Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Northridge
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Brent's Delicatessen & Restaurant
Valley institution serving mile-high sandwiches with house-cured pastrami since 1967
Notable Picks
Valley institution since 1967 stacking house-cured black pastrami on rye—the pepper-coated cut that regulars compare favorably to Langer's downtown. Mile-high sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and a 555 combo define the menu. Zagat, LA Magazine, and LA Times have all named it #1 deli in Los Angeles at various points; the outdoor mall parking lot eliminates Valley parking anxiety.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot Pastrami Sandwich, Matzo Ball Soup, Corned Beef Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Valley institution serving mile-high sandwiches with house-cured pastrami since 1967
A 1964-era sub counter that builds every sandwich on lightly steamed sesame seed bread and finishes it with a chunky Italian tomato salad dressed in oil, vinegar, and cracked black pepper—a two-part signature that has kept CSUN students and Northridge regulars cycling through a three-table strip mall space for six decades. The menu runs deep on cold cuts and Italian-style subs at prices that match the no-frills setup, making it a reliable lunch stop where the craft is in the bread and the salad, not the decor.
Must-Try Dishes:
My Hero Special Sandwich, Pastrami Sandwich, Breast of Turkey
What Makes it Special: Open since 1964, every sub is built on lightly steamed sesame seed bread and topped with their signature chunky Italian tomato salad marinated in oil, vinegar, and cracked black pepper.
Worthy Picks
7.6
A weekend farmers market grill working a tight Argentinian street food menu — choripán off the flat top, Philly-style steak sandwiches dressed with housemade chimichurri, and handmade empanadas in rotating flavors available by the dozen. It operates across multiple Valley markets (Northridge, Granada Hills, Simi Valley), which speaks to a local following that tracks its schedule. Expect outdoor market seating, cash-friendly pricing, and a focused menu that does a few things rather than trying to be everything.
Must-Try Dishes:
Choripán, Grilled Steak Philly Sandwich with Chimichurri, Chicken Empanadas
What Makes it Special: Weekend farmers market Argentinian grill turning out choripanes, Philly-style sandwiches, and handmade empanadas with housemade chimichurri.
#4
Stone Oven
7.6
A gourmet sandwich counter built around house-baked focaccia bread, where every order comes as a full meal with a side salad included — no nickel-and-diming for extras. It draws Northridge Fashion Center lunch traffic looking for something a clear step above typical food court fare, with enough menu depth across salads and hot sandwiches to hold up on repeat visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asian Chicken Salad, Garlic & Basil Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Gourmet sandwiches and salads built on freshly baked focaccia bread, served with a choice of side salad — a full meal at every order.