Giamela's Submarine Sandwiches

Cash only, I’m not sure I’m with that policy now a days.

It's a divey local joint with a laser focus on sub sandwiches. Limited menu, all of it good. The guys taking orders and making sandwiches are genuinely happy and enjoy their work. Very friendly and personable.
I had pastrami, she had a sausage sandwich. She declared the sandwich average (marinara average, sausage ok but average). My pastrami was good for what it was but personally disappointing. They heat it in simmering broth, that washes out the salt and flavor and makes it rubbery. Best handling of pastrami IMO is to heat it on the flat top. That renders and softens some of the fat, concentrates the flavor and makes it a little crispy. Then put the cheese on top of that to melt before it goes on the bread, that's a good sandwich. Anyway...
The pepper steak is what a lot of people get, looking forward to trying it next time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Giamela’s Submarine Sandwiches has been a favorite of mine for over 30 years and they never disappoint. My go-to is the pepper steak with tomatoes, extra onions, pickles, and Italian dressing, packed with flavor every time. My wife and I both love their tuna fish sandwich, fresh and delicious. My second favorite has to be their Italian cold cuts, loaded with meats and perfectly seasoned. The quality and consistency keep us coming back and it’s always a satisfying meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have enjoyed coming for the pepperbeef steak or pastrami sandwich for over 35 years.....it's always been good simple food 😋

I ve only been here once before, many years ago. It was good food then and it still is, now.
Staff was friendly and portions are generous. Prices are reasonable.
Hard to go wrong if you crave a meatball sandwich

Luv this place! The sandwiches are so good and priced well!

truly mouth watering sandies

Humongous sandwhiches. Simple and great old vibe.

Love their pepper steak sandwich. Try to get one every time I drive through Burbank.

Love love this place sandwiches are the bomb if you ever go bye this place u better stop in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Italian Cold Cut, Tomatoes Pickles & Onions, Meatball Sub, Hot Pastrami Sandwich

My husband and I ordered a pastrami sandwich and they made it quick and it looked like it was going to be a great sandwich. Wrong the meat had no flavor and was super fatty.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

This location has been here for ages. Great experience. Staff is receptive and prompt w its service. Great sandwiches. ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meatball Sub, Hot Pastrami Sandwich, Large Peppersteak, Pepper Steak

This place is ?. It's always great tasting food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Italian Cold Cut, Sausage, Pepper Steak Italian Cold Cuts, Pepper and Egg, Meatball Sub, Hot Pastrami Sandwich, Large Turkey Sandwich, Pepper Steak

Love the extra toppings on the subs. Family got the cold cut and pastrami. The smalls were plenty big for everyone. Wish more places put that much pickles /tomatoes etc on theirs!

Very busy the whole time we were there. But they were fast and friendly. Prepare for cash only ( no higher then 20's).

They could put a little effort into upgrading the seating area. A relative says it's looked like that since he was a kid about 40yes ago.

Well worth the visit!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Italian Cold Cut, Tomatoes Pickles & Onions, Hot Pastrami Sandwich

I'm a lover of pastrami sandwiches and have had them from all over SoCal. Giamela's pastrami is perfect every time; warm, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. Also a fan of their meatball sub and the pepper steak. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's definitely worth stopping by just remember to bring cash. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage, Meatball Sub, Hot Pastrami Sandwich, Pepper Steak