World Café is a hidden gem in Glendale! This small, clean, and humble shop is run by an Iranian-Armenian owner with years of experience running a sandwich shop in Isfahan, and you can taste that tradition in every bite.

I ordered the beef tongue, roast beef, and hamburger. The beef tongue and roast beef sandwiches were outstanding — authentic in every way, reminding me of the classic Iranian style with fresh parsley and onions. The bread was soft and fresh, and the portions were just right. These sandwiches transported me straight back to Iran.

The hamburger, while decent, had spices (especially turmeric and salt) that slightly overpowered the flavor compared to the other sandwiches. But given how delicious the roast beef and beef tongue were, I’ll absolutely be back to try more of their specialties.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic, flavorful sandwiches with a touch of Iranian heritage!

I absolutely love this place! The owner and staff are always welcoming and friendly. They've introduced new items, and the schnitzel mushroom sauce with fries is a must-try – it's super delicious! The portion was generous, and I couldn't finish it. The Chicken Alfredo Penne is also a winner! With a homemade taste that's hard to resist. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

Amazing sandwiches, very tiny store but they make the best sandwiches and sides, at this time we ordered onion rings and it was super yummy, crispy and melt in your mouth, if I could , the owner is super friendly, welcoming and helpful, and their food is like homemade, exactly the taste of motherland, definitely gonna go back and recommend to everyone!

A Hidden Gem in Glendale!

My old friend wanted to visit this place and I’m so glad we did! The food was absolutely amazing. We had the ash reshteh, koko sabzi,, Chicken Katsu with the special house sauce, and the reza loghmeh * (Kebab) and every dish was fantastic.

What made the experience even better was getting to meet the owner and the chef—they were incredibly welcoming and passionate about their food. It was such a great way to spend a beautiful evening, especially on a rainy day in Glendale.

If you’re in the area, make sure to check out Rafik place in the heart of Glendale. An absolute must-visit!

the roast beef sandwich was over $18 and had the consistency of wet cardboard. sauce was good.

Got the cheeseburger with fries (not pictured cuz I was hungry), alfredo pasta, and Philly steak sandwich for less than $54. Very large flavorful portions for an affordable price. Will definitely go back again.