The long-awaited Bread Head Sandwiches, a venture by Trois Mec alumni Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder, is set to open its doors this Saturday. This sandwich shop, which made its mark as a beloved pop-up, will establish its permanent presence in Santa Monica at 1518 Montana Avenue, ready to satiate cravings with their distinctive crisp focaccia sandwiches, according to Eater Los Angeles.
Beyond the leap into a brick-and-mortar establishment, Bread Head's iteration of focaccia, a blend of traditional focaccia and ciabatta, promises a slight crunch enthusiasts have come to appreciate, and yes it's baked fresh daily the menu is bolstered by a selection of classic sandwiches including options like ham and butter, roast beef, and a muffuletta that can be purchased whole or halved, the shop also offers a homemade lemonade and iced vanilla cold brew to quench your thirst. Bread Head emerges from the pandemic-induced epiphany that struck its founders, leading them to favor a more casual dining concept over the demanding nature of fine dining, especially with new familial responsibilities shaping their aspirations for work-life balance, Williams and Snyder expressed to Eater Los Angeles.
While it initially missed its summer of 2023 launch which could have rode the "hot focaccia summer" wave alongside famed establishments like All’Antico Vinaio and Chris Bianco’s Pane Bianco, Bread Head Sandwiches now looks to future expansion. With a seating capacity for dine-in customers including both indoor and patio options, the team envisions a growing presence, "We’d love to see Bread Heads across the states," Williams shared with optimism in a conversation with Eater Los Angeles. With an eye for multiplication, their ambition is to evolve Bread Head into a sandwich chain reaching far beyond Los Angeles.
The doors of Bread Head Sandwiches open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, inviting both the grab-and-go crowd and those looking to enjoy their meal in a relaxed setting. In a joint approach combining fine dining principles with the demand for accessible, casual offerings, Williams and Snyder, along with Michael Pasternak and Greg Willsey of Venice Brands, aim to carve out a unique space in the sandwich shop market, built on the trust in their innovative focaccia's crust.
