At the midcentury-meets-modern restaurant, sandwiches are stuffed with roasted meats and topped with homemade condiments (we drool over the Thanksgiving turkey with jalapeno stuffing).
Simplethings Sandwich & Pie Shop, 8310 West Third Street, at Sweetzer Avenue (323-592-3390 or simplethingsrestaurant.com).
Nestled between Bouchon Bistro and Bouchon Bar, the Bakery serves up flaky croissants, seasonal fruit tarts, and a light lunch sandwich menu.
Bouchon Bakery, 235 North Canon Drive, between Dayton and Clifton Ways (310-271-9910 or bouchonbakery.com).
Inventive hoagies (like the Pig-n-Fig with prosciutto, blue cheese, fig hash, arugula, and aioli), salads, and regional potato chips draw hungry crowds to this modern neighborhood deli.
Earl’s Gourmet Grub, 12226 Venice Boulevard, between Grand View Boulevard and Centinela Avenue, Mar Vista (310-313-1717 or earlsgourmetgrub.com).
Sandwiches like the Laurel Canyon (avocado, feta yogurt, sprouts) are the star attraction at Suzanne Goin’s 90210 marketplace slash cafe, but don’t miss the salads, pastries, house-made granola, and jams.
The Larder at Maple Drive, 345 North Maple Drive, at Alden Drive, suite 100 (310-248-3779 or thelarderattavern.com).
This neighborhood coffee shop serves the finest snacks and sandwiches around, including selections from Cake Monkey Bakery and Sweet Lady Jane.
Paper or Plastik Cafe, 5772 West Pico Boulevard, at South Ogden Drive (323-935-0268 or paperorplastikcafe.com).
Fuel up before you head for the hills with lots of vegetarian and vegan options under $7. We love the avocado-and-sprout sandwich (fake bacon bits, tomatoes) and veggie chili with vegan blue sage cornbread.
The Trails Cafe, 2333 Fern Dell Drive, off Los Feliz Boulevard (323-871-2102 or thetrailslosfeliz.com).
Hunker down at the farmhouse communal table with your seasonal sandwich (standouts have included havarti-and-bacon grilled cheese and albacore tuna with currants) or grab and go when you’re on the run.
Thyme Cafe & Market, 1630 Ocean Park Boulevard, between 16th and 17th Streets, Santa Monica (310-399-8800 or thymecafeandmarket.com).
Make the most of your midday break with sliders of homemade meatballs, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
Bottega Louie, 700 South Grand Avenue, at Seventh Street (213-802-1470 or bottegalouie.com).
Lunch on farmers-market-fresh salads and hearty chalkboard-special sandwiches made with seasonal ingredients. Take home a rotisserie chicken for dinner.
Huckleberry Cafe, 1014 Wilshire Boulevard, between 10th and 11th Streets, Santa Monica (310-451-2311 or huckleberrycafe.com).
The best Italian meats are piled high on fresh-baked sub loaves at the neighborhood cafe. Wine and cold beer wash it all down.
Potato Chips, 7613 Beverly Boulevard, between North Curson and North Stanley Avenues (323-931-0911).
At the downtown historic landmark, you can settle into a worn wooden booth or head upstairs for some peace and quiet with a classic French dip in tow.
Philippe the Original, 1001 North Alameda Street, at Ord Street (213-623-3781 or philippes.com).
Pucker up and give the to-stay/to-go restaurant a big kiss for hot or cold sandwiches, freshly made soups, veggie-centric sides, sweet treats, and six kinds of seasonal lemonade.
Lemonade, 1661 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, at Venice Boulevard (310-452-6200 or lemonadela.com).
Nab a seat on the patio at the first West Coast outpost of the NYC original — and use both hands for the tender Cuban and famous grilled corn.
Cafe Habana Malibu, 3939 Cross Creek Road, at Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu (310-317-0300 or habana-malibu.com).
Indulge your inner dude at this chophouse/pub with a slow-roast beef dip sandwich and one of 28 craft beers on tap.
Rosewood Tavern, 448 North Fairfax Avenue, between Rosewood and Oakwood Avenues (323-944-0980 or rosewoodtavern.com).
The modern-day deli packs its menu with updated classics (roasted albacore tuna sandwich, BLT with avocado), salads, soups, and specials like meatloaf and brisket to stay or go.
Moore’s Delicatessen, 271 East Orange Grove Avenue, at North Third Street, Burbank (818-478-1251 or mooresdeli.com).
The bite-size restaurant and premium butcher shop changes its menu of soups, salads, and meaty sandwiches daily, but keep an eye out for corned beef and pulled pork.
Salt’s Cure, 7494 Santa Monica Boulevard, at North Vista Street, West Hollywood (323-850-7258 or saltscure.com).
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