Santoro's Submarine Sandwiches

Tucked away on Burbank Boulevard west of downtown, Santoro’s has been a neighborhood institution for nearly seven decades. This no-frills sub shop doesn’t try to be anything fancy—it’s just an honest-to-goodness sandwich counter that’s been doing the same thing exceptionally well since Eisenhower was in office.

The sandwiches here are unapologetically huge. While everyone raves about the pastrami (and rightfully so), the Italian cold cut deserves serious consideration. Stacked with salami, capicola, and provolone, it comes absolutely loaded with salt, pepper, oil, and enough onions to announce your lunch choice to anyone within arm’s reach. It’s bold, it’s messy, and it’s exactly what a proper Italian sub should be.

Santoro’s is the kind of place where regulars know exactly what they’re getting, and first-timers quickly become converts. There’s no pretense here—just counter service, friendly faces, and sandwiches that could easily feed two people (though you’ll want it all to yourself). Come hungry and don’t wear your nicest shirt.

If you’re looking for a quick, satisfying lunch in Burbank that feels like stepping back in time, this is your spot. Nearly 70 years of sandwich-making expertise shows in every bite.