World Café is a hidden gem in Glendale! This small, clean, and humble shop is run by an Iranian-Armenian owner with years of experience running a sandwich shop in Isfahan, and you can taste that tradition in every bite.
I ordered the beef tongue, roast beef, and hamburger. The beef tongue and roast beef sandwiches were outstanding — authentic in every way, reminding me of the classic Iranian style with fresh parsley and onions. The bread was soft and fresh, and the portions were just right. These sandwiches transported me straight back to Iran.
The hamburger, while decent, had spices (especially turmeric and salt) that slightly overpowered the flavor compared to the other sandwiches. But given how delicious the roast beef and beef tongue were, I’ll absolutely be back to try more of their specialties.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic, flavorful sandwiches with a touch of Iranian heritage!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ani Nersessian
Most delicious burgers and sandwiches in town, with excellent customer service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LYNN FOLLEN BRANDY
A modern take on traditional cuisine — very well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AJ
amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robin Chen
the roast beef sandwich was over $18 and had the consistency of wet cardboard. sauce was good.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Roast Beef
Jay Aye
Quaint 💎 gem of a find. The gentlemen there made the place welcoming and the Philly I ordered was better than I had imagined. Soft bread and made to perfection! Definitely a place to stop while in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quinn Burke
Got the cheeseburger with fries (not pictured cuz I was hungry), alfredo pasta, and Philly steak sandwich for less than $54. Very large flavorful portions for an affordable price. Will definitely go back again.
This place is a mom and pop restaurant, and the owner is a wonderful charming man who makes the best sandwiches. The food is clean and very delicious. The fries and fry dip, cheeseburger, mushroom cheeseburger, the olivier salad, and homemade pomegranate juice are must haves. In this age of low quality fast food, these places are rare gems. The food takes time to prepare, but quality takes time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Burger
Barzin Rad
A Hidden Gem in Glendale!
My old friend wanted to visit this place and I’m so glad we did! The food was absolutely amazing. We had the ash reshteh, koko sabzi,, Chicken Katsu with the special house sauce, and the reza loghmeh * (Kebab) and every dish was fantastic.
What made the experience even better was getting to meet the owner and the chef—they were incredibly welcoming and passionate about their food. It was such a great way to spend a beautiful evening, especially on a rainy day in Glendale.
If you’re in the area, make sure to check out Rafik place in the heart of Glendale. An absolute must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger and Fries with Cheese, Beef Tongue Sandwich, Philly Cheese Steak, Fries, Burger
Patrick Gharibjanian
This is to express my disappointment with my recent dining experience at this place. I had been looking forward to trying their yummy sandwiches, but unfortunately, my experience was significantly marred by the restaurant's condition.
Dirty tables that were not cleared promptly after previous diners. Food debris on the floor. Visible dust or grime on surfaces.
These conditions detracted significantly from my dining experience and raised concerns about the overall hygiene of the establishment. Cleanliness is a fundamental aspect of any restaurant, and I believe these issues need to be addressed promptly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sausage
Sevan
Must try new items Wonderful ❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: World Cafe
Alex Park
Delicious food. Friendly staff. Very nostalgic and 10/10. A must try
Good food, good people, reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
World Café is a hidden gem in Glendale! This small, clean, and humble shop is run by an Iranian-Armenian owner with years of experience running a sandwich shop in Isfahan, and you can taste that tradition in every bite.
I ordered the beef tongue, roast beef, and hamburger. The beef tongue and roast beef sandwiches were outstanding — authentic in every way, reminding me of the classic Iranian style with fresh parsley and onions. The bread was soft and fresh, and the portions were just right. These sandwiches transported me straight back to Iran.
The hamburger, while decent, had spices (especially turmeric and salt) that slightly overpowered the flavor compared to the other sandwiches. But given how delicious the roast beef and beef tongue were, I’ll absolutely be back to try more of their specialties.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic, flavorful sandwiches with a touch of Iranian heritage!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most delicious burgers and sandwiches in town, with excellent customer service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A modern take on traditional cuisine — very well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the roast beef sandwich was over $18 and had the consistency of wet cardboard. sauce was good.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Roast Beef
Quaint 💎 gem of a find. The gentlemen there made the place welcoming and the Philly I ordered was better than I had imagined. Soft bread and made to perfection! Definitely a place to stop while in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got the cheeseburger with fries (not pictured cuz I was hungry), alfredo pasta, and Philly steak sandwich for less than $54. Very large flavorful portions for an affordable price. Will definitely go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Philly Cheese Steak, Cheeseburger
That philly cheesesteak was on a different level. i recommend this place 100%
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is a mom and pop restaurant, and the owner is a wonderful charming man who makes the best sandwiches. The food is clean and very delicious. The fries and fry dip, cheeseburger, mushroom cheeseburger, the olivier salad, and homemade pomegranate juice are must haves. In this age of low quality fast food, these places are rare gems. The food takes time to prepare, but quality takes time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Burger
A Hidden Gem in Glendale!
My old friend wanted to visit this place and I’m so glad we did! The food was absolutely amazing. We had the ash reshteh, koko sabzi,, Chicken Katsu with the special house sauce, and the reza loghmeh * (Kebab) and every dish was fantastic.
What made the experience even better was getting to meet the owner and the chef—they were incredibly welcoming and passionate about their food. It was such a great way to spend a beautiful evening, especially on a rainy day in Glendale.
If you’re in the area, make sure to check out Rafik place in the heart of Glendale. An absolute must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger and Fries with Cheese, Beef Tongue Sandwich, Philly Cheese Steak, Fries, Burger
This is to express my disappointment with my recent dining experience at this place. I had been looking forward to trying their yummy sandwiches, but unfortunately, my experience was significantly marred by the restaurant's condition.
Dirty tables that were not cleared promptly after previous diners.
Food debris on the floor.
Visible dust or grime on surfaces.
These conditions detracted significantly from my dining experience and raised concerns about the overall hygiene of the establishment. Cleanliness is a fundamental aspect of any restaurant, and I believe these issues need to be addressed promptly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sausage
Must try new items
Wonderful ❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: World Cafe
Delicious food. Friendly staff. Very nostalgic and 10/10. A must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Burger
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