50 Best Sandwich Shops near South El Monte

“I usually go for breakfast because they have made to order breakfast bahn mi sandwiches. For the price, you get a pretty big sized sandwich. I think I spend like under 12 bucks for a sandwich and bottled water. I usually get the ham and egg. Kimmy always takes my phone orders and she is so nice!“

“An awesome authentic find! the portions are filling and it tastes delicious 🌮“

“It's a chain so you know what you're getting into before you even enter. Having said that, this specific one is extra roomy and clean.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level, no steps to climb and quite roomy. Defiantly enough room for easy mobility if one is in a wheelchair.“

“Decades upon decades, I have enjoyed Gene's Grinders. Fresh ingredients, friendly customer good service and fantastic memories since Huntington Drive. Thank you all for all the yummy, excellent food, hard work and fantastic memories! See you later! ❌️⭕️ 2/18/2026“

“Excellent service and great food.“

“Look… the vibes at The Garden Deli are IMMACULATE. The food is FIRE. 🔥

This is not Subway…no shade 😂 But if you want a QUALITY sandwich, come here and learn what “sandwich artist” is actually supposed to mean. The bread? QUALITY. The ingredients? Fresh. The whole sandwich? Just…YES.

And let me talk about the potato salad because somebody momma PUT. HER. FOOT. IN. IT. 😂👏🏾 It tasted like my mom made it daily…CHEF’S KISS. The pasta salad is good too! Actually, ask them how they would eat everything. Trust me…they will not lead you astray.

I brought my dad with me and we got our food to go. Baby…that food did not make it past the parking lot. 😂😂 We were supposed to take it home. Supposed to. The plan changed somewhere between the front door and the car.

The shop is small, but somehow you don’t want to leave. And the people working there? Some of the friendliest, funniest people. You can genuinely tell they enjoy working there and actually enjoy meeting and talking with their customers. That kind of energy is rare.

I was literally trying to poach them to come open a spot where I work…THAT is how good they are. 😂 If I’m trying to recruit your entire operation, you know the food is doing what it needs to do.

Gen Z would probably say the place has AURA. My millennial colleagues would say this place is BUSSIN. Either way…The Garden Deli is THAT GIRL. 😂🔥

Catch them now while you still can because I have ZERO doubt they’re going to blow up. Get your sandwich, get the potato salad, get the pasta salad, ask them what they recommend and trust the process.

And please…don’t sleep on this place. Your taste buds deserve better than a footlong wrapped in sadness. 😂“

“First time trying this place out.
It was worth it. I had the pastrami dip sandwich.
It was delicious
I can see why it has the reviews that it has
I highly recommend trying them out. I went to the original location in Alhambra.
Good job guys
Five Stars
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“It's not the best banh mi around, but certainly the best price/quality ratio in Alhambra. The line can be long and you can order ahead (phone), but if you just drop by around noon. Expect a bit of a wait. The owner speaks English, Vietnamese and Cantonese, so walk in with no fear. Coffee is excellent here too.“

“First time here. I ordered the Steak chimichurri sandwich. It was delicious. Had lots of flavor. My kid had their pizza, and we're very happy with it as well. All in all it was good experience for my first time. Will definitely come back and try a different meal.“

“From the best lunch options, chicken and waffles and cold subs. The service is welcoming and helpful, the music and atmosphere for a small spot is down right phenomenal. The man behind the counter is an artist, once you come here YOU HAVE TO COMEBACK.“

“Good service and great food“

“You will never get a sub quite as lovely as these. I don’t know why they’re so good, maybe fresh bread and fresh ingredients IDK but Turkey extra chili is my fave!! Mom loves Milanesa and the fried sides are YUMM too! I learned how to make my voice heard at the old little market. The big construction men at lunch time would be shouting out their orders. I was 11 years old and had to shout my order too!! Been a patron since 1982!!“

“Super friendly service and they always remember your face. With me they always remembers what I order. Way delicious sandwiches. Condiments and well drinks not to be rivaled. Smack in the middle of Pasadena near Sierra Madre on Colorado. Enjoy!“

“Ok Pastrami Dip is my suggested order to treat yourself here. BUT I saw a couple gentlemen get their order of pastrami and chili fries, oh, my. Gotta bring 3 friends to help me eat it all. Must try thst my next visit to The Hat. And free refills on drinks. Very generous.“

“The food was really good and the gentleman working behind the counter was courteous and professional, the older lady was very rude and impatient. Will not be going again“

“I am a fan favorite of Lee’s especially the banh mi and iced coffee. When I moved back to Cali I was excited to see how many Lee’s there are through expansion. However I have been disappointed with ALL of them except for the one in Pasadena. Always great service, the bread is always soft with great texture (not stale), plenty of meat. Other Lee’s give and embarrassing amount of meat. Lee’ Pasadena I will always drive extra to come see you.“

“Jessica and Elsa gave a great experience at this subway on ceasar Chavez and Mednik; they had their location really clean! Unlike others I visited and their attitudes were amazing too perfect service given by these two ladies Will come back to this location again !“

“Our family loves The Hat! Their pastrami is the best! So much meat on the roll with mustard and pickles... yummy! It's hard to finish a sandwich; it's so much food! Pair the sandwich with hot crispy fries and a soft drink...it's delicious! You can also get burgers and hot dogs with homemade chili...or chili cheese fries!“

“Reduced prices are a good suggestion!!!!!!I am a very good customer I come every week

Vegetarian options: Good vegetables ?

Kid-friendliness: AVAILABLE AND VERY KIND no problems what so ever

Parking: Subway #3476-0 plenty of good parking“

“Pictures don’t do it justice — the quality of the sandwich (prosciutto & fig, chicken pesto) was next level. No idea how they make it work with such a low price point ($13.50 for one sandwich which is really 2 sandwiches because of their size) in relation to such high quality ingredients, including fresh focaccia bread, but we’re grateful for it.“

“This is for the subway inside Longo Toyota. Debbie assisted me.. she was very nice n friendly and helpful. I asked for her recommendation on what bread is good for breakfast n cheese to go with what I ordered, which is the steak, egg n cheese sandwich 😬 awesome service!! 👍😉“

“Delicious sandwiches and over repriced drinks, one Aquafina for $2.35 😑“

“I travel 3 miles to this Subway due to its friendly staff and safe environment. Parking is more convenient, and there's less traffic. Service is quick, and the food is enjoyable. The store is impeccably clean, rated 10/10, with a clean, password-protected restroom. Overall, I highly recommend this location for both dining in and takeout.“

“My favorite sandwich shop in SGV! My all time favorite is the Pastrami & Swiss Melt on the Marble Rye bread. They have great customer service & a large selection of food items 🤤“

“I would order online here often. I like them. However; earlier in the year I ordered for the wrong day and they could not see the order. I called and called and called the next day it was supposed to be for to get a refund but they still couldn't see my order. I'm not sure why. They should be able to see all the orders placed for the day as soon as they open. I lost out of $9+“

“Great customer service ,staff friendly and welcoming. Food taste was good 👍💯. Order was perfect. Thank you. Will definitely be back👍 This location definitely shines brighter than location at westcovina mall.“

“Had such a beautiful day at Subway today! The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere felt welcoming, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. My sandwich was fresh, delicious, and made exactly how I wanted it. It was a simple but really enjoyable experience that made my day even better. Definitely a great place to stop for a quick and satisfying meal!“

“This is probably the best tuna sandwich I've ever had in my life. I never want to have any other tuna sandwich as long as I live.

The owner is a very nice and friendly person. I love all the artwork in the facility. Every time I visit this part of town I'm going to go here“

“Stopped by Subway and had a great experience thanks to Vicky! She provided speedy, friendly service and made my order perfectly. It’s always nice to be greeted with a positive attitude and efficient service. I’ll definitely be coming back because of her. Thanks, Vicky!“

“Let me start by saying we've been going about a year now and I'm telling you it's a great place it's like cheers great happy hour for beers everybody from Carl to Brayden to Emma all the rest of the find staff there it's just a great place to be“

“I was at the subway at Monterey Park, the one right in front of Ralph's, and there was a young lady working here by herself. Aliyah.
Super fast, very friendly. And regardless of the fact that there was so many people, she smiled worked professionally and efficiently and was wonderful! Great service from Aliyah. She's great“

“I been here twice had the turkey sandwich on slice bagel bread the 1st time and the 2nd time I had the tune on slice bagel bread and the mango tea. so far I love this place everything nice and clean and excellent customer service. I will be back.“

“Their food is amazing! Especially the chicken terriyaki!“

“Came here getting baguettes before leaving out of town, got here at 6am and the bread is definitely hot. I always come here in the morning and grab there baguettes because their baguettes won’t get harden through the days.
Service here is very good absolutely attentive, nice and friendly.
Atmosphere they have outside sitting and inside eating as well, you can come as a group sit and eat.“

“Today, I stopped by to purchase a meal at the Bell Gardens SUBWAY location. I would like to recognize Jason and Betsy for the excellent customer service. They were both welcoming, helpful, and gave service with a smile. Employees like them help SUBWAY succeed. I will definitely return to this establishment due to positive experience.“

“Delicious mom and pop shop ran by a couple that sells really good sandwiches that have a home packed lunch feel and taste to it. I ordered the roast beef sandwich and it had a good amount of vegetables and the bread was good. It came with a small potato salad and I also ordered the spicy tuna sushi which was both delicious.

The couple that runs this restaurant is very nice and welcoming and I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area for lunch.“

“Went there for a sandwich. It was my first time at Jersey Mike's. I noticed a whole section of the menu was dedicated to Philly cheese sandwiches. The portions were generous and the staff did everything they could that made me feel at home.“

“Great sandwiches. I especially enjoyed the atmosphere and the great service from the owner. A+ for customer service. The gentleman was exceptional. Don’t get quality service like that anymore. Would definitely recommend supporting this sandwich shop. We’ll be back! 🙌🏼“

“Thursday February 16, 2017 Carrollton, Ga Hwy 27 N (best Subway ever) To: The nice lady ahead of me that paid for my sandwich Thank You ! I hope U enjoyed ur tuna... p.s. I'll be there about the same time Friday night...just sayin“

“today was my first visit here at Tony's donut and I have to say it's a clean business I had an iced mocha very delicious and their service is really good so yes I do recommend and I hope to go back there soon again 🤗“

“Ordered a 3 ft sub sandwich the night before I needed. Every place else wanted 48 hour notice. Got to say, the sandwich was fresh and amazing! It was enjoyed by all for my family reunion. Will definitely go back to check out the rest of the menu. I spoke to Maria, who was very cordial and extremely helpful. This is my new go to for a large party sub sandwich. 👍👍👍“

“This is the 3rd Ike’s I have been to, and they always serve up quality, delicious sandwiches that are quick and convenient. Brought them on a road trip the next day and still tasty. The interior is very clean and staff very friendly. The wide selection means you can always try something new or just stick to whatever is your favorite. This location is in a very busy plaza so takes some time to find parking on Friday evenings.“

“This is one of those local gem mom and pop restaurants that everyone loves. Great sandwiches, great onion rings and good prices. The restaurant itself it a little dated and the owners say very little, but the food speaks for itself. I've been coming here since I was a kid and will continue coming until I no longer can.

Parking: Free parking but limited parking spaces.“

“My new go to place for banh mi! They're open until pretty late for a banh mi place, which I appreciated when I needed to grab some sandwiches at 8:30 pm for a late dinner.

They offer a buy 2 get 1 free deal for the round bread banh mi. One is $6.25 so when you order two and get one free, it comes out to be about $4 each. The sandwiches I've gotten so far (grilled pork and grilled beef) are the most stuffed I've seen in a round banh mi!

I couldn't leave without trying their egg rolls and pate chaud. They're $1.30 each or 3 pieces for $3.75. Solid egg rolls and pate chaud.

Parking in this supermarket plaza can be a little crazy. Park towards the side to avoid the traffic.“

“Shout out to Louie for caring about customer service on Thursday night March 18. Nice to see you care about Jersey Mike's image. Great job Louie!“

“Maria helped me today and was so nice when I couldn't decide what I wanted. She explained the sandwich of the day and the deal. She made my sandwich just how I ordered it and even offered avocado & I hadn't even thought about addong avocado to a chickem sandwich. It was delicious! The place was clean and I was in and out with my food. Great job!“

“Here the portions are very generous and the donuts are absolutely delicious. I initially ordered two, but they were so tasty and fresh that I couldn’t resist asking for a third one. The place is clean, cozy, and welcoming, with a pleasant atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer. I highly recommend it to everyone who appreciates good food and friendly service.“

“I received excellent service here. Andrew and the cook Marvin were great. Had my food out quickly. The team communicated efficiently and well. The team here definitely went above and beyond. Hope this is noticed by managers and regionals as the employees of the 8/24 are role models of how a restaurant should function.“

“It was great, I had a birthday coupon and I though I was going to be able to order the minimal sandwich on the menu but to my amazement he said anything in the menu. Good sandwich!“

“todo delicioso 🥯🍩🥖muy buen servicio 👌 🤤“