Uptown Provisions

Out in Whittier, there’s nothing quite like Aaron and Sarah Melendrez’s cozy neighborhood deli and gourmet mini-mart, where the made-to-order sandwiches use bread from Bellflower’s Hey Brother Baker and a slate of chef-preferred ingredients. Think mouth-watering navel cut pastrami from RC Provisions (who also supply Langer’s and Brent’s, albeit tailored to each shop’s preferences), line-caught wild tuna and smoked Kurobuta ham. If you’re within 20 minutes’ drive of Whittier, I’d say there’s no better sandwich shop for you than here. Both the egg and curry chicken salad use Japanese mayo, which gives each sando a tangy, unique flavor profile. Factor in the various Italian-inspired sandwiches—including the Spicy Gabagool—and you’ve got one of the most well-rounded, tasty sandwich menus in the Gateway Cities.