Bread Head

"LA is undergoing a full-fledged fancy focaccia sandwich renaissance right now, but even so, we needed only one bite at Bread Head to know this sandwich shop on Montana is doing something special. Their fresh-daily loaves blend the best parts of focaccia and ciabatta with soft, airy innards and a crackly crust that shines like a polished penny. If you visited Bread Head’s former pop-up, you know these sandwiches are big—a full order is the size of a Macbook Pro—and not strictly Italian. Get the muffuletta with a thick mattress of mortadella and orange-infused olive salad, the milky mozzarella with avocado, sprouts, and za’atar spread, and an order of “picnic nachos” (pimento cheese plus corn chips)." - sylvio martins, jess basser sanders

"LA is undergoing a full-fledged fancy focaccia sandwich renaissance right now, but even so, we needed only one bite at Bread Head to know this sandwich shop on Montana is doing something special. Their fresh-daily loaves blend the best parts of focaccia and ciabatta with soft, airy innards and a crackly crust that shines like a polished penny. If you visited Bread Head’s former pop-up, you know these sandwiches are big—a full order is the size of a Macbook Pro—and not strictly Italian. Get the muffuletta with a thick mattress of mortadella and orange-infused olive salad, the milky mozzarella with avocado, sprouts, and za’atar spread, and an order of “picnic nachos” (pimento cheese plus corn chips)." - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore, cathy park

"On the Westside, there’s no sandwich shop more of the moment than Bread Head, which recently landed in its first standalone location on Montana Avenue. The focaccia sandwiches can be ordered in full (great for sharing, or for one person who feels particularly hungry) or half sizes (which swing in under $15), with varieties like a muffuletta layering salami cotto, mortadella, and pit-smoked ham; roasted turkey with Calabrian chile-infused mayo; a stacked BLT; and a vegetarian-friendly mozzarella with avocado, alfalfa sprouts, and za’atar. Sides like Zapp’s Voodoo chips and homemade sweet tea complete the order." - Matthew Kang, Mona Holmes, Rebecca Roland

"A place known for its mozzarella sandwich, one of the best dishes of the year according to The New York Times." - Rebecca Roland

"A Santa Monica spot known for its bubbly, browned, focaccia-like bread used in sandwiches. Offers classic toppings and daily specials like roast pork and broccoli rabe sandwiches. Ideal for a picnic by the beach." - Eater Staff