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5.0 of 5 stars.
Original Rinaldi's is by far the best choice for lunch in El Segundo. I've been taking my family there ever since I moved to El Segundo. I get the meatball sandwich, russell and fireman sandwich....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know its a great restaurant when there's a line to order food!! Well, most of the time, right? Rinaldi's uses premium meat, Boar Heads Meat. Boar Heads is Pavilions (is owned and one step higher...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think if you're not ready to order this place can be a little intimidating and so can the lunchtime crowds but once you get past that it's GREAT, everything is fresh and tasty. I really like a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna make this short and sweet......I occasionally work on a film set in the neighborhood. We all get excited about ordering lunch from Rinaldi's. I've not heard one crew member complain about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY SHNIKES!!!After having Rinaldi's bookmarked to try for I don't even know how long, and after repeated recommendations by some buds (thanks Lei B, Ralph W and Mei C!), I finally made the (short)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rinaldi's serves solid home-style sandwiches. Their sandwiches are all things you could make at home with pretty basic ingredients (no aioli or tapenade spreads, no special cheeses, etc), but this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't even deserve one star. I'm sorry, but I wanted to like this place - lots of good reviews. The food is frozen, barely reheated - nothing fresh between the 5 of us except maybe the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Want to give them 3.5 star. Never eaten there, just order out since they deliever.Decent sandwiches that are big for not a lot. Have tried a few and they're all okay, not great but not bad. Just a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Rinaldi's since the first month of it's existence, so whatever I say goes. Here are some pointers that you must follow if you want to survive the daily lunch rush: 1. Arrive at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rinaldi's is a funny place because it's a straight-up sandwich shop with Italian tendencies.... Run by a large Cantonese family! Don't you love America?Anyway apparently Chinese people know how to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
...Enter their facility from the street entrance, turn right, look at the wall, locate the picture of the two skydivers. This picture sums up Rinaldi's clearly and accurately. Their quotes are as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a regular here, be prepared for some f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c service. If it's your first time, bring a jacket. The cold shoulder they'll give you is a little chilly.But who needs warm service at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best deli in L.A.. Rinaldi's uses Boar's Head brand meats and serves large portions on tasty bread. Try anything off the menu and you'll like it. I haven't been disappointed. Rinaldi's is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! Great Hot Sandwiches! For a cold sandwich, go to Bay Cities, but for a HOT one, go to Rinaldi's. This has become the default place for lunch if we can't come up with any original ideas....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You've got to be kidding me. I've been to quite a few westside/southbay sandwich shops over the last 6 months. Rinaldis was by far the worst.These taste like the sandwiches you would slop together...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have to agree on the sandwich quality. Better than average for a sandwich shop. Bread isn't quite as good as Bay Cities, but they use the same meats (Boar's Head). Their "godmother" attempt isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You would think that with the name of the place.. you would see some Italian's behind the counter... and slicing their proscuitto and stuff... but all i found was vietnamese ladies... slicing up the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place quite literally has a sandwich for everyone. Quantity and quality are not traded off here, no matter what you order you will leave full and satisfied.Best cold sandwich would be the "USC...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this is a serious sandwich. Went there today with the gang from work. The guys loved it. The sandwiches are huge. I got a small and I love to eat, but I could only finish half. The guys got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today was lunch from Rinaldi's. The french bread exterior of my sandwich had that thin, crisp crunch to it. That's the deal maker for me. Turkey and ham, lettuce and mayo. I'm coming back for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If Bay Cities Deli on Lincoln in Santa Monica is a 10, Rinaldi's is a 5. Close, but no cigar.The meat is good, but the bread is - - - meh.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Good food, service, et all. The bread is always fresh, and the sandwiches are filled with fresh Boar's Head deli cuts. Good stuff.The pasta's are pretty good too, although sandwiches seem...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Skip the Mac Salad. It's all about the sandwiches here - tasty, filling and all with a fun naming convention. From turkey to bacon to meatballs to sausage to cappicola. It's all here, boar's head...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm happy. In all my years living in Marina Del Rey, I hardly ever remember going to El Segundo. Nicely wedged between LAX on the north side, El Segundo water treatment stuff to the west, a Chevron...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boar's Head Deli meats every combination imaginable. This place is awesome; I'd recommend the Hamilton and the Pipeline. There are a few others I can't remember the names of, but you have to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am extremely possessive of my five star ratings but I'm in a good mood and since they won't let me give 4.5 stars (FIX IT YELP! ... I'm sorry don't be mad, I would never yell at you ... just when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So i tried this place for the first time today. Lunch around El Segundo is horrible-good food is far and in between around here. I walked in not knowing what to expect. I ordered a Turkey sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the godfather is the beessstt sammich ever.. kinda like an orgam in your mouth!!!!!!!! the price isnt bad, they deliver ANNNDDD i think they have a picture of me on thier wall of mass photos!! whats...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you love meaty, messy, over stuffed sandwiches this place is for you.This is really a no frills deli. They are all about the meat... I had order the fireman special it wasn't so special...way...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the reasons I love working in El Segundo. I can call and pick up my order and return to work in less than 15 minutes. They also deliver within two miles ($5 extra if it's over two...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends love this place but when I went with them my sandwich was growdy and the lady behind the counter was mega rude.if the service was good I would give it another shot but I think I am over...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great stop for a sandwich at lunch, avoid coming here during the weekdays because it's packed with mainly engin-nerds from the Chevron plant, Raytheon and Northrup. Monday through...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fellas in my office were always bringing back sandwhiches from Rinaldi's, so I decided to try it once and now they've got me hooked too. I *only* eat the USC TROJAN, which is pepperoni, salami &...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rinaldi's has some incredible sandwiches. After about a year in the socal area, they are my favorite in the South Bay, and it helps they aren't too far from my work!They come in two sizes 6" diameter...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's pretty crowded during the lunch time since everybody with badges in town seems to go over there and enjoy a fresh sandwich. they've got a very oily sandwich with melted cheese. uh-oh, watch out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MC2 and "pat and denny" are my fav's cant knock a place that has turkey meatballsthe rolls are good but not south philly goodthe fresh meats and funky combos make up for any shortcomings with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the Large Meatball Combo... it came with a Meatball sandwich, Chips, and a soft drink. The food is fresh, but very focused. Meaning, I would actually prefer a Subway Meatball sandwich to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well there are ok. I'm not going to tell you where the best sammich in LA is because that's my secret and not yours.On to the review. The stinky is nice. I guess. The bread is good. Kinda expensive....
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i heard a lot about this place so i dragged a co-worker along to scope it out and i gotta admit i was pleasantly surprised. i ordered the airport and my accomplice ordered the meatball and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Greatest sandwich place ever. Done.Phone in your order if you want to do pick up.Try the airport sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a Sunday afternoon it's the busiest place in townI just had to try these sandwiches of world renownSo I braved the long line & got salad of chickenIt was good, but not as finger lickin'As the salad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the real reason Rinaldi's succeeds as the perfect socal sandwich shop is location location location. El Segundo is where I first moved when I came to California, because my job was there and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work about a mile away and my coworkers just love this place. Good quality sandwiches and a wide variety of sandwiches to choose from. You could even order the sanwich as a plate meal without the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate Subway for a year straight. Every working day... same sandwich. It was rather sad & embarrassing since the Subway workers knew exactly what my sandwich was that I had to just step in the store...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Great selection of hot and cold sandwiches packed with lots of meat. Each sandwich has its own unique name so you'll never forget which ones you've tried. There is also a variety of other foods - pastas,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for being a place in LA (ah hell, California) that makes a good sandwich. Why on earth is is *so* hard for someone to 'get' sandwiches out here? Anyway, they get it at Rinaldi's. They don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's no place like Rinaldi's. I first started coming here when I began working in El Segundo six years ago. The coworkers and I came so often that we now have our picture up on the wall! Even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boyfriend first introduced me to this place when I started working back in the 'Gundo again. I got a hot pastrami reuben that was PILED HIGH with meat and sauerkraut (yum). Now I go back about once a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent deli shop for all you sandwich lovers out there. These 10" sandwiches are absolutely stuffed and oh so good. They've got so many inventive options, but I absolutely love their hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never leave Rinaldi's hungry, with their gigantic, tasty, well priced sandwiches. My favorites are a large Pauly special or Spicy steak, and they don't skimp on the ingredients.Keep in mind that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone to Renaldi's a few times in my days living in the South Bay. The sandwiches are amazing and so creative. I will say that I am usually a healthy eater and some of their options seem quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb! Large portions at good prices and very fresh sandwiches. I can't get enough of the Turkey Burger here, the patty is so flavorful, it's just yummy all over!!! All of their hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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I have tried several Vegi burgers from all over and none have come close to...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The thing is, you have your choice between a six inch diameter bun, or a ten inch long roll. So let's assume then that the ten inch roll is three inches wide. So the bun area (for one side) is 28...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the selection, the matter-of-factness of the place, & that it is one of the few 'real' delis in the area. But the food is just decent - not amazing, I want my sandwich to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not really a sandwich, it's bread drowning under a stack of meaty goodness with cheese melted on top. I ordered the 10" Godfather, and after I finished my meal, my heart was telling me, "Idiota!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever seen the Simpson's episode where Lisa sees a memory of Homer's? As Homer she slobbers over a sandwich (at the ballet!) that includes not only bacon, but both canadian and mexican bacon....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even know where to start. Every time I go here, I order something different from their ridiculously large menu. And everything tastes good. They are not stingy w/ their meat and toppings....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite local sandwich shop! They have a huge menu of traditional and healthy sandwiches, salads and pasta. One of my usual items is the 10" Pauly Special, made from ground turkey, egg...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After months of speculation and wanting to try this place for months, arrived here at lunch which to no surprise all indoor seating was at full capacity. I had ordered the 6" Godfather standalone. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of anywhere that has Boar's Head meats - and this place delivers! A definite local favorite spot.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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I was sent from Orange County to our EL Segundo office recently. Our meeting lunches were catered by Rinaldi's. I have to say we were very, very impressed by the quality of the food for the prices!!!!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overwhelming menu, but a local favorite.It sorta reminds me of Pink's Hotdog. You can have what you want on your sub. And, if your order is outlandish and you order it enough times, they my just put...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant. Great food. Great people behind the counter. Easily accessible by bicycle. I couldn't ask for more.I particularly like the turkey burger and vege burger. The people here always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, that's some good sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A long time ago I ate here and I wasn't impressed. I must have ordered a boring sandwich and missed out on the real reasons to come here - the specialty sandwiches. When I tried it this time I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was working in El Segundo, I came here all the time. The quality of the meats, cheeses, and bread is truly astounding. The meats and cheeses are all Boar's Head (aka quality stuff), but the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge selection, great service and great food!There are so many kinds of sandwiches available and they're all good...it makes it hard to choose.The MC2 tastes like a pasta with bread at both ends!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the best sandwiches in town. I usually call in for pick up 'cause the line could get pretty long during lunch hours. Their sandwiches have some quirky names. My favorite cold hoagie is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took the advice of fellow Yelper, Gary, and tried the Godfather sandwich. There was a bit of the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld deal at this place ("No soup for you!") in terms of needing to order quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the sandwich place! Basically, they have all these awesome sandwiches. And they make the sandwich exactly like the menu states. If you want it different, you gotta ask! And they are real good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rinaldis changed owners 4 or 5 years ago? Back then I recall one guy (a body builder) who had a surprizing memory, folks would be streaming in and he would take your order. The thing was that you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite probably the best sandwich restaurant I've ever experienced. They have a huge variety of selections, many of which are really tasty and quirky. And I love the creative sandwich names: (e.g....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I Luuve them. Healthy ingredients, many choices, quick service,,,what else you want?
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always packed...Always good... (but unlike Gary... I don't secretly long for the Godfather in my dreams...)The sandwiches are top-notch! The line is usually out the door when we come. I pass the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. it has an authentic deli theme and feel and the people are nice. With all of the special sandwiches there is really nothing that is bad on the menu. Lots of good memories...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches are hearty and delicious! I personally love hot sandwiches with melted gooey cheese. I love how the Asians that take your order are super efficient and quick!!!I forget what the name of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it weird to have sexual dreams about their Godfather sandwich? It is far too tasty for you to pass up. Why deny yourself a good sandwich?
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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The menu has a ton of sandwiches, most of which are not your boring fare. Big sandwiches, all that I've tried have been good. It's a small dining room and gets crowded at lunch.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gutbusting, belt-breaking sandwiches are standard fare at the Original Rinaldi's. Just when you think you've had all the sandwich you can handle, you suddenly realize that there is a whole half a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to stalk me, this is where you will find me...My coworkers and i frequent this place at least once a wk or two wks. I often run into the owner of the restaurant at the mall...i always call...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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