Honestly, I don't know why they'd call it "L.A. Gourmet" given it's location in the Big Apple, but I'll forgive their insolence on account of their food. This restaurant is situated next to the 58th Street Branch of the New York Public Library (making it a great place to stop after browsing the stacks), serving a wide range of traditional sandwiches, burgers, wraps, etc.
My co-workers and I order from this place mainly for the burgers, which are massive. Most meat for your buck. Treat the carnivore in you to a "100% Pure Beef Burger" Deluxe ($5-6), with thick steak fries drenched in melted American cheese (get the small for $2.50 -- believe me, it's more then enough!). Your arteries will beg for mercy, but it's worth it.
The shining feature of L.A. Gourmet, and the reason it stands out in my mind from similar types of all-purpose eateries, is the great care they put into their work, from the preparation of the food to the impressive delivery: this is one of the few places that will actually remember to bring the condiments and the silverware without you asking for it.
