"Something About Her" — The Sandwich Shop From Ariana Madix And Katie Maloney From "Vanderpump Rules" — Finally Opened, And We Stood In Line For Hours To Review It For You

   

Hi, folks! The time has finally come. The long-awaited opening of the sandwich shop — aptly named Something About Her — from iconic Vanderpump Rules duo Katie Maloney and Ariana Madix officially opened its doors this week on Wednesday, May 22.

Katie Maloney and Ariana Madix are smiling in their sandwich shop shop. Katie is wearing a long floral dress, and Ariana is wearing a colorful floral sundress

Something About Her (located just down the street from SUR at 640 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046) opened at 10 a.m., according to Google, but we got in line by 9:35 a.m., and the line by that time was already pretty long.

People standing outside called "Something About Her." Some are talking and others are looking at their phones

In fact, by the time we got there, the line had already wrapped around the corner and into the alley! We weren't SUPER far back but still very happy we arrived early. And it felt like with every passing second, more and more people showed up.

A group of people standing in line outdoors between two buildings.

At about 10:23 a.m., we were still waiting in line when a SAH employee made the announcement that the POS system was down, so they were only letting one to two people in at a time. Before this moment, we did not know what a "POS System" was, but we were pretty sure it didn't intentionally stand for "Piece of Shit System." At that moment, though, we knew it would be a LONG wait to get our sandwiches. LOL at us telling our coworkers we would be back by noon. Oh, how naive. But!! About 20 minutes after the announcement of the POS system failure, Katie and Ariana came out and started taking pictures and chatting with everyone in line. We were awestruck, and the energy completely shifted. Everyone (including us) got very nervous and started prepping for their selfies. In fact, a woman next to us literally cried upon meeting them. We're not here to judge! Any Bravo fan understands just how much this show can mean to people.

People wait in line with excitement outside a venue, engaging in conversation and taking photos with Katie and Ariana

Also, not to brag, but we did make it into Katie's Instagram story looking sufficiently awkward (and honestly with no idea how much longer we would be standing there in that line).

An Instagram story screenshot showing the line of people waiting outside a building for the grand opening of "Something About Her" with an arrow pointing at Lara
 

And here's the selfie we got with Katie and Ariana! Clearly, we paled in comparison because they both looked radiant, but we were excited nonetheless!!!

We weren't kidding about the line. It took about 2.5 hours for us to get toward the front of the line enough to have an actual view of the storefront. RIP to the outdoor seating they had that one time.

People are standing outside a shop that has a striped awning and a sign reading "Something About Her."

As we waited, multiple paparazzi drove by, trying to get a shot of Katie, Ariana, and the grand opening. It made sense but was wild nonetheless. We waved and felt important from our place in line.

A shot of a man taking paparazzi photos from his car

The line did move every so often, but honestly, as close as we felt, we were still so far...

People are standing in line outside a store with a yellow-striped awning, waiting to enter. Some are chatting, while others are focused on their phones

However, we did not wait over a year to try these sandwiches to give up that easily, so we continued to wait. Ariana and Katie came out occasionally to apologize to people in line. SAH employees were also handing out water. And before we knew it (as mentioned, approximately 2.5 hours after arriving in said line), we were next up! Ariana and Katie stood just inside the door. Ariana was greeting people, and Katie was as well, but they were also bussing tables. Katie took our trays when we finished eating, and Ariana cleaned the table next to ours with a washcloth.

A person wearing a long, flowing garment stands inside the entrance of a building with the address 640. The entrance has a partially open door with "EXIT" on it

Here's what you see immediately upon entering Something About Her! Note: We did our best to take photos *without* people in them, but the space was much smaller than expected, and it was genuinely impossible to avoid people in photos, given the crowd for opening day. It's a very cute space that we estimate would comfortably fit 15–20 people max. We were both surprised by how much smaller it seemed IRL than on TV, but after all, it is a sandwich cafe and not a sit-down restaurant serving dinner, so in theory, the smaller size makes sense. However, the size did not account for the sheer popularity of these two women and their sandwiches, which we love for them if we're being honest.

People seated at tables in a cozy cafe, some using phones. A person stands behind the counter taking orders in the background

There was cute artwork on the wall featuring the two of them. Honestly, the vibe was a little different than we expected, but we found it to be very aesthetic and cute!

Framed drawing of two children sitting is displayed on a wall in a bakery, with pastries and a bottle of wine on a counter below

We were asked if we wanted to dine in or take out at the door. Although we did feel enormous guilt knowing how many people were in line behind us, we chose to dine in but told ourselves we would eat quickly. Okay, yes, we felt bad, but not that bad, obviously. We needed to see the SAH tray setup! Sorry!!

A cozy cafe corner with a white marble table, cushioned bench seating, decorative pillows, and large windows showing people standing outside

To the right of the register where you place your order there was also a cute little merch setup. We both bought merch...and we can't lie and say it wasn't heavily influenced by the fact that Katie's mom, Teri Maloney, was manning the merch setup and we were dying to speak to her LOL. She was so nice, and even told us what her favorite sandwich was (she loves "The Kerry" which is SAH's vegan tuna sandwich, made with chickpeas, and "The Meg"!).

Boutique shop with shelves of folded clothes and a central wicker basket. Two people are visible in the mirror reflection, browsing the store. Sign reads "Something About Her."

And here's the behind-the-counter setup. As you can see, they sell Loverboy which feels incredibly generous to Kyle and Amanda from Bravo's Summer House. They also sell Cameron Diaz's wine line (Avaline) and Olipop, Better Booch Kombucha, glass bottled water, and boxed water. No plastic bottles were in sight!

A small café counter with shelves displaying snacks, drinks, and wine bottles. A cash register and small order number holders are on the counter

Once we got up to the counter, we swiped a menu. We had overheard other people ask for a menu at the door while waiting before we got inside, and they were told they were out of menus so we weren't sure if we would be able to finagle our way into taking pictures of one, but we knew we couldn't leave this damn sandwich shop without doing so, for you guys.

Menu from "Something About Her" in Los Angeles. It includes restaurant hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5 PM, located at 640 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

As you can see, the sandwiches range in price but are between $14–$17. We ordered "The Diane," "The Drew," and "The Viola."

Restaurant menu titled "Sandwiches" lists options like The Dinnie, The Kerry, The Dom, The Dave, The Kate with descriptions of ingredients and prices

Here's the second page of the menu which features the third sandwich we tried, "The Viola." As you can see, they also offer sides (chips) and assorted sweet treats.

A menu with listed items: The Cameron, The Viola, The Nancy, The Meg, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Grilled Cheese, and assorted treats
 
 

Now, for the sandwiches...

 
 

"The Diane" costs $16 and consists of an Artisan baguette, Sicilian-style tuna salad with olive oil, sunflower microgreens, marinated fennel, preserved lemon, and fresh dill.

A freshly made baguette sandwich with greens and a pickle slice on a tray. Grapes and a carton of matcha are also visible. The sandwich has a toothpick with a "hello" sign
 
 

"The Drew" costs $14 and consists of an Artisan baguette, whipped chive-infused goat cheese, mango jalapeño jam, shaved pink lady apples, cucumber olive oil, rich balsamic glaze, arugula, fresh mint, salt, and pepper. You could also add prosciutto for an extra $4, which we did not do!

A sandwich on a tray with a pickle spear and a side of grapes at a restaurant
 
 

And "The Viola" costs $17 with turkey, $14 without. We got it with the turkey. This sandwich consists of grilled golden sourdough bread, smoked turkey, chipotle mayo, roasted red pepper, homemade balsamic onion marmalade, smoked gouda, shaved cucumber, and red onion.

Three trays of deli sandwiches with pickles and grapes alongside boxed water and a bottled green drink on a table
 
 

And here's a shot of the assorted sweet treats! We opted for a chocolate walnut cookie, which we INHALED immediately after being in line for nearly three hours and realizing just how hungry we were. It was chewy and delicious, in case you were wondering.

 
 

And here's the drink menu! We got two boxed waters and one Better Booch Kombucha. They sell alcoholic beverages, but we weren't in the mood, even though buying a can of Loverboy was tempting since we are both fans of Summer House on Bravo.

Menu featuring a variety of drinks including beer, cider, non-alcoholic options, and house-made kombucha, with several selections listed for each category
 
 

The menu also featured this cute note from Ariana and Katie, BTW. It's just another reminder that most people here probably aren't here just for sandwiches...they are here to support these two women who they've watched on their TVs since 2013.

A letter by Katie and Ariana, Co-founders of Something About Her, thanking supporters, discussing their brand's philosophy, and expressing excitement about their culinary endeavors
 
 

If we sound biased, it's because we are. We have both been fans of Vanderpump Rules since its inception and have always considered Katie and Ariana our favorites from the show. They could sell us cardboard boxes for $37, and we would probably still show up and support. And, judging by the lines today, we don't think we're alone in that. Ultimately, we don't think people go to SUR for food. You go for the experience of being in a place you have watched through your TV for years to see the people you have developed parasocial relationships with. The fact that the sandwiches were edible and pretty tasty to boot is a great bonus to an activity we would have done regardless.

Two women smile in a framed photo with the text "Something About Her Los Angeles" in front of a glass case with pastries
 
 

And although the whole "bringing in a few people at a time" thing really slowed the line, it made for a very nice dining experience once we were in there. The service was pretty speedy, considering that these SAH employees were fighting for their lives against hundreds of rabid Bravo fans, and they even brought the food to our table. Here's a pic of our 3 sandwiches in all their SAH glory, complete with serving trays, pickles, grapes, and Something About Her branded paper. We personally thought the grapes were a nice added touch.

Three sandwiches on trays, each with a pickle and grapes. A container of Boxed Water and a can of drink are on the side
 
 

Also, they gave us really big napkins. IDK, we just think this is an important detail because there's nothing worse than a flimsy ass little napkin that barely wipes the mustard off your fingers.

A woman in casual attire and a white cap holds up a napkin while sitting at a table with food. In the background, a man and a child are seated
 
 

As we said, we tried to eat quickly (and we mostly did — around 25 minutes total), but once we sat down, it was kind of hard not to linger. From the decor to Katie, Ariana, and Teri Maloney's welcoming, staying for hours would have been easy! But eventually, we knew that it was time to take the final bites of our sandos, get a to-go box, and bid Something About Her adieu — at least for now.

Hand holding a half-eaten sandwich above a tray with grapes, a pickle, and a panini at a table with someone holding a phone and a bag in the background
 
 

When we thanked Katie and Ariana as we were leaving, they mentioned being concerned that they wouldn't be able to serve everyone who was still waiting because SAH closes at 4 p.m. And when we stepped outside, we definitely understood why. There were still at least 100 people in line, probably more. It wrapped down and back out of the alley we waited in and down the street. It is truly a testament to the power of Bravo, VPR, Katie, Ariana, and, of course, sandwiches.

People gather outside Something About Her sandwich shop on the sidewalk in West Hollywood.