Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 15 California sandwich spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Fountain Valley, Los Angeles, Palm Desert and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. Tommy’s Joynt (San Francisco)

American, Sandwich · $ · 4.4★ (4,167 Google reviews)

Tommy’s Joynt earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 4,167 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 5, Episode 5 — “Long Time Legends” (January 5, 2009)
• Season 21, Episode 17 — “Hometown Heroes” (December 25, 2014)
Address: 1101 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: +1 415-949-0399
Website: tommysjoynt.com
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2. Tioli’s Crazee Burger (San Diego)

Burger, Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (2,216 Google reviews)

Known for burgers, Tioli’s Crazee Burger still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 2,216 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 11 — “Grabbin' a Sandwich” (October 13, 2008)
Address: 3993 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: +1 619-282-6044
Website: crazeeburger.com
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3. The Refuge (San Carlos)

American, Burger, Sandwich, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (2,057 Google reviews)

The American classics at The Refuge clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 2,057 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 2 — “Meat Lover's Paradise” (September 2, 2013)
Address: 963 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: +1 650-598-9813
Website: www.refugesc.com
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4. Little Jewel of New Orleans (Los Angeles)

Seafood, Breakfast, Sandwich, Southern, Cajun, Dessert · $$ · 4.4★ (1,685 Google reviews)

Little Jewel of New Orleans is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.4 stars from 1,685 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 5 — “Takeout: Shipped, Sweet & Savory” (June 25, 2021)
Address: 207 Ord St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: +1 213-620-0461
Website: littlejewel.net/utm_sourcegoogle
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5. Sunflower Caffé (Sonoma)

Breakfast, Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.6★ (1,456 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a knockout breakfast, Sunflower Caffé keeps a 4.6-star rating across 1,456 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 11 — “From Mozz to Matzo Balls” (March 28, 2011)
Address: 421 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: +1 707-996-6645
Website: sonomasunflower.com/pages/menu
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6. Don Chow Tacos (Los Angeles)

Mexican, Sandwich · $ · 4.5★ (1,258 Google reviews)

Don Chow Tacos earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,258 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 9, Episode 8 — “Fast Food Their Way” (June 21, 2010)
• Season 22, Episode 14 — “Food TruckAPalooza” (February 22, 2015)
Address: 137 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
Phone: +1 212-677-7300
Website: www.dostoros.com
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7. The Original Barone’s Famous Italian (Valley Glen, Los Angeles)

Italian, Chicken, Pizza, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (1,139 Google reviews)

Known for Italian comfort food, The Original Barone’s Famous Italian still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 1,139 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 5 — “Global Greats” (August 12, 2016)
Address: 13726 Oxnard St, Valley Glen, CA 91401
Phone: +1 818-782-6004
Website: baronesla.com
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8. Tacos Y Birria La Unica (Los Angeles)

Mexican, Sandwich · $ · 4.7★ (1,037 Google reviews)

The Mexican plates at Tacos Y Birria La Unica clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 1,037 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 37, Episode 10 — “Stuffed, Sandwiched and Souped” (August 4, 2023)
Address: 2840 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Phone: +1 323-715-4025
Website: www.instagram.com/tacosybirrialaunica
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9. Savoy Café & Deli (Santa Barbara)

Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (689 Google reviews)

Savoy Café & Deli is one of the area’s go-to spots for over-stuffed sandwiches, with a strong 4.6 stars from 689 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 13, Episode 13 — “Outside the Box” (March 5, 2012)
Address: 24 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1 805-962-6611
Website: www.thesavoycafe.com
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10. Paul’s Coffee Shop (Fountain Valley)

Breakfast, Sandwich · $ · 4.6★ (656 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a knockout breakfast, Paul’s Coffee Shop keeps a 4.6-star rating across 656 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 9, Episode 12 — “You Called It” (July 26, 2010)
• Season 22, Episode 15 — “All Beefed Up” (March 9, 2015)
Address: 16947 Bushard St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: +1 714-965-3643
Website: paulscoffeeshopfountainvalley.com
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11. Fab Hot Dogs (Reseda)

Mexican, Burger, Sandwich · $ · 4.4★ (613 Google reviews)

Fab Hot Dogs earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 613 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 7, Episode 2 — “Burgers, Tacos & Dogs” (August 10, 2009)
Address: 19417 Victory Blvd, Reseda, CA 91335
Phone: +1 818-344-4336
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12. Norton’s (Santa Barbara)

American, Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (539 Google reviews)

Known for American classics, Norton’s still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 539 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 26, Episode  — “All Stacked Up” (March 10, 2017)
Address: 18 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1 805-965-3210
Website: www.nortonsdeli.com
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13. Zazu Kitchen + Farm (Sebastopol)

Sandwich · 4.6★ (527 Google reviews)

The over-stuffed sandwiches at Zazu Kitchen + Farm clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 527 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 7 — “From Sandwiches to Stroganoff” (November 30, 2018)
Address: 6770 McKinley St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Phone: +1 707-824-5600
Website: www.thebarlow.net
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14. Gabino’s Creperie (Palm Springs)

Chicken, Sandwich · $$ · 4.8★ (510 Google reviews)

Gabino’s Creperie is one of the area’s go-to spots for fried chicken, with a strong 4.8 stars from 510 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 17 — “From Chicken to Cheesesteak” (August 26, 2022)
Address: 170 E Palm Canyon Dr #4, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: +1 760-808-8150
Website: www.gabinos-creperie.com
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15. The Real Italian Deli (Palm Desert)

Italian, Burger, Sandwich, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (481 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Italian comfort food, The Real Italian Deli keeps a 4.5-star rating across 481 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 15 — “Stellar Sandwiches and Big-Time Burgers” (August 5, 2022)
Address: 44795 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: +1 760-836-1493
Website: www.therealitaliandeli.com
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