David L.
Google
I’d been stalking Corner Market in Glendale on Instagram for a while, bookmark set, just waiting for the right moment. When I finally went, turned out the timing was almost perfect: I’d shown up once before at 5:25 only to find out they stopped taking orders at 5:15. That made today’s lunch run feel like a redemption tour.
The spot lives right on a corner (hence the name) and the parking? Easy. Street spots, no stress. Inside it's part market, part sandwich laboratory. Chips, drinks, little grocery items lining shelves while behind the counter they’re full-on making sandwiches. Family-owned vibe, and it shows. Service was smooth, friendly, and efficient.
I asked the staff what to try and they pointed me to the Pastrami Ray’s Way. Around $19 (no chips or drink), but they load it up enough that you're feeling like you got your money’s worth. The bread was the standout: crunchy crust, fluffy inside. This is a rare to find that balance and they nailed it. Inside, the pastrami was juicy, the slaw added a nice texture mix, and the whole thing just worked. I’ve eaten pastrami sandwiches all over L.A., and this one has to be in my top tier. Flavor, portion, price all lined up.
If I’m scoring this on a 10-point scale, I’m giving it a 9.3. I’m stingy with perfect scores, but this one comes close. A couple of places might edge it in one category or another, but the complete package here? Rare. Every sandwich I peered at looked like a contender. If I live nearb this is the kind of place that goes from “nice to try” to “regular stop.” Highly recommend.