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Pizza · Eastside

The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop

Casual lunch or laid-back weekend hangout.

Closed now $$ Local FavoriteCasual VibesOutdoor Seating
7.0/10
Great Scored by Xochitl Ramos · How we score
№ 01 · The Brief

Cypress Park's Sandwich and Six-Pack Move

Tucked into the heart of Cypress Park along North Broadway, The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop has become one of Northeast Los Angeles's most beloved neighborhood institutions. This hybrid deli, pizzeria, and bottle shop occupies a modest storefront that belies the depth of flavor and community spirit found inside. It's the kind of place where the sandwich counter and the beer fridge share equal billing, drawing in everyone from local families to craft beer enthusiasts making a special trip across town.

The menu leans into New York-style deli classics with a distinctly Los Angeles sensibility, and the pizza program has earned a loyal following of its own. Thin-crust pies come out of the oven with a satisfying char, while the sandwich menu rewards those willing to build their own combination from house-cured meats, artisan cheeses, and fresh-baked bread. The bottle shop side of the operation stocks an impressive rotation of craft beers, natural wines, and hard-to-find spirits, making it just as easy to grab a growler to go as it is to settle in for a pint alongside a slice.

Inside, the space feels unpretentious and lived-in, with exposed brick, simple wooden tables, and a counter-service setup that keeps things casual and efficient. Shelves lined with bottles create a market-like backdrop, while a small patio area offers additional seating for those who want to enjoy the Southern California weather with their meal. The overall vibe is more neighborhood hangout than polished restaurant, and that's precisely the point.

The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop works well for a quick lunch, a casual weekend hang with friends, or a low-key evening picking up dinner and a six-pack for later. Its combination of quality food and a genuinely well-curated drink selection makes it a standout stop for anyone exploring Cypress Park, whether it's a first visit or a regular routine.

№ 02 · What to Order

The order, from the record

№ 03 · Insider Tip
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Call ahead during peak lunch hours to skip the line, and ask staff for their current beer recommendations since the rotation changes frequently.

Xochitl Ramos · Top of Los Angeles
№ 04 · The Verdict

What earns the 7.0

01
Deli and bottle shop combo

The sandwich counter and the beer fridge get equal billing, which is the whole reason to make the stop.

02
Build your own sandwich

House-cured meats and fresh-baked bread on the deli side give the Pastrami Sandwich real backbone alongside the thin-crust Margherita.

03
Counter service, no fuss

Exposed brick and simple tables keep the room casual, so a Craft Beer Flight and a slice never feel like an occasion.

How we score

The Insider Score is our own 10-point editorial rating, set by the writer who covers the room. It is never an average of other sites’ stars, and it is never for sale. It weighs three things:

01Track record

How highly a kitchen rates, across how many diners, over how long.

02Consistency

Whether recent diners still agree with the long-term verdict.

03Distinction

What the kitchen does that its category does not.

The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop earns a 7.0, great on our scale for Pizza in Los Angeles.
Xochitl Ramos
Xochitl Ramos
Staff Writer

Xochitl Ramos writes the guides for Top of Los Angeles: tacos, birria, mariscos, and the Mexican and Central American kitchens from East LA to Boyle Heights, plus the value and late-night rooms. An East LA native.

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