Best Business Lunch Power Players Sandwiches Restaurants in Downtown LA
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Breadlam
Serious, cheffy sandwiches built on excellent bread and cheeses.
Notable Picks
#1
Breadlam
8.6
Breadlam is an Arts District sandwich and cheese counter built around house-toasted breads, stacked fillings, and a short, focused menu. Downtown office workers and creatives use it as a dependable midday stop when they want a serious sandwich on crusty bread instead of another salad or grain bowl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Raymond Sandwich, Glendale Sandwich, Breadlam Blend Grilled Cheese
What Makes it Special: Serious, cheffy sandwiches built on excellent bread and cheeses.
8.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Arto's Broadway Deli focuses on griddled panini-style sandwiches—think pastrami melts, chicken pesto, and Philly cheesesteaks—on crisp toasted baguettes. Salads, gyros, and fajita plates round out a menu built for fast but satisfying Downtown lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, Hot Lean Pastrami with Melted Cheese, Turkey, Ham, Cheese, Bacon & Avocado Club
What Makes it Special: Efficient Broadway deli turning out griddled panini-style sandwiches with strong value.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Market Restaurant sits in the Fashion District and leans lighter, pairing soups and composed salads with wraps and sandwiches like tuna melts and turkey clubs. It’s a bright, counter-service spot built for everyday lunches with plenty of fresher options alongside comfort staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tokyo Salad with seasonal toppings, Tuna Melt Sandwich, Chicken Torta Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Fashion District café known for salads, wraps, and approachable sandwich options at everyday prices.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Business Lunch Power Players
A compact Arts District takeout shop focused on crisp bánh mì and strong Vietnamese coffee. The bread-to-filling balance is the draw—fresh herbs, bright pickles, and savory proteins built for a quick, satisfying grab-and-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Special banh mi, Grilled pork banh mi, Vietnamese iced coffee
What Makes it Special: Straightforward bánh mì with fresh bread and bright fillings.