Santa Monica · Italian Deli · Sandwiches
The Godmother — Santa Monica's legendary Italian sub that has been LA's sandwich benchmark for over fifty years
Bay Cities has been making The Godmother since 1925: a sub loaded with salami, mortadella, coppa, ham, provolone, and their signature 'the works' spread of pickles, pepperoncini, olives, and mustard on a fresh-baked roll. It is one of LA's most argued-about sandwiches and consistently wins. The deli counter sells excellent imported Italian goods — fresh pasta, cheeses, cured meats — and the focaccia baked in-house is worth picking up even without a sub. Pre-ordering online saves significant time.
Bay Cities Italian Deli is the Godmother — Santa Monica's legendary Italian sub that has been LA's sandwich benchmark for over fifty years. Regulars order the godmother sub and focaccia.
Bay Cities Italian Deli is priced at $ — approx. under $20 per person.
Bay Cities Italian Deli takes reservations by phone — call (310) 395-8279 to book.
Bay Cities Italian Deli is at 1517 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, in Santa Monica. Free lot behind the building off Broadway
Bay Cities Italian Deli is open Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.