Ordered a steak and cheese. It was a very good size and pretty good. Not the best, but not the…read moreworst. I feel like I would've liked one of their cold cut sandwiches better. Great customer service and overall, I would try them again. More of a grab and go restaurant. No tables or chairs to sit and eat. Saw a lot of DoorDash/uber orders but I also went around 7pm so that may be the reason.

Capo Italian Deli - Old Town Alexandria…read more I reviewed our new Old Town neighbor - Capo Italian Deli - early in 2026. Time for an update. The deli is outstanding. Taking up a tiny footprint on the N. Washington Avenue thoroughfare, a few seconds from King Street, the deli delivers both hot and cold deli entrees, soft drinks, and salads. There's maybe half a dozen tables inside and a couple of tables outside, but from what I have seen thus far, most of the trade is with carry-out service, drawing from the excellent reputation Capo brought with it as it arrived in Old Town (the restaurant has siblings in Shaw NW, and Western Market in the District, Tyson's Corner in Vienna, VA, Annapolis and Potomac, MD). Fresh Philly rolls for those seeking a traditional hero sandwich, with go-to seasonings and all of the essential protein groups. My favorite is a large half roast beef half turkey with lettuce, tomato, and mayo (I skip the Italian dressing, which is part of the default, and I skip the cheese). I can and have made this $18 sandwich last three meals (so I ask them to cut the sandwich into three pieces), and the ingredients stay fresh for the next 24 hours. The last time I did this the sandwich fed me from 4:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., as I served as an election officer at one of Alexandria's polling places. Neat, trim, and completely satisfying. Just a point of concern: given its location, the opportunity to double-park while picking up an order seems to be just too tempting. This location, however, cannot over the long term sustain double-parkers. The deli is about 100 feet from the intersection of King Street and N. Washington Street. There is a dedicated lane for cars seeking to park adjacent to the deli. And then there are two northbound lanes on N. Washington Street. That's it - just two lanes serving one of the busiest intersections in Old Town. If a delivery-service car pulls up alongside one of the parked cars, all hell will break loose by drivers who suddenly find a delivery vehicle double-parking in front of Capo, leaving but one northbound lane open for however long it takes for the delivery agent to gather the order and beat it out of there. This happens with remarkable frequency, starting at about 11 a.m. and running throughout the day. That's not going to make good neighbors of Capo's nearby shops. Alexandria Parking has its work cut out for it, but here the rule prohibiting double-parking has to be enforced - it's both a safety issue and an issue of common courtesy. Doesn't matter if you think you'll just be in and out of the deli in seconds. We know it doesn't work that way, not always, and here - not even often. More often than not the double-parker will be creating a traffic hazard just by parking alongside a parked car in front of the deli. Please, don't do this.

Great little sandwich shop!…read more It's very popular at noontime. I took a break from my 4 hour long painting class upstairs in the Torpedo Factory to snag a bite. My timing was good, because I arrived right before a work group of maybe 10 people or so came into place their orders. In addition to a substantive sandwich menu, which includes both hot and cold sandwiches, there's plenty of beverage (including wine) and snack selections. Wearing an oil paint-smudged apron (FYI: the reality is that you're still going to get paint on your clothes even wearing an apron), I aptly ordered the Torpedo Artist. The Torpedo Artist is a hot Panini-like sandwich. You can select your type of meat, cheese and toppings. By default it includes lettuce, sweet peppers and deli oil. My sandwich was well-crafted with plenty of turkey and Swiss cheese. However, I didn't especially like this sandwich. I wish I had asked them to hold the deli oil because it was overly pungent with oregano. All I could taste in my sandwich was oregano. But older and wiser now, I know in the future that if I have them hold the deli oil, I'll end up with a great and tasty sandwich.

A fantastic sandwich location. I love a good sandwich!…read more I was able to place an order for pick up just before I got on the train to head back. Brilliant! I will definitely for this again on my next trip. I ordered a BLT on multigrain, and a PBJ w/honey drizzle on sourdough. The PBJ is off the kids menu. I'll ask for extra peanut butter and jelly so it's to my liking. I couldn't tell if there was honey on it, it could have been. The BLT was fantastic. I loved that it was not oiled high with all the ingredients. A simple sandwich. It fit the bill and didn't over fill me. A true classic. The multi grain bread was the best! I need to find out where that is from. It was that good. I hope I'm able to try the tuna fish and the egg salad sandwiches sometime they look delish! The staff were quiet, but got the job done. There is a small bar like area to eat in, and outdoor tables in a covered area to enjoy your sandwich.

I found this Cafe online and came over here to check it out. I liked the environment because it is…read moresmall, quiet, and with great WiFi. I purchased a regular sized mocha which was around $5. It was prepared great andit did not take long either. So far, I've been here for about 3 1/2 hours just catching up on persnal work online on my day off. The placeis completely peaceful without loud musc and a lot of people hanging out and conversing. I will for sure come back here in the future. The cafe's sort-of off the beaten path, although it's still fairly close to the river front so you may need to look it up.

Relaxing Great tasty coffee many varieties…read more Good variety desserts Dog and people friendly Good outdoor seating

A great reasonably priced Vietnamese restaurant, great selection of bahn-mis, including vegetarian…read moreoptions. The meat is always cooked and seasoned to perfection, and phos' broth is hearty and addicting. You can taste the quality of the ingredients. I return here all the time.

We came to Caphe on the recommendation of some friends, but left disappointed…read more Some of the good at Caphe: the crispy roll is indeed excellent and the vermicelli fine. However, the young male staff is rather rude and indifferent. First, off there is a Wi-Fi available "Caphe Guest" (see photo). I asked one staffer what the password was, because Caphe is in one of those sections of Old Town where wireless access, like Verizon, is notoriously poor. The guy gave me some garbled answer and walked away. Alrighty, so I asked another staffer and he said he didn't know what the password was and walked away. That leads up to my order of chicken pho. I asked for no cilantro and that same waiter repeated my request for no cilantro. But when the pho was brought to my table, the green in the pho looked suspiciously like cilantro. I asked the waiter about it. He looked at the pho and said it was not cilantro. I took a sip and quickly determined there was cilantro in the pho. When I tried to get my server's attention, as he was standing in back of the counter, he saw me and haughtily turned away. So, I took the pho up to counter and asked that my order be remade. To Caphe's credit, Caphe did correctly remake my order.. But the pho broth was brown and had an odd canned flavor. It just wasn't very good.

I was in the mood for a traditional Italian hoagie. Market 2 market popped up as a recommendation…read morefor my area. The place is small on the inside but very busy. Seems like a place where regulars come and get their different types of beer. The market had several different options for beer and ciders. There were too many to choose from and I felt like I was in the way looking at the options. I went with the 116 hoagie. The hoagie had the perfect amount of meat to cheese. The bread had the perfect texture. I can see why this place is popular.

M2M is a hole in the wall gem. They have an expansive menu with customization available for every…read moresandwich. They have everything- chips, snacks, cold drinks, coffee/matcha/tea menu, pastries. My chai latte was on the sweet side but delicious- and my sandwich? Heavenly. Will absolutely go out of my way to stop here again when I'm back in town. Highly recommend!!

I loved this place. Definitely come here. The food and services were amazing and everyone was so…read morenice

I have no words to describe the pleasure I get from eating here. Chips, peach, jalapeño on a…read morebagel??? Heck yes! No idea if the bagels by themselves are good or not - too distracted by the toppings lol

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!

Amazing! From the moment I stepped in I was greeted with warmth. Staff were very friendly and that…read moremeans a lot during these times. Our sandwiches were so fresh and divine. They do not skimp on ingredients at all. Well worth the money. I will definitely be back. They also have a small "grocery" section as well. It's very much giving a mom and pop atmosphere. They've for certain won me over!

There's a cult following here for a reason. From classic breakfast bagels to fancy combos they got…read moreyou covered. Theres always a line and a wait time is 30-60 minutes on the weekends - if you want to try this place I recommend patience or ordering before you leave the house. I got the egg sandwich in Asiago with bacon. And my bf got the steak egg and cheese on everything with red onion and hot peppers. The hot peppers are a MUST ADD to any sandwich

I had the lox on everything Begal. Its a cute little place with some seating outside…read more For 2 oz of salmon, they put about 1lb of cream cheese. Way too much. Had to remove some cream cheese to be able to taste anything. I guess I should have asked if the Begal can be toasted. It would have been better. I'd give it another try. But good god, why so so cream cheese?

Jack's Place is a cute, family-owned diner making the basic staples of a breakfast spot. What more…read morecould you ask for? The dining space and the griddle are small and intimate. There is a chance you'll have to wait, and it's probably not a good idea to come with a big group... or even more than maybe three people. They're fairly quick, so if you do wait it won't be for too long. Don't be expecting any fancy foods or heavy creative liberties on the food, so if you're looking for that go elsewhere in Old Town. However, if you want a nice, ole reliable plate of French toast or eggs, toast, and protein (sausage or bacon) then you're in the right place. It's all well priced and affordable. It's a great spot to go to before hitting the main drag on King Street or maybe after a morning stroll or bike ride along the river.

This is very cute small breakfast place with good deals and good food. I got the sandwich and my…read morehusband got the French toast combo. The French toast was super soft and the panini is delicious. The service was great and being in downtown Alexandria, it's a nice place to eat before exploring everywhere. They also have a lunch menu which I'll come back for that. Definitely recommend this place! Support your local business!!

I had just been to a concert at the Lyceum and was hungry- this place came up on Yelp as being…read morenearby and open late. Loved the vibe and Halloween decorations on top of an already cool dark vibe. Surprised it wasn't more packed. I started with the Sehrute Farms Margarita. It was delicious- I could have had many more. Then I got the grilled cheese. Excellent. Been a long time since I ordered one and had a great one. Hit the spot. Next time I will get that again or the People's Burger. Fries were ok- sadly not crispy. Service was perfect.

Extremely small menu but hand crafted specialty cocktails. Although the cocktails are made by…read moretrained mixologist they were prettier than how they tasted. We stumbled upon this place and after looking at the menu must say it's bar food. Think burgers and wings. We ordered the wings and were told they are fried twice and double coated. They were wet and soggy in side. We ended up leaving g and after the waterfront we went to Bugsys to eat as they had more options.