Absolutely amazing burgers at this spot. My boyfriend and I went because we were looking for a good sandwich in Glendale. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is small but inviting and has plenty of outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the food is cooked to order by the friendly owner, and pretty quickly too. He told us that his burgers were homemade and "not like your normal burger", so we were excited to try. He gave us some samples of falafel with his signature sauce while we waited, which I loved, and next time I'll try a falafel sandwich. But after a period of time that was appropriate for cooking two burgers, we had our food. Upon opening the wrappers to the burgers (which were a mushroom cheeseburger and cheeseburger), we noticed that they were massive. The buns were sturdy yet soft, substantial enough to hold up to the generous fillings yet somehow light. And oh my god the burger meat itself. Typically, burger meat is unseasoned and the main flavor you get is meat. But this burger, the meat itself was deliciously seasoned, almost like the meat you would get on a kebab. And the cheese, too, was not flabby and unremarkable but rather a thick, stretchy, flavorful melt that complemented the fresh toppings perfectly. Refreshing pickles and tomatoes, perfectly tender sautéed mushrooms, and plenty of the signature sauce. I will be back for this burger, and to try his other sandwiches. I do not mess around when it comes to burgers. This one is exceptional. read more

Wonderful little shop where the sandwiches are clearly made with love. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very small but quaint in its own way. Feels very old school.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner has been in business for years and appears to really love what he does. The bread is great and the toppings are fresh. They have a great selection of non-alcoholic beverages that pair great with any sandwich you can get on the menu. It's the perfect weekday lunch, or weekend afternoon destination. read more

Worth the hype! These are without a doubt the best falafel I've ever had. Everyone working here was super nice. 14/10

A fantastic hidden gem in the Glendale area. The food is delicious and the owner/chef is so kind and generous.

I was doing laundry around the corner and decided to grab something to eat since I'd be there for a few hours. This place popped up, so I ordered fries and a Caesar salad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not the best-looking place -- definitely more of a mom-and-pop spot -- but the food surprised me![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be back to try other options. The fries were so good, super crispy, and they gave a really generous portion. I think there might've been a mix-up with the salad dressing -- it seemed more like an Italian olive oil dressing instead of Caesar -- but it still tasted pretty good, light and flavorful. read more

World Cafe - Caesar salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

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The roast beef sandwich is the star here. Super tender shredded beef and full of nice veggies. It is a delight. The schnitzel was solid with fries and the burger was also good with fries. Grabbed a simple Caesar salad to balance everything out. Service is mom and pop to the point. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is hole in the wall dive with a nice outdoor covered patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Excellent middle Eastern food cooked by a single chef in a small venue. We had the kebab and the schnitzel. Both were delicious and had excellent portions. It was a quiet night and the proprietor cooked everything while we waited, including freshly-preparing french fries to accompany the schnitzel. The dill and yoghurt sauce on the schnitzel was excellent, it made the particular version of this dish very unique. I will definitely be back. read more

This place has good food. Their service is great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend this place. read more

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There is only one 1star review here and the dude got a burger. No shit you're at an Armenian/Persian cultural place. The service here is as if your parents are feeding you again, most genuine man I have ever met. He gives me free water if I ever ask for water though I never take it for free. The food here for the culture intended is phenomenal. Again I would even go here if the food was bad because the owner is seriously genuine. read more

Hands down, this place offers the best Persian style sandwiches and burgers. Give this place a try and you won't regret it. I prefer World Cafe over Haida Sandwich or Juice Stop, better quality, friendlier service, nicer people. Give this place a try. Thank you Mr. Raffi for the great hospitality! read more

I worked on brand in Glendale for many years and it wasn't until an Armenian coworker recommended this place that I even know it existed. The food is perfect , it's as simple as that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's just now with its soaring popularity it's hard to find a place to eat there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The moment they expand a bit it'll be a five star staple[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Absolutely loved the food at World Cafe! The sandwich was a 10/10 and the burger was a solid 9. The fries were also delicious! The workers were incredibly nice! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor seating had a heater and music playing and it felt incredibly cozy to be here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely would come back! Especially because they told us they're adding way more options to their menu soon! Can't wait to try more :) read more

World Cafe - Boit Mernem Sandwich Classic Burger with Fries - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Very small, very good for a quick passing-by bite on the fly. The Philly Steak sandwich was wonderful, prepared in front of my eyes, with fresh and crispy bread. Mmmh, perfect for what it was! read more

World Cafe - a sandwich in a styrofoam container - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

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SO DELICIOUS! Found this gem on Yelp and it did not disappoint. Every bite was full of flavor, and the pickles are amazing! Outdoor seating available, friendly staff. read more

World Cafe - Roast beef sandwich - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Food was great (massive serving for what you pay). I had the burger and it did not disappoint. If you are anywhere near LA, I'd suggest taking a quick drive to try the food. Small business with quality ingredients and hometown feeling service. I'm from the Bay Area, and when I come next, I'll be sure to visit. read more

World Cafe - The burger is as big as the takeout carrier! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Hungry. Looking for food. Friend suggests World Cafe. I'm always game to try new places. Always. This is the way. The fatty way. First - follow the instructions. Don't blink. You'll pass it up. Street parking. On Verdugo. And on California. Small lot in back. Don't know if it's for the laundromat only. Check signage. No table service. Order. Find a seat. Probably outdoors. Small counter inside. Good for three. Maybe four people. Outdoor covered seating. Again, no table service. Need something - go to the counter. Though no service - staff (cashier + cook), so friendly. So nice. Not sure if they're the owners. So, on to the food ... Ordered a Chicken Burger (with mushrooms & cheese) + fries. Plus a Roast Beef Sandwich. See pics. Free drink with Yelp check in. Got a Coke. So delicious. So good. Ingredients just hit the spot. The special sauce added to the flavor. Was skeptical of the Yelp rating. Always nice when the ratings are spot on. read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. The food here is so clean and delicious. The owner takes pride in his establishment and ensures that his customers have a great place to eat. I highly recommend the cheeseburger or if you love mushrooms, the mushroom cheeseburger. Their homemade juices are also excellent. Such a rare gem, especially in Glendale. read more

Delicious roast beef sandwich with an exotic twist! Their roast beef alone is already good, but they added onions, parsley, cucumber and spices which makes it a delight on every bite. The dip is just right for both the sandwich and fries. Only order the fries when you're really hungry, because the portion is pretty big. Overall it's a hearty meal combo and the price reflects it. Oh and they no longer honor the check in free soda. read more

World Cafe - Roast beef sandwich combo (with soda) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

I found this place on Yelp and let me tell you it lives up to the reviews. I called in to order and picked up my order. I got the cheese sausage sandwich. It was soooo goood. Cant wait to go back here again. The owners were super nice too! Will definitely go back here again. read more

Un*** believable it is the most nostalgic and tasty roast beef I have ever eaten the red paper and fries wow woop woop took me back to Tehran ... love this place... دمتون گرم خيلي چسبيد The owner is really cool and he is a professional in what he does... I love the design and environment inside it takes me back to my home country iran... believe me when they give you multiple dressing in jar that is Tehran ... it is a must place for ppl coming from other states... great food better service nostalgic ambiance .. read more

World Cafe - Roast beef ... مزه ي رست بيف تهران - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

High quality product presented in a non luxury cozy Ambiance which is best if you do "To go" in Glendale California. I have tried many of their menu items and I always go to their Hamburger and Pastrami almost every time. The service is mostly defined in getting the orders ready as fast as possible since their is not much of a sitting area. Very nice people operating a small family business. Parking can be issue at this place since there is very limited street parking available and I am not sure if they have designated parking spots for their customers In short, if you are looking for good quality burger / Sandwich but don't want to pay a ton of Money for it, and you want to enjoy it while watching Netflix! Then this is your place. read more

I Ordered The Philly Combo.... It Was Delicious! They're A Decent Size As Well I Only Finished Half And The Fries. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Chairs Outside Are Really Good For Self Spinal Adjustments Lol[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The Guy Working Inside Is Pretty Friendly As Long As You Know What You Want To Drink . read more

World Cafe - Philly Cheesesteak Combo. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

I can't believe I found this Hidden GEM . You probably drove right by this precious hole in the wall countless times unnoticed . Place feels like They made me feel welcomed. Service was great wholesome attitude. I purchased 2x Philly Cheesesteak sandwich COMBO, $20 flat each. Which is more than fair for a 12 inch sandwich fries and a can soda . As I was paying I ran into the kind owner/chef , ‍ who by the way he spoke, you can sense his genuine love and enthusiasm for the food he makes and sells, as he introduced his new menu items. He said , They have Alfredo pasta now ( I wish he had a pink sauce, because the creamy and acidity of the marinara for me is *chefs kiss * hint hint wink wink ) lol . He also mentioned " Kabob bites" I was in a rush so I didn't get to ask what that was. I am eager go find out. You can taste the fresh, high quality ingredients that was used, along with the care that was put forth when preparing and made . Very clean, natural, high quality beef, not oily, perfectly salted and seasoned! The bread was soft and has just the right amount of elasticity , for lack of better description. They either make it themselves or gets it fresh daily or got it from a local bakery ‍ . Breads thickness created the perfect meat to cheese and veggie ratio. . The sauce really brightens up and takes Philly Cheesesteak and takes it to another level. The Philly was too good as you can see in this photo! We couldn't even wait to take a good photo! I would ask for more sauce on the side next time, it perfectly balanced , straight up harmony so fire ! If you, like myself is starting to feel the food you consume due to age . lol you will really appreciate the mastery in these crafted sandwiches from this joint! I can't wait to try their other menu items, Money well spent , totally % worth it. Hands down the BEST PHILLY CHEESESTEAK sandwich I have ever had. WELL 5 STARS read more

World Cafe - Philly cheesesteak sandwich. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Great food and fast service. The owner is a very nice and respectful. Always enjoy his service. Again and again the sandwiches are delicious. read more

**March 2022 Visit - Saturday Evening** My friend and I had just visited another fast casual restaurant for dinner, but the portions were so small that we were still hungry. I pulled up my yelp app and noticed this restaurant with a perfect rating and super late hours. So we decided to hope on over and give it a try. So glad we did because it was our best meal that night! The cafe is located on the side of a large laundromat and be careful when you drive by because we missed it the first time around. Parking is super limited; however, we lucked out and found street parking right next to the shop. There's a small patio where we saw a family enjoy their burgers and fries. Inside there's a counter for at least two to sit and dinin. We briefly chatted with the owners and apparently this restaurant was here for 10 years and they've operated for the past five. Regardless, they had a pretty steady flow of customers al night. Most of the clientele looked middle-eastern and middle-aged, which tells me that this probably is a local spot within the community. My friend and I order a Chicken Burger Combo ($8.99) and a Roast Beef Sandwich ($10.99), which came out pretty quickly. Wow the chicken sandwich was huge both in size and flavor. The chicken was juicy and all the veggies inside had a distinct but complementary flavors. The bun also tasted different. It's lighter than a traditional bun. Fries were standard, but leaned on the crispy (versus soggy/soft) side. The Roast Beef Sandwich was very moist, and tender; however, a tad heavy for me. I would absolutely come back again to get the Chicken Burger and/r try their burger/mushroom/cheese combo! read more

Their sandwiches are great, [[HIGHLIGHT]]small place but full of love.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their mushroom burger is the best.

If you're from Iran and missing that nostalgic Iranian burger experience--this is the spot! Armenian-Persian Hands down, one of the best burgers I've ever had. Straight up tastes like home. Glendale, got lucky with this gem! read more

Fast service and delicious. Love this spot! I like the kotlet sandwich and the falafel sandwich. The sauces are the cherry on top.

The food and service was amazing. Ambiance needs quite a bit of work. Will I go back to try other items on the menu, absolutely! I wouldn't eat there, though. read more

The food is delicious and the hospitality is unmatched. Truly feels like you are dining at a friends house. So welcoming. Love this gem.

Omg the best sadewiches ever ever ever esoecially hot dog with persian style sandwich it is another level and the service was great

Best tongue sandwiches ever!! The owner is very nice and welcoming. We will definitely be going back. Very clean as well.

Best sandwich made! I'll definitely be back to try the roast beef! The owner was really nice , and I enjoyed sitting there eating my food. Don't forget to try the special sauce , it was just amazing! read more

World Cafe - Best Philly cheesesteak! ! It was made fresh with so much flavor & the special sauce that was provided was just a chefs kiss! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

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World Cafe is a small hole-in-the-wall cafe that serves nostalgic Persian cuisine, infused with American-style comfort food. Came here for takeout due to high praise and frequent recommendations. Needless to say, we were NOT disappointed. We ordered a bunch of things to try -- Roast Beef Sandwich, Beef Tongue Sandwich, Chicken and Beef Burgers (with Mushroom/Cheese + Fries), and the German Sausage Sandwich (with Mushroom/Cheese). Keep in mind, these are fresh, homemade burgers & sandwiches with a Persian twist. Don't come here expecting a Big Mac or Whopper. Although... size-wise, these burgers are HUGE. Everything was extremely unique and tasty. We were given VERY filling, big portions. Fries were perfect, crispy at times, chewy at others, and seasoned. Their special sauce is incredible as well, so get some on the side. Service was swift, and the owners were extremely polite and patient with us. All in all, let's just say we were extremely satisfied & have found a new place to take out some weeknight dinners! Thank you, World Cafe! read more

I'm a LA cab driver since 2010 and have been many places for food because I have no idea where supposed to be up coming next destination as a cab driver so even though I'm not a fast food fan but I would recommend this as a best food place I've tried in LA Burgers are homemade style and taste is like never experienced somewhere else. Thank you tiny but like would huge Cafe read more

World Cafe - Mushroom burger - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

One of the top café in Los Angeles, strongly recommended, the home made sandwiches with the special sauce just wooooow read more

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Honestly, a 5-star review is not enough for this place. It's one of those hidden gems in your neighborhood. It is ran by a family, cooking honest, home-style food, made from scratch, fresh ingredients, very generous portions and very affordable. But most importantly- absolutely delicious! I want to say the best sandwiches I've ever had. They have their loyal customers, who keep coming back, and Im definitely going to be one of them. Try it, you can thank me later. read more

Went here last night after seeing the high scores for reviews. I can tell you I was sorely disappointed. Some of the worst food and flavors I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing. The reviews have GOT to be fake profiles because there is no way people ate the same food I did. The food literally was disgusting and for $17 bucks for a cheeseburger and fries, this has got to be one of the worst transactions I've ever made. Avoid wasting your money here, go ANYWHERE else. read more

the cheeseburger it's so yummy and super delicious, perfectly cooked . [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment you walk in , you feel right at home , fast and friendly service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . I highly recommend this place . read more

This little hole in a wall spot has Very delicious sandwiches. The owner is super nice too!