The Original Rinaldi's Deli and Cafe

Wow. Nice little place down the street from our hotel. Ordered at counter and asked for my name. Found a perfect seat outside and the sandwiches were ready in no time! Turkey was absolutely delicious with avocado nice and fresh. But the show stopper was the hit pastrami! Presented like a club sandwich with plenty of meat and just the right amount of kraut. They used mustard instead of thousand island and it worked perfectly. Had to get a box for leftovers they were so big. Hit this place up if you’re in the area. #stevensleavin

This place is sponsored by Boarshead and AMAZING!!!!! I am still obsessed with their Ruben sandwich. Espresso, breakfast and desserts should not be slept on. Everyone working were so nice. I miss this place so much. 😢

The Mog Champ sends his regards. A nice cafe close by to the Hyatt hotel next door. They're open fairly early for breakfast so that's what we had. We both ordered a 6 inch sandwich which was still generously portioned. Service was friendly and the place is quite spacious on the inside. The menu also has a lot of variety. Thanks for the breakfast! Mogliest Regards, Your Mog Champ

Ordered the large **Rinaldi’s** Philly with extra cheese, add jalapeños. By far one of the best Philly sandwiches I’ve had in recent memory.

If you are a staying at nearby hotel this is the place you wanna go and try. Visited around 5:00 on a Tuesday and the place was empty. Ordered a hot sandwich (Rinaldi’s Philly Cheesesteak). Came out hot and ready in no time. The sandwich was pretty tasty. Not a huge fan of the price. After tip it was almost 20 bucks. Seems high for just a sandwich with no chips or drink but nevertheless tapped the card. After all it’s all per diem money anyway. I’d go back and try some of their cold sandwiches or breakfast items.

Stayed at a nearby hotel that had a very expensive breakfast (or at least more than I wanted to pay). Walked over to Rinaldi's. Good coffee, good food. I got the salmon and lox. Bagel was toasted perfectly. Husband got the chris club sandwich. It was so large we thought we would take it back to the hotel (he ate the whole thing though it was so good).

12/18/2025 - A LAX layover discovery that became a go-to spot since July 2024! Their fantastic Tomato Basil Soup and what I swear is America's Best Cobb Salad. The lady at the counter is a true gem – incredibly kind, helpful, and brings such warm/inviting energy, easily one of the best fast-food employees ever. The 5 stars are for her! However, the kitchen's carelessness is frustrating, despite the food itself being fresh and consistently good; orders are frequently incomplete (missing soup, bread, even dressing like the ranch on my Cobb salad on 12/18!), I better start paying attention because pretty soon they might forget to put chicken in Cobb salad, or they forget avocado, or grape tomato, or cucumber, etc; etc. Hoping they can tighten up kitchen accuracy to match their great front-of-house and quality ingredients! Google might not agreed with that.

Excellent sandwich and healthy options. Great prices, great service, filtered water.

Great, very casual breakfast and lunch restaurant very close to LAX. We arrived home very late and stayed overnight at the LAX Hyatt regency. The Original Rinaldi's is on the same side of the street and less than one block from the Hyatt Regency. We did not want an expensive hotel breakfast. Walked in to Rinaldi's and got a very warm welcome. They have different coffees so we tried the iced Vietnamese coffee in recognition of our completed trip. The coffee was terrific. Breakfast items were fresh, tasty, and healthy. Got a bottle of Langer's OJ to wash it down - cold and refreshing. Chatted with the nice lady that took our order. Excellent way to enjoy a reasonably priced breakfast or lunch near the airport. Or, not a bad idea to pre order food and take it on your flight.

I may have reviewed this location several years ago. I've had their fresh juices for years and highly recommend. Unfortunately, I usually walk by when the cafe is closed and I'm forced to find something greatly overpriced to eat inside LAX. This time I made it in time for a breakfast sandwich. The Jake's Special Breakfast Croissant is the perfect size and flavor to start your day. Coming in right around $10, it'll be hard to find a decent competitor within a 2 mile radius of LAX

Order delivery to my hotel, because this place had great reviews. I ordered the California and chips, and there were no chips in the bag.... The sandwich is just OK, unripe, tomatoes, which gives me a clue to the of quality ingredients Ordered from Chow Now and the bag was left with no name on it so I wasn't even sure it was mine... Welcome to LA

Very solid sandwich close by to the airport hotels in the area, so it's perfect for a quick bite before catching a plane. It was $22 total with tax for my large chicken club and small strawberry banana smoothie, which is a bit pricey, but it's LA and the sandwich was also huge, so no complaints here. Solid service and very clean inside, which is a big plus here in LA haha

This restaurant is conveniently located in the midst of a bunch of LAX hotels. The hotel restaurants for the most part have terrible reviews and are horribly overpriced. So the spot does have something going for it. It seems to be frequented by regulars, so that is a very good sign. They were very friendly when we entered and provided some advice on the menu as they offer a lot of different types of food so it's a little overwhelming the first time, I opted for a half of a cold sandwich and a small soup, they had tomato basil and it was really good. The sandwich was the Charlie tuna, which I thought would be a 3 inch half sandwich, but in reality was 6 inches! The sandwich was pretty good, maybe ask for light mustard is, there was quite a bit. I'd loved the crunch of the pickles and the bread was fresh. my husband had the New York special half sandwich along with the tomato basil soup as well. He enjoyed his sandwich. Price was about $35 for these two orders plus an iced tea. I did take a couple pictures of the interior- my butt did not enjoy the metal chairs at all but I suppose that could hustle folks along when they are busy. If you're on a budget (and can handle the downgrade in flavor) there is a Subway very close.

I always love coming here and doing some work in this cozy deli while enjoying incredible deli food! My fav are the bagels, sandwiches and soup! The service is friendly and quick. If you stay at the hotels nearby, you definitely need to come to this place for amazing breakfast and lunch -- you won't be disappointed! The deli has easy free designated parking in the plaza and plenty of metered parking around the block. The restroom is also always clean! 10/10 would recommend!

Well-prepared and good tasting food. I had a ham breakfast sandwich that was large and filling. The sandwiches look to be the better choice and they are available for breakfast. The service is attentive and friendly. If you are walking or driving to the location, directions take you to the back side of the building. Don't fret! The door is on the other end.

This good was by far the best I have had in a very long time . No after taste at all and went down good. I ordered 7 godfathers and me and the crew were all happy . I give a THUMBS up to this business and I'll be back for more food.

Great find right next to the Hyatt Regency LAX. I was staying at the Hyatt and wanted a quick bite without having to pay hotel prices. At 10am on a weekday Rinaldi's was serving both breakfast and lunch. I had the half cold sandwich (egg salad), cup of soup (clam chowder) combo and it was just right for me. Service was friendly and you can take a seat and they will bring the food when ready. The place is clean and well bussed. I would definitely return.

Felt the food was just ok. We had the BBQ chicken pizza, caprese pizza, steak bowl, tuna sandwich and Ruben sandwich. The BBQ chicken pizza was really good, can't really go wrong w a tuna sandwich. Ruben was good, but I've had better. Steak in the bowl had some fat and chew and wasn't tender, flavor just ok. Also had chocolate cake, it was good but not great. Pasta salad was basic. And even the mocha wasn't very coffee like, most sweet and tasted like hot cocoa.

Came in here with my husband during a long layover at LAX. Short walk from many hotels and even walkable from the airport. We were tempted by the breakfast burrito and it was fantastic - got the turkey sausage with chipotle sauce and spinach, so tasty! Freshly made to order too. We also had the vegan salad with beyond burger, greens, roasted veggies, quinoa, avocado, tomato - it was excellent. The food wasn't cheap but the burrito was definitely enough for 2 people as was the salad, so the 2 dishes ended up feeding us both lunch and dinner. Service was solid. A great deli!

Super fast service, friendly. Great Boars Head meats and cheeses! Great choices in drinks too including Bundaberg sodas! Great flavoring!! &60 4 sandwiches, 4 drinks & chips. Great pricing! Huge selection on food & drinks.

Had Rinaldi's for the first time after landing at LAX and it was pretty good. I got the beef cheesesteak with Gouda. The sandwich was huge and the bread was so soft. I've never had a cheesesteak with gouda but it complemented the sandwich well. $10+ for a 6in but pretty worth it.

Stopped here for lunch when flying into LAX recently. They have a wide variety of sandwich options, plus they are huge! I was so full. The California DeeLite was delicious. The bread tasted super fresh. They have both indoor and outdoor dining, as well as a small parking lot on site. We were able to order right away and didn't have to wait. We'll definitely be back! This place is convenient and serves up awesome food!

The sandwiches are really good and decently priced. We always order from here when there are clients at my workplace. The service is good, quick and easy. They also have delivery available.

Food is ok, service is friendly but they have a real problem getting orders correct. I work down the street and used to go often but 3 times in a row they have forgotten items or not given me what I asked for e.g. today I ordered a salad with chicken and ranch dressing and I got tuna with Italian. Highly recommend checking your bag before you leave the deli to make sure that you got what you ordered.

Delicious breakfast! Servers were so nice and funny. Had a perfect seat outside. Right next to our hotel at courtyard Marriott. Yummy!

Good food & friendly staff. Comfortable shop walking distance to LAX & many airport hotels. Outdoor & indoor seating. Prices are inline with region & are half the price of what you'll pay in any nearby hotel for better food & friendlier service. Portions are normal.

I think the right rating for this place is 3.5 stars, but since I can't choose that, 3 it has to be. My husband and I both got a large Fatboy, and our daughter got the small I ask for it. She and I shared both sandwiches, and I think I preferred hers better. Had much more flavor, and it was quite large for being a small! My daughter really loved her sandwich. So that counts for something! The meatballs in the Fatboy are kind of meh, not too much flavor to them, and the tomato sauce was just okay. Maybe I just got the wrong thing? I don't know, it definitely did not knock my socks off, but portion wise, everything is huge, so that's something if you are very hungry or have a big appetite! I also added a potato salad which I did not like much, supermarket potato salad is better. The people were nice and friendly though.

Excellent food. Exceptional service. I was in LA with an athletic team for a competition. I had to provide Lunch for the team. Rinaldi's delivered on time and the order was perfect. The sandwiches were delicious. The service was friendly. Would definitely order for a large group again!

Huge menu and great food. So glad it's here close to the hotels. Staff was nice and the order was out in a reasonable time.

Amazing bread on the chicken pineapple sandwich! It was fast and fresh. If you have a layover at the airport, I highly recommend this place.

Great place located across from our hotel, here for the day before heading to Costa Rica 2mrw. Very good menu we had the caprese breakfast pizza and the avocado toast, both were good. Just walking distance from LAX and the scenery is great. Good spot to grab something unique and different Great selections of fresh juices and unique coffee's Will come back and check it out, they close at 3PM but have other locations in the metropolitan LA area.

Stopped in for lunch. One of the best Reuben's I've ever had. The corn beef was so tender and rye bread toasted perfectly!

If you don't know about this place then you're missing out. Best sandwiches in SoCal. Quality meats and cheeses, the bread is fresh, huge portions and friendly service. I'd give this place 10 stars if I could

I had the roasted Turkey California sandwich. The only thing good about this sandwich was the size. The bread was not toasted, it wasn't anything special at all. It was difficult for me to find a parking spot during the lunch hour. Unfortunately it's not worth my time and money to come back.

We had the vegetarian sandwich which was just ok. Could not discern what it was made of didn't taste like much. The bread was soft and fresh. The biggest violation was the potato salad I don't know how any restaurant would think that was ok to sell completely tasteless and gross. Wouldn't eat there again.

Very friendly staff. Huge menu. We had avocado toast and a breakfast sandwich with a regular coffee and a dirty chai. Sat outside on the cute patio. Great last meal before our flight home.

This place has it all, amazing food and amazing service! Coolest, nicest people working there. Quick service, and great tasting. If we're in LAX area again we will definitely be back!

Right by LAX, this is a great spot for breakfast and lunch. Everything here is always fresh and the portions are great! For LA, I feel like they are priced pretty well. The staff here is awesome, they're friendly and willing to give you recommendations. Having been out here for work, I come here most mornings, even if it's just to grab coffee. Everyone needs to try this place out!

Found this place by chance on Yelp while waiting near LAX to pick up family. Definitely will come back! We got the Hamilton and Sun devil sandwich- both were amazing! High quality sandwich meat and bread. Highly recommend this spot! It's very close to the airport so works to stop by before or after LAX.

A coworker brought us one of their Edgar burritos a while back and it blew our minds. I've since been to the El Segundo location for a few different sandwiches since they only offer the coveted breakfast burrito at the pain-in-the-ass-to-park location on Century. Everything I've tried from this chain is packed with flavor but not the healthiest so I only visit them occasionally. We decided on a whim to split an Edgar today and this time opted for no mayo and the ground turkey instead of chorizo. It's definitely healthier tasting, but by opting out of the sausage you subtract that much flavor. Worth the calorie and anti-environment splurge if you're going to go for one of these! As mentioned, it's a location aimed at hotel guests, not airport employees who work at the terminal. It's located near the hotels closest to LAX on the north side of Century right at the point where it splits off onto airport property. There are a few metered street spots a block from it and a handful of spots near the entrance, but that's it.

I ordered the Ruben, a very specific sandwich, which No wise what I was served. The sandwich I received was pastrami (exceptionally salty), rye bread (maybe), sauerkraut, and a very heavy layer of muster (I have no idea why so much, especially since it's supposed to be russian dressing) I won't be back

I work walking distance from this location... Thank God it opened as we needed something new in the area. I would give them 5 stars just for that, but let's take a closer look. On the surface its another deli... A local well established one with locations in El Segundo and MB/Redondo area. But if you look past the salads and sandwhiches which are pretty damn good, they actually have some great coffee and unique food offerings. Because the owners are body builders you will find some some protein packed items as well as some surprising healthy options. One of my favorites is the red rice with kale, chia seeds, chicken, caramelized onions... Its not on the menu, but the picture is on the wall and the owners wife (shes an owner too lol) had me try it. It was warm, refreshing and packed with flavor. The Godfather is a great Sandwhich and I like the healthy heart salad. There is also a nice selection of pastries, overnight oatmeal and a full breakfast menu. The avocado toast for 4.95 that includes 2 eggs is a steal. But can we talk about the coffee... I drink it blank and appreciate good coffee... Its excellent, flavorful, non bitter. The Nitro Cold Brew is amazing. But my new favorites have no coffee... The Tumeric Latte and Beet Latte. Yes... I didn't realize until I brought a co worker to try one that it did not include espresso. Both are excellent and have great health benefits. I try to alternate. But its nice to get some natural energy. The tumeric one also has ginger, coconut oil and I do almond milk instead of soy. They also have Vietnamese coffee and a lavender iced latte. So many choices but a great place for breakfast, lunch or a quick break. Service is wonderful and the staff is great. Is it perfect, no, but they are striving towards it... I would like to see the chicken improved on as well as the bacon... But great value... Great food.

Large menu with hot subs, cold subs, small pizza, salads desserts, breakfast food , coffee, and very reasonable prices! Perfect meal if you're going to or coming from the airport!

I arrived before they opened, guy setting up was friendly and about 5 minutes before they were actually opened he invited me in. I had eggs on a croissant, which was great. I had a "California Deelite" sandwich for lunch. The bread on this seemed day-old and there wasn't much special about it. I'd go for the egg sandwich again, and am guessing some of the other lunch sandwiches would be worth a try. Nice people.

Really good meatball sandwiches. I hear the turkey lasagna is also great. Everything is super fresh!

I don't often write updates for my reviews as, to be honest, I'm often trying new spots instead of re-visiting old ones. Back when Rinaldi's first came to Century Blvd. there was, as anyone who works in the area will tell you, widespread euphoria given the painful lack of lunch options nearby. Here was a deli, with amazing staff and a broad menu, who could dish up a good sandwich. Maybe caught up in this euphoria I slapped five stars on my review immediately after an amazing set of experiences with Rinaldi's Godfather and Air Force Lou sandwiches. Fast forward two years now and I've probably been to Rinaldi's ten times. This is still a great sandwich spot, but it doesn't quite compete in my mind with the powerhouse players on the Westside like Bay Cities. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? I will say that the spectacular service at Rinaldi's has very much not worn off over time. These folks are great, and while you should now be ordering online well ahead instead of taking your time to wait in line while trying to strike up some conversation, the folks behind the counter really are amazing and will do whatever is needed to cater to custom wishes. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? The prices at Rinaldi's are also still reasonable. Just shy of $11.00 isn't crazy for a large sandwich, and Rinaldi's large sandwiches run legitimately large - often enough to feed two. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? It's here that maybe things have declined just ever so slightly over the years at Rinaldi's. My early sandwiches at Rinaldi's were, plain and simple, works of art. You could tell there was meticulous attention paid to how the sandwich was assembled, nothing was ever missing, and it just felt like some serious time had been put into each one. Be it a product of the long lines or crowds or what have you, my last several sandwiches have seemingly been hastily assembled, some have missed ingredients, and in all they're mirrored what I can find at any old deli. It's not the end of the world, but it's been memorable. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? I'm teetering on this one, but for now I admittedly still get excited about a lunch visit to Rinaldi's largely thanks to their customer service and their broad menu. Star.

They are a joke every time I have to come here to pick up food...my wait time is over 30 mins!!! Ask there manager and he looks at you like you're in the wrong? There staff are slow, and the whole place is run bad, they need new manager and staff. Absolutely pathetic.

Pretty tasty and moderately priced. The coconut macadamia nut cookie was nice. The "feel the beet" sandwich was pretty tasty. I asked for a side a brown mustard, which definitely brought it together. Nice staff, clean interior and not busy. if I'm in the area (specifically staying at one of the lax hotels), I would visit again.

Absolutely delicious! Went for breakfast . Cook very friendly and courteous! Will definitely come back if in the area.

Awful service, terrible food. Thought we would pick something up here before a long day of travel. We should have just gone to the airport to get food.

I've eaten here twice, and once at the Rinaldi's in El Segundo. The food has been very good on every occasion. Fantastic fresh bread, fresh veggie, and high end Boar's Head meats. Always fast service with a smile. The Vietnamese coffee is pretty darn good too. If you are looking for something quick and delicious; this is a good option.

Great food at very reasonable prices. We stayed nearby in a hotel and ventured out to this place, very clean and breakfast was very good although I would not recommend avocado toast with honey mustard!! My wife was curious and regretted it.

Went to LA location with friendly staff and the food was VERY GOOD!!! Our table ordered a variety of items. Fat Boy sandwich that had fresh basil & herbs in the meatballs, Ruben Sandwich with lean meat & not fatty like other places. The salads were gourmet with fresh ingredients and good combination of flavors, much better than you would expect from a deli. The menu has something for everyone..even a good cup of coffee! I will be back for sure.

When I worked at LAX Rinaldi's was always my go-to place. Being so close to the airport makes it probably the most convenient spot to go to out of LAX, at least from a walking perspective. For the money, the food is pretty good. The special cheesesteak they have is delicious and very filling, and most of their sandwiches will leave you feeling satisfied. Ingredients are fresh and the cafe is relatively clean. The coffee is very good. Prices are a bit steep, but nothing out of the ordinary for LA. I'd give this place 4.5 stars that was an option. It's not the best sandwich you'll find, but it's pretty close.

I like coming here for lunch. Great vibes, great customer service, and are willing to go above and beyond with their menu. You got to try the ChagoChino drink. It's good for the soul.

The best sandwiches hands down! Have been here numerous times and it never disappoints. Highly recommend the FATBOY

Solid little joint near the LAX gate. If you're in town, not so sure what to get; just tell them you want the godfather sandwhich 6 inch, and their avocado smoothie. Love the many available options, from deli to healthy, to heavy food! Whatever you want, they essentially have it. Here early? Ask for the egg and avacado toast, another meal to boast about.

This is the way to start your morning! We were staying at the Hyatt LAX and decided to take the 2min walk here for breakfast. It's light and airy with pops of color and upbeat music playing. There were only two people working when we came at 9am so you may have to wait a little bit. But, they are on top of it, friendly and just overall pleasant! We got the Jake's special (breakfast croissant sandwich with choice of arugula or spinach, choice of ham, bacon and served with this delightful lemon aioli that just made the sandwich so light and delightful!) and the avocado toast with eggs -- also super fresh tasting and they mix a little lemon and herbs with the avocado, which was subtle but also really elevated the avocado toast! I could tell a mix of tourists and regulars come here and they were pleasant and helpful to the tourists and clearly warm and a neighborhood joint for the regulars. Love this place! Totally brightened my morning!