History of Present Indulgence: Wife and I came for breakfast…read moreafter dropping our dog off at Germantown Veterinary Clinic. This was our first visit. Physical Exam: Food - I ordered the special four cheese bacon bagel that they had on special with tomato and scallion cream cheese. My wife got a plain bagel with scallion cream cheese. It was all impressively reminiscent of a NY bagel. Great density, chew, and crust. The cream cheese was administered generously. Ambiance - The establishment presents as a classic New York bodega with a deli counter layout -- compact, no-frills, and entirely appropriate for its intended function. Great place if you want something with quick service and great food. Service - Quick, functional, and to the point. No complications noted. Assessment: A neighborhood gem and so thankful we stumbled upon it. Royal Bagel Bakery delivers an authentically New York bagel experience in an otherwise unlikely corner of Germantown, Maryland. One downside is they got very plain coffee, but it's the type of place where I'm looking at the coffee purely as fuel, and nothing more. Plan It's so far away but I definitely will try to go again next time I'm nearby. Specialty bagel was a phenomenal choice. Gotta try their cakes next time, which looked crazy good.

Can't say enough about this bagel and bakery. The generously portioned sandwiches are delicious,…read morethe variety is impressive, the staff speedily handles the rush. My nova bagel with all the trimmings was nearly flawless There's very limited and basic indoor seating and some outdoor tables if the weather is nice. But the focus is on the baked goods. My little joy was bringing my grandson up close to the large glass case so he could look at the delectable offerings. Maybe the start of a tradition?

I just love a sandwich shop! We've been to the location in Olney so we already knew it was good. We…read morestuck with what we knew we liked: The Hottie and The Stacked Stacie. The only thing that could have made it better is if they warmed the Stacie. The Hottie was toasted and is basically like eating Thanksgiving but in a sandwich. I'm obsessed with the brie and cranberry combination. Probably the best sandwich there but I'll have to try the others to confirm. The location in Germantown is a bit hard to find, but there's ample open parking in front of an office building that looks pretty quiet. If you see the walkway with the blue umbrellas, that's the entrance. There's some seating inside and the staff were friendly and service was quick.

It was a bit confusing locating them as there's no directory when you walk in, but rather a smaller…read moresign at the far end of the hall pointing to them. The inside is adorable and has a few tables and chairs with bar height seating facing outside, which looks out to the courtyard seating, it's pretty cute for an office park. My favorite thing to get is a build your own sandwich (BYOS). Their hot pepper relish is so yummy!!! And you have to get a blondie when you go, 10/10 recommend!!! Got there around 1 pm, they close at 3 pm, and the service was efficient and the staff was kind too! Definitely go here as your local sandwich shop!

Just got a steak and cheese sub for takeout and it was just as good as the Gaithersburg location…read more I customized it by adding green peppers, cooked onions, lettuce, tomato, provolone and mayo. Meat was seasoned well and tender too. The large fries were generous which is always nice. If you are super hungry, just get this and you won't need to eat for a minimum of 6-8 hours. Inside, there's some seating to grab drinks and eat the food right there. Good vibes all around.

Grabbed take out for dinner at the pool. Love their Philly cheesesteaks and fries. I think this…read moreplace is one of the best kept secrets in Germantown. Service is prompt and friendly, you can browse beer and wine while you wait on your food. Definitely worth a visit!

BLT Grill in Montgomery Village, Maryland:…read more Great, casual spot... reasonably priced breakfast and lunch, they serve classic American comfort food like omelets, pancakes, and sandwiches, and they have friendly counter service. They give you generous-sized portions, good value, and a no-frills, family-run atmosphere, small mom & pops business... too bad it closes early... (around 3 PM). ‍

Stopped in for breakfast this morning. The place is not fancy, but is friendly and comfortable…read more You order at the counter and find a seat. The food is brought over to you. I like the low-key, friendly vibe of the place. Ordering at the counter was easy. I got a veggie omelette with egg white, home fries and an English muffin. Also ordered a coffee, which you serve yourself from a pot near the seating area. Free refills on hot drinks and soft drinks. Once I ordered, the food arrived promptly. The egg white omelette was good, filled with chopped tomato, green pepper, mushroom and onion. The home fries (a large portion!) were delicious. Just seasoned potatoes with onion, but really good. Yum. The English muffin was well toasted. And, deserving of its own comment - the coffee was darn good. Prices are reasonable. I'm glad I found this place and will come back when I'm looking for a quick, informal meal.

Although the original chain of locations of the Woodside Deli closed its two other locations, and…read moremost recently after a 12-year in Rockville in 2019, the third location of the Woodside Deli in Germantown is still in business under different ownership. A staple in home style cooking since 1947, this location hasn't missed a beat. A bit worn around the edges, the restaurant and staff are still serving delicious meals- quickly. The deli offers a wide variety of selections and they serve it up quickly. Stop back in and enjoy a meal!

I ordered corn beef on rye and matza ball soup.My friend ordered corn beef on rye and chicken soup…read more The owner looked at me and said " of course you're getting Matza ball soup.". what kind of comment is that? Haven't had to deal with such stereotypic racism in a long time. I would say their Matza ball soup was ok. If you want really good Matza ball soup, more authentic as well, go to the Double T diner In Annapolis. You won't be disappointed.

The wrap that I got was decent but the service was slower than I would have liked. My boyfriend…read morereally enjoyed their seasonal eggnog shake and their drink selections though.

Very good costumer service. I was immediately welcomed when I entered the store. Big shoutout to…read moreSam who is a sandwich maker at this particular shop. I was worried about the food options they had and he made it very clear. He made funny jokes while making my sandwich which made my experience great. Every staff member was very friendly and made this a 10/10 visit. I highly recommend this shop.

This is yet another great local restaurant. The food is always super fresh. The staff is very…read morefriendly and service is quick. I had never had fire house sub Until I moved to the city now, It is the only sub shop I got to. They have a great menu and are always adding new items. Inside is comfortable and inviting and it is very clean.

The service was mediocre. The cashier was chitchatting with a customer about his social media…read moreaccounts and brand and exchanged Instagram handles while we waited in line to order. The one person who was preparing food walked away to fold and make boxes. Customer service is just nonexistent in so many fast casual places. The spicy Cajun chicken sandwich I ordered was really good, at least. It was $11 so a bit pricier than the value and sandwich size I got. The Gambrills, MD location is a whole FIVE dollars cheaper for the same size and same sandwich. I didn't do my research. There's no cell phone service in this part of Germantown so I couldn't use my rewards app. This location also doesn't have Wi-Fi. I just can't find a Firehouse that I look forward to coming back to.

Jersey Mike's always delivers. The food is really good and…read moremade fast. I always order online, and it takes me about 10-15 minutes to get to the store -- my order is always ready as soon as I arrive. The staff is nice, welcoming, and really on top of things. The place smells great every time I walk in, and they stay busy for a reason. Highly recommend!

Germantown location: Not recommended and poorly run on 4/22/2026…read more Ordered 3 sandwiches: Got 2. Of the 2, both wrong. Talked to Brianna who argued about it, and literally laughed about the order not being done and that's truly all she did; laughed. This idiotic disengaged attitude was impressive. I have not seen it in a very long time, anywhere. Got fixed sandwiches: Still wrong size. Send wife back go tell them to F.... Their main job, take the order correctly, nothing special about it, how difficult? Went back in for the overall third time Brianna was nowhere to be seen. Lucky enough Joselyn A. was polite, accommodating, efficient and fixed the orders. Unfortunately, will not be back, to this location, anyway.

This is the location that started it all over 25 years ago…read more The Motherload. The Don Dada. The Boss of Bosses. The first Dutch market a friend of mine took me to in the mid '90s. I was in love immediately with all the freshness and deliciousness that I've come to appreciate from several locations around the DMV. What a fabulous business. Fresh produce. Cooked and fresh meats. Jarred and baked goods of all sorts - and furniture. Like I love to say, you gain 5 lb just walking around a Dutch market.

I wish they were open the entire week, or for dinner on Saturdays. But they probably need to get…read moretheir horses and wagons back to Pennsylvania before dark. One of the great features of the market are the multiple stores under one roof - King's fried chicken, Lapp's candy and pretzel store, the Dutch Family Restaurant serving breakfast and brunch in the rear, Beiler's donuts where you can find great last-minute bargains right before closing time, and a host of other vendors. The workers are friendly and polite - you can tell which ones are Amish based on their attire. The non-Amish girls wear English clothing, but they're just as friendly.

Firehouse Deli always delivers great food in large quantities and with friendly, fast and great…read moreservice! I find myself going back and back more often because the food is so good and the people are so friendly! Great lunch and great service with a smile - EVERY TIME! What else do I need to say? I continue to highly recommend Firehouse Deli!!!

Monday 3/24/25 I…read moremade an order over the phone for the steak & cheese ("works) $10.98, seasoned fries $3.50, fajita melt (grilled chicken) $9.89, and the Italian sub $9.89. The service was good both in person and over the phone. The lady taking my order was helpful and made sure I was all good when picking up the food. - The steak & cheese was alright and was even better with some BBQ sauce. I think the sub could've greatly benefitted from having a house sauce paired with it to make up for the meat's lack of flavorful juices that you would come to expect from a typical Philly. - The seasoned fries were solid, they get the job done. - The fajita melt was solid and the chipotle sauce on it highly elevated the experience. I'm going to need more of that Chipotle sauce, please. - Now I'm more of a hot sub guy over a cold sub guy so I'm testing the waters with the Italian sub. Luckily, the Italian sub is a solid option. It's made very well and the bread is fluffy. Overall, I'd best describe this spot as simple, basic food that's executed very well. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend a stop for a quick lunch or quick snack.