The Munch Company

One of the best sandwich places I’ve ever been, I am not a big fan of sandwiches but the sandwiches here are so flavorful and fresh. The turkey fig & Brie has just the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the seedy pastrami is such a toasty treat, I have no idea how they cooked the vegetables but it’s just so good. The owners are so nice, peach smoothie is a must-try and the cookies are so good too. The overall atmosphere is just so soothing and wholesome.

Soft calming music sets the tone when you walk in with plenty of seating options and very kind staff, this is the best sandwich in the area. I also love that they offer “half” portions of all their sandwiches when I’m just looking for a snack.

I love this place! I come here all the time and always get the green monster and a strawberry smoothie. Everything is SO fresh, from the sandwich itself to the drink/pickle on the side, and the bread is amazing! Sometimes, I get a chocolate chip cookie and it’s baked fresh and soooo delicious and gooey. The couple who owns this place is super nice. Highly recommend and honestly think this place is underrated.

A charming and well-lit lunch spot obviously operated by a lovely unit of a family. The strawberry lemonade bullseyes the tart target without being overly sweet. The mango smoothie with almond milk transported me to a mango-smoothie-with-almond-milk wonderland, thick with sweet clouds of brain freeze. With tongue gingerly against the roof of my mouth, I bit into the Green Monster on sourdough, its freshness delighted and satiated. If I lived within five blocks of Munch Company I would be here no less than five times a month. That’s the truth, Ruth!

Got a strawberry lemonade and the turkey, brie, and fig sandwich. Both were delicious! I got the regular size of the sandwich but it was so good I could have eaten more. Staff was really friendly, place has a nice chill atmosphere.

Great sandwiches (I like the turkey fig and brie) and nice workers, but the soup to-go portion was really poor and small, with only a few small pieces of meat and no vegetables inside. This portion was for $7. Very much not like the photos you see of the soup....

Good sandwich but didn't live up to the hype from other customers. The bacon on the BLT was good, but they were a little "conservative" with it. I would go again, but would try something else...

My husband and I went to this place for the first time. Their sandwiches were amazing I would definitely recommend.

The name of a place can sometimes be all I need to walk in and order some food, and that's definitely what happened when my wife and I strolled by The Munch Company. This South Pasadena sandwich shop is located right in the heart of town and thanks to some coffee shops and antique stores, this sandwich shop couldn't have a better location in the area. I've completely forgot the name of the sandwich I ordered, but it was a turkey club with bacon, veggies, and a sauce I truly don't know the name of. Even though I was pretty bad at describing everything above, the sandwich itself was very good and took me back to the old East Coast sandwich shops I used to visit back in the day. All the ingredients tasted fresh and the staff who made it was very friendly too. On top of the sandwich, I also had a lemonade and that was also very good. Overall, The Munch Company is the perfect little sandwich shop in South Pasadena and the perfect place to have a nice lunch. Any complaints from me? Not really, so shutup and come order a sandwich.

The Green Monster was a fantastic option for lunch. The greens were very fresh and the garlic aioli was delicious. Enjoyed the Hibiscus Basil tea and 10/10 no notes. Super crisp and refreshing. Super cozy forest Cafe feel. Can't wait to come back and sit under the fiddle leaf fig canopy. Service was wonderful and fast.

Ordered sandwiches to go, my friend and I wanted to try different flavors so we bought 4 different half sandwiches to share between the two of us -- the flavors were nice, but the portions felt a bit small. I was still a little hungry after finishing two half sandwiches, and I wish there had been more protein in them. It would be a better fit for a lighter bite or snack, but personally, I prefer something a bit more filling.

I am sad to say, that the man working there was pretty rude. And he was doing things really aggressively. I loved the food, but bad service. There was a lady working there and she gave us cookies (the cookies were in two bags.) We ate one bag and after that the man working there grabbed the bag, the cookies were in and shoved his hands into the bag (bad service!) and took the cookies we did not eat and said, "These aren't your cookies!" And after that I said to my self, "I'm NEVER coming here again!

I think this place had a change in owners, the people that used to be behind the counters have changed but I'm glad the taste and quality of the sandwiches haven't! We usually get the Turkey Fig and Brie, and Ham Apricot and Manchego sandwiches. Both are good, but my definite favorite is the Turkey Fig and Brie! The ingredients are always fresh and the bread is never stale. It usually takes them less than 5-10 mins to whip up our orders. It's quant inside, a hand full of tables with chairs and some greenery decor adorns the walls. The new people behind the counter are nice, seems like a Chinese couple that's running the shop now! I'm glad this place is still open, hope they remain so! Def give this place a try and support small businesses! (:

Was in the area and saw that I had bookmarked this place long ago. I popped in here at about 1:15pm on a Tuesday and there were a few other customers here. The friendly man at the counter took my order: half a turkey fig, and brie sandwich and 4 chocolate chip cookies. I'm not sure if the cookies are always baked to order but they were in this instance. The sandwich was delicious! Great balance of all the ingredients both in quantity and flavor. The cookies? Dare I say these are the best cookies I've ever eaten. And not just when they were fresh from the oven; they were just as delicious after they cooled. Perfect crispy edges and fluffy centers. Not overly sweet. Excellent and a great price to boot! I will definitely be back for more cookies and for another sandwich.

I'm not much of a sandwich person but this place has CHANGED MY WORLD. The Green Monster is TO DIE FOR. I got mine on a French roll and swapped the provolone for cheddar--10/10 decision. I honestly didn't know a sandwich like this could exist. * The avocado spread ties everything together so perfectly. * There's a generous stack of turkey. * The cheddar stands out in every bite, just how I like it. * You can truly taste the love and pride in the way it's made. On top of all that, the owner (I spoke with the husband) was incredibly sweet and kind. He mentioned that he and his wife have kept the original menu from the previous owner, knowing how loved this shop is by the community. I'm officially a forever customer :)

$40 for two sandwiches and two hibiscus tea that I could have made more substantially at home. Sandwiches are painstakingly made to order by the couple behind the counter and I saw one of them portioning out the toppings to the other as if to monitor each piece. It took at least 15 minutes for our order to arrive to our table. I wonder how long it would take if they were busy. In any case, it wasn't terrible but I won't be going back.

Good sandwich but didn't live up to the hype from other customers. The bacon on the BLT was good, but they were a little "conservative" with it. I would go again, but would try something else...

This is our go to lunch spot (pick up or delivery). The sandwiches are just amazingly delicious. The husband and wife running the shop are such a calming presence whenever I walk in to pick up our order. You can even sit down and eat (lots of room) if you want to grab a fresh made lemonade. But, yeah, turkey fit and brie for the win.

They offer a wide variety of sandwiches, from basic tuna, chicken salad, ham to more interesting ones like ham with apricot glaze & manchego cheese or turkey with fig. All on your choice of bread. Yum.

We came across this sandwich shop while yelping places for lunch as we are very much so West LA Angelenos and were aaall the way in Pasadena for an all-day excursion. Omg were we happy to find this place! It is delicious! So much so that we kept thinking about it months later and made a point to go again next time we were on that side of town. Second time was just as tasty. Both visits, I got the vegetarian sandwich on 'squaw bread' (none of us had eaten this type of bread before and now we are hooked) and added mustard. I do wish I added some sort of sharp cheese to it though. And some sliced pickles, maybe. Both of my friends went for meat forward sandwiches and were also very happy with their lunch. The combo is a good deal but I do wish they had a healthier chip option. I highly recommend.

Such a lovely little sandwich spot. The service was warm and kind and everything on the menu looked fantastic. I ended up having the Turkey Fig & Brie sandwich and it was positively delicious. Cant wait to go back and try the beef soup!

Still the best sandwich around. Owners provided amazing service as well adding to the lunch experience

One of the best sandwich places I've ever been, I am not a big fan of sandwiches but the sandwiches here are so flavorful and fresh. The turkey fig & Brie has just the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the seedy pastrami is such a toasty treat, I have no idea how they cooked the vegetables to make it so juicy yet crunchy. The owners and staffs are so nice, peach smoothie is a must-try and the cookies are so good too. The overall atmosphere is just so soothing and wholesome, I would definitely come back again to try out more sandwiches, such a beautiful place for small gatherings.

First time here! Came here for convenience since I was next door to a hair salon. Owners were not so friendly. I ordered a sandwich that was ok. I don't understand their reason as to why my sandwich has to be cut in three pieces? I asked if my sandwich could've be cut into two and they said no. Flavor was ok. Price was $16 for a 9" sandwich. I guess it's ok .

I've been to Munch 15 times counting today...my last visit. -5 stars for service, +5 stars for the veggie hummus sandwich on squaw and +2 for the simple fact that they are a mom and pop shop. The previous 14 times I balked at the price and brushed off the lack of friendliness from the people behind the glass. Today, I went in and ordered two sandwiches to go and an Arnold Palmer. $37. After 20 minutes of waiting at a table I went up to ask if we could have the drink while we waited. He gave me the drink and asked us to wait outside on the sidewalk where there are no tables. I glanced around the tables inside and only 2 of the 8 tables were being used. I said, "but there are six empty tables and my daughter and I would like to share this drink at a table," He said, "but your food is take out and tables are for dine in only." I said, "if I were to only order a drink, could I drink it at a table?" He said, "yes, but you are a to go food order, so no, i am requesting that you wait outside." So, we did, but his brashness ruined the spot for me. After reading the many 1-2 star reviews here, I'm not surprised that this is consistently happening. It's too bad, I really get a sense of the original owners touch there, but it's fading out of sight..

We absolutely love this sandwich shop. I feel like sandwich shops are so hard to come by these days; we are so lucky to be close to The Munch. I've had just about every sandwich on the menu, and they are all incredible. The staff is really kind and helpful. The interior is comfortable if you prefer to dine-in. Don't miss out on their sides!!

We tried all the sandwiches and love them all. The turkey fig & Brie & the green monster are my favorite. My kids love all kinds of sandwiches and salad. Highly recommended. The quality of the sandwiches is remarkable, so flavorful & fresh, can't compare with others. The quality of their service is also amazing. Love the environment too. Always bring my friends here and they all enjoy it so much.

I don't mean to pile on with this review but today I realized I won't likely come back to this place again. Yelp reminded me to mention food, service and ambiance. Food: overall a good sandwich but they nickel and dime you to death and then add ingredients to the sandwich so mechanically and scarcely that the best way to describe it is that it tastes like the shadow of the sandwich you thought you were getting. My Turkey Fig Brie was hardly a snack. They used to pile the ingredients and this version I could hardly taste the Bree on it. Pickles on the side? Nope. Pickle. A tiny singular pickle with each sandwich. My daughter wanted a customized BLT so we tried to make some changes and they didn't like the deviation, So we ordered off the custom menu. That sandwich cost us $15 for a regular and all we really wanted to change was avocado instead of guac. She was happy with the sandwich but it wasn't a $15 sandwich. I've tried to give this place second and third and 6th chances but I'm done. The sandwiches are good but the service and ambiance just don't justify the price. Not For Me.

If you appreciate homemade noodles fresh ingredients great service this is the place for you. The roast beef sandwich is made with real beef not that plastic beef the bread is soft and fresh.

Today was my first time visiting the Munch Company for lunch based on a colleague's recommendation. I got the turkey, fig, & Brie sandwich combo and the ham, manchego, and apricot sandwich combo for later. The combo came with a full sandwich, your choice of Dirty brand potato chips, a fountain drink or canned soda, and pickle for $14. And I must say, you really get your moneys worth here. I have eaten both sandwiches and they were both incredible. PACKED with fresh ingredients and very flavorful. I consider myself to be a big sandwich gal and aside from the great food, I was thoroughly impressed with their help, patience, speed, and customer service. I even mentioned that I had to walk half a mile carrying both meals and they pulled out a drink carrier to make it easier for me to carry. This is a solid, small business that I plan to visit frequently in the future.

This is my second time at The Munch Company and I adore it here. They play quiet and peaceful music and make a delicious sandwich! I particularly enjoy the fact you can pick your own bread. I don't think there is free wifi, so I just use my hotspot if I need to get some quick studying in. The service is great and the workers are so kind. I really recommend this place and the hot in the club sandwich if you want a good sandwich!

I forgot to take pictures this time around but that's just how good the sandwiches are. They use super fresh ingredients. We got the green monster sandwiches and the bean sprouts on the sandwich just go perfectly to give it the freshness it needs. We also got it on the squaw bread which is one of the softer breads they have available. We order the macaroni salad everytime we come and it doesn't disappoint.

I just paid $8 for a half sandwich...it is robbery! I always want to shop local and hope that I am supporting my neighbors but this is ridiculous!

Tasty sandwiches, run by nice family. Don't order via the yelp link. It routes you through Grubhub which adds on $4 per sandwich.

I've loved this place for a very long time, and visited this establishment in all of its iterations. You can't beat the lunch special anywhere else, nor the fact that they have Squaw bread, and it's perfectly soft. They have something for everyone, all diets and lifestyle choices/needs. It's such a warm and homey business, I don't understand how anyone doesn't like it here. The employees are absolutely lovely. I like that they are focused, yet friendly and helpful. I have yet to have poor service here, even when they are swamped. You won't regret coming here, and supporting this place!

Absolutely love the Munch company's sandwiches, my favorite sandwich Place in South Pasadena! I normally like to get the green monster (it has turkey, provolone cheese, sprouts, lettuce, pickled vegetables, guacamole, garlic aioli, and fresh herb dressing) and comes with a pickle spear! Their lemonade and strawberry lemonade are both really good and hand-squeezed, the TV dinner and seedy pastrami are also tasty-not as good as the green monster in my opinion though...

I love a well constructed sandwich! I ordered an Avocado & Veggie ($10.50) add Turkey (+$2): comes with guac, avocado slices, cucumbers, pickled carrots and onions, mixed greens, tomato, sprouts, and herb dressing on squaw bread. I love sandwiches because of all the different textures, and this one definitely hits the mark! The ingredients are super fresh, even the bread. This is a great vegetarian option without the turkey, but I prefer the extra protein- and they don't skimp! My only complaint was that the bread was slightly too soft, so by the end it was falling apart. It would be awesome if they added the option to toast the bread. 5/5! They have unique sandwich options like Turkey, Fig & Brie and TV Dinner (hot roast beef & garlic mashed potatoes). You can also build your own sandwich or make any of their specialty sandwiches into a salad! There's an option for everyone. They also sell fresh baked cookies for 75 cents which are so CRISPY and delicious. I was able to order online thru yelp and it was ready in 25ish minutes.

Great local South Pas spot for lunch! Owner is hard working and takes pride in his food. Fresh ingredients and good bread!

The hummus veggie sandwich is consistently fresh and delicious and I crave it regularly!

Omg the best sandwiches EVER!!! These Sammies are packed with flavor! They really know how to create the best textures and flavor combinations! I will forever be obsessed with the Turkey fig and Brie sandwich! Love how much arugula they put and the regular sized ones are PLENTY HEFTY. They were out of brown bread but the rye was delicious too! No sogginess.. just yum!

Was at the ballet store 2 doors down & decided to check this places out with my 2 year old for lunch. She got the "I want to pick" toddler plate & I had the apricot & manchego sandwich. Both were very delicious. Excellent lunch place. Will be back.

It feels like a different restaurant. I enjoyed the food here before. But the vibe was definitely off when I walked through the door. I went there for lunch on a Monday and I was turned away. It was very strange. The place was empty. I stood there for some time before someone acknowledged my presence. They then told me they are unable to take my order because they are extremely backed up with their online orders. They told me it's best to order online. (But he just said they were backed up?) Either way, it felt like I was more of a bother so I left. I ended up going to Heirloom Cafe down the street.

Solid pastrami sandwich, especially if you can't make it to Monrovia for Gene's. Friendly service too. Enjoyed eating at the table for two outside, made it feel very metropolitan.

Whenever I was craving a sandwich, this would be my local go-to spot. Yeah, there are a few other great ones around the area, but Munch always had me coming back for more of their Hot in the Club sandwich, Sesame Chicken Noodle Salad, and Macaroni Salad. I always called in to order or used the Yelp! app to do pick-up. I love their personalized thank you message hand written on the paper lunch bags, too! Suggest ordering ahead.

I guess new owners and it has changed! Razor thin tomatoes, skimpy avos, spring mix (with spinach) on a BLT.... they have no clue how to make the basics.... $14 for a horrible BLTA, I threw 1/2 of it away Complete rip-off

COVID-19 Status: Stopped by here to pick up some lunch. They do have two sets of tables outside but the inside is completely closed, including the bathrooms. I got the Turkey Fig and Brie salad and loved it. It was very simple yet delicious! The fig butter added a nice touch to the salad. My friend got the Salami Pesto and Cheese salad and liked it as well. We also got the cold noodles side - the sauce it comes with was different and overall, added a nice flavor to the noodles. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in a mood of a simple salad but don't want to make it at home!

Terrific sandwhich spot owned by a really nice Chinese couple! Both sandwhiches and salads here are delicious and oftentimes bold creations. My favorite is the seedy pastrami sandwhich on french roll with added tomato. Ingredients are quality and fresh prepared. Sandwhiches here are not super cheap but they are still fairly reasonable; after all everyone gotta make a living. I hope Munch Company stays here for a long time to continue fulfilling South Pasadena's lunch needs :) Some downsides: I think the menu can be a little confusing because there are no pictures denoting difference in size between half, regular, and large. In my opinion they should remove the half size off the menu because it's too confusing and no one would be full off of 1 half size sandwhich anyways. So I definitely under ordered my first time here which was not ideal because I was bringing for a group... But otherwise if you understand the sizing and order at least a regular size sandwhich then you will have a delicious lunch meal.

Not coming back here again, not worth it. Its a small sandwich shop with a small selection of sides and sandwiches that are on the gourmet side. I got the brie and turkey sandwich on sourdough and a side of seedy slaw. It was really uneventful. Everything was low in flavor. The sandwich bread did not taste like sourdough, it tasted and looked like supermarket white bread. I was hoping for it to at least be toasted. The turkey was also Ralph supermarket grade, as well as the brie. So nothing really had any flavor. I could make a better sandwich at home. The seedy slaw also had very little flavor. I like the fact that it was very fresh and crunchy, and I liked the addition of the pumpkin seeds inside and other grains (i think there was quinoa?), but overall it sucked too. Sadly, even the seating in the restaurant sucked. The benches to sit on were really hard and uncomfortable, there were lots of trinkets on the table that were crowding it so it was difficult to eat. There were big pillows that you can't really lean on as they take up the whole seating area anyway. Just really awkward and uncomfortable. Last, I ate in the restaurant and it felt really awkward because no one else was there (sign its not a good place!!) and the restaurant workers would stare at me. I wanted to run away lol. So I ate fast and left.

It seems like this establishment is under new ownership (?). Ambience : dead silent when you walk in, no soft ambient music, just the whirrr of the refrigerated deli case that looks very uneventful. Do we need to see what's in the fridge ? No nice food displays to see here -- just tubs of lettuce and canned drinks .. Food: Meh. My dead grandma could have made a better sandwich. I got the turkey Brie. STALE bread, 2 slices of mediocre turkey product and fig paste ( not actual fig slices) Service: No friendly hellos. Just masked faces taking your order like they're struggling through life making sandwiches. With all the competition out there I'd say they need to understand the food selling biz a little better. I was not impressed and will not be coming back . Smiles go a long way people..

If I could leave ZERO stars, I would. NEVER COMING BACK HERE AGAIN. For a place of business to be in South Pasadena, which is supposed to be inviting, friendly, and comfortable, this was anything but. My niece and I went in to get a sandwich and review a paper on our laptop. After about an hour, a staff member (who I can only assume is the owner) told us in a not friendly albeit aggressive way to "have mutual respect" and pretty much made it clear to leave the premises. It is disheartening to receive this kind of service at a location that "looks welcoming." For an afternoon, to have lunch and a study session its hurtful to be treated in that way and should not be a representation of the good of South Pasadena food service.

what a great gem ! Got the 'hot in the club' sandwich -- bread was soft and the bacon was crunchy. fresh made strawberry lemonade to wash it down. And the service and overall quality was A+! New fave sandwich spot in Pasadena :)

Great pastrami sandwich and service was great. I'll be back. Decently priced and you can eat there.

It's Chinese owner, very nice! 5 stars Will come again, it's nice to find a good restaurant in south Pasadena

Read great reviews on this place for over a year, when I finally was able to go there it was extremely disappointing. As a local I love supporting small shops in the area, but I'm afraid this spot won't get mine. Since new ownership about a month ago this place must have changed. The sandwiches are mediocre at best, but they charge premium prices. Additionally, customer service is not very friendly. The sandwich is lackluster and they are stingy with the toppings. The man behind the counter asked me if I wanted a pickle.... Just include it! You are already charging me $13 for a sandwich! Save your money, there are better sandwiches in the area for the same and even less of a price. I will not return.

I love this place. Always great sammies, incredibly friendly, hard working owners. Super clean too!

I recommend the Turkey, Fig, and Bree on Squaw as well as the Hot in the Club on a roll! Super delicious and super friendly staff!

I'm super bummed about this. Came here in hopes of something decent. Was very much let down. First of all, I would suggest ordering in person and not off the yelp app. All the prices are inflated on app. My sandwich was 15$ after taxes. No delivery. I ordered it and was at the shop 5 minutes later because I was close. This was the most disappointing 15 dollar sandwich of my life. I ordered the build your own Italian cold cuts. Seriously skimpy for portions of meat probably 1/4 inch of total meat in the sandwich. however they weren't afraid to pile on loads and loads of iceberg lettuce. Oldest trick in the book. The world doesn't have room for these types of businesses anymore. I wanted to like the place. Worker seemed friendly enough but I'm honestly offended. I wish I took a picture...