It’s lunchtime and your stomach is grumbling…what’s your go-to for satiating mid-day hunger? You can’t go wrong with a deli sandwich, especially if it’s from Perry’s Joint. This sandwich shop in Southern California has certainly carved a name for itself. Featuring a fun, jazz theme and a menu full of super-stacked sandwiches, it’s no wonder Perry’s Joint has become a “certified Pasadena staple.” See for yourself how amazing these sandwiches look!
Drive past Perry's Joint on Lincoln Avenue in Pasadena around lunchtime and you'll likely see a line of hungry customers anxiously awaiting the moment they get to bite into one of Perry's famous sandwiches. Yes, it's that good.
A lunchtime fixture in Pasadena, Perry's Joint is named after its customer-facing owner and chef Perry Bennett. Originally opened in San Francisco in the '90s, Bennett moved his beloved cafe to Pasadena in 2004. And the rest, they say, is history.
If you consider yourself a sandwich connoisseur, a visit to Perry's is basically a requirement. Known for their super-stacked specialty sandwiches, it's clear that this fun-loving cafe knows how to assemble a sandwich. In addition to sandwiches, Perry's also boasts bagels, hot dogs, and even nachos.
The sandwich menu is divided into two sections: "Perry's Straight Ahead Sandwiches" and "Perry's Fusion Sandwiches." The "Straight Ahead" options consist of classic sandwiches like The Hip Bird (turkey, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cheese) and The Max Roast (roast beef, mustard, mayo, lettuce, red onions, and cheese.)
The "Fusion" sandwiches are a bit more creative, with options like the Hey Joe (hot roast beef, pastrami, toasted hot link, cheese, onion, diced peppers) and the Tune Simone (tuna melt, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mayo, and mustard.)
It's clear that Perry's is far from your typical sandwich shop. Inspired by jazz culture, many of the sandwiches are named after jazz legends (Do you know which jazz musician was nicknamed "Bird"?) Additionally, Perry's Joint is known to host live jazz music from time to time.
When the lunch hour rolls around, Perry's Joint is the place to be. Come and see for yourself how Perry's got a reputation for serving up the hippest sandwiches around, and visit their website to learn more.
