Things I really like here: They remembered my name after only a handful of visits spread out over quite some time. The housemade hummus. The chicken veggie hummus pita. Probably the best thing I've had there. The BLT. But I'm a sucker for BLTs. The shrimp po'boy special. This or redfish po'boys are only found on Fridays. The soups of the day (at least 4 daily). The spinach & cheese melt. The chicken sandwich special with the pepper jack, bacon, ranch. The chicken breast they use in everything is tender, marinated, and well seasoned. They have a mailing list you can sign up on their site where you can get the daily specials every morning. I work in the area, so I'm a subscriber. They also often have cookouts on Thursdays - burgers, etc, on the side yard, when it gets warm. Open really late for lunch, but they put the soups away at 2. I think you can still order them though at the counter; it's just not self-serve after that time. Per their newsletter, as of April 30th, they will begin selling frozen vanilla yogurt (cup or cone) with several topping choices: fruit, nuts, chocolate and caramel sauces, Reese's Pieces, and Oreo crumbles. read more

Allspice Catering - Shrimp "po'boy" special, a daily special - Caterers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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A solid 4 stars. Fresh ingredients, fair prices, attentive staff, diverse menu. Great lunch place, especially in an area in Rosslyn with VERY limited options! I really don't dig their cafeteria like ambiance. My only suggestion to them would be to redecorate, rebrand, and become a little more spunky. Both time I came here, I enjoyed my chicken hummus pita and make your own salad. All of the ingredients are very fresh and you can tell that their prepared ingredients are made in their kitchens. I will be back to try their hot meal options, specials, and soups. I'll also be recommending them as a caterer for my company's lunch meetings. Also, freshly baked cookies! Yum! read more

Allspice Catering - Caterers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

There are only 2 reasons why you should ever come to AllSpice for lunch. 1) If you work right next to the place and are feeling too lazy to go anywhere else and 2) because the people who work there are really great and friendly. Unfortunately, the food is poor to mediocre at best. I got the special sandwich of the day which sounded amazing - chicken breast marinated in cilantro marinade, pepperjack cheese, jalapeno spread, lettuce and tomato. Unfortunately, what I got was a super dry piece of chicken with absolutely no hint of cilantro and the "jalapeno spread" was mayonnaise with red pepper flakes mixed in. WHAT!? In short, come here for a mediocre salad when you don't want to walk over to Chop't or grab a bagel in the morning. Avoid sandwiches! read more

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Found these folks to be very friendly when I went in. A couple of the guys there explained to me how the salad system works. Think chopt but $3-4 bucks cheaper per salad. You can do customized salads or pre selected. I tried the chicken Cobb special salad today. Ingredients very fresh, huge portions (at least as big as chopt as well if not larger) This will be my go to place for salads going forward. I haven't tried the wraps or sandwiches yet but will in the future and update accordingly. Contrary to what the name implies, this is not a Indian restaurant. It's a deli / salad shop with a good amount of seating. read more

Coffee and food are fine, but I've never really felt welcome or appreciated in the year I've been coming here. The staff seems averse to ever saying hello. This morning in particular, the only words spoken at me were "name?" and "want a receipt?". I've also noticed that breakfast sandwiches are made in the microwave, which doesn't exude freshness. Lastly, it's not at all uncommon for the cashier to wear the gloves used for food prep to accept your payment, then go right back to making food. I've started going to the Gallery Market around the corner more often. It's more of a walk, but worth it if you like being greeted with a smile. read more

I eat lunch here almost every weekday and I love this place. First of all, the entire staff is friendly and very accommodating. I am a vegetarian with several pesky food allergies (and for anyone out there with dietary restrictions, you know how difficult some places can be about these things). The Allspice staff not only remembers my name, but they remember my allergies! Chef Steve has even gone out of his way to let me know when he's created a new, tasty soup or special dish that meet s my particular criteria. Jeni (who also coordinates much of the catering) is especially helpful and sensitive to individual needs. I highly recommend the hummus, as others have mentioned. They recently revamped the recipe and (after a couple of unfortunate attempts) it's now quite delicious! They're also using a new baker for the pita bread and, IMHO, both the white and wheat pitas have more texture and a better flavor than ever before. A few of my other faves (and recommendations for fellow vegetarians): Greek Sampler Salad Combo (hummus, pita bread, and a nice-sized, FRESH mixed-greens salad complete with a mouthwatering, homemade red wine vinaigrette dressing), the veggie hummus pita sandwich, the spinach melt, the savory kale soup, and the spinach-rosemary-chickpea soup. Also, they have the best NY style bagels in the Rosslyn area and they make some yummy flavored cream cheeses. Allspice is a good choice for group lunches (in-store or catered) because everyone can find something scrumptious (my carnivorous co-worker swears by their steak n' cheese pita sandwich). They're always creating new dishes to try along with their standard menu, so I advise signing up for the daily specials via email if you're a regular in the Rosslyn area. read more

I used All Spice Catering to feed my hungry traveling film crew. Delivered right to our film location. All Spice had a nice variety of sandwiches and wraps so i could tailor a selection of good food to cover all the dietary needs of a 60 person crew. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food with plenty of flavor. I think our field producer said it best over the radio to all departments. "when you can, come get lunch cause these wraps are pretty epic!" read more

WOW! I can't believe it took me three weeks to find this place since starting my Internship in Rosslyn! I don't give many 5 stars, maybe it was the absolutely perfect weather in Virginia today, but regardless, this place blew away my expectations. First, all I ordered was a Hot Pastrimi on Chuckle-nuckle-knuck (some southern named bread i can't remember the name XD, it was Rye), my coworker got a pita sandwich. I was happy there was practically no wait in line. After a bit my patience was starting to run a little dry waiting for my sandwich, it was just a little bit longer than the comfortably longest wait at a fast food place... But, it was all worth it, i'll never be impatient again. I got a sandwich, a nice, juicy, gooey, warm, crisp (sortive small looking), square piece of PERFECTION! This, my friends, was the perfect sandwhich. The taste was monstrously bigger than the looks. The flavors were perfect, I could tell they used ingridients strait from the farmers market. I immedietly signed my junk email account to the daily special email list. Under a non-humid day sun, outdoor seating, this sandwich was the perfect lunch. I can't wait to try everything on the menu! This will for sure be my regular place! Note it on the plaza level of the 1401 Wilson Building... i have sortive walked by the building unnoticed on the ground level, you have to come from the west street to see the restaurants. read more

I come here a lot for my lunch break between classes. The thing that I love most about this place is their wide selection of everything and particularly the vegetarian options. Their sandwiches and salads taste great, you can sense that they're homemade, and so are the cookies (gotta love Oreo chips cookie!). The prices are very reasonable, especially for this business area of Arlington. In addition, you can order by phone or through 'Living Social' and come to pick up your order at your convenience, which is good if you have a busy day and don't want to spend time waiting for it to be ready. This is definitely my healthy and always tasty choice for lunch! read more

I hired this company for a birthday party event with heavy appetizers. They were fantastic to work with, from the first time I called. The service was prompt, friendly, and very helpful with helping me choose quantities and menu items. The delivery was timely, and well presented on the platters. I would hire these guys again without question! read more

Nice decently sized cafe with a wide selection. I made the mistake of ordering a half turkey sandwich and cup of chili the first time I went. Sandwich was small and nothing special, and the chili lacked flavor and any sense of spiciness that I am used to. Honestly, Quizno's chili is better. And to top it off this small lunch was quite expensive for the value/portion(a little under $8). BUT, my friends, I noticed other people getting the very popular Chicken Hummus Veggie Pita, so I knew I had to go back. Definitely a HUGE step up from my first experience with this place. Don't even look at the rest of the menu. The pita is pretty big and they stuff it with loads of veggies and chicken. It tastes great, got me full, all for under $7. read more

I'm a huge fan of All Spice both for their food and the people that work there. I work in Rosslyn so my colleagues and I frequent All Spice a lot for lunch. I've never had anything here that's bad. My favorite is the Chicken Veggie Hummus Pita. It's to die for! The hummus is amazing and I often buy a container to take home. They have daily specials that are made to order and also have fresh salads and soups. The Greek chicken salad is very good also. During the summer they have awesome BBQ and even have frozen yogurt. Our company uses them for catering often. They are prompt, fairly priced and it's always a hit with our clients. Besides the food, it's really the staff that make this Cafe so special. The staff really truly care about their customers and even take the time to learn their names. It really makes a huge difference! I highly recommend All Spice for lunch/dinner or for catering! read more

We have been coming here for a long time. It has switched management a few times but the food is awesome. The service is also great! We have used them for catering our events and they work with you on larger orders and discounted if you are a repeat customer. Ask for Richard and you are sure to get great service on catering. Food is fresh- they seem to make all their food right there and pretty quick too. Prices are comparable to others, if not cheaper. A gem of a place in Rosslyn. Will continue to come back for breakfast, lunch and catering our corp events. read more

What happened to the hummus? This use to be my favorite, go-to spot for lunch, mostly because they made my favorite hummus around. I've ordered various wraps and salads that come with hummus in the past and even picked up containers of their hummus to enhance my homemade lunches. But the last few times I've gone (mostly in 2013), I've noticed the hummus has changed. It use to have a wonderful flavor with a little bit of a kick, but not any more. I was extremely disappointed after my most recent visit. The hummus was watery, flavorless and just sad. I will probably give it a few more tries with the hope that they go back to the old recipe... read more

This place is my go-to in the rosslyn area for breakfast and lunch. Brie and the guy with the beard are super helpful and friendly. My favorites are the avocado hoagie, the deli salad with tuna/egg salad and sweet ginger dressing, and the sunrise breakfast wrap. read more

Allspice Catering - The sunrise breakfast wrap with bacon added - Caterers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My favorite place to eat in Rosslyn! I could basically eat their Greek Salad Combo (comes with fresh pita bread and hummus) or the Veggie Hummus Pita with Feta everyday..and, no I'm not a vegetarian! The hummus is just so super delish and as another reviewer noted, their pita bread is extremely fresh. Good food at reasonable prices...heck even bad food at reasonable prices....are tough to find in Rosslyn. I couldn't recommend this place more! read more

This place is tucked behind Kanpai Sushi - you have to walk to the back of the building to find it. The sandwiches are amazing, filling, and relatively cheap for Rosslyn. Try the Chicken Humus Pita with the works. read more

My favorite caterer in Nova! Rich and his crew always deliver on time and the offices I call on are always happy with the lunch spread. Sandwiches and pasta are both excellent and the orzo is always a crowd favorite. Allspice has never turned away an order, even when I call last minute. Great option for pharma/medical reps when you need to impress an office during an in-service. read more

great place for breakfast sandwiches and wraps...have eaten here twice and loved it both times. Food is fresh, delicous and nicely priced... Fast, friendly service as well.. read more

Great service. Excellent staff. Convieneant location. Really had a great experience with the customer service. Loved it read more

Pros: Large pulled pork sandwich, Food runners, Nice atmosphere, Homemade cole slaw, Real Iced Tea Cons: Included side of cole slaw was about 2 forkfuls. read more

I suppose I am a glutton for punishment. I keep going back even though the food is average (and sometimes overdone) and I've never seen anyone behind the counter crack a smirk or smile. Today is the final straw -- a lightly toasted bagel turned out to be a stale rock with enough cream cheese to choke a horse. Done. The only reason it got a second star is for location. Convenience is, well, was king. read more

Allspice Catering - Stale, burnt bagel. Maybe the mounds of cream cheese was to cover the char. - Caterers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Allspice catered a party for us, and we could not have been more pleased. Their website is transparent about the options and pricing, their communication was prompt and helpful, the delivery was on time, the price was good, and most importantly, the food was delicious. We honestly are trying to find excuses to order from them again. read more

Great food and even better prices. Breakfast and drinks for family of 5 for under 30 bucks. Everything made fresh to order so you need to sit down but that isn't a bad thing. read more

Allspice Catering - Good space - Caterers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I go to this place to grab breakfast sandwiches and they are ok. For ham and cheese sandwich, they microwave. Compared to other deli places that have grilled sandwiches, it doesn't taste as good. I also feel like the workers are not very friendly. Overall, it's a 2ish 3 star place. Honestly, the sandwich doesn't taste good. read more

OK, so I'm stuck in the same office building with this place...here for training. Saw this place then wandered across the hall to give it a try. Here's what I've discovered, excellent breakfast sandwiches offered on a wide variety of fresh bread, same at lunch time only those are lunch sandwiches. Lots of fresh ingredients-you can get em on a sandwich or a wrap. Wonderful, healthy salads as well as soul-warming soup selections. I recommend the chili and the seafood chowder. I also recommend the ham on 9-grain. The bacon, egg & cheese on wheat is excellent and enough to share with a friend. So here's an interesting factoid about this lovely little café located in this nondescript office building in Rosslyn VA, it sits atop the parking garage where the Deputy Director of the FBI met in secret with journalists from the Washington Post. Yep, kiddies, the infamous 'deep throat' and I ain't talking Linda Lovelace here. The action that brought down Richard Nixon's presidency...spying on the DNC HQ at the Watergate Hotel, 18 minutes of missing oval office voice recordings, wow! Delicious food and American history, what?? Stop in for a sandwich & salad, stay for the parking garage tour. read more

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This place is fantastic. They catered my company's lunch and people were raving. The owner Rich is a stand-up guy and he even called me to ask how the food was after. Can't give these guys enough props. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a great place to cater your company lunch. read more

They were terrific, well priced and the food very good. Party for 12 with heavy appetizers. They showed up on time, completely set up the food including sterno for hot dishes, trays, cards describing the dish/es, sauces, serving utensils and all with a nice presentation. Particularly liked the salmon endive boats, peanut saytee chicken, beef Wellington and caprese. Rich the owner is super nice to work with and can help you select dishes and quantities, does not oversell. Highly recommend for corporate or personal parties. read more

We got two breakfast sandwiches. They were unimpressive, especially for the price. Coffee was decent but they mostly had that terrible coffee mate creamer, no soy or almond milk. read more

I haven't eaten at the cafe yet, but Jeni and her team at AllSpice catered our wedding a couple of weeks ago and they were great. Total professionals who were able to put together an amazing table of great food, help with set-up, serve drinks, manage the event and clean up before the next wedding came in. They even stuck by us when 6 weeks before the wedding we had to move it. Jeni came out and did another site visit and basically re-planned the logistics. They were key in making our day go perfectly and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone in need of event catering. read more

Since discovering this place, I eat there for lunch at least 2 days weeks. Chicken hummus veggie is my favorite (I saw other people love it too). Also love that they chop the salad up like they do at Chop't. Has just about anything you could want for lunch and I think the prices are pretty reasonable. I hear their catering is good but I've never actually had it. read more

Not a bad little sandwich shop. The prices are good, the food is fresh, and they use quality ingredients. Some may pass it by on appearance alone but you should give hit a shot. If you are looking to be wowed with gourmet sandwiches then you may need to look further down the road. This is just a good ol' fashioned deli. Dont get me wrong, they do have some creative options. Just nothing stuffy or strange like goose foot pate or earth worm bisque... that would be weird. read more

great wraps and for being surrounded by hotels and offices not too busy in the morning! so you can come here and leisurely start your day :)

Eh. Chili smells good but is really bland. The rest of the food is mediocre at best.

I can only speak to one item on the menu that I get each and every time - the chicken hummus veggie pita - why mess with perfection? The hummus they make on site is so good, bit more of a smokey flavor, really unique and creamy - they also sell it in half pound containers and is a real crowd pleaser. Fresh veggies, healthy lunchtime sandwich, service is prompt and friendly. When I get my hair done nearby or have errands in the area, always try and fit in a visit to this place. read more

After purchasing the $1 for $10 of food LivingSocial deal, I decided to try out AllSpice Cafe and Catering since it's right next to my work building. 5 star deli. Why it's 5 Stars: 1. Just as requested: I asked for cole slaw on the side (I don't like it when it's drenched in mayo) - it was on the side. I asked for the sauce to be on the side (I don't like it when the sauce overpowers the sandwich) - it was on the side. I asked for a specific kind of bread - i got that bread. 2. It was made and ready on time (probably even earlier!) 3. Fresh ingredients - I got the East Coast Turkey which is a roasted turkey with cole slaw, swiss cheese, and a sauce (which is pretty much to Thousand Island sauce). The portion of meat is just right, the quality of the meat is excellent, pumpernickel bread was a little dry but really didn't impact my meal. 4. Don't cheat you out - for sandwiches ranging $5.50-$6.89... you get your money's worth. Feel great after eating it since it's all fresh ingredients. 5. Service. My friend wasn't sure if his food was ready (he ordered much later than me online). Store manager called him to verify that he would like everything on it, and notified there was no more potato salad offered him something else all within 5 minutes of placing the order. Once the his order was done, we didn't realize it was and one of the employees making the sandwiches followed up on us asking what we were waiting for. If it wasn't for her, we would have waited longer simply not knowing it was ready. Great job management and staff. Keep up the quality of food and service and you'll definitely continue seeing us, your customers, again and again. read more

Discovered it on Livingsocial's "Takeout & Delivery" section and had the Spinach Melt Pita and it was AMAZING! I've been there 3x and I've eaten nothing else... IT'S THAT GOOD! Thank you AllSpice for making something so good for you taste soooooo good. read more

I decided to give it 5 stars not because it is life-changing but it is very good at what it does. A very solid lunch spot with sandwiches and salads and wraps and pitas. I've mostly focused on chicken caesar wraps and grilled chicken/veggie wraps and salads, but I've enjoyed them all. The quality of the chicken is night and day when compared to that of Cosi or Chopt or any of the chain restaurants where the chicken tastes fake. They also have very good caesar dressing, as well as friendly service and reasonable prices. read more

I've been coming here on and off since 2008 when I worked in the building across the street. I'm a pretty picky and habitual eater. Their chicken Caesar wrap is the best wrap I've ever had! At $6, you get a heaping, overstuffed wrap filled with lettuce, chicken, feta cheese and dressing (which is never too heavy). And they actually pay attention to any special requests you might have. Seriously the food is so good that I make it a point to keep coming back. Service is consistently great too. Love all spice cafe! read more

What's not to love? Friendly service, fresh ingredients and good prices. Seating is both indoors or on a nice elevated patio that plays music in the summer time. For $8.00, I got a tasty warm wrap, drink and a bag of chips. Did I mention the service is fast as well? The menu offers great variety; sandwiches, wraps and salads, with a generous selection for all those picky eaters, (I'm a vegetarian), out there. I've also used their catering services and would highly recommend this small establishment to anyone. read more