I like Bay Cities a lot but Canters and Langers are pretty great spots too. Mario's in Glendale is really rad. Berges in La Cañada puts an interesting spin on things with Armenian style bread. I think you just gotta leave your East Coast mentality at the door and be a little more optimistic. There are plenty of good places to eat out here.
Of course you're never gonna be able to find everything everywhere. That's what makes all these parts of the world unique.
Langers is good sure. Plenty of good food in LA no doubt but my point is just good sandwiches in the east are everywhere; dime a dozen. Surprises me no one has tried to capitalize on it more - I'm sure the demand would be there.
Of course you're never gonna be able to find everything everywhere. That's what makes all these parts of the world unique.