile. If you are in the area stop in for a great French dip and sandwich experience. read more

The sandwiches are not as good as Philippe's and the place itself is very unpleasant. Mystery meat in the sandwich Au jus the look and consistency of dish water. Macaroni salad not good and expensive. Pass on this place. read more

Very nostalgic place, the owner is very sweet and has been running this establishment for countless years. Very historic place as you walk in it's like stepping into a Time Machine, from the posters and pictures on the wall to the classic table setup and decor. Reminded me of the old times going to the local place after playing little league baseball. Not to mention it is near a popular youth Baseball field! Picked up a roast beef dip and a grinder, after looking for a sub place near Washington park. You can't ask for more great portions on a fantastic local roll; the au jus was just as good! What can I say great sandwich and awesome potato salad, got a pickle that was amazing as well. def will be back and will update with pictures. Thank you Tony's! read more

My husband had been to this restaurant before, but this was my first time. It's a cute little place with so much history. It was fun looking at all of the old pictures. They have plenty of tables and chairs if you want to dine in. We ordered it to go. We ordered a Half & Half, which is half beef dip and half pastrami. We also ordered a side of potato salad, as I heard it was amazing. When the cashier told my husband the total was $29.84, I was shocked! I wondered if they had charged him for two sandwiches. Nope, it was $23.50 for one sandwich! The half with pastrami was pretty lame. It didn't have much meat at all. The half with beef was a bit larger. However, we totally felt like we got ripped off. There is no way this sandwich is worth $23.50! It was good, but it wasn't that good. The potato salad was good, but I like the potato salad from Juan Pollo way more! If I ever go back, I would not order the Half & Half! read more

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The French dips are amazing! We live in Arizona, and make sure to stop every time we're in Cali. And bring 10 sandwiches home, 3 containers of potato salad, two containers of pickle eggs, A container of pickles and they make it home just perfectly. and some Ajou! Delicious! And of course you have to eat one there it's just not the same when you bring it home. But it's still scrumptious! read more

This is straight out of the 50's this place was established in 1958 everything must be original it's crazy.... In downtown Pomona by the rail road tracks. You see graffiti everywhere and homeless but I felt safe it's just part of pomona.. they survived covid but since covid they lost business now they are only open till 3. The cook in the back has been here for 50 years and she is in her 80's. They are famous for their beef dips and potato salad.. I can see why both were very good. The potato salad we were told people buy it by the gallons it's a secret recipe that remains a secret to this day. The rolls are fresh which makes the sandwich a perfect combination. Stop by and check it out you won't be disappointed. read more

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I no longer live in the area but when I was in high school (Claremont HS) my dad had a shop in Pomona less than a mile away from Tony's and this was back in the late 60s and he would take us to lunch there quite often. I just remember how good everything tasted along with the beef dip, especially the potato salad and at the time I believe they had what seemed to be a homemade garlic pickle? Everything was awesome tasting and the floor always had sawdust on it around the tables and chairs. Great place that I miss a lot. read more

Tonys is an old school deli, my favorites are Pastrami, French dip and potato salad! All nice and accommodating read more

The sandwiches we purchased was good but it would have been better if the buns was warm. The two ladies seem pretty friendly. The meat portion was good. First time here. Happen to ran into the owner when he was at Queen's Bakery picking up the bread rolls. That's how we had to try this new place to us. I see it's been there since 1958. Wow. I let the lady know we found a hair in my husband's potato salad and she just said sorry. I feel she should have least offer us another portion. read more

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Super delicious. Got a half & half. Half beef dip and half grinder. Both were so good. They were large, fresh, and flavorful. Their mac salad, potatoes salad, and coleslaw was really good. I enjoyed it. Service was good too. Nice ladies. I like the atmosphere and ambiance. Lots of history displayed around the restaurant read more

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This place is so cute! The staff are so friendly and inviting. We loved our sandwiches, a def close by sub for Phillippes read more

Tony's French Dips - 10/2024 - Sandwiches Near Me - Pomona, California

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Amazing service and attention on watching these ladies work. The pastrami is off the hook potato salad is the best I've had anywhere and their egg salad is to die for suggestion for. Everyone out there take their pastrami, hot or cold and throw some of the egg salad on top perfect combination!!! read more

I've lived here, within 2 miles of this gem, 33 years and never knew it existed. My family would go all of the way to Phillipies in downtown L.A. for dips and pickled eggs. The only 2 things they don't have that Philippies has is crowds and pork sandwiches. The woman was patient with me since it was my first time there and I was the only customer there at 2p.m. They have a bell to ring outside of the door for people who need help in with wheelchairs or walkers and for being a small place, they actually have an ADA approved table, (the accessibility sign is on the wrong table though). Old pictures from the 50s are on the walls and they have an A rating. read more

So sad I have to write this but this place has lost it's touch. It was a treat to come here as a kid now it's overpriced, they are tight with the meat, the bread is not soft like it used to be. They charge for the pickles that used not come with your meal. The serving sizes are definitely smaller. I wish the food was at least the same and I wouldn't mind paying. read more

Old School Sandwich Shop The two ladies who served me were incredible. Definitely Going Back!!! read more

Came here because of the good reviews but it honestly just didn't hit the spot. You first walk in and there is no menu to be found so you're just standing there looking at the menu through Google or Yelp. The atmosphere is old decor with saw dust everywhere, trash on the floor with some dead bugs on the floor. Good thing was the tables were clean. Service was okay the old lady's working the counter were nice but didn't understand each other well. They kept going back & forth & repeating the order to each other which all we got was 2 of the same sandwiches & potato/pasta salad. Overall the only thing I liked was the potato salad & the pickle. The whole vibe just wasn't there & the place didn't look clean plus the dead bugs just wasn't ugh. I gave it a shot & hopefully I don't get sick later lol. read more

I used to eat here as a kid. I always loved it. The last time I was here was in 1989. I'm in California for a visit and recently saw people talking about it on Facebook, so I had to stop by. The surrounding area has changed, but the building looks the same. Inside still has the familiar saw dust on the floor and same look. The French Dip and potato salad were just as delicious as I remember. To this day, I've never had better potato salad. read more

The sandwich was not good. Very dry and $10.50 for just meat and bread. To add cheese another .50, to have a pickle another .75, and potato salad another 1.00. Very nickel dime you! read more

Must try in Pomona don't forget the root beer in a mug .................................. ........... old school pictures on the walls read more

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Glad I found Tony's French Dips in Downtown Pomona. I was lucky enough to meet the owner that still makes the sandwiches the right way. They have been open since the 1950's and still serving the Pomona community with their amazing sandwiches. I had the 50/50 Pastrami and Beef dip, both are amazing the Pastrami with mustard and pickles had to be my favorite and the dip was perfect! Come to Tony's French Dip! read more

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Sandwiches tasted great. Service was excellent and the staff were all kind and prompt. The ambiance has a classic diner vibe to it! read more

their potato salad is gone downhill and they were known for potato salad. Their sandwiches have gotten smaller, and the people aren't too friendly that work there. read more

Been going there for years. The sandwitches have gotten more expensive with less meat. The quality is still there, but the value has diminished. read more

Sandwiches and sides are delicious, but the real treat is being welcomed in such a friendly way. The sandwiches are a good size-add some delicious macaroni or potato salad and you'll be stuffed! read more

Tony's is truly a local landmark and the only spot I know to get a good beef dip sandwich in the area. This mom and pop deli has been in business since 1958 and stepping in transports you back to Pomona's glory days. Stop in for a great traditional beef dip & try one of their delicious pickled eggs. I only wish they were open for dinner! read more

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