This review is intended for visitors to the DC area, as I was. Yes, you've read the reviews and you are excited to try Bub and Pop's. Maybe you are as anal as I am and even put it on your trip itinerary next to the Smithsonian or something. If this is you, I hope you'll read this before you cement this place in your plans. First of all, know that there is NO STREET PARKING near this business. We thought we had found a spot, only to see that the majority of the time, it is tow away on the street. You will have to park at one of the garages a block or so away. The one we chose had a sign that stated it was only $5 an hour after 5 p.m. but still charged us the $8 per hour and then wanted a tip because they are valet only. I know this is not a reflection on the restaurant itself, but it can certainly put a damper on the experience. Now to the establishment. The front of the shop is small and can be hard to find as it is nestled in between so many other businesses. When you do enter, I know you've read the reviews that say there is a very small seating area, but that is an easy thing to dismiss, so I'll elaborate. I counted 19 seats when we were there. Just think about that for a second. 19 (uncomfortable) seats. On top of this, they are crammed into an area of what I would guestimate to be about 500 sq feet. There was also a table or two outside but unless you want to sit in the cold and be harassed by people asking for "donations", I would avoid those. You've also read that the place is packed and that you have to wait in line, so imagine how difficult it is to get a seat. If you do chose to go here, (and I hope after reading this, you opt for some place else) I would recommend getting your order to go...not that you'll have an option most of the time. The reviews are also mixed on the quality of service; some say it's great and others say it's horrible. It's my feeling that's because there is a woman (Bub I assume) sitting at the register who has some manners (as anyone her age would; people used to be raised that way) who will tell you to grab a menu from the wall or what the specials are, this desire to get people through the line faster comes across as customer service. The truth is, her overall attitude is that of indifference. I will elaborate on that in a moment. The male heading up the kitchen (Bub and Pop's son, I assume) is a big, loud gentleman with no customer service skills at all, so perhaps in comparison people think the female's service is good? Here's the part you've been waiting for; the food. We were VERY disappointed that they were "out" of many of the items we had wanted to try. Being the perfectionist I am, I had already decided before we arrived on the Roast Turkey Sandwich (which was not an option in store, but they have on the online menu) as well as the bread pudding of the day, fried peanut butter and jelly (both of which she said they were "out of" when I ordered them) and the chips I had heard so much about. I was frustrated because the unique desserts had contributed to my desire to come to this place and I can understand running out of bread pudding by 5 on a Monday I guess, but how in the heck do you run out of PB&J?!? I expressed my disappointment and the employee said I should eat my sandwich first anyway (I chose the "Jewish Hoagie" in lieu of what I wanted that was not offered because it was the only thing that looked semi-appetizing) because the sandwiches are pretty big. She said she would use a cookie sitting on the counted to make me an ice cream sandwich if I still wanted dessert. Wow. Thanks. We finished ordering and were able to find a seat. It was uncomfortable and very close to a couple of lovely ladies cussing and carrying on in Spanish. I must admit the homemade chips are 5 stars hands down! Yummy and amazing. That is where the amazement ends. The two people I was with say their sandwiches were 4 stars easy and she was right, they are big portions. I only got a half sandwich and it would have been plenty had I been able to finish it; it tasted horrible. They should have called it a horseradish sandwich. I ended up chugging my Blue Moon just so we could get out of there. I was very disappointed. Although this was not our worst experience in DC, I really hope Yelpers will take my advice and try and find something unique that is close and convenient to try instead. Don't go out of your way for this place, because they will not go out of their way for you. read more

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A hole in the wall shop with the best turkey sandwich in DC. The half size is enough for a filling lunch.

When I lived in DC, I heard the whispers from tourists and locals alike that if I was going to get a sandwich one of the many I eat during my time I the District HAS TO be one from Bub and Pop's. So naturally I wanted to challenge the hype and I made my voyage to Bub and Pop's. Once you step in, you become well-aware this isn't a huge restaurant. It's small and quaint & has a nice homey feel to it. I felt like I walked into someone's living room and they were about to serve me a home-cooked meal. & Boy, was my stomach ready! I couldn't decide what I wanted and this where I felt like one of the parts where the establishment shined! They have many different food and sandwich options while also offering customers various beers to choose from. Being the indecisive person I am, I asked the worker behind the counter (who I am pretty sure is one of the owner's!) what I should get. At first, she was hesistant because she too was indecisive she informed me, but being the sweetie that she was she helped me out! She even told me "I don't do this often, but...." and she helped me pick out the Bolognese Parmesan sandwich that rocked my world, but please do have some napkins at the side! This is coming from a person who becomes quite unattractive when she eats....you're going to need it! Many of my friends who I came with opted for the Real Obama and they too informed me they were not disappointed with their choice! I had a bite, and ahhhh folks it was delicious. Bub and Pop also serves homemade potato chips, clam chowder, salads, and various pickled food times! Oh and they also have bread puddings and different specials daily! For excellent customer service, a homey feel where all feel welcomed, and for a delicious meal that will have your tastebuds screaming for more - come on over and get a hoagie from Bub and Pop's! read more

I love supporting small businesses when I can - go to their website - their story is so freaking cute. You are always greeted by one of the owners who actually take your order, chat you up, answer any questions you may have, give you free samples of soup and always serve with a smile! Yes it is a bit pricey but you are paying for the incredibly fresh ingredients and high quality meals! DC Clam Chowder - to die for! It's not your ordinary clam chowder, it is like a mixture between Manhattan and new England with rich flavors, creamy texture, chunks of potatoes, clam, pork etc...it comes with a hearty portion of french bread too. Italian sandwich - I love the extra cheese they put on top of this huge sandwich! I order the half size and it fills me up to the brim. You will not regret ordering this. I can't wait to try the Real Obama (Chicago Italian Beef) & bolognese parm! They just added a bunch of new items to their menu and I got to sample their matzo ball soup - delish!!!! My Jewish BF would be proud :) read more

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I walked in here and there was hope for DC but then I realized these wonderful people are from Philadelphia, god bless them and the food they serve. I recommend this place the sandwiches are wonderful and the service is great and the best thing is it's real meat not the crap they sell next door or on the corner in every other place I in DC read more

Mover over Taylor Deli, there's a new Philadelphia-styled sandwich shop that takes reigns for hoagies, grinders, and meatball subs. It's not every day that I give a restaurant 5 stars. In fact, this would be the 25th out of 900 reviews. So take note. Portions are generous - even when ordering half a sandwich. The friendly service harkens back to the "good ol'" days of having a neighborhood deli. And the meats are near sublime. Fatty briskets that fall amount in your mouth. Homemade, crispy kettle chips contrasted by a homemade onion dip (you can see the caramelized onions). Bub and Pop's is so good that I tried stopped by for lunch and then came back for dinner. One day, I might even try the 2-1/2 pound $50 sandwich known as the Lil' Pete. [Original Visit: March 2014] read more

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

3.5 stars, really, because though it was a satisfying taste experience and I can see why folks would latch onto the homey feel of the place, I highly doubt I'll come back here. Pros: - the tuna melt sandwich is really flavorful. - they provide fun jars of condiments (hot peppers, sweet peppers, horseradish, relish, etc) to customize your sandwich. Cons: - super expensive (even for DC)! $18 for a sandwich?? $3 for a small cup of dip?? - THEY NO LONGER MAKE THEIR CHIPS IN HOUSE!! - their bread does tend to get soggy and fall apart, even when you eat in. Overall, it's unique (this is no boring Subway or Quiznos) and is good quality. Not sure that justifies the price. I've been here twice now. The first time, admittedly a year or so ago, they had run out of chips and that was mainly what had drawn me in - their homemade chips are supposed to be fantastic! So, it's been on my radar to go back - mainly for those chips. Imagine my disappointment going in today for lunch and being handed a bag of generic potato chips. WTF? Apparently when they remodeled they just didn't have space for the fryer anymore... Decided to stay since we'd already ordered and were set on a tuna melt. The melt was good, if soggy. But without the homemade chips to draw me in, I can't see myself coming back. read more

Bub and Pop's - No more homemade chips, just these generic potato chips now. :( :( - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The Real Obama is a dream come true in the form of a sandwich. It's Chicago style Italian beef and incredibly fresh tasting. As someone from Chicago, I can say this tastes authentic, but the nostalgia factor has little to nothing to do with the recommendation. It's a legitimately delicious sandwich. The giardinara is perfect. The home made potato chips are a necessity, too. So amazing. It is a very small location with few tables, so take that for what it's worth. My first visit, I came on a Saturday around 6:30, and there was plenty of room for me to sit, but if you prefer to dine during busier hours, be prepared to find no room. Sadly, I've been a few other times close to closing, and sometimes they run out of things by the end of the day. I guess that's a necessary side effect of getting fresh ingredients, but oh well. Bonus points because the staff is extremely nice - the woman who took my order is the female proprietor mentioned in so many reviews, and I'm glad to say she has not let her restaurant's superior food get to her head. She was extremely down to earth, kind, and helpful, and when the whole sized sandwich proved a bit too much for me to handle, she gladly wrapped the rest. And, this is no small feat, but the tight wrap-job contained the beef and giardinara juices perfectly - I tossed the thing in a backpack and trekked home, and there wasn't a single drop that seeped through. That's superior service right there. Don't forget to check out the specials up front - I saw an RGIII sandwich that looks delicious. They have a desserty fried PBJ, too, fried in funnel cake batter, that looks decadent. I can't wait to come back. read more

Turkey only for Hebrew Hammer but would not make a Roast Turkey Hoagie? Need better customer service.

First and last time coming here. Got confused thinking that the French onion dip comes with chips. And the woman literally sounded like she was going to attack me. She was SO aggressive and probably the most rude person I've ever encountered in all of DC/MD/VA. All I did was talk to her about misunderstanding the menu by thinking chips came with dip. I didn't make a fuss, or complain at all -- but she literally tore into me. You verbally abuse your customers like this? I'm so disgusted. People like this have been hurt in life and turn out as adults who try to hurt everyone else around them, too. It's people like this who make me pessimistic about the state of our world. Will never, ever come back. Also, I took all the shrimp out of my sandwich because it didn't taste fresh or good quality. The small plastic cup of French onion dip is $4.75 because it's made in house. It's alright, but too pricey. I paid $19 for half of a sandwich and a small cup of dip. Sub was mad small. So disappointed despite shining reviews. When I tried to order the chips so I can have it with the dip, she agreed to put it back on the menu because they had 1 left. But she said "if someone buys it before you o have to give it to them" while I was the only one ordering in the restaurant. She said this while I was on the app trying to buy the chips. Why wouldn't you just give it to me since I'm right in front of you? Instead of saying you'll give it to someone else if they order before me? It takes seconds for me to put in a order. So why do you have to be so nasty, rude, and aggressive? The inside is not very clean and the health score on Yelp speaks volumes. Save yourself the trouble and don't come here. read more

Bub and Pop's - French French Onion Dip-- DOES NOT come with chips. It says that on the menu but I didn't see it. Just a heads up. - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It's a cold, wet first day of spring here in DC so naturally I am craving some good ole fashioned comfort food. Ideally I wanted pot roast, but you can't exactly get that around here unless you sit at a restaurant and spend $30 so I tried what I thought was the next best thing, a meatball sub. I'm usually satisfied with Subway's footlong meatball sub with provolone cheese for about $6, but decided to give Bub and Pop's a try since it was closer and the food looked awesome. It's a small place with lots of customers. Waited in line for about 10 minutes, but it's Friday just before 1 so I expected that - no complaints about that. I was planning to order the Bolognese parmesan sub with today's bread pudding (blueberry & cheese), but the bread puddings that were sitting next to the cashier were small and didn't look all that appetizing so I just ordered a full sandwich. Wait wasn't long (maybe a few minutes). I got it to go so it was wrapped up and I took it back to work. I open the wrapper and much to my surprise, the bread is very visibly burnt. I'm sure the guy who hands out the food didn't know b/c it was probably already wrapped. But somebody, him or the person who made it, saw the burnt bread and still served it to a paying customer. Pet peeve number 1! You know something shouldn't be served and you still serve it. That is a concept that baffles me every time I watch Hell's Kitchen and somebody still serves Chef Ramsey something awful. GET IT TOGETHER! I'm a firm believer in giving restaurants more than 1 try b/c you never know if a bad experience was a fluke, but this place purposely served me a sandwich on a burnt roll. Shame! Another pet peeve of mine is when a restaurant has a rewards program (buy 10 and get 1 free type of deal) and doesn't offer it. Yes they were busy, but they also didn't seem to miss a beat with talking to the regulars. Why not take an extra 30 seconds to ask if I would like a rewards card, stamp it, and send me on my way? It wasn't until the people behind me said they forgot theirs and the cashier, Arlene (Bub), said no problem, I'll just sign the bottom of your receipt and you can bring it with your card next visit that I realized they even had such a thing. The sub itself? Well it was ok. It was spiced good and the sauce and onions were good. I didn't particularly like the pork belly. I've had it before at Teddy & the Bull and liked it, but this was just too fatty and chewy for me. I didn't see any kind of brisket and there were a few meatballs. But all the sloppiness made the roll really soggy and extremely difficult to eat. The entire thing just fell apart and I ended up throwing away 1/4 of it b/c I got tired of wiping my hands and face clean after every bite. Luckily for me I'm wearing a white shirt today, but I threw a black sweater around me and used lots of napkins. Next time I'm craving a meatball sub, I'll just head over yonder to Subway and get my usual for $6. It does the trick for much less. Not sure about trying another sandwich (mostly b/c of the cost). I might go back and try the fried PBJ b/c that got good reviews. I noticed they had a tray with some chip crumbs and an empty container of dip. I'm assuming they have it out to sample. Too bad it was all gone b/c I would have loved to try it. To those who love this place and are willing to pay these prices, good on ya mate, but I'd rather spend that kind of money on mind blowing food, not meh. read more

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While up in DC to take in the symphony, this place was number one on our list to check out. A small place and it gets crowded quickly, but was well worth it. I had The Al Capone aka Italian Beef Chicago style with a PBR to wash it down and my girlfriend had the Jewish Hoagie with a Black Cherry Soda. They were both DELISH!!! A little too heavy on the Giardinera but still good. I was a little jealous of the Jewish Hoagie and upon my next trip there I will get that or the Fish Hoagie (which looked awesome as it was being carried to someone else). Save room for the ice cream sandwich. Two large cookies with delicious vanilla ice cream in between. I hope to be able to get some of the homemade chips they sell next time. They were sold out when we got there at 3 (they opened at 12). It was the 1st weekend since their DDD segment aired and think that is why they ran out of potato chips! And to James L. (review posted 27 Jan 16) from Washington, DC who commented about the "old crabby lady." Since the owner/lady that you are referring to just lost a son this past December in Afghanistan protecting YOUR freedom so that you make insensitive online posts, I THINK SHE CAN HAVE HER MOMENT!!! You could have always gone somewhere else to eat since you truly have no heart or understanding of what she is going through. They would not have missed $12 you spent there. You should have thanked her for her sacrifice instead of writing such an ignorant post. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR TROOPS THAT PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE EVERYDAY TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS!!!!! read more

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I had the "Pop's Beef Brisket" and honestly I fell in love. The aged gouda on this sandwich completes it. They were so sweet and gave me some extra cheese. I'm going back! read more

There's a reason it was voted best lunch in D.C. We got there around 11:30, hoping to avoid the lunch rush, which was probably the smartest thing we did all day. We grabbed a table and then took turns going up to order so as not to lose our prime real estate. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana sandwich, and it was amazing. Lightly breaded, fried eggplant that melted in my mouth, warm cheese, savory sauce. The 1/2 sandwich was plenty, though after discovering a fridge in my hotel room, I was a little sad I hadn't ordered the whole sandwich and saved the rest. Others in my group ordered the beef brisket sandwich and raved about it. One ventured to try the pickle of the day, which was pickled carrots with ginger on that particular day. Overall, excellent experience -- would definitely recommend. read more

So after my dental torture, I had to grab some food and thanks to my fellow Yelpers... I stumbled into this little gem! it is easy to miss, like a lot of places in the city, but keep your eyes open, it is well worth the effort. All the food is fresh, the sandwich rolls are amazing and soft, the meat is quality and the homemade chips are to die for!!! I had the Pop's Beef Brisket with apple horseradish cream, 5 yr Gouda, and veal jus... and sea salt and pepper chips with Blood Orange Sanpelligrino soda!! it made my evening better! Then I had a sample of the strawberry basil Italian Ice, one word.... Heavenly... it was the best mix of flavor, WOW... ok that was way more than one word lol... This is a family business, and they are so warm, welcoming, and just outstanding!!! read more

Bub and Pop's - Pop's beef brisket & San Pellegrino Blood orange soda!!! Yummmmm - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was walking around DuPont and my friends wanted to try some sandwiches so we decided to try here. I must constantly walk past this place but decided finally to try it. Frankly it was really incredible. Walking in for me felt like I was going home. When talking to the Mom I felt like I should be calling her Mrs. Walker, because she reminded me of the women who I went to synagogue with. Seriously she was awesome: sweet, attentive to customers, and running a very tight ship. Then the food was incredible. The portions are pretty significant. I had a fish hoagie which was delicious. There were two huge pieces and some great hot sauce. I found the best way to eat it was to have one piece first then have the rest of the sandwich. Really delicious. I'm so excited that I found this place. Maybe it was having no expectations that made it so great. Either way I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

Bub and Pop's - Photo of a large Jewish sandwich and a large fish sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came for the popcorn, but they were out. They said it usually is gone by 2p. We just wanted a snack, and ended up sharing homemade chips and onion dip. Bowl of creamy tomato soup. And a half sub with meatballs, sausage, sauce and cheese. This is now my favorite place in DC--and hope to return. Tomorrow lol. read more

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If you're into sandwiches and in The DC/DuPont circle area, make this sandwich stop a must eat at on your foodie bucket list! From the authentic east coast vibe to the variety of yummy Sammie's to fill your belly, you'll be sure to leave here satisfied and dreaming about returning! read more

Bub and Pop's - Classic yummy goodness and French onion dip to die for! - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bub and Pops is in the great tradition of family run businesses that crank out incredible food. The sandwiches are universally delicious. I am partial to the real Obama, one of the best approximations of an Italian beef sandwich you can get in this city. The veggie sandwich is a delicious mish-mash of different pickled or cooked vegetable and feta. It doesn't seem to work when you read the description, but it is well-balanced and what passes for "light" at this diet-killer. The Bolognese parm is phenomenal. Pro tip is to be sure to wear a poncho if you want to eat it at your desk. It is absolutely on the list, coming in at #2. The South Dupont Lunch Rankings Top 5: 1. Little Sesame 2. Bub & Pops 3. The Greek Deli 4. Sweetgreen (Don't be a hater) 5. Abunai Poke read more

Trying to take advantage of yet another snow day ( Yes, we from the true north find it laughable that we are still not back to work yet but I digress), I decided to attempt a visit to Bub and Pop's, which is only open until 4pm or 7pm depending on the day, making it hard to pay a visit under normal circumstances. I checked their Facebook page (where they also post their daily specials) to ensure they were open today since they were still unopperational the Monday after Snowzilla. After ensuring they were opening today, my friend and I made our way over there on the blue line (Farragut west stop which is not much farther than Farragut north- both just a few blocks from Bub and Pop's) around 11:30, arriving slightly after 12. Upon arrival, the line was already practically out the door, but don't let that deter you, it moved fairly quickly. Although there are only a handful of tables in the place, many people do the carry-out option so don't fret if you can't get a table right away as it clears out frequently. Despite the crowds, I never noticed anyone who wanted a table having to wait more than a couple of minutes for one to clear. Staff is super friendly and helpful! The man that brought out our food also pointed out menus you could look at while waiting in line so you would be ready to order when you made it to the front. At the front of the line, they had free samples of their home cooked kettle chips and French onion dip. They do have beer (HH 5-7 Thursday through Saturday), soda, and unsweetened iced tea (it's DIY with simple syrup next to the container) in addition to water. The toppings bar has a variety of relishes and hot peppers. On this visit, they had no soup or chicken Parmesan sandwich due to delivery issues because of the snow and their special of the day was a corned beef melt, described like a Reuben, with house cured corned beef. While that sounded tantalizing, I was sold once I saw the description of Pop's Beef brisket sandwich! Brisket is one of my favorite meats, and I found the brisket on this sandwich to be flavorful, but perhaps a tad on the drier-than-I'd-like side. I really enjoyed the apple-horseradish sauce, however, I felt that the amount on the sandwich was lacking. The aged Gouda was shaved on the sandwich and plentiful, although I don't disagree with some of the comments that a more melted cheese would be more conducive to this sandwich and would be more absorbing of the veal jus. The veal jus was delicious but more of it ended up in the basket my sandwich came in than on the actual sandwich. My suggestion would be to have it served on the side so the sandwich can be dipped, because it made the bread really soggy and the sandwich fell apart quickly. Don't get me wrong- the flavors here were tasty, but with some minor tweaks, I think this sandwich can go from great to amazing! My friend ordered the bolognese Parmesan- rustic tomato and meat ragout (meatballs, pork belly, and Italian sausage), arugula, carmeluzed onions, aged provolone and pecorino). He thoroughly enjoyed it and offered me a bite; and I concur- it was the best meatball style hoagie I've had the pleasure of trying. The bread used on his sandwich was thick and perfectly toasted. He ended up having to use a "knife and fork" method towards the end due to how messy it was, but hey, aren't the best things in life typically messy? We decided to each get a half sandwich ($8 each) since the whole looked to be a food coma waiting to happen (trust me- it's humongous!) and split an order of the homemade kettle cooked chips ($2). The chips come in a brown paper bag and are easily enough to be split amongst two. They were crisp and fresh and well worth it. I also ordered kosher dill pickles($2). I thought it would be just one pickle spear, but was quite pleased to find a ramekin of fresh homemade pickles. I love,love,love pickles and these were a perfect way to top off the meal! They do have desserts (fried PBJ seemed to be a standout) too. I'm happy I had the opportunity to visit here and will surely return again in the future when my schedule changes to be a bit more flexible in the coming months, if not before that. The atmosphere is very family-oriented and be sure to check out the family pics on the wall! As many of you know, the owner's son was killed in the Middle East right before Christmas, and it touched my heart that a table of three young men behind us went up to the owners' and gave them an American flag and their condolences for their loss. That was really a sweet takeaway from this lovely family-owned business in the heart of DuPont! read more

Bub and Pop's - Half beef brisket- very juicy, Apple-horseradish sauce was really tasty! - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Bub and Pop's was underwhelming to me. Maybe my expectations were too high. I got the Al Capone and wasn't a huge fan. The sandwich was super salty-- pretty much all I tasted was salt. Also, the meat had a gameiness to it that I didn't love. Maybe that particular hoagie wasn't for me. Given the rave reviews, I'd be willing to try a different sandwich, but, overall, I wasn't impressed this time around. On the plus side, the service was good. The cashier was really friendly and the food came out quickly. The portion was also pretty good for the price. read more

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

Thought this was not going to live up to the hype, but, it did. Both the sandwich I got and that my mother got was really delicious. There was a line (it was 1230pm), but it moved quick enough, I want to say only 10 minutes on line, and the sandwiches came out quick enough, another 6-8 minutes. We were lucky enough to get a table, so eating there was more enjoyable, although that table near the bathroom, no, please get rid of this table, it's rediculous. I understand the space is small, but coming from NY, getting rid of this table is not going to affect your business at all. Before going here, we were unsure about how we were going to be treated while on line and ordering due to the INSANE amount of people complaining about the people at the register talking crap about using a credit card, and cash preference, whatever. But, while I was here, I did not hear any of that, thankfully. Because they are 100% right. If you REALLY hate using AMEX, don't accept them, and if you hate having to pay the 1.51% that Visa is currently charging, become a cash only place. You make a good product, do not make your customers go, maybe i wont come back because the pressure/people are overwhelming. You're not Dick's Resort. Again, the food was good, I ordered the special of the day which was a chicken cutlet and bacon special which was delicious (ordered half). And my mother got the bolognese parmesan which was good as well. Look, the food is good, the prices are not cheap, but you get a nice size sandwich, and honestly, you're better off getting the whole, and just immediately saving the other half, works out cheaper per half. It's worth going here. read more

delicious-worth having uber deliver! hoagie cheese steak means "everything", steak, cheese, onions, pickles...very generous portion of meat...will try other hoagies when i feel like splurging on ultimate comfort food! read more

I love this place. How great is Arlene? Always holding down the register with a smile. My boyfriend became super obsessed with this place when he worked around the corner at iron gate. They always remember him. Even when I just say his name. They give some seriously legendary service. I think their sandwiches are SO delicious that I came here for lunch with my parents to celebrate obtaining my masters degree. If you are in the area and are hungry GO HERE! The eggplant parm is my favorite but it isn't always on the menu. If it is. Holy moly is it amazing. It's small. So you MIGHT not be able to get a seat. But don't let that stop you. read more

Extremely rude staff. Never coming back. Like totally uncalled for aggression and bullying of customers who are sweet quiet and nice. Stay away. read more

Working in DC once a month means I get to check out great locations for lunch and dinner. Found this place while looking up a quick place to grab a sandwich and stumbled upon Bub and Pop's thanks to Yelp. Very well marked on M street is this sunken treasure. Not a big place and it gets jumping during the lunch rush hour, so be prepared to stand in a line and order. Good news is they are very quick to get to you and your order and your sandwich is out to you within 5 minutes TOPS. All of the people working there are super friendly and offer up suggestions to help you enjoy your meal that much more. Lots of choices for meals, including their famous brisket and they offer salads and vegetarian options for those in need. I ate here for lunch for the past two days. Yesterday, I had the tuna melt and today I opted for pop's brisket. Both were super tasty and my suggestion would be to try and find a seat and eat on site. Each sandwich walked back 2 blocks with me to work and they were very messy, so I think you'll get a more enjoyable experience eating on premises. If you are hot sauce addict, they have a very hot sauce near the napkins, or you can request a much hotter ghost chili sauce upon request. Probably costs a buck. Excellent pickled options too. Loved the mixed pepper slaw. I did notice the woman at the cashier (I assume Bub) asked one customer in front of me if they wanted a frequent customer card and did not offer this to me on either of my visits. Too bad. I could have asked, but many more places to check out while I am in town the next few months. 3 stars for the fact that $7 or $8 for a half a sandwich is just too much to keep me going back again and again. Otherwise, this place is must try....make up your own opinion. read more

Bub and Pop's - Pop's brisket with aged gouda. - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've visited twice now and tried three different sandwiches and after today finally decided to post my review. The cheese steak was OK. It came out nice and hot but was bland tasting, but really got kicked up in flavor when I added the sweet peppers. The bread became soggy after a while which is expected but would've been nice if it held up. The next sandwich I tried was the Jewish Hoagie. The sandwich is drowned in coleslaw. I think a little less would go a long way. The spicy mustard seems to have a lot of horseradish which was overbearing, but the bread stayed intact on this sandwich. Sadly, all the components that made this sandwich so delicious were hardly no where to be found. What this sandwich mostly had was plenty of turkey and only minuscule portions of brisket and corned beef. For my last visit today I had the roasted pork sandwich. I should've gone with something else. The pesto sauce was very good and tasty, sadly it destroyed the bread as it was the first thing on the sandwich. The pork itself, bland and too fatty for my taste. I didn't get any of the crunchy outer skin just all the fat inner parts which overtook the sandwich. As usual I added the sweet peppers which helped balance some of the fat as the pesto sauce had already made itself to my tray since it had cut through the bread. I should've stuck with my initial thought of heading out to Sundevich, where I can get a nice roll of bread that's sturdy yet yields enough to house a good amount of well portioned and seasoned protein of choice for a more understandable and reasonable pricing point. Buen Provecho! read more

I've worked in the Farragut area since before Bub and Pop's opened, but today was my first visit. If you haven't come here yet, make it a priority! Everything you've heard about his awesome their sandwiches are is true. I checked their daily menu online and decided I wanted the Rich Boy, which has fried shrimp, pickles, tomato, arugula, and sweet peppers (and mayo). There were only a few other people in line when I got there around 1pm on an August Thursday. Ordering was very easy: when you tell them what you want they'll ask directly if you want to make any changes to the sandwich (I didn't). Within 5-10 minutes I had my sandwich and was on my way. Back at my desk the Rich Boy was too good to put down. The flavors were excellent, and the fried shrimp were perfectly prepared. Advice: If you look at the menu and then go to the shop like I did, have in mind 1-2 backup choices in case they've already run out of your first (or second) choice for the day. They make everything in the sandwich, this isn't Subway or Potbelly, so they will run out. Or, go on the earlier side of lunch to reduce the odds of them having run through their supplies of anything for the day. Enjoy! read more

Don't get a sandwich anywhere else in the city! The Chicken Parm is to die for. Actually the best sandwich I've ever had.

Very tasty sandwiches!!! I ordered the rich boy. The shrimp was fried to perfection. Crunchy on the outside but moist and soft on the inside without any rubberized texture yo the shrimp. The batter of the shrimp tasted lemony and it was so good!!! My friend ordered the Italian combo and the tomatoes were so well marinated it stole the show from all the other meats in the sandwich. Simply delicious. The prices here could be improved though. $10 is worth it for the "small" sandwiches but bumping the price to $18 for the large (without much of a size difference from the small) is a complete rip off. read more

Bub and Pop's - Petes potatoes and half a rich boy - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Update: went here for today for lunch and the Bolognese Parmesan was DELICIOUS. It was a waaaaay better choice than the Real Obama. Just some words of advice: don't bring this sub back to the office because it's quite messy... Looking forward to trying more of their selections! read more

Perfection in every way. The best sandwich shop in the DC /NOVA region. Everything they offer is fantastic crafted by a CHEF not a line cook. I will travel over 45 minutes round trip to get their creations. Just go. The roast pork, and beef cheese steak made with sharp provolone and onion are my favorites. The eggplant is Jens favorite. PS Homemade potato chips!!! read more

Bub and Pop's - Perfect potato chip. Just the right amount of browning. - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I took an important colleague to Bub and Pop's for lunch and to say she was impressed is an understatement! Chef Jon and his staff made us feel like VIPs! Our hoagies (Italian and Obama) were outstanding, the chip's perfectly salted, and the onion dip...oh my, talk about addictive! But when Jon finished off our lunch with a water ice with a scoop of homemade ice cream I felt like I died and went to heaven! I cannot wait to go back! read more

I had really high hopes for this place, but the Pop's Beef Brisket I got ...kind of disappointed both me (and my brother- who got the same). There was nothing wrong with the beef itself.. it just seemed that we expected the cheese to be melted, and the sandwich should have been toasted and warm.. and that's definitely not what we got served. The veal jus made the bread soggy and fall apart and hard to eat. I hope to revise this review later after I've been and sampled something else on their menu. read more

The days of finding quality sandwiches under $10 in Washington DC is pretty much coming to a close. However, Bub & Pop's is helping to delay and defy this unfortunate reality! Seriously one of the greatest values for a sandwich in the District. Flavors are out of this world and the portions are extremely generous. No need to get a full-sized sub unless you plan to share or bring home leftovers. Would highly recommend the Chicken Parm and Beef Brisket. read more

Was in Dupont Circle last week so I decided to try this place as it appears this is one of only 2 places in the DMV that serves a true Philly style roast pork sandwich (Grazie Grazie being the other). So I ordered two sandwiches - the Italian hoagie and the Philly Special which is their roast pork sandwich. I was really looking forward to the roast pork sandwich as it's my favorite. Wow sooo disappointed. The pork sandwich was so wet and greasy AF. It was as if they dipped the entire sandwich in a pot of oil it was that saturated in grease. I still ate it though but with a fork and out of a bowl. The Italian hoagie was good and is the only reason I didn't give only 1 star. read more

Meh. Went here today after reading the "OMGYouhavetogohereitwasthebest!!!" reviews all over Yelp. It's a small walk-down place in that stretch with Ozio and Camelot, near the cathedral. The sandwiches were good--even very good. I had a half bolognese and half brisket. Add in homemade kettle chips and a can of Diet Coke, and it was a $21 lunch. Despite this being a good sandwich, it was simply not good value. I don't care how good a sandwich is--8 inches of lunch with a soda and a bag of chips should not cost much more than $10, never mind $20. I just can't justify the value. read more

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

HANDS DOWN THE BEST PLACE TO GET A SANDWHICH IN THE AREA!!!! Everything was so fresh and tasty!!! The bread was sooooo fresh!!! Also You have to try their chips and dip OMG its to die for!!!!!!! The service was fast and pleasant, they were very friendly. I would go back for sure !!!! read more

this place was a great find. It's a cute little place with a very homey atmosphere. The lady who owns it is the mom of the chef and she was the one ringing us up. She was super friendly and you could tell she loved her job. The food was overall ok, I really wanted to like it more but I'm also not a huge sandwich fan so take that into account. We got the Jewish hoagie which was really good but just a bit too much coleslaw for me, the brisket was really good and was my husbands favorite and I really liked the roast prom which was the one featured on drivers, dine in, and dives. It gets pretty busy right at lunch time so try to beat the rush. read more

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

Bub and Pop's is an authentic, family-owned, Italian restaurant with a nostalgic feel to it. Maybe it's all the black-and-white family pictures on the walls, or perhaps it's the fact that it appears to be run by a mother and her son (I think?). I ate at the restaurant (though it's set up so that many people take their food to go) and ordered the Bub's Italian Hoagie (Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, Capicola, Pepperoni, Aged Provolone, Arugula, Roma Tomatoes, Hoagie Relish, Mayo, Bub's Vinaigrette, and Pecorino Romano). It was super fresh and I loved the shaved parmesan on top! My only issue with it was that it was a bit too salty. I may just have not been used to the vinaigrette. Other than that, it was perfect! So fresh and so full of amazing ingredients that worked well together. Located conveniently in Dupont, this place is close to the metro station and a ton of other DC attractions. read more