Bread Head

Love this sandwich spot! Large selection of offerings. Roast beef, chicken/tuna salad, Turkey, veggie. The bread is expertly baked in house and fresh every time. Meats and veggies are always great quality, and extremely fresh. Staff is extremely friendly and very helpful. You won’t find processed meats and that’s what I love about it most. They roast the beef in house and you can tell they take their time doing it. Definitely recommend this spot! This is their second location in LA, the original being in Brentwood. I get the roast beef, I swap out the Crescenza cheese (it’s too strong for my likings) for Swiss. Add alfalfa sprouts. The horseradish pairs amazingly with the sandwich. It comes in a half or full size — the half is big enough to share with someone if you’re not that hungry. I often have trouble finishing the half by myself.

Easily the best sandwich I’ve had in the South Bay. The ingredients are so fresh, and the bread has the perfect texture. Great vibe and nice staff too. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Dined in for a quick lunch since we are a fan of the Santa Monica location. Got the muffuletta and turkey pesto half sandwiches and a great portion for two people. The Arnold Palmer was light and sweet but not too sweet. Great for take out to hang on the beach or good ambiance in their dine in area! Love the orange tile backsplash on the bar. Great opening weekend! 🧡

Best sandwich in LA, but you already know that. The “half” is basically an entire sandwich, and comes in two triangular slices, so very shareable. The hot meatball on Monday is HEAVEN. The staff are friendly and happy to accommodate any autistic Arnold Palmer specifications (3/4 tea, 1/4 lemonade). 10/10.

Wow, really great sandwich’s ! That’s an elevated sandwich!someone’s got it figured out. Great vibe, great food and a good value. The focaccia bread was amazing and everything was so fresh and high quality!

great addition to MB. that foccacia is crazy. top turkey in the city rn. pick it up. hit the pier. 😎

Best sandwich in LA. The bread’s texture is out of this world. It sounds silly, but the way they cut their lettuce is a game-changer - perfect texture. And don’t sleep on the vanilla iced coffee. Staff is great too. Just as good as the Santa Monica location, and at least for now less crowded.

11/10 - Absolutely incredible sandwiches and services. Their catering is a must for any office lunch or event. Would eat daily if I lived closer!!

first time to try readhead down in Manhattan Beach The ambience at indoor and outdoor seating The service was pretty good even though it was a crazy weekend. And their sandwiches are really, really good

Could have sworn there was a Jersey Mike's around this area but could not find it... not that I'm crazy about it but I was craving a sandwich in Manhattan Beach. Unbeknownst to me the now defunct Tacolicious which really had an identity crisis as to what it was, was shut down and this had replaced it. Seeing the hordes of crowds was hoping it was a sandwich place and it was all that and then some. A simple menu decent prices considering that piece of shit pizza place down the street with sub costco quality pizza for 30 bucks and Subway crapshit subs cost around 15 bucks, 32 dollars for a two-person sandwich that's cut nicely into triangles is pretty much a bargain in Manhattan Beach. Simple menu consisting of turkey, roast beef, bacon ( and a chicken salad sando) and the grinder which is what we all had. It has every imaginable Italian deli meat in it and it was stacked actually too much meat in it but not complaining. Perfect amount of all the ingredients including a nice vinaigrette not overpowering they know what they're doing and the bread is to die for. This will definitely be around for a very long time waited only 15 minutes to get the sandwiches even though there was like 10,000 people inside. But for once I cannot blame them the hype is worth the $$$. The half order is perfect for one person. The full order is perfect for two and you get a $2 discount. Good luck. Gobbled so fast can I take a picture of the sandwich but I have a menu photo. Finally some good food you can take to the beach which in this whole area is probably the only place that I could really say that since lemonade and pitfire are also now shut down... thank you for opening and saving us.

The sandwiches are decent but highlight is the bread. It's fresh baked foccacia that I wouldn't mind eating by itself. They sell their sandwiches in half and full portions. The size of their sandwiches is a very common question, so they have the sizes on display by the register to explain it. Basically a half sandwich is going to be the typical portion size you'd have for lunch. It's a square of foccacia bread but it will be sliced in a diagonal so you get two pieces. A full portion is twice this amount and it'll be so much that you can expect to get it on two separate trays. The service was friendly and pretty quick. We waited about 10 minutes for our food on a Thursday afternoon. There were a decent amount of customers there but it wasn't so loud that we couldn't hold a conversation. We got the roast beef and combo grinder. The roast beef was very tasty and more flavorful than the combo grinder. The Combo grinder was a sandwich packed with protein if that's what you're going for. The only downside I noticed with the combo grinder was what happened every time I took a bite. The sandwich contents would get pushed to the opposite side despite the toothpick going through everything. Don't forget their Zabs bottle that you can bring to your table. It's a chili sauce that goes REALLY well with the sandwich. It was a little pricey for sandwiches but that's just the area we live in I guess. Parking is your typical manhattan beach scavenger hunt so come during the off hours.

4/5 price it is a bit overpriced but once you realize that a half serving is a whole sandwich it's tends to be worth it. Be warned if you order a full size version you will be served 2 sandwiches in 2 baskets 5/5 The bread is the star of the show. It's crispy but not crumby or flakey. Their garlic Mayo is amazing. I had the BLT and the proportions were amazing. 5/5 half and half their Arnold Palmer was delightful. The lemonade is more on the tart side than sweet side which I prefer and their tea was classic iced tea. I would ask for extra ice though since it's on the warmer side and tends to melt the ice real quick

Why is the line so long? Must have been 60 people in front of me. All this hype for sandwiches! I waited 20 minutes just to place my order. I ordered half sandwiches- Turkey Calabrian,BLT and the Muffaletta. The bread was so hard, and there was a lot of sauce, probably to soften that hard crusty bread.

Given the name, I thought they would have really bread-heavy sandwiches. I was pleasantly surprised. Really delicious. Excellent variety of sandwiches. Drinks are lemonades, iced tea, Arnold Palmer, kombucha. It can get busy. There is a line from lunchtime through the afternoon. It's near the beach, just 2 blocks. Service and ambiance was friendly, laid back. They are proud to use: Dukes Mayo, and offer Zappa potato chips. The chips we ordered were made locally in Huntington Beach: Rusty's Chips Island Style. They were the best bagged potato chips I've ever had. I noticed the BLT sandwich had Nueske bacon. Wow. A small meat shop in Northern Wisconsin. These people have really done their homework. I noticed in the flavor of the sandwich, the cheese really pops. They don't use those damn Kraft singles.

I visited Bread Head this weekend with my son and have mixed feelings about the experience. The restaurant is cute and clean, the service is really warm and friendly, and the sandwiches are delicious. However, there's not really enough meat in a half sandwich to feel fully full at lunch. And then, if you wanna get a full size sandwich, it's $30! For a sandwich! My son loved his kids sandwich, which is about the same size as a half sandwich with way less meat and general fixings inside. And one of the servers was really sweet and brought us some cookies which were fantastic. But at the end of the day, this place is just doing focaccia bread and charging an arm and a leg for it. Focaccia bread is not hard. It does not take Michelin star chefs to produce. And it certainly does not cost $30. If this place charged a reasonable price for a sandwich, it would be our new favorite spot and we'd be coming here all the time: that's how much we enjoyed it. But I can't in good faith spend $15-$16 on a sandwich that doesn't fill me up or spend twice as much for just more bread. Even the plain potato chips are almost $4 for a bag - not housemade or anything, just brought in from elsewhere. And when you bite into the sandwich, everything falls right out. I was really excited about this place, but the price point is out of control, even for Manhattan Beach, making it not a place we will be frequenting.

Great sandwich shop. Easy to order, fast service, a bright and clean space a minutes-walk from the beach. We ordered the Muffaletta and Combo Grinder (halves to share). The bread is fantastic, crispy and light. Between the two, I liked the muffaletta better for its unique taste! I've never tried olive salad before and genuinely enjoyed the flavor and texture. I also highly recommend the house-made Arnold Palmer which was refreshing and not too sweet on a hot day.

Happy accident stumbling upon this Italian-sandwich-inspired spot! Apparently they opened literally a week ago and their grand opening was yesterday. Per rec, my friend and I got the combo grinder and mozzarella to share - half size of each. When we first opened it, we were shocked at how big the "half" was that we thought they gave us a whole on accident LOL but the portions are just that generous! As for the taste!!! Combo grinder was solid if you want more protein. Gets pretty messy with everything inside. But for flavor, we both liked the mozzarella more because of the sauces in it and the pickled onions! Game changer. Taking a bite without much sauce and pickle and mostly sprouts tastes more bland but the two with the mozzarella is really nice. The Muffaletta sounds interesting so will need to try that next time! May be helpful to order online on a busy weekend day, esp, or expect to wait a bit! Nice to take it togo and eat it on the beach :)

Really good sandwich! The bread is amazing and the star of the show. I tried both the tuna salad and Calabrian turkey. Definitely recommend the tuna, the turkey was good but kind of boring. All the servers were super nice, i got mine to donut the atmosphere inside is super chill, and would be down to eat inside next time. Warning- it was crowded when i went! Waited around 20 min for food and about 10 minutes in line to order

Come during the soft opening week! Portion size was great - bread really was sensational. Service was kind and warm, always enjoyed this location a block away from the beach. Ambiance was clean simple not to overwhelming, less is more I always say. A bit pricey but I don't mind for paying for fresh product. This is Whole foods not Ralph's

Delightful sandwich shop in Manhattan Beach. The Fresh baked focaccia bread is star here. I could eat just the bread with the mayonnaise they use for their sandwiches. Great ratio of meat and veggies make for an excellent sandwich. The line was long but it moved quickly and the staff was very friendly. Nice open layout with a good amount of tables if you choose to dine in. The surprise here is their chocolate cookie. I wouldn't leave here without ordering because it amazing! It was like eating a piece of fudge with little bits of cookie dough in it. You get 3 to an order. It was so good I forgot to take a picture and devoured it. I would come here just for this cookie!

Honestly the bread is the best thing here. It doesn't matter what you put inside it really. (Just whatever your personal preference is) TRY THE PIMENTO NACHOS THEY ARE GAS

This place is so yummy! We ordered the turkey pesto full sandwich. They dont skimp on any of the ingredients and the bread is to die for, it's better than foccacia. The arnold palmer was delicious too and had a tangy taste to it

Staff , food , cleanliness ALL AMAZING! Such a yummy spot . Will Be back once I'm back in town . Thank you

This sandwich was so delicious! The roasted peppers and lemon pine nut spread set it off! The sandwich was dripping. Just how I like it. I suggest walking down to the ocean and eating

First I want to say that I'm not a big sandwich person. I don't usually order sandwiches, because I don't like all the carbs/bread....but I wanted to try this new place that opened last weekend. I love the name graphics! I rode my bike from Redondo Beach and stopped in for lunch (I don't like "to go" and want to relax in a restaurant and eat food fresh). The grinder sandwich was spectacular. I loved the fact that the bread wasn't all bread-y, but thin and had a little bit of a crunch to it like a cracker. The ingredients were layered perfectly, and there were so many flavors along with a good amount of protein. A Purrfect lunch for the first day of summer! I sat at the counter and service was quick and attentive and clean! The wall of photos and memorabilia was fun and gave the restaurant a cool beach feel...

Here on the first day of this establishment's opening. What an honour! Really tasty sandwich - I had my favourite, roast beef and a cold brew coffee. Higher end, but really worth it. A half sandwich and the coffee hit the spot. Cool spot with beautiful beach inspired decor and really nice staff. I'll be here again and again. To many successful years here in our incredible South Bay, Bread Head!

Bread Head is a must stop sandwich shop right on the corner of Manhattan Ave and Manhattan Beach Blvd. Arriving at 1:30pm, there was a line out the door, but it moved quite quickly, with orders constantly coming out from very friendly staff. I ordered a full Muffaletta sandwich, but there was a miscommunication that ended up with me only getting charged for and recieving a half sandwich. This was perfect, as a full sandwich is way too big for one person. A half sandwich consists of two pieces, which I would think of as a "full" sandwich. If you are sharing the same sandwich with another person then I would say ordering a full size makes sense. The muffaletta far exceeded my expectations, and the olive tapenade added so much flavor to the sandwich. All of the meats and the tapenade made the every bite so juicy. My girlfriend ordered a half Calabrian Turkey sandwich, and it was just as good as the Muffaletta, if not maybe even a little better. The focaccia is so fluffy yet has such a good crunch to it. Her turkey sandwich was on much airier bread, so it was more of a mouthful to eat and looked larger. The turkey is a pretty basic sandwich, but the Calabrian mayo has little chili flakes in it that a small kick to the sandwich along with so much flavor. We also got a small lemonade, which was absolutely delicious. It is quite a tart lemonade, but I like that so much more than places whose lemonade is half sugar. This paired really nicely with the little kick of the Turkey sandwich. I will definitely be headed back to Bread Head the next time I'm in Manhattan Beach, and I am already suggesting all my friends give it a visit. This is no regular deli sandwich spot, these sandwiches are truly elevated by the ingredients and focaccia. Next time I think I'm trying the Combo Grinder sandwich along with an order of their dark chocolate coffee cookies.

While propped up by hype, a kitschy interior, and Michelin star pedigree, Bread Head falls short in this sandwich lover's mind. After you survive the arduous wait in line, you are greeted by a wonderfully simple menu: eight sandwiches in all, simple sides, and temping dark chocolate cookies. The sandwiches appear to include "go to" traditional offerings, such as a BLT, chicken pesto, and the "combo grinder." I could discuss the shocking sticker price of $14-$17 for a half and $25-$29 for a whole ... BUT ... once one receives the aforementioned sandwiches their scale lives up to the price. What must be observed is this "custom focaccia" bread that has garnered acclaim. What's hidden by the golden exterior crust is its jagged and unrelenting mouth-feel. The bread is -- in a word -- tough. With each succeeding bite, one's mouth becomes more and more raw and beaten up. I pitied the poor toddler at the table next to our table who struggled with a Bobby Fischer level of intensity to get through a single bite of her sandwich. While the fillings are fine (nothing to necessarily write home about), whatever punch they provide is dampened by the yeasty cage they are trapped in. Plus the well constructed stacks of cheese and deli meat often fall out when one struggles to tear through the "custom focaccia." I believe in the common sandwich, structure and ease of consumption must reign supreme. Bread Head, in this area, does not live up to the hype.

Wow! A sandwich that packs in so much flavor Their bread is thin, but sturdy, perfectly crisp and so delicious - as was their tuna - the best I've had in quite some time. I will for sure be back to try some others.

The servers and staff were welcoming. The place was spotless. But, that's where the compliments end. The sandwiches were bland, overpriced, and riding way too hard on the "it's on focaccia so it must be gourmet." I left full of regret, not flavor and won't be back. Luckily for them, there are plenty of teens in the South Bay with their parent's credit cards that will eat there so they won't be missing my patronage.

Had such a great experience with this location. When arriving, I was greeted by two really sweet hosts who were helpful in finding my order, and after waiting for no more than five minutes, they double checked to make sure I had my correct order, however, unfortunately, I placed it at the wrong location, in which the manager quickly took care of it and helped me put in another order for new sandwiches. They were also so delicious and the portions are truly appropriate for the pricing, I wish I lived closer so that I could dine here more regularly. Definitely try the tuna sandwich and their iced tea is superior!! Highly recommend!

Really excellent and a good vibe. The staff was really friendly, clean place all around. The place was slammed. My sandwich was ready in maybe a little under 10 minutes. I ordered a half size of their tuna sandwich (half size is still big) and it was really, really good. They don't have Diet Coke or anything like that, so I had it with a unsweetened iced tea. Great spot. And look forward to trying more of their menu soon.

Delicious and lived up to the hype. The guy that said he didn't like the bread in the reviews is wild! It makes the sandwich. Definitely in my top 5!

If I could give more stars, I would. Incredible focaccia. Great flavors. This place Does. Not. Miss.

Best sandwich I've ever had. The bread is so goood, highly recommend the tuna! Service was great! The shop has great energy!

I tried the new store in Manhattan Beach. I ordered the Muffaletta sandwich. The bread was good but this was the saltiest sandwich I can ever remembering eating. The olive spread that made it so salty. I took some of it off the other half of the half sandwich and it wasn't as salty but it also was just a couple of cold cuts and a piece of cheese. Nothing special.

Delicious, quality ingredients and friendly staff with a modern ambience, what more could you really want?