The best take-away restaurants Côte Ouest Etats-Unis

Probably the best pastrami on rye in Southern California can be found here. Langer's is so popular with Angelenos that the intersection of 7th Street and Alvarado Street is nicknamed Langer's Square; a godsend that a subway stop is right in front of the restaurant, making it accessible by public transport. A fabulous mix of customers - young and old, rich and poor - adds to the friendly atmosphere.

A good place to eat burgers. It is said that the owner of this chain, Adam Fleischman, tasted all thehamburgers in L.A. to design the best ones for his restaurant. The burger breads come from a Portuguese bakery and the fillings are varied, with parmesan cheese, roasted onion or shiitake mushrooms. The Umami burger is probably the most successful on the menu.

The house has been in existence since 1971, and the queue on Saturday afternoons is the longest in the neighborhood! The pizzas here vary according to the season and the chef's inspiration. The pizzas are, of course, delicious and generous. The choice of ingredients seems endless, but there's plenty of time to choose! And on some evenings, there's live music. Cheese Board is also a bakery and a cheese shop a few steps away (at 1504), both equally renowned and open at different times.

Founded in 1911, Liguria Bakery is known throughout San Francisco. In this bakery, time has stood still for the neighborhood's Italian mammas , who have been chatting here for nearly a century. It sells focaccia, baked in the large brick oven in the back room. With mushrooms, bacon or simply tomato, they are considered the best in town. You can also opt for a good slice of pizza. Ideal for a quick, inexpensive lunchtime focaccia on a Washington Square bench.

This Italian delicatessen had the good idea of offering sandwiches made from the authentic products it is overflowing with. The charcuterie, hanging from the ceiling, catches the eye, while the cheeses rest quietly in the beautiful refrigerated display case. You can choose your bread, add Italian meats, marinated vegetables, and of course some cheeses, straight fromIl Bel Paese. A treat! Not to be missed if you want to feel the American-Italian atmosphere of the neighborhood, so typical of Little Italy.

Completely oversized pizza slices for a very sweet price. Perfect for small purses.

After opening its doors in 1939, Pink's quickly became a staple among Hollywood stars. Today, it's made it its signature: in addition to displaying numerous photos of celebrities posing with hot dogs in hand, the establishment has named some of its recipes after them. One example is Betty White's Naked Dog: "just the beef in the bun, absolutely no toppings". The line is often long, the place touristy; but the hot dogs are memorable.

Perfect for a quick lunch break, this one-table mini-restaurant, shared with neighbors, offers a menu that changes weekly and features organic, seasonal produce. You'll love their daily toast, delicious quiches, famous cheese-filled sandwich-croissant and homemade American-style muffin desserts. Coffee and tea are sacred here and accompany this fine breakfast. The arty crowd of Downtown workers flock here every lunchtime. Prices are reasonable.

This small supermarket located east of downtown offers sandwiches, salads and prepared meals to take away. All the products offered here are fresh, carefully selected and generally meet organic specifications. You can also do your general grocery shopping here and even have a coffee on the sunny terrace on the second floor. It is possible to order online, to have the products delivered and to become a member of the cooperative.

This small chain, with seven other locations, mainly serves tacos, which can be enjoyed at any time of day, from breakfast through lunch to early evening. On the menu: some fifteen recipes, including the Guadalupe, filled with eggs, chorizo and cheddar, or the Picadillo, made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, coleslaw and pickled jalapeño pepper. Try the side dishes, too, such as the classic black beans.

Perfect for hikers walking through Griffith Park, The Trails Café is designed to enhance picnic baskets with fresh, gourmet food. On the tables in the shade of the pines or to take away, you can enjoy an avocado or chickpea salad sandwich, a hot dog, a fritatta - an Italian dish similar to an omelette - a quiche, or an "egg in a basket", all homemade. Also on the menu: a few desserts, such as cookies, granola, vegan apple pie and lavender shortbread.

The place is simple but heavenly for seafood lovers. You can enjoy fresh shellfish by the water. It's a shanty that serves mainly oysters fished in Tomales Bay, but also clams and mussels. You can buy lemons, knives and gloves (very important, since it's up to you). Tip: do your shopping beforehand for an even more festive picnic!

This tiny local on Main Street is the first and only southern California to specialize in the omusubi, a small ball of rice filling meat or vegetables very popular in Japan. This is a little the equivalent of the sandwich for our Japanese counterparts. Everything is fresh and cooked on demand using mainly local products. Count between two and four omusubi depending on your appetite.

Biggie's Burgers & More is all about delicious... Burgers, as the name suggests. Choose from the classic burger, the XXL Kingburger, the kid's burger, the turkey burger, the vegetarian burger, the BBQ burger and the grilled cheese burger. In short, the menu is simple and effective, just like the food cooked here. As for fries, there are a few alternatives to the "plain" ones: cheese fries and "Chili" fries. All washed down with a soda or milkshake. A 100% American meal from this good little chain, also based in San Diego.

As its name suggests, Eggslut has made eggs the core of its concept. After proving itself in New York and Los Angeles, this good address has set up shop in Las Vegas, on the Strip. We particularly recommend it for lunch, as its sandwiches are perfect for a quick meal before heading back to the casinos. The short menu is nonetheless tempting, with classics such as the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. The specialty: the Slut, an egg mixed with homemade mashed potatoes in a small glass jar.

The coffee-shop of the bike rental store offers sandwiches, pastries and hot or cold drinks to consume on the spot or to take away. Everything is made with quality products, in a beautiful setting. It is also possible to reserve lunchboxes for the day. Bike rental is varied with classic or electric models and trailers. Strollers and wheelchairs can be rented.

In a pretty little barn on Chestnut Street, you'll find tasty sandwiches and salads, each more tempting than the last. You can even compose your own. The produce is fresh and the portions gargantuan. There are a few high tables if you'd like to sit down, but it's mostly take-away. The chain has two other restaurants, one in Nob Hill and the other in Corte Madera, north of San Francisco. Ideal for a healthy picnic before exploring the city.

This Vietnamese sandwich shop in the Rancho San Antonio district of downtown Oakland doesn't look like much. However, it's worth the detour for its flagship Vietnamese street food sandwiches - chicken, pork or vegetarian - which are renowned throughout the city and unbeatable value. Ready-to-eat dishes that just need reheating are also available. Proof that you shouldn't be fooled by appearances: even the most unattractive storefronts can hide real treasures!

A nice little bakery where you can buy pizza, focaccia or desserts to enjoy on a little bench or to take away for a picnic in Golden Gate Park. This cooperative, set up by its parent company in Oakland, produces all its breads and pastries with love: " make loaves , not war ". Prices are by weight, and if you're lucky enough to come across the roasted peach focaccia, go for it without hesitation, it's a delight. A small neighborhood address with a nice folkloric touch as we like them.

The two brothers behind Burgers and Brew decided to work only with local products to prepare their burgers and that feels like taste! The proposed hamburgers are fresh and perfectly cooked. We liked that to the lamb with mint and feta, original but effective! Beer is not left with a selection of some breweries, mostly local. The atmosphere is lively, especially in the evening!