We ended up buying a bunch of preserved and dinner and woooow the sandwiches here are SO good. Very…read morecasual, pay and order at the register but lots of seating too. The lady who checked us out was very helpful. I think the bread was the best part. We both picked up a loaf and also noticed just how nice it was for our sandwiches.

Best vibes, views and food!! Service was amazing, everyone was so nice! Would 10/10 recommend.read more

This is a wonderful full service deli right in the heart of Clarendon. When I came here, I wasn't…read moreexactly in the mood for a sandwich or a sub, and thankfully they have a decent selection of salads and wraps. I was a little torn between the chef salad and the chicken wrap, and after a minute I chose the wrap. It was made right there on the spot so it wasn't anything pre-made. They added an ample amount of lettuce which was important, as well as, the secret wrap sauce. The people working here are awesome and I will for sure come back here in the future. The place is located inside a building so it is not the most accessible place and the online directions can be misleading.

This place has improved so much in my mind. The staff is wonderful, the food is delicious, and the…read morewait is quick! My secret pleasure is their smoothie menu. It is so good!!!

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.

This is the best sandwich i have ever had, i got the "super salty" and holy crap, it was amazing…read more It is a bit pricey but it is definitely worth it, plus the sandwich was huge.

A nice, clean and simple place. They didn't have too many…read morevegetarian options, but I was able to get the Veggie Elite which was decent (nothing spectacular). I had ordered a small sandwich , which was pretty big (footlong), which was nice but for $15, it was definitely not worth it. I feel Twisted Sweets and Savory would be a significantly better option (with price and bread varieties) or even Subway, honestly (for its cost).

This could be because they were a deer in the headlights and not anticipating the lunch crowd from…read morea conference occurring in a nearby hotel. But I would think they would have some heads up on conferences in the area just due to their location. Anyways, I bee-lined it here during lunch break to get a sandwich, with only one person in front of me at the counter. I had the ribeye cheese with added onions, peppers, and mushrooms (a $2.00 upcharge), and was told to have a seat and they would bring me the food since I was going to eat in the building lobby where this location is. And right after I ordered groups from the conference started coming in and soon enough the line was 15-20 people. At the end of that line were two co-workers that found this place by getting lost. They (co-workers) took over 20 minutes before they were even able to make it to the counter to order their food, chili and another ribeye cheesesteak sandwich with fries. After they placed their order, I looked inside and realized they were overwhelmed and were probably not going to bring out my sandwich so I went to the pick up area to ask the status of my sandwich. The panic behind the counter was telling me they lost my order. And they had me wait at the counter for my sandwich an additional 4-5 minutes. When I got back to the table I realized that all I got was the ribeye cheese sandwich with shredded iceberg lettuce, no peppers, no onions, no mushrooms. I wanted to go back, but with the panic behind the counter I said I am just glad I got something to eat. The sandwich was good, not bad, with a nice toast on the hoagie bread. About 10 minutes after I got my food, my co-workers got their food and the person that ordered the chili was very disappointed, they said they have had better chili and Wendy's. My other co-worker agreed that the ribeye cheese sandwich was not bad, but the fries were flavorless, like they were not salted. Anyways, maybe management could take initiative in finding out what conferences are occurring in the immediate area and be prepared that first day, because you only have one chance to make a first impression. I am not likely to return to this establishment due to the incorrect order and the slow service. I wish them much success.

This place is a hidden gem!…read more Breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks. Friendly service. The greek breakfast burrito is 10/10! Love this place.

MADD Italian and a Smokey! I used to work in Herndon and had many subs at the original place. The…read morenew location is run by the son and is every bit as good as his dad's place. Best subs around.

It's a solid sandwich. Nothing special about it and I will admit the bread was dense to me…read more Nothing special a reason for you to not try though. Sometimes you want a sandwich. There is limited seating and parking. Service was not overtly friendly but not mean.

A Milano, some Route 11 chips, and gelato... basically, I had a very Italian afternoon…read more The sandwich, chips, and gelato were all amazing! The Italian Store has so many Italian subs to choose from, but I went with the Milano, their most popular sub. The combination of the sweet and spicy peppers really made this sandwich stand out. There was just the right balance of flavors, and I can definitely see why it's one of their most popular choices. A heads-up when ordering: They typically have several sandwiches pre-made and ready to go, but if you want something made fresh to order, you'll need to order by phone or online. At least at the Lyon Village location, you can't order a made-to-order sandwich directly at the counter. So if you have your heart set on a freshly made sub, plan ahead! Of course, no Italian sub is complete without chips. They carry Route 11, a Virginia-based chip company, and they had several varieties available: lightly salted, dill pickle, Chesapeake Crab, Mama Zuma's Revenge, and salt & pepper. I went with the lightly salted, which was the perfect pairing with my Milano. Unfortunately, the Lyon Village location doesn't have fresh gelato, so I had to settle for the pre-packaged variety. I went with the caramel gelato, and it was delicious! It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated, although it was a little on the expensive side. The store was pretty busy when I stopped in, with several people inside and a few others enjoying the outdoor tables. They also sell pizza by the slice, or you can order a whole pizza to take home. I saw several people leaving with whole pizzas, so clearly I need to add that to my next visit. Between the Milano, Route 11 chips, and caramel gelato, this was a fantastic first experience. Definitely coming back -- next time, I'm trying the pizza!

I really don't want to do this review! Why? Because I, and many of the locals, would love to keep…read morethis Jim of a place all to ourselves. The sandwiches here are absolutely amazing. There's a lot of back-and-forth about who offers the best sandwiches./subs in the DMV. My vote is for The Italian Store! Even when you're in a rush, they have ready-made classic sub choices for grab-n-go. This is a great spot to try for lunch one day or even on the weekend. You will not be disappointed. Also, when the workday has been to rough and you don't feel up to cooking, TIS is a great option. Happy eating.

Yes....whenever I'm out here in Va side or close ....It's a beacon to stop by and actually treat…read moreyourself for something out of the past ...wanting now. A hidden meal...unknown but remembered always from 80s. The Virginian sandwich.....ohh god ham turkey bacon cheddar mayo with a side onions . It must requested and enjoyed always.

EDITED (see below)…read more WAY overpriced. Reuben was good, but meat lacked seasoning. Seriously?! At these prices!!! It was scorching hot when it comes out. Never had to wait for a deli sandwich to cool down before eating. Really disliked having to stare at my sandwich at a deli of all places, waiting for it to cool while I'm starving and the lunch clock is ticking. I got places to go. The thin bread falls apart too easily and combined with the pizza-commercial-like cheese pull after each bite with cheese hanging from my mouth to the sandwich, it was functionally very MESSY and difficult to sandwich to eat. I don't like eating sandwiches with a fork. And dont get me started with $10 small sized milkshake. It was an absolutely average milkshake. With a thin straw easily clogged. These prices are INSANE!!! I knew the prices were high going in, but I thought the quality and portions would match. There is a significant disparity between them, and I should be getting twice the amount of sandwich for these prices. Lastly the whole flow is very weird. The interactive website-menu is a disaster and confusing. It took over 10 minutes online just trying to find the menu before I arrived thinking I'd order at front counter and instead was told to take a seat. This really doesnt call for a waitress, an unnecessary markup (tips) to an already insanely expensive meal. Its like pseudo restaurant but its really just a deli sandwich shop. EDIT to owners reply: For a deli sandwich to be piping hot is unnecessary and its not a good thing. It suggests poorly trained cooks. It was a warning for other customers so they don't burn their tongue like I did on a freaking deli sandwich. Instead of leaning into the free customer feedback, they chose to brag about their flaws. So the problems are admitted features, not flaws, and further supports my evaluation. "Tiny portions relative to price." Does that make it more clear? While owner glosses over the huge portion sizes in photos on website/menu that are false advertising, and photos were only reason I thought the high prices might be justified before coming here. I only saw the actual (tiny) portion size when my food was delivered that I realized menu photos online had deceived me and the prices were insane for that reason. $21+ for a 1/4 lb half deli sandwich!?!? Insane! And centimeter-thick bread slices are also considered tiny portions. Nobody disputed weight of meat. Strawman. And it wasnt obvious the weight of meat on the already mentioned difficult to read website. Nobody's reading the fine print on a menu!! If it wasn't clear for me its likely unclear for others. should not have a cheese pull that requires utensils on a sandwich. Should not need utensils to eat a sandwich. Deli sandwiches shouldn't burn your mouth. And nobody disputed your sandwiches weren't "cooked fresh". Strawman.

While the shop may be little in size, Eddie's is in the heavyweight class when it comes to the…read moresweet science of the sandwich making arts. It was founded by a culinary institute grad who turned childhood memories of Bronx bodegas into a menu, and you can taste both the training and the nostalgia. The food: I ordered the Roma: breaded chicken cutlet on toasted seeded Italian, with stracciatella, housemade pesto, romesco, and arugula. Think of it as a sophisticated take on the classic chicken parm. The cutlet stays crisp, the handmade stracciatella adds creaminess where mozzarella would usually go, and the pesto and romesco bring herbaceous and smoky-sweet notes that keep it from feeling heavy. The arugula adds a peppery bite, and the seeded bread holds up to everything. It's well constructed and balanced, with no soggy bottom and no ingredient stealing the show. The rest of the menu has original combinations, hot and cold, on a range of fresh baked breads. That variety puts Eddie's above the usual deli lineup. The vibe: It's a late-80s time capsule. Childhood toys, VHS and cassette tapes on display, and vintage baseball card packs and candy are for sale at the counter. It doubles as a mini bodega, stocked with specialty items and beverages worth browsing while you wait. It's playful, and the food keeps it from feeling like a gimmick. Pro tip: Call your order in. Everything is made fresh, so expect 10 to 15 minutes if you walk in, which is worth it but not ideal on a tight lunch break. The verdict: The DMV has plenty of great sandwich joints, and Eddie's has earned a place in that pantheon. Order the sandwich that beckons your call (there may be many), grab some snacks and soak in the nostalgia.

Second best sandwiches I have ever had, but best on the East coast…read more I'm in Arlington on business from the West Coast and was looking for a quick lunch spot when I stumbled into this little hidden gem. I've eaten at plenty of delis over the years, but Eddie's Little Shop completely surprised me with flavors I've genuinely never tasted before. The sandwiches here are incredibly unique, creative combinations that just explode with flavor in ways I wasn't expecting. What really stood out were the huge, fresh chunks of real mozzarella, paired with their homemade-style dressings, sauces, and condiments. It's easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, and I've tried a lot. The portions are generous, the bread is spot-on. I'll definitely be back before my trip ends. If you're in Arlington, do not miss Eddie's Little Shop Deli. Highly, highly recommended!

I don't live near the location, but my significant other and I don't mind making the drive because…read moreof how friendly the owner and staff are, and, of course, how good the subs are! 10/10 - keep up the amazing work and we look forward to seeing you all again!

I tried this place after seeing it yesterday either on Yelp or Facebook. I had to drive about 35…read moreminutes to get there, which isn't bad but is further than I would normally go for lunch. I have to say I was not disappointed. I got the Super Smokey, which has Roast Beef, smoked turkey, ham and cheese. It only comes in one size (most are either 8" or 12") and it was HUGE. I thought the ratio of meat to bread and just enough veggies was very good. It also had just enough mayo. If I could change one thing, I'd add more hot peppers but still a great sub. It also comes with two pickle spears. The lady who took my order was also very nice. I'd definitely go back again to try one of their other subs. Definitely worth it.