Best Solo Dining Sandwiches Restaurants in Beverly Grove
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ponsonby Road Cafe
New Zealand-style cafe where bagels share menu space with savory pies and espresso drinks.
Notable Picks
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Ponsonby Road Cafe brings a New Zealand-inspired cafe menu to the Beverly Grove side of La Cienega, pairing savory pies and salads with a small lineup of toasted bagels. It’s more of a cozy all-day cafe than a dedicated bagel shop, but the egg-and-cheese bagels and coffee make it a mellow alternative to the busier 3rd Street brunch staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs and Cheese Bagel, Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese, Steak and Cheese Pie
What Makes it Special: New Zealand-style cafe where bagels share menu space with savory pies and espresso drinks.
Worthy Picks
#2
Mood
7.9
Mood is a design-forward 3rd Street cafe that leans into brunch plates but quietly turns out rich, knife-and-fork sandwiches like the Croque Madam and tuna salad on sourdough. It’s a place to linger over coffee or brunch cocktails rather than a grab-and-go deli stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Croque Madam, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Breakfast Burger
What Makes it Special: Stylish all-day cafe where brunch-y sandwiches come with a high-design room.
7.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Carasau Pasta Bar is a counter-service Italian spot on 3rd where housemade pasta shares the menu with focaccia sandwiches layered with burrata, prosciutto, and grilled vegetables. It works as a casual lunch or early dinner stop when you want something more composed than a basic deli sub but still quick.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata & Prosciutto Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich on focaccia, Veggie Sandwich with pesto
What Makes it Special: Housemade Italian sandwiches on fresh focaccia in a casual pasta bar setting.