Galco’s: More Than Just Soda
Sunday, August 9, 2009 9:54Galco’s in Highland Park may be known for their dizzying assortment soda, but what many people might not know is that they also make pretty decent subs at the deli counter at the back of the store. On a warm afternoon last weekend, the BF and I made a stop at Galco’s just so I could get a sandwich and wash it down with a fizzy beverage.
I forget the exact name of my sandwich, but I think it was the Italian Combo, which comes with thin slices of various meats like salami, a slice of cheese, and the usual fixin’s such as tomatoes, mayonnaise, lettuce, etc. My sandwich was a bit light on mayo for my taste, but the meats hit the spot. The bread was also thick and chewy for people who like that type of bread. My filling was a bit dry with the bread, but next time, I’ll have to ask for the Mafia Mix (marinated tomatoes and onions in olive oil and spices) to be added to my sandwich in order to take advantage of the thick bread.
Although Galco’s doesn’t offer any fake-meat options, the BF asked them to make a veggie sandwich for him with the Mafia Mix and avocado and snuck in some vegan cold cuts from my purse to tuck into the sandwich before eating.
There are a few tables set up inside the store for eating next to the checkout counters, but don’t expect a fine dining experience. A cold sandwich, a cold soda (I suggest Fentimans Curiosity Cola or Burdock Root soda), a table, and a chair make Galco’s a quick and casual lunch spot.
Galco’s Soda Pop Stop
5702 York Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90042
Louise absolutely LOVES filthy, cheap places! (See more of her posts). You can also find more of Louise's writing at her own website NakedSushi.
Sinosoul says:
August 9th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
did NOT know that…
WhyWeType says:
September 13th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
That is a useful tid-bit… I’ve been looking for an excuse to make the drive, but I don’t drink enough soda. Now I’m going…
Viable says:
October 7th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Do you ever review any place that’s not cheap and filthy? If you can’t afford to eat in the city, I really don’t think you should try to be a food expert. Your reviews are so ANNOYING.
Louise says:
October 7th, 2009 at 8:30 am
@Viable
Actually, I do review some higher end places, even on this site. If you check out the ’see more of her posts’ link, you can see reviews for Barbrix, Le Saint Amour, XIV, Joe’s, etc.
Also, I never claimed to be a food expert. I like eating, and I like writing and taking pictures of food, that’s all. I don’t write about that many fancy places because 1.) the lighting in there is often dim so I’d rather enjoy my dinner than break out the flash and annoy other diners and 2.) I go out more to affordable places than $30 a plate places.
What do you have against poor people? Not everyone can afford to go to a fancy restaurant on a regular basis. Are they not allowed to voice their opinions too? Personally, I love cheaper, hole-in-the wall places. It’s one of LA’s strong points and I’m glad there are people who write about them.
Scott says:
October 7th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Please don’t change a thing! We love your reviews (here and elsewhere)! My wife and I enjoyed a great dinner at a place you recently reviewed and had a
fantistic dinner. Your tastes might not appeal to everyone, but you are too smart to try to that anyway.
We want to take this opportunity to thank you for doing your reviews. I know it takes a lot of time and energy/effort to keep them coming, bit lots of us out here enjoy and rely on them!
Louise says:
October 7th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
@Scott
Thanks for the kind words! Out of curiosity, what restaurant did you and your wife visit?
pgeek says:
October 8th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Hey, we love and value your reviews. Don’t let some dimwit’s uneducated opinions change you!