Galco's Old World Grocery — Restaurant in Los Angeles

A blast from the past soda pop candy and fresh sandwich spot.

Been coming here since during my teenage years when I lived in the area and this place still feels the same in a nostalgic way.

The always got old tunes playing, great selection of soda pop options, beer and wines.

If you’re looking for something particularly they are bond to have it here.

Selves filled row by row as well by refrigerated options for that ready to go treat.

The sandwiches are made in the back just like an old school deli.

They are always super nice and accommodating with chill vibes.

The hot and cold sandwiches.

My go to is the Italian blockbuster and the meat ball sub.

They also got plenty of candy options and now chips and trinkets, games and all the great stuff to bring out the kid in you.

I remember when the owner always being there with his apron and a smile.

He use to be stocking the bottles or at the front ringing everyone up.

Use to be only cash but now the accept card.

They have a decent size parking lot with street parking.

This is one of my go to sandwich joints to pair with soda pop and candy.

Always puts a smile on my face that every-time I go I feel like I get to travel back in time to the good o days when life was simple.

If you’re going on a picnic or the beach or road trip this is the perfect pit stop to grab a simple snacks to make it extra special.

I usually pick up a few things and head to the park or go on a...

This place is a craft soda lovers DREAM!

Absolutely incredible selection to choose from- I love cherry soda and could not believe the amount of options I had to choose from. Even really niche ones, like Jones Bubblegum Soda- which I can never find in stores- they had in stock!

The staff were also so incredibly lovely. There was an older gentleman- the owner I believe- who was actively helping bag orders and talking with customers. There was a young girl who unfortunately threw up all over the floor, and he got right to cleaning it up without missing a beat- I heard her vomit like, 4 aisles away and by time I made it over you’d never know it had happened. They were also very understanding to her/her family and didn’t make them feel bad. Really wanted to highlight the customer service there. And to top it off, he even walked me to my car and loaded my soda into my backseat for me!!! Just a lovely, lovely individual and interaction.

The build your own soda aspect was also a delight, I originally went for that reason but as you can see by my cart…I quickly got distracted LOL. They also had a plethora of vintage candy options, so I brought some home to my parents (in their late 50’s/60’s) and it was a really cool way to learn more about their childhood as the candies brought back memories and stories I’d never heard before.

Places like this are hard to come by. If you have even the slightest interest- GO. You will...

I first discovered Galco's Old World Market, now called "Soda Pop Stop" when I saw them being interviewed on television by the late Huell Howser. That was several years ago, so on February 27,2024 I paid a visit there. It was WONDERFUL. I was greeted by Erica, and she was very kind and professional. She recommended the Huckleberry flavor soda, I bought several flavors including their famous "Blockbuster" Italian Sub Sandwich. I've put the soda's except one, ( it's on my Toy shelf) also the Sub Sandwich will be eaten this Friday evening. 😋 But that's not all, Galco's has a large selection of "Classic Candy" I bought some Zag Nut bars. But wait there's STILL more. Galco's has a nice selection of Classic Toys. I also want to mention the courtesy I was given by Sandwich Counter person Andrew. He's a nice kid. I plan on going back to Galco's mid Springtime, as it warms up. Visit Galco's Soda Pop Stop tell them Curtis Crumbie sent you and says hello. Have a great upcoming weekend....