I take cheesesteaks seriously, among other things. Recently I've been working through influencers' cheesesteak lists like this dmv carpet cleaning guy's list. This place is not on his top 25, but it's on my top 5. The fresh bread seals the deal here. The flavor is amazing. It's not overpriced. It's extremely tender and of course coopers sharp should be a prerequisite to be even talked about for top cheesesteaks. The bread really is the difference maker and the fact they stuff the sub with quality ingredients. That's it. This review is about the cheesesteak. I've not had anything else except the dip and chips --- those were great too. read more

The Tommy Dinic sandwich was delicious but I felt like it could use some peppers to add to the overall flavor profile (8/10). The coffee toffee chocolate chip cookie wasn't anything special. It was a good cookie but not great (6/10). Those potato chips though? Highly recommend those (10/10)! I went at 3pm on a Saturday and it felt very devoid of energy. Ordering at a Kiosk was also not great because why am I being charged a service fee of 10% when no human is taking my order and security is delivering my food? This place made me feel like I wasn't welcome to eat inside. I much preferred the window service I got at the old location. At least I had a reason to go somewhere nice to eat my sandwich. While the food is still great, I absolutely dislike the lack of service and ambiance of the place. It's dark and moody, while making me feel uneasy. read more

It was okay! + big & tasty sandwich + chips and dip + clean bathrooms - bag of chips and 2 tbsps of dip = $8 - waited over 30 mins for food - out of Diet Coke read more

Bub and Pop's - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have slightly mixed feelings because the food was good but my body was wrecked the next day. I tried their Philly cheesesteak and the Hebrew Hammer. They offer both a small and a large, and I got both larges which may have been my first mistake. Those sandwiches were absolute units and stuffed to the brim. I'm obsessed with sesame bread they use for the sandwiches, and you can definitely tell they make them in-house with how fresh and fluffy it is. Between the 2 sandwiches, I like them for different reasons. However, I am very lactose intolerant so I could only have a few bites of the Philly cheesesteak but that may have played a crucial role in my demise the next day. Definitely add some hot peppers to this one! It was tender, savory, and the peppers added a slight kick to cut through the richness of the beef and cheese. The Hebrew Hammer was delicious, but I found the spicy mustard slathered along the spine of the bread to be a bit too horseradish-forward. Overall, solid sandwiches with insane portion sizes. read more

Bub and Pop's - Large Hebrew Hammer and Large Beef Cheese Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

"The best hoagie in D.C. is at Bub & Pop's," my editor at The Washington Post always said. When their original downtown location shut down, I was nervous, but they live on- just in a very different space. Meeting a good friend here for lunch on a Friday, here's our experience. 1) Food: With Philly roots, they know how to do sandwiches. You can't go wrong but note that the portion are HUGE. They are so big, it can be messy to eat. I enjoy their beef cheesesteak with hot peppers. It's delicious with the melted cheese on top. 2) Space: It's massive with a bar and plenty of seating. There are also a small bowling alley and arcade games. 3) Service: It's kind. You order from a tablet and staff bring you your food when it's ready. 4) Area: It's along Florida Avenue NW at a very busy intersection. DO NOT TRY TO PARK ON THE STREET NEARBY. Instead, park in the parking garage or snag free parking at the garage behind La Cosecha and walk over. It's a very busy area now with apartment buildings, the Metro, shops, and restaurants. read more

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So here's the thing the cheesesteak is mid at best. But the fact they cut it with the foil around it, the foil gets into the meat. Not safe. Honestly just wouldn't return read more

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I stepped in this place and ordered an Italian This was the best sub I've had a years Went back for the chicken cutlet Absolutely phenomenal Huge portions too You can't find food like this At least in the city Great value and great food!!! read more

This is nice bar for friends gathering and games for families with kids. There is a good amount of area of seating and even a couch by the bowling lanes. There is small or even large seating depending on party size. The food is pretty good and everything is house made if I remember correctly. I like the sandwiches since they make the bread fresh every morning. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. You order from the kiosk and get a number and when your order is ready they will yell your number. read more

Bub and Pop's - Fried Chicken Cutlet Hoagie - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Inspired by the Guy Fieri stop, I was looking forward to a mom and pop vibe but arrived to a new location that felt a little bit like a blend of a bar meets arcade. Sat at the bar and you had to order each time individually which was a bit weird...no open tabs if sitting at bar and gratuity included each time in bill. Nevertheless, excited to try the Hebrew hammer. Enjoyed the creamy slaw. Corned beef tender and somehow mild on saltiness for multiple meats. I'd go with the Italian next time because that was offered hot. Hebrew was not. Glad I tried it but the Italian is speaking to me if I make it there again. read more

Bub and Pop's - Insta: @mmmashterchef The Hebrew Hammer - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

When I tell you I had no expectation but it exceeded whatever I was thinking. The wings and them cornbread stick were definitely the star of the show. It was delicious. Now I will say that when I entered the hostess was the friendliest and she acted as if I was supposed to know that you must order from the tablet on the counter. This was my first time visiting so a warmer welcome would have made the experience better. I would definitely order from here again. read more

Bub and Pop's - Polenta Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Absolutely legendary sandwich spot in DC. I was so glad to discover they decided to to move locations to Noma! I visited when they first opened this new location so menu options were quite limited, but my sandwich was very tasty despite not being my usual order. Although, I got some serious food jealousy towards my friends who ordered the chicken/eggplant parm sandwiches. Staff were very friendly and the new space definitely has strong potential!! It looks like a great hangout spot. read more

Bub and Pop's - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So so amazing! I ordered a to-go order but will be going back to sit and enjoy the games, and their Italian ice they make their (which you can add ice cream to!!). I picked up their fried chicken cutlet hoagie for myself, with provolone dulce, hoagie relish, arugula, Roma tomatoes, and their homemade vinaigrette and pecorino Romano My friend wanted their Beanie's feta with eggplant caponata, hazelnut gremolata, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, grilled asparagus, roasted red peppers, oven-dried tomatoes, balsamic, grilled fennel, arugula and pecorino Romano We grabbed their French onion dip and chips which were to die for too, will definitely be getting again The sandwiches were huge (I was able to divy mine up into a few meals), but we were surprised the onion dip was small. Still worth it though!! read more

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One of the most legit sandwich restaurants in DC. I'm so glad they moved to the larger space in NoMa, I think they've only gotten started there and I'm excited for their menu to expand. The bread is freshly baked, and I love the flavor bomb in each sandwich. Order is via self service screens when you walk in and they call out your order or bring it to your table. Plenty of seating and really cozy! read more

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I have been coming here for over 5 years at this point since they were just a walk up window. This is my favorite place in the DC area, not just for a sandwich but in general. Everything is made in house and their new space is great! Highly recommend to all read more

Great local sandwich spot! All the subs are great and loaded. The Italian Hoagie is my favorite, it comes with a bunch of Parmesan cheese on top it's great, but the Meatball Parm and Chicken Parm are also awesome too! The sandwiches are like $17-ish each, which isn't bad considering how huge they are. Great spot with a very cute store in NE! read more

Bub and Pop's - Bub's Italian Hoagie - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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holy smokes!!! the chicken parm is literally the best i've ever had. I bought it for my kid and he was in awe. His sister didn't believe it. She took a bite and was like WTF?!! Go get more!!! I was like, dude I aint going back I was just there!! I took a bite and turned the car around. I think they use a lot of butter? I dont know anything about cooking but I know butter tastes good, so maybe that? A lot of butter??!! read more

New location in Noma, pretty incredible sandwiches. Huge sandwiches, you could easily share. Subpar bar, went during happy hour for $5 beer, $9 wine. Wish they had draft beer. read more

Bub and Pop's - Italian hoagie - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Date of visit: 4/1/26 The food & drinks were tasty. Ended up with food poisoning and I am pretty positive it was this place since, not only did I get sick but so did all of my coworkers who went with me and this was the only place we ate together all week. read more

I love an Italian Sub, but I'm picky. It must be grilled/baked. Let's just say Bub and Pop's happily fulfilled that request! The Bub's Italian Hoagie will now be my go-to there. One downfall is they're a type pricey, but the hoagie is large so you can share or save some for later. read more

Bub and Pop's - Bowling & arcade games inside - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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THIS PLACE IS SO COOL! So unexpected, there's a whole arcade and bowling and everything! I thought this was gonna be a cute little sandwich shop, but it is much more than that! I will definitely be coming back here for an evening out! read more

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Terrible experience with the staff after ordering a takeout inside. After the sub that took over 30 mins I asked for an update, the bartender as well as the manager on duty Ebony was rude and told me not to order a baked sub if I "was in a rush," without apologizing for the delay. She went in the back and my came out a few minutes later, but I didn't trust the food with her energy being so combative and unprofessional. I asked for a refund, which Ebony also denied. Staff was very unprofessional and I wouldn't return here. I will have to dispute the charge since the business didn't offer any recourse. A lot of wasted time. read more

Bub and Pop's - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The Hebrew Hammer is a fantastic sandwich. Bread is a little crunchy on the outside and wonderfully soft on the inside. So much meat! I eat a lot and could only finish half. The venue itself is cool. Much bigger than the old location. The location is near a super busy intersection but also close to NoMa's north exit and Union Market read more

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Not good. Wife's Beef sandwich didn't have onions and said it had a weird taste. I ordered the chicken parm and it was dry and chicken was over cooked. Had Uber eats deliver and no napkins or items for the food. The French Fries was good. Can't honestly recommend this read more

Love this place and I have for years. Since my first visit in 2017, Bub's has been a favorite and such a delightful surprise to have them in my neighborhood now. One of the best sandwich places in DC. The new space is much larger and wait may be a bit longer depending on the time. My only gripe is that I wish they had a non-sesame bread option. But definitely recommend! I love the cheesesteak, Italian, chicken Cutlet, and fish hoagies. read more

Bub and Pops is very perplexing. The restaurant atmosphere is confused, is it a sandwich shop, an arcade, a soda shop, a club? The decor, food, and vibe all clash each other. The food takes an eternity, why does it consistently take 40+ minutes to make a sandwich. There are numerous staff members who don't take orders since you use an iPad just standing around staring at all the patrons who have patiently been waiting. All this being said the food is good, the sandwiches are hefty. But it doesn't outweigh the issues. read more

Finally got to try the Philly Special, absolutely delicious. IYKYK Make sure to order early bc it goes quickly! read more

Bub and Pop's - Philly Special IYKYK - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Tried to go the weekend of October 18th. When it went to open the door it was locked There were people in there eating, drinking and watching the game. I just wanted one of their grinders. Guess they didn't need my business. I guess the other one star reviews were correct. read more

2 takeout sandwiches took 30 minutes to come out, even when the crowd was low. We had to wait to use the order kiosks while multiple employees stood around. The sandwiches were good, I loved the bread and relish. The onion dip was not for me. read more

Overpriced for the quality of the food. I paid $29.09 for a steak and cheese sub, chips and soda. The hot sub was topped with cold peppers and liquid cheese. The chips were generic. I didn't even finish it. Very disappointing as I'm a local. read more

Bub and Pop's - My receipt. - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Don't have anything to say about the food as I never got the chance to try it. I am visiting DC and found this place on TikTok and really wanted to try it. When I get there I see they close at 10 which i am relived about because it's only 7. As I go to open the door they are both locked; but there are customers and workers actively inside. I try calling multiple times to see if there was a reason and if I could at least place an online order and they let all 3 calls ring and go to voicemail. Clearly they don't want the business or money. Very sad I didn't get the chance to try them. read more

Typically, I hesitate to leave a negative review for a small business, as I respond to reviews for small businesses. Still, the leadership team at this establishment should be aware. I live in NoMa and have ordered cheesesteaks from here twice before, but the bread is not toasted, so the sandwich quickly gets soggy. There is no online option to request toasted bread, so I walked over (passing five sandwich shops) to B&P to place a takeout order. I inquired with the very polite hostess, and she thought that the option to have bread toasted was on the kiosk. But I told her it wasn't. She looked and could not find it. Then she spoke to another hostess, who told me the chef would probably not do it, but she would ask. So she goes in the back and asks the chef, and he refused to toast the bread. This is the insanity. How is a business that sells sandwiches - known for sandwiches - and you refuse to toast the bread? ‍ As basic as Subway is, they toast their bread. So I was going to proceed with the order, although the hostess was adamant that he would not toast the bread. So I asked if I could get the bread on the side. Then I thought about it, there are so many options within walking distance to entertain this foolishness at B&P. There was an establishment directly across the street, and as it is Thursday, at the African stand at the 3rd St farmers market, they toast their sandwich bread. The area is not lacking hoagie options. So I opted not to place an order at B&P, walked less than five minutes away, and ordered a DELICIOUS PoBoy with toasted bread at The District Fish Wife for $13. I live in a building in NoMa with 452 units and a very active tenant group chat. And now I'm gonna tell other people my experience. So if the owners or marketing team are reading this, you need to realize there are way too many options in the immediate area to be this uncompromising about something as basic as toasting bread. read more

Awesome sub. I got the chicken parm and it was great. Bread is fire and sauce was great. read more

Bub and Pop's - Chicken Parmesan - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So underwhelmed. I was excited to try this place after reading reviews and a referral from a friend. For an almost $26 I expected it to wow me! This is the first place I had to pay for the basic toppings like lettuce and tomatoes on a sub. I paid for hot peppers that weren't hot! Marios and Al's subs have them beat all the way for significantly less money read more

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Best sandwiches in DC. Get the Rich Boy. The bread is amazing and the sandwich is perfectly made.

Bub and Pop's serves up a really good sandwich. The best I've had in DC in 10 years. I wasn't sure what the procedure was for ordering etc and the person at the front (blonde dreads I think) was really friendly and helpful! Great service! read more

Ambiance is great - fun to have casual bowling in the neighborhood. I suspect that once their liquor license is approved it will be very busy! read more

I really want to like this place. It's near my office and has solid sandwiches, which I love. But their prices start out on the high side, and they add a mandatory 20% "service fee" plus 3% for credit cards processing and I ended up paying $20 for a sandwich that was good, but not great. I'll try it again if they rethink their pricing policies, but until then, I'll go for the sandwiches at A.Litteri or Uncle Chips, both a few blocks away. read more

Best food and best people. A must visit place. Try any sandwich and don't forget the pasta salad

Excellent cheesesteak and pickles. Always hits the spot after a long day of work. Can't wait for the liquor license to be effective.

I was excited to come to the new location of Bub and Pop's; however, an hour wait, price increases, and poor service has unfortunately left me with a bad taste in my mouth. After arriving, we placed an order at the kiosk and sat at a table. We sat there for almost exactly an hour (53 minutes) watching to-go order after to-go order leave the kitchen. Frankly, I find an hour wait for a mediocre sandwich ridiculous. Also, I did not realize each sandwich came with shredded cheese. (I requested no cheese and left it at that). As a lactose intolerant person, I went up to the host and asked if it was possible for him to go and ask if they could not add the shredded cheese to the top of my sandwich. He told me once it's in the system, they can't modify it. We proceeded to wait 40 more minutes for our sandwiches to come out. I personally think they could've left if the last step of adding shredded cheese especially since I let them know clearly before they even started making our sandwiches. Finally, prices have increased to $16-$18 per sandwich. There is also a service fee/dining fee. I wish them the best, but I will frequent other sandwich shops in the area. read more