Our thanks go out to Fast Food Club for their including our legendary double-baked rye bread at the top of their list for “11 California Sandwich Counters Where The Bread Does Half The Work“:

Since 1947, Langer’s Delicatessen has been slinging what many food lovers call the greatest pastrami sandwich in America. The double-baked rye bread here is the stuff of legend — crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside.

It holds layers of hand-cut pastrami without ever going soggy or falling apart.

Located near MacArthur Park, this old-school deli has earned a loyal following that stretches across generations. Order the No. 19 and you will understand the hype immediately.