California's definitely lives up to the hype for me! We stopped by here before a big night out and my friend kept telling me the best part of the night would be coming back home to eat the rest of the sandwich! Fortunately/unfortunately he was definitely right!
The veal sandwich with grilled peppers and tomatoes w/ sauce on the side is a foolproof choice (as long as you like peppers)! The chicken would be my second option at least until I try the famed eggplant parm!
Aside from the lineup which can get a little long sometimes, one slightly bothersome fact is that the place really smells liked frying oil and they have a bit of a ventilation issue. That being said, you can simply wait outside while your order is prepared! Great spot and for me better than SanFrancesco's