City Kitchen

City Kitchen is probably a chain, but since I've never seen it before anywhere, I'm counting it as a non-chain or local chain. City Kitchen is a small little deli in an office building near my work. It was only recently discovered by my circle of coworkers and is a new favorite of mine. Sure, build your own sandwich was made famous by the likes of Subway and Quiznos but what about building your own sandwich with gourmet ingredients? That's what City Kitchen has going for itself, unique and gourmet ingredients.

I have been to City Kitchen twice and both time I ordered a build your own sandwich. They also have a small selection of paninis and a build your own salad option. For the build your own sandwich you get a choice of bread (the first time I got the french baguette the second time the pretzel roll), choice of meat (I got roast beef and then the next time tried ham), choice of cheese (provolone and then fresh mozzerella), choice of 3 toppings (it's a long list, I chose tomatoes, pea sprouts, and cucumbers the first time and the second time I honestly don't recall), and your choice of spread (both times I went the boring route and got dijon mustard but I was curious about some of the aiolis.)

The sandwiches all come with housemade chips and a pickle slice. Then you can also get drinks from the fountain and they have a selection of baked goods. I tried the chocolate chip cookie and it was not only large but also chewy and delicious. I think the baguette sandwich was a better deal than the pretzel sandwich because it was bigger, however, both times I was hard pressed to finish the whole thing.

There is no indoor seating at this location but you can lounge at any table in the Water Garden adjacent. The food is delicious and fresh and prepared right before your eyes. The staff is friendly and fast. I will be going back and back and back for their delicious sandwiches and so many different options and combinations!





City Kitchen
1620 26th St
Ste 1001
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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