Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

Godmother graciously delicious!????

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Godmother, Meatballs

Parking is sometimes a nightmare, & since I moved a few years ago, I am no longer fortunate enough to be within walking distance of the Godmother. this doesn't stop me from wanting it though. So of course i tolerate the 15 mile drive/ride out for one. ?
I have fond memories of the flavor/texture of the bread, but not of the eating experience. i always had to take the bottom off my sandwich to be able to eat it without all the fillings getting pushed out with each bite lol.
i love that they offer lettuce wrapped & "just on the paper" versions of every sandwich. i always pay for the extra meat & cheese, but to be honest i am not sure if I've actually been given it. seems pretty small - but it could just be that it looks smaller without the bread to beef it up size-wise. i would need to order 2 sandwiches, 1 with extra & 1 as is, to be able to actually see the difference to know for sure.

pro tip... the wait can be long so order ahead if you know what you want.
*follow the path to the left going behind the checkout lines - you will see a cheese case & people making sandwiches, keep going. there will be a fridge & a metal rack with sandwiches against the wall.
also in that fridge they do usually have plenty of pre-made menu sandwiches in the back as well (or at least i saw plenty of godmothers!) so if you are not customizing at all & just want it "as is" they might have it ready to grab & go.
there's fresh bread back here too if you want more ?

is it the best sandwich in LA? might not be, i haven't tried them all.
(honestly if we are talkin' favorites, this ties with jersey mikes for me ? but then again, i am particularly fond of the East Coast's sandwiches from my decade spent there. ☺️ i am also not counting Pastrami sandwiches in the running, which i also love, bc i consider that to be in a different Sandwich Bracket lol)

Dietary restrictions: customization options for all sandwiches. also options for low carb/keto, vegetarian, gluten free (obviously not a gluten free environment but you CAN get sandwiches without bread & many sides are gf as well)

Parking: if they aren't busy, no problem! the problem is, they're almost always very busy. lol
going right at open seems the least bad.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich Bread, Godmother, Caprese Sandwich, Meatballs, Caprese, Turkey, Meatball Sub, Cannoli - 4 Pack, Tiramisu, Pickles, Burrata

I’m I was so heartbroken to find this place and see it in Tv and they talk so highly about this deli and I came all the way from Fontana to get the worst customer service. The cashier told me I don’t have to be here. She is short from another country. I asked a question to the deli, and he had such a bad attitude and walked away as well. This is not what you see on TV. It’s one of the worst places to go to.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Worker inside is rude think is big boss bad food don’t come here

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Kind of chaotic deli section but very speedy service. They got most of the sandwiches right but messed one up. I got the hot soppressata and loved it. It was tart, with dressing, mustard, giardinera, and lots of hot soppressata. The bread was fantastic.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

An absolute classic spot!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Solid deli place you cannot go wrong with nearly anything you order here. I usually order the turkey club or the Italian I think it's called the Godfather. Absolutely delicious traditional Italian deli! Wish there was one closer to where I live! I'd be here every week!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Godmother, Meatballs, Turkey, Tiramisu, Pickles

If you like Italian grinders come to this small market and Deli, and get the Godmother sandwich

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Godmother

Small Italian grocery shop that loves Italian dishes

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Godmother, Meatloaf, Chicken Parm, Meatball Sub, Pickles

They would not allow a disabled military veteran to come in w their service dog. Very sad here in Los

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Legendary sandwiches ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Turkey

I didn't know heaven can be on earth. Really love this place, every time I went here, I just received great food.

Best sandwiches in LA. Get the godmother sandwich, spicy, the works. Traditional Italian deli that is authentic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Godmother, Caprese Sandwich, Meatballs, Meatball Sub

Best in LA, fair prices for LA, especially being the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is the Italian deli of your dreams. Everything is fresh and freshly prepared. No snark. Just go!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Godmother