Garo's Deli — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Stop searching around for a decent, delicious and authentic sandwich!!! Garo's Deli is definitely the right place to go. Took me a while to find a parking spot in DTLA, not surprised, and finally find this Armenian deli shop located in a small alley in St. Vincent Court. I am super excited!!

Walking in the shop, I am truly amazed by how clean and nicely organized of its set-up. There are different kinds of fresh bread, choices of cheese, deli meat and sides that you can build your own sandwiches OR you can go straight from the prepared sandwiches on the menu. All staffs are very friendly and helpful, I am given enough time to ask questions and explore all the goodies.

I ordered two hot sandwiches: Chicken Club and Pastrami. Their sandwiches are made to order with fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, provolone cheese and other sandwich dressings. Hot sandwiches are toasted in an oven for around 30-45 seconds with cheese. Before I took the first bite, the cross section view of these sandwiches have already won my heart and every bite is full of different textures and layers of flavors!! The only thing to mention will be the chicken, it's a little dry to my standard and I hope it could be more moist and tender next time.

As mentioned earlier, the parking can be a challenge if you are not from local. You can also park in nearby lot with minimal fee and walk here for pick-up. There are about 5-6 indoor seating and 6-7 outdoor seating for small gatherings. Garo's Deli is not only a sandwich shop but also a small market where you can buy varieties of sauces and cheese which is very convenient.

This amazing shop is firstly opened in late 2020 during the pandemic. Thank you Garo for serving great quality food and excellent...

Garo’s Deli can be found in the heart of DTLA’s jewelry district. Garo opened his deli in 1989 to share his love of Armenian foods with everyone in DTLA. Since then, this wonderful family business has been continuing to serve amazing dishes and deli sandwiches. Their bread is fresh baked, their deli meat is freshly cut, and most of their ingredients are locally sourced! There is so much to love about this amazing spot! ❤️

What I Ordered: Roasted Beef & Chicken Sub

About the Food: I absolutely love the variety they have on their menu. They have everything from hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches, soups, salad, coffee, and more. I opted to get their hot sandwiches! For starters, I love how fresh their ingredients are! The bread was absolutely perfect! Crispy on the outside but still fluffy and warm on the inside. The sandwiches are stuffed with fresh vegetables. The pickle inside adds such a nice flavor contrast to the rest of the sandwich. The roast beef was nice, juicy, and flavorful. The chicken had a more subtle flavor but you could really taste the quality of the chicken they use and they did not skimp on the meat. These sandwiches will definitely fill you up! I am super happy we got to try this amazing hidden gem within the jewelry district. If you’re making a trip to DTLA, I highly recommend stopping by this shop to try out their delicious food!

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Hidden gem in LA’s jewelry district! Visiting Garo’s Deli was such a pleasant experience and I’m looking forward to exploring Armenian flavors more! In addition to cultural specialities, they also serve your deli classics and breakfast. Highly recommend checking them out if you’re in downtown, and pick up a strong Armenian coffee while you’re at it.

• Manaish wrap: Armenian breakfast flatbread. Loved the warm herby flavors here complemented by fresh veggies • Soujouk sandwich: Armenian beef sausage = flavor bomb! • Ham & cheese: classic, great portion of meat, would recommend easy mayo

Fun fact: they bake their french baguettes fresh each day and it’s sooo soft and fluffy with a crisp exterior

Parking is a bit tough as they are smack in the middle of the jewelry district. If you can get lucky with street parking, great, otherwise there’s a paid lot around the corner. Unless you’re picking up, you’re likely to spend $20 on parking for a full hour at the lot.

Price wise it runs over $10 per sandwich but it will fill you up and the...