Sandwich Shops near Temple City

“The Hat isn't just a restaurant—it's a part of my personal history. I grew up eating here, and during my college years, it became my go-to late-night spot. There's something about walking up to The Hat, smelling that unmistakable aroma of sizzling pastrami, and knowing you're about to dig into something unforgettable.

Their pastrami is simply the best—no exaggeration. Piled high, tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of fat to melt in your mouth. The sandwich is served hot, with that signature mustard and pickles that cut through the richness just right. Whether it's the classic pastrami sandwich, chili cheese fries loaded with pastrami, or even the pastrami burger, it's always satisfying.

And it wouldn’t be a visit to The Hat without an Orange Bang to wash it all down. That icy, creamy orange drink pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of the meal—it's nostalgic and refreshing all at once. If you know, you know.

The portions here are generous, easily shareable (if you're feeling kind), and always freshly made. I’ve taken friends and family here over the years, and everyone always walks away impressed—and full.

One of the things I love most is that they stay open late, which made them a lifesaver during long study nights and post-hangout food runs in college. You could always count on The Hat to deliver a consistently great experience, no matter the hour.

This place has stood the test of time for good reason. It’s not flashy or trendy—it’s just damn good food, served with consistency and heart. The Hat will always hold a special place in my memories and continues to earn my loyalty with every visit.“

“Very nice place and clean, staff are very friendly. Healthy options to eat and drink.“

“best place ever. been coming since I was 7 yrs old“

“Focaccia bread was freshly made and warm, and the greens of the salad also very fresh and crisp. The portobello mushroom in the mushroom sandwich was very flavorful. My only reservation is the sun dried tomato spread instead of actual sun dried tomatoes. Very healthy plant based choices.“

“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!!“

“Retro corner shop serving sandwiches, burgers, and other hot food.
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Wet Fries with Gravy
Grade: A-
I don't know what kind of stock they use for the gravy but the flavor is phenomenal. A little on the salty side but not too bad when you spread it out over the fries. The portion size is also massive
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Pastrami Dip
Grade: C-
The smokiness of the pastrami is good but it is really salty. I don't know if it's the pastrami itself or the au jus but the salt overpowers the rest of the flavor.“

“Good service and great food“

“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!“

“This spot is a hidden gem for Vietnamese sandwiches. The BBQ pork sandwich is a must-try, bursting with flavor. Every item on the menu is authentic and delicious, making it my go-to spot. I recommend starting with the BBQ pork and exploring the rest. The quality is consistently excellent, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. I always call ahead for a quick pick up. Parking lot gets crowded but never had an issue.“

“A huge pastrami on rye, hit the spot!
Back for a pastrami dip and an orange blast, wow. This is a must visit whenever I'm in town!
The place is a real blast from the past, they don't do it like this much any more. I want to try some other sandwiches but I can't pass up that pastrami!!!“

“Food is delicious and just the right amount of spice
taste just like momma used to make. (If not better just don’t tell my mom or I’ll get the chancla)

Also thanks to El Monte memes for sharing this location if it wasn’t for him I’d never realize this place was here and I’ve been driving down Rosemead most of my life

Armando down in the reviews can suck a jalapeño womp womp go eat McDonald’s“

“Black girl who works here is soooo sweet and is a cherry on top of the dine in experience. My boyfriend and I like to get the steak sandwich and the not so fried chicken sandwich and go halfsies on them. Highly recommend. I dream about this sandwich combo“

“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 happened to see one of these on the way to my hotel and it reminded me of the shops they had in Sac. Grabbed a grilled pork bahn mi for lunch with some egg rolls to share. Added a well done egg and loved it. All their sandwiches are really good. I will return if in the area for sure. Great food for a great price“

“My wife has her own sandwich which is a Michelle sandwich turkey, provolone, easy on the mayo and mustard with avocado on toasted Italian roll, just ask for a Michelle they know what it consists of with a bag of chips and pelegrino pamogranit and tangerine try it you'll like it and tell them Michelle sent you thank you and bon a petite ?.“

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

“I actually take a bike ride early morning this time mad my run had to go by see the donut house open got there it was the cook he said need to wait 4 am that great was there 3:56 you say fresh donuts had to get 1 cinnamon roll 4 chocolate Glaze 2 chocolate devilfool so find to get only 5 m my home appreciate alll Mr V donuts hot cup of coffee“

“My friend brought me a sandwich from here for lunch today and it was UNBELIEVABLY good!!! WOW <3 =)“

“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. 👍👍👍“

“I love coming here! Great food, friendly service and family run. The village is so charming.“

“To the IKE’s Sandwiches team in Monrovia,

I wanted to share my fantastic experience during my first visit to your location. Kaylee went above and beyond in providing exceptional customer service. She took the time to explain each menu item, shared the heart and meaning behind the sandwich names, and made the entire experience enjoyable even before I tasted the sandwich! Her passion and care truly stood out.

Thanks to Kaylee, I’ll definitely be back, and I’m excited to try more from your menu. She deserves a huge shoutout and a raise for her incredible dedication and the way she represents IKE’s so well.

Thank you for such an awesome introduction to Ike’s.“

“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.“

“It was a pleasure being assisted by JERRY he’s always on point. I’d rather go to this place than any other. He always greets u upon arrival. He’s quick, pleasant, smiles, has small conversation while preparing your food. He’s very friendly and a hard worker. Sadly the workers have to deal with running out of supplies. And disappointing the customers. Management really needs to step up their game. Take time to do the CORRECT intake on inventory!
Kept up good work Mr. Jerry!“

“Nice, that Tomato Soup is exactly what a few of the Top restaurants in the country use. Highly addictive! I rate it a 9 out of 10. I travel a lot and I’m coming back. Everything was great, I just had to tell the tomato soup chasers about this… Hang onto this recipe Dave, very good. Over all this place is a Hidden Secret.“

“I remember getting some pretty good bánh mì to take on a flight several years ago, but didn’t know from which establishment. I came here today and it felt very familiar. I’m pretty certain this was the place.

We took advantage of the buy 2 get 1 free deal for the round bread bánh mì. We had the Saigon special, grilled pork and grilled beef. We actually asked for the meatball bánh mì, but they got our order wrong and gave us the grilled beef instead, which we didn’t realise until we got home. However, the sandwiches were still tasty; the meat was well seasoned and the bread had enough bite without being tough.

A decent place if you fancy some bánh mì. Takeout only.“

“Love the sandwiches. By far better than Subway, Quiznos, and my beloved Jersey Mikes. Sorry Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns won my taste buds and my co-workers. Psst... Jimmy Johns, can I get a #11 no lettuce add cucumbers? You know who I am at the usps!“

“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! 🙌🏼“

“The place is interesting, it is within sight of the road, it has parking.
The service is fast, they are friendly, they have space to eat there, their coffee is delicious, the baguettes are a good size, price and taste good, so I do recommend them.“

“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 🤗“

“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.“

“a great sandwich place in Whittier when you're on the go, quick, fast, clean, and great service.“

“The customer service was amazing, the store is almost as if I'm walking into my grandma's house. From the beginning I was welcomed in by a nice lady and whatever Asian soul popper show she was watching 😅. And the cook was nice with his food suggestions. The food was delicious. I plan on coming back to try out their pastrami sandwich.“

“I had the best experience with the nicest employee working @ Jersey Mike's! I wish I would've got her name but she was very polite & patient with my orders! City of Industry is where I went & I'll continue going to this location because of her! ☺️“

“Love the lunch box special. My 1st time here. Robert was very helpful he made great suggestions the #12 was delicious. The bread is perfect not to hard to bite, I love how they put the avacado in a spread as apposed to slices.Thankful for the great recommendation from Robert and Eddie prepping our sandwich. Definitely will be back soon.“

“Today 1/24/25. The service is good, but takes a while to get your order since they are short staffs. The sandwiches were fresh, deli was cut right in front of you and fresh veggies. Great job Jersey Subs. Definitely we will come back again. Thank You!👍“

“Recently started eating here and their sandwiches are fantastic. Fresh ingredients and great quality meat. I ordered the wrong sandwiches by mistake for delivery and they were kind enough to remake the sandwiches free of charge. Joe was very helpful and considerate of my issue and fixed it no problem. Will definitely be a usual here!“

“nice and very clean,very good taste sandwich,excellent service“

“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!“

“This place has amazing bread baguette and its always made fresh. I always come here and get the baguette, because the bread here is good for the next day not like other place it become hard the next day. Services is here is amazing the cashier lady is always nice and kind. I like coming here and highly recommended.“

“I want to take this time to send a commendation to Eric at this particular Charlie's. There was a bit of a mess up with my order, which he took full responsibility for, was very apologetic, and he went over and beyond to rectify the situation. He clearly values his position and the Charlie's brand. Thank you Eric! I truly felt valued as a customer and will definitely be back. Plus, the food was great and both of the guys' customer service were very pleasant and welcoming. I was greeted with a smile and willingness to provide excellent service. Thanks again!“

“It’s the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors over breakfast. The coffee and pastries are also very nice.We had a vegetarian sandwich which was very delicious, a green salad, eggs, coffee and some muffins. Would love to go back here with family and friends.“

“Small parking lot. Best park in the streets. Remember it's a one way?➡️. Friendly employees. Very clean. You can eat indoors and ⚠️?masks is optional. That also goes for ?‍??‍??‍?employees too. ‍♂️I kind of like them wearing a face masks? when they make my sandwich?. Nothing's wrong with extra protection ‍♂️. Only one employee wears a mask?‍♂️. And she was the young cashier???. Except cash and credit cards??.?‍♂️Also there's a school next to them. It's best to go there before they get out?‍??‍??‍? 2pm to 3pm.“

“You can’t ever go wrong with some Jersey Mike’s! I have been to several across several states! Oscar I think helped me tonight and he was amazing! Not only at the craftsmanship of my sandwich but at customer service.

The service team did exceptionally well tonight and everything tastes great!“

“Eric and Mason really went above and beyond tonight by reaching out to communicate the location had run out of rosemary bread. I understand business and at the end of the day sometimes you miss out on special order items. But the fact that they called me to let me know? Huge. It really made my night. Amazing how simple managing of expectations can go so far.“

“The food at Jersey Mike's is beyond questioning the best you can get for a fast food establishment. For some reason they don't have that "chain vibe." The service at this location was impeccable and very friendly in every way, and the ambiance was pretty cool they, even displaying their Point Pleasant New, NJ, origin in 1956. I'm only rating this review four stars because their Big Kahuna did not have any mushrooms as it's supposed to, (and very little onions, peppers and jalapeños). I mean the ratio of protein, cheese to veggies was not there.“

“Some nice cheesesteak that are big portions and packed with flavor. The staff are nice and chill and they have lots of options. Also got the peach lemonade which was pretty good. The large cheesesteak was already cut in half which made it easy to share between 2 people.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️?, Good job to the workers here at 5:15pm July 29 2024.

Parking: Shares a huge parking lot with many other restaurants and shops. I walked there from my hotel room but walked thru parking lot and saw many packed spots with no open spots .“

“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.“