tl;dr come to this premium Italian grocer for the solid subs, and save room in your fridge for the…read morewide selection deli and pantry goods Look no further for an approachable Italian gourmet grocery. Claro's Italian Market originally opened in San Gabriel in 1948, delivering an affordable array of Italian ingredients, deli goods, and baked treats. After 5 generations, Claro's now operates locations across Southern California. At the San Gabriel location, you can easily park across the side street in Claro's dedicated lot. The first room is dedicated to checkout, baked goods, and wine bottles. Further down, the back room triples a pantry, a refrigerator, and a deli. The chatter among staff and customers mostly drowns out the soft background of Italian tunes. The imported Italian grocery selection is excellent by LA standards, but don't sleep on Claro's made-to-order sandwiches. Grab a slip from the ticket dispenser and browse the well-stocked refrigerator section until a staff member shouts out your number. My fiancee and I love the Spicy Mike, which immediately hits your palate with a punch of flavor. The Great Grandpa Joe is solid as well, nostalgically recalling my memories of when Subway used to be good. The Large size sandwiches are the length of your forearm, and the sauce is perfectly proportioned to ensure that the sandwiches are neither dry nor soggy. My only critique is that I prefer a seeded roll to Claro's standard crisp-and-chewy Italian roll. Nonetheless, Claro's prove that a good Italian sandwich doesn't have to be overly complicated or gimmicky, and they set a good benchmark for what a hoagie should be. In contrast, Claro's Italian pastries were "fine" at best. The cookies were dry and muted in flavor, while the Cannoli Tart missed the satisfying crunch of a classic cannoli shell. As such, I'll be sticking to groceries and sandos.

Ordered their great grandpa joe, dressing on the side. I heard the truffle honey is what makes them…read moreeven better, we got the truffle honey to go on top of it. Let me say, the truffle honey was worth it, I feel this need to make sure I lick any drop that falls on the floor - liquid gold. We also tried the cousin, it's not as good as great grandpa unfortunately. Will need to try more later on.

Came in on a weekday morning, before other customers trickled in, so parking was available in the…read moreback lot (limited spaces). Ordered the Monte Cristo crêpe, paid for it and it was delivered within 10 minutes to my table. The visit, ambiance, food and service inspired this poem I made: Plenty of ham, no space for fluff Getting one crêpe was surely enough. Berry compote, sweet ham within So many options, where to begin? Welcoming staff, fountain out streaming French music plays, lights hang on ceiling. Delicious food, I want to return Food, place, service, Try now it's your turn!

Wanted to try this place in Arcadia for a while. There aren't many French joints in the San…read moreGabriel Valley. I always assumed this was a sit down restaurant, but in fact it is mainly a coffee shop with some pastries and food, but you order at a counter, seat yourself at any of the table in the small interior or the larger outside seating area, and they bring your food to your table. It's all fine, and service was very friendly and accommodating. It's just a lot more casual than I expected. I got some pastries to go - a pistachio croissant and a huge blueberry muffin. They were both very good, but the croissant was unique and the winner of the two. I also had breakfast there: a side of bacon, breakfast potatoes, the triple berry crepe, and a brown bourbon latte. The latte was delicious, as was the crepe. The crepe is a bit small for a meal and might not fill a lot of people up, but it tasted great. The bacon was supposed to be four strips, but I oddly got 3 1/2 strips. I jokingly mentioned it at the end of my meal, and the guy who helped me place my order brought me out a couple extra slices of bacon. The first bacon order tasted perfectly fine, but the extra slices had a weird gamey taste. The potatoes were also not bad, but they had an odd seasoning on them not unlike seasoned fries. Simple salt and pepper would've been better in my opinion. Still, I enjoyed my breakfast overall. The place doesn't seem particularly authentic as far as being a French joint, so I don't know how the rest of the food is gonna shape up. I would go back though. They have some interesting sandwiches and some other breakfast items that look a bit more hearty. If you haven't been and want a good coffee with a nice pastry or decent breakfast, you cold do worse in Arcadia. I recommend giving them a try.

I can't believe it's been 16 years since I posted a review. It's still the same Tito's I've been…read moregoing to all these years. Still love their beef and chicken empanadas and still personally prefer their chicken. The chimichurri sauce is so good I bought a whole jar this time for $9.99 to bring home and put on everything. Also got the chicken wings but they're kind of tiny and I won't be getting them again. Their Milanesa sandwich is still good as always. Portions are big so a small size is more than enough. Sharing photos of their market too so you can get an idea of what they have.

I lived in south El Monte pretty much my whole life. Titos…read morehas been a staple. Evertytime I go down to Monte I have to pick some TITOS

My new place to get sandwiches. I got the large Angry Joe, hot capocollo, mortadella, salami,…read morepepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes. sliced pepperoncini and spicy oil dressing. The food was delicious & easy on the wallet. Everything was fresh, the employees were nice & helpful. I can't wait to go back & try other items on the menu. I will be back.

Came here for a sandwich while on the area. Easy parking out front, friendly service and good food…read more Had a honey turkey and American cheese sandwich and it was good.

I could write for days about Pulciano's. The California Mafia has quickly become one of my favorite…read moresandwiches of all time since moving to the SGV over 5 years ago. Mike is such an amazing guy who you can tell immediately cares for the food and the community that Pulciano's has cultivated. They make you feel like a regular even if it's your first time there. The deli is small but with enough tables and chairs to enjoy your meal there. Everyone is so chill and welcoming you won't regret coming here for!

This is so sad. You've always been one of my favorite local spots, and I can't wait until you're…read moreopen again!

Easily the best burgers in the SGV. Every time they do a public stop near me, I try to make it to…read moregrab a delicious burger. The Banh Mi burger and Lomo Saltado are my go-tos but they rotate their offerings fairly often. They always have super creative special burgers that you won't see anywhere else. Love their rosemary garlic fries too.

I'm not gonna front. I didn't expect much from a food truck. And then, Patty Meets Bun blew me…read moreaway! I was able to try the truck at Chinatown Summer Nights over the weekend and it was great. They had a bunch of awesome sounding fusion burgers and for $10 didn't seem badly priced at all. And then when we got our burger, that baby had back! It was huge so actually an amazing deal for $10. We tried their Crispy Dumpling Burger which had the patty itself flavored as a dumpling (loves it!), had crispy dumpling skins on it, mayo and a bit of dumpling glaze. It was the messiest thing I've eaten in ages but goodness gracious, was it satisfying. I'm a fan. They just need to give out wet wipes with these delicious monstrosities! Def will hit up the truck again!

Amazing customer service, local restaurants an amazing food, great vide to sit an eat 100%…read morerecommend!!

Their garden feta sandwich with added turkey is delicious! The place is very nice/comfy inside. The…read morepeople are very friendly. Easy place to love great food.

Monty's in Alhambra is a hidden gem!…read more The sandwiches are full of flavor, and always on point! The customer service is great and fast and the inside is just a casual spot! I recommend any sandwich there becuase they all taste amazing.

I was excited to try this place since I drive by it all the time. But man, it takes 45 min to make…read morea chicken & waffle order?? Yes there were a couple groups of customers waiting ahead of us, but even with a small rush that seems kinda ridiculous. Not even a true sit down restaurant would amount to that prep time. The chicken & waffle was decent in price, $12 for 3 pieces with 1 waffle, but nothing to write home about taste wise. I thought the chicken was a bit burnt, or maybe the oil isn't fresh so the skin color is on the darker side. What really annoyed me is that one of the workers walked out (prob end of her shift) visibly with a box of food, while we were still waiting for our order. Not a great look. Oh, and the restroom is out of order. Cherry on top!

Don't sleep on this sandwich shop/Deli !! I have never had a bad experience. The food is hand made…read moreright in front of you! You can create your own sandwich or grab one of their signature items off of their menu! Family owned and operated and they recognize me everytime I head on in! They even have basically a market with snacks and drinks, even desserts and candy! I went in today just for a pickle (lol) and was still greeted with smiles from everyone! Highly recommend #mydeli! I promise that you won't be disappointed!

Shop is quaint , employees very nice but the sandwich is not worth $18+ . I got a turkey avocado…read moresandwich on sourdough. It was filling and a pretty good size sandwich but I will probably not return . The only thing memorable was the price.

Love this place for my donuts or sandwiches! Amy is such a…read moresweetheart & always takes care of me every morning I go I highly recommend this place Get the blueberry donut from Wednesday to Saturday I believe its sooo addicting

I had a good experience at Rose Donuts (Temple City). I ordered the Chocolate Donut with Sprinkles…read more($2). It's clean, fluffy, and sugary. (Important: There's a $3 Purchase Minimum if paying via Card.) I arrived at Rose Donuts (Temple City) on Wednesday (around 7AM). Parking is tight. The lot is fairly small and busy. Staff speaks Spanish and English. Staff is attentive. Surprisingly, this is a very popular location. It's filled with customers speaking Espanol. Staff is polite and respectful. Staff even explained that their old card fee sticker was outdated and no longer in effect. The ambiance is comfortable. This location is clean and had decent ventilation. There's also several clean tables to sit. They also sell Lotto. I felt welcomed in this business. Overall, Rose Donuts (Temple City) is a good experience. The donuts are fine; staff is diligent; and the spot is respectable. 4.7 out of 5