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    Al's Famous Delicatessen

    4.1 (27 reviews)
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    Open • 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Tom P.

    Al's is a Dc staple and has a great menu and VERY AFFORDABLE prices if you can't find your desire here you aren't hungry all prepard fast and with great service . the sami's are hot fresh and made to order and the fries are plentiful and hot!!" finally a restaurant that doesn't sell fries as gold sticks " I had the ruben it was packed with thick sliced hunks of corned beef dripping in 1000 island and perfectly grilled it is a walk out deli no seating old school goodness I love the place and is my go to spot in DC ... When you go tell the ladies you love there matching sweaters you get a bonus load of fries hmmmm good

    Bulgogi Steak Sandwich
    Oliver A.

    I really like the food. It is higher quality than most carry outs. I always order ahead online and the service is fast and friendly. I highly recommend this place for your carry out lunch needs.

    Croaker Platter
    Sharon H.

    Fast friendly neighborhood spot where they know the regulars. I came for a croissant sandwich and when I saw they had croaker we decided to get both. 2 large pieces of croaker with home fries fried hard and a sausage egg and cheese croissant with grape jelly. Food was hot and good. A family friend came in for his daily scrapple and egg sandwich and a hey knew what he wanted before he stepped up to the counter.

    The very popular bacon Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant
    Philip B.

    Place is a DC Icon, been here for years, if you know you know. The staff will remember you and treat you as family. The bacon egg and cheese croissant is the best I've had. So good

    Bulgogi Steak Sandwich
    Herbert L.

    I will definitely recommend trying the ' Bulgogi ' steak Sandwich it is really good! It worth the trip from Woodbridge just for that. Parking is a little challenging but just take your time you will find one around the way.

    Home Fries
    Chaunee D.

    I stumbled across Al's by accident but glad I found it. It's a solid, "get the job done," Korean owned carry out. I wanted a quick breakfast; I stopped in for a bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant with a side of home fries. The food is decent, quick and the prices aren't crazy. I'm a native Washingtonian, and spots like this were very common in the city so I pretty much knew what I was going to get. I'd definitely go back.

    Bulgogi and rice with free soup!
    Susan J.

    $8.99 for a huge to go container full of bulgogi, green peppers, onions and rice. a tad pricy but along the same lines price-wise as the food trucks near the metro station. The food was pretty darn tasty, but a tad salty. I actually needed more rice to balance out the salt. I don't know whether it was part of the meal or not, but I also got a small container of beef and veggie soup with rice. oddly enough, the soup tastes remotely what my mom/dad makes at home. there was enough food for me to keep in the office fridge for lunch tomorrow. however, from waiting on the bench inside the shop (it's so weird there's a park bench parked about 6 inches higher on the edge of the shop), i notice that the ticket item was fried chicken wings with mumbo sauce. will i come here again...yes, i am tempted by the fried fish and chicken wings and this so called mumbo sauce...

    Scrapple??!!!
    Antwan J.

    If you like "bulgogi", how about a bulgogi cheese-steak??!! The selection here, at the Korean owned establishment, is great for lunch. So far my office has tried the bulgogi sandwich, the fried shrimp, and the Tilapia platter (Great!!) They serve breakfast as well (Strawberry Waffles, French Toast) Great fast Deli.

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    This is really my go to especially for breakfast sandwiches on the way to work. Calling ahead of time and it's in and out service.

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    Oh al's deli is open. You must try their reuben! No fast food there as all orders are made to, your order.

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    The breakfast is good, lunch specials are decent, but unremarkable.

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    2 Sisters Deli

    4.2(128 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    This place is very popular! My daughter and I stopped by here after visiting the Museum of the…read moreBible. I found 2 Sisters Deli on Yelp and it was within walking distance from where we were. There was a line, but it went quickly. All the ladies are super friendly. There's a decent amount of seating inside, none available outside. They don't have water available for your own water bottles, but they have fountain drinks and other bottled beverages. The cashier told us to go find a place to sit and they'd bring our food to us, but all the tables were packed! When she saw us standing there, she asked if there was any seating available and we told her no. She then took our food from the tray there were going to serve it on and nicely packaged it up for us to take to go. She told us there was a Holiday Inn next door with a courtyard, tables and chairs and places to charge our phones. So we went there! The sandwiches are a very generous size. My daughter got a Brooklyn sandwich which is roast beef, banana peppers, American cheese and thousand island dressing. I got a "build your own" sandwich with roast beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, bacon, mayo and mustard. I couldn't eat all of mine, but my daughter devoured hers! We both really enjoyed our sandwiches!

    If you are visiting Southwest DC or looking to grab breakfast or lunch, this is a great spot…read more 2 Sisters Deli, like most any other deli, has a system where you get in line and order your food. You then pay at the register and wait for your food to be ready. There are tables toward the back and a bit of seating near a window. There is no outside seating unless you take your food somewhere else like the Holiday Inn courtyard nearby (2 minute walk to the lobby then through glass doors opposite the bathrooms) The food is pretty decent. Breakfast: They have your standard breakfast sandwiches. If you are keto, they can make you egg, cheese, bacon in a small cup. I ordered that often, but their homemade biscuits are really good. I like their bacon egg and cheese biscuits and their croissant bacon egg and cheese biscuits are good too. Lunch: Standard fare for delis. Italian subs, turkey sandwiches, etc. You can make it a combo with soda and chips (on display opposite register).

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    Half of the The Little Italy Sandwich in white bread

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    Mikey & Mel's Deli

    3.9(183 reviews)
    3.1 mi•Downtown
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    Once I heard there was a deli with a pickle bar within walking distance of our DC headquarters, I…read moreknew I had to go. My colleague who told me about this place jumped to join me for lunch. I wasn't anticipating a nice dining room to dine in, but there it was so we did. Although it was uncomfortably warm in there. Must have been something wrong with their A/C because they couldn't possibly always have it so warm, especially in the middle of summer. I ordered The Clevelander and she had The Mel. And of course we hit their awesome pickle bar! Why doesn't every deli in the universe have a pickle bar?! The sandwiches are piled high with meat and so delicious. Several complaints about mine, however: the menu said it comes with mayo and provolone. It came out with no spread at all so I was brought mayo packets to apply myself, which is way less than ideal with a huge already assembled sandwich. And the brand new server (on her second day there) came back after we ordered and asked if I wanted cheese. I mentioned I thought it listed a cheese on the menu, which she confirmed. But then I ended up getting charged extra for the cheese that my sandwich was supposed to come with. Kind of lame. And while my friend was asked if she wanted hers toasted, I was not. I didn't think twice about it until mine came out toasted, which I neither asked for or wanted. Lastly, the sandwich was also supposed to come with "fresh cranberry spread" and if there was any on my sandwich, it wasn't detectable. But I decided not to even mention it because I didn't want to deconstruct my sandwich a second time. Regardless of these hiccups, I would certainly consider returning.

    I stopped by to get a fresh hot bagel and it did not disappoint…read more Cinnamon raisins with cream cheese , for the win! Clean, spacious and plenty of natural light. The service is good and you can place your order at the counter, self enter the order or place the order with the waiter. The menu is extensive and I saw many people enjoying the eggs to order. I just did not care for a big breakfast.

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    Mikey & Mel's Deli - Reuben and chips

    Reuben and chips

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    Stachowski's Market

    4.4(674 reviews)
    4.0 mi•Georgetown
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    An Italian sandwich the size of Texas... sign me up!…read more I went into this market when I was exploring Georgetown one day and I naively ordered an Italian sandwich and once they received it I realized it was big enough to feed a family. I found the cutest little park bench and decided to dig in. Needless to say I had left overs but I could have found a way to eat this whole sandwich because it was that good! Every topping was homemade and you could tell. Def a must stop in DC.

    I'm a bit torn on this one…read more I stumbled across Stachowski's while looking for a unique local spot for lunch. The sandwiches looked epic and the photos of the place looked adorable for a local joint. We walked over from our hotel in Georgetown and were overwhelmed by the sandwich choices. Caught between the Grinder and the Pastrami, we went with the employee's suggestion for the latter. About 5 minutes later we were handed a wrapped sandwich the size of a football. We found a quiet spot to unwrap and enjoy it and dug in. Frankly, I wouldn't order it again, and I think we would have enjoyed the grinder more. It was just a huge pile of meat on pumpernickel bread with mustard. Flavor was meh. Neither of us was overwhelmed for nearly $25. Props for the cute European goods in the shop, though, and the employees were courteous and friendly. But next time I'll look elsewhere for lunch.

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    Stachowski's Market - Roast Beef Sandwich: Rare Roast Beef, Swiss, Coleslaw, and Tiger sauce

    Roast Beef Sandwich: Rare Roast Beef, Swiss, Coleslaw, and Tiger sauce

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    Beresovsky's Deli - Just a corned beef with mustard. Rye is ok. Not enough corned beef. A little overcooked as was super shredded and dry.

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    3.7(45 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Navy Yard

    Delicious gourmet sandwiches - the March monthly special veggie sandwich, The Truth hit the spot!…read moreThe sandwich shop is tucked inside The Gatsby hotel with only indoor solo seating on cozy bar stools with a window view and some outdoor seating in front of the stadium. It's primarily a take-out shop with a dozen or sandwiches and a few sides. The Truth veggie sandwich was bursting with flavor with sweet potato, crispy eggplant, juicy portobello mushoroom, and creamy lentil aioli stuffed between whole wheat bread. It was so good that I didn't even miss not cheese! Initially, I thought about adding cheese, but glad I didn't and stuck with the classic sandwich. By the time I made it through a couple of bites of the 2nd half of my sandwich, I was stuffed and didn't have any room or a craving for chips or fries that I typically get. It was a simple sandwich with quality ingredients made well. Crossing my fingers that the veggie The Truth sandwich stays on the menu and looking forward to coming back to try other sandwiches!

    This is honestly the BEST reuben I have ever had!! Im a loyay Parkway Deli customer and I always…read moreget their reuben. This puts Parkway to shame! Unlike most places that slice their meat, this is more chopped for lack of a better descriptor. And it makes all the difference. Its perfectly seasoned and so moist and tender, it almost melts on the tongue. The bread is delicious too, as is the chocolate egg cream! Do yourself a favor and go!! No matter where you get your favorite reuben (even if its nyc or brooklyn), this will unseat it!

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    Beresovsky's Deli - Chicago Italian Beef. Very forgettable as it was bland and dry. 1/10 rating.

    Chicago Italian Beef. Very forgettable as it was bland and dry. 1/10 rating.

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    4.5(366 reviews)
    13.9 mi
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    Had this place on my list to visit && so glad I went to my nephew basketball game at the school. As…read moreI rode by I knew i'd be zipping by on my way out! I got the Beyond burger and let me tell you... IT WAS HUGE! So fresh with all the toppings and be prepared it takes a while to make but worth every minute of wait (to the point I thought mine wasn't being made LOL). I got mine with onion rings and let me say i can't wait to get those again! I also added the dipping sauce to try since why not?! My family got the BLT, steak && cheese sub, and shrimp basket. Everyone CRUSHED! They don't skimp on the fries w each meal either. You are going to be full. Cute 'I Love Lucy' themed spot with the can in the parking lot. I wish i could special request tuna because i know it'd be amazing! THANK YOU NYID

    We've been a few times so far. There seems to be a lot of hot sandwiches compared to cold. That's a…read morebit rough when added to waiting inside where the AC was out in August. Then with the doors open, lots of flies. There is a large cooler with a variety of drinks. No drink machine so refills are a no go for me. The seating area is really odd. It's through the front, winds around through a tiny hall and past the restrooms. So if you're looking for any ambiance, this isn't it. Although, most get food to go anyway. The food is the reason for three stars. Tons of meat. Very little anything else. Not bad at all. The macaroons were really good and the antipasto was amazing I wanted to give a better rating but two of us waited over 10 mins in the sweltering heat and paid $50+. We will be back and hopefully the AC will work. The poor employees suffered the most and that's unacceptable.

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    The Inside!

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    Mikey & Mel's Deli - Feels like its been here for years

    Mikey & Mel's Deli

    3.9(395 reviews)
    19.2 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    NY Style...yummmmmm…read more As a former NYer... really enjoyed our brunch! Large portions, great service by Camryn and Kevin and our food was outstanding! A must Try -the Larry David and Corned Beef Benedict (with a side of applesauce :) We all Loved the pickle bar !!!

    I really enjoy the places! It's tasty, different, bright,…read morewide variety of foods... Dessert part was pretty good and various... Little pricey but it deserve and the portions are hugeee anyway so I made my lunch today with the left overs! If its weekend you can wait little long, but it deserve again:) İ really like the pea soup with hot dog. My Greek omlette was tasty. The sandwich is good, bread and everything the way they make. The best thing is the The deli meats they put inside, pastrami, turkey breast, tongue... Aaand I also tried something sweet from the bakery part! It was good too. I like it, I will finish it with my coffee, after my lunch.Maybe they have to add a few thing which made my dairy products... A bit light things:) I only didn't like the coffee. It was bitter and like old taste... Ambience was good.especially when they made the temperature I like the place. It wasn't cold at all. Normally in America they put the AC on. Never check the people if they are cold or not! The temperature was ideal... I think I have to visit the place more often

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    Corned Beef Reuben

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