Dilly's Sandwiches Verified listing

Dilly’s Sandwiches is the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sandwich shop on Viking Way in Lakewood Village. And this little gem is already becoming a lunchtime staple as well as a post-school activity hangout, with parents and kids alike loving the fact that they have a no-frills, uncomplicated, straight-forward, Jewish deli-inspired sandwich shop.

Opened under the watchful eyes of husband-and-wife team Brein and Rory Ann Clements, it offers classic square sandwiches—all sliced bread; no hoagie, roll, or brioche to be found—and pickles. Lots and lots of glorious pickles. From pickled green tomatoes to some of the best bread’n’butter pickles this side of the 10.

And don't forget the shop's stellarly substantive, no-list-like-it-in-Long-Beach tap list, where Brein has curated a tap list that entirely eschews the trend of keeping it local. And, to be frank, it is incredibly refreshing. Because there is a certain sensation when stepping into a place and not knowing a single beer on the list after always having a dependable Beachwood IPA or Ten Mile brew on a menu.

For Brian Addison's full feature on Dilly's, click here.