I tend to default to Compliments Only when I'm grabbing lunch or even just walking in Dupont. It's a tight space with some bar stool seating and 2-3 tables. Most people order their sandwiches to go. The line can get pretty long, but you get through at a decent pace, I wouldn't say fast. Simple and straightforward ordering process, just remember what you ordered because they don't take names. I go between the Crunchy Boi and the Marisa Tomei Eats Free, which are both great. The Crunchy Boi is probably their most popular sandwich and it's lighter than you would think considering it's filled with potato chips. I think it's worth trying once. The Marisa Tomei, on the other hand, has never failed me. It's balanced with an absurd amount of arugula against the meat, and it's never dry. The portions are generous, like you could definitely split it into two meals, but they're not so heavy that you couldn't finish a sandwich in one sitting. read more

Compliments Only - Marisa Tomei Eats Free! - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you love sandwiches like me then this is the shop for you. Hands down one of the best sandwich shops around. Exceptional service and even more exceptional is the food. Everything is fresh. The bread is from Cardinal Bakery (bonus). They have several popular and unique sandwiches like The Crunchy Boi. Usually split one with the boyfriend. It's turkey, provolone, lettuce, pickles, onions, mayo (we get it on the side) and potato chips. Wow-wee get in my belly goodness! One bite and you're hooked. For real. Get your sammy fix on! read more

I ordered the Hot Pants sandwich and really enjoyed it. It was huge, packed with flavor, and definitely worth the price. The combination of meats, peppers, and Cholula mayo was delicious. Just a heads up, this place gets very busy around lunchtime, so I'd recommend ordering ahead for pickup or being prepared to wait a little. There's also limited seating inside. Overall, a great sandwich and I'll definitely be back. read more

I know I'm late to the trend, but the sandwich was everything I wanted and more!! So worth the hype! The staff were amazing and so quick as well! The chips add a great crunch and the bread they use was amazing! This will be the perfect lunch all summer long! I will 100% be back! read more

Compliments Only - Crunchy Boi - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Have had other great experiences here, but they were out of GF bread on my recent visit. Would've been fine, but they didn't know until after I paid and offered to offset with a bag of chips. A little disappointing when the bread is a 5$ up charge and I didn't want chips. So I paid $20 for a salad. Ended up good I accepted the chips because they forgot them as a topping. In the future I will ask them to check for gluten free bread before paying. I appreciate their attention to gluten allergies generally and hope this is an abnormal experience. read more

Compliments Only - Crunchy Boi add bacon - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yes! They got my order right!!!! 5 stars!!!! I ordered only 1 sub. No extras. 5 stars!!! They got it right!! Good job. It was fresh too Good job! read more

Sick vibe, great music, huge pickles, awesome sandwiches - I've had many . read more

Compliments Only - The Frex - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wanted to see what this place was all about since it's all over my insta! While there was a really long line on a Saturday, the service was great and it moved fairly quickly. I got the famous Crunchy Boi, a turkey sandwich with chips inside for crunch. It honestly was just okay. The mayo and chips were all shoved on one side so you couldn't get them in any bites with the turkey. The vinaigrette just made it very greasy but it didn't have enough of a tart flavor. Honestly- just needed some more lemon juice and a better sauce- maybe a spicy chipotle? But a sandwich on a humid day outside ALWAYS hits, so will def be back to try something else! read more

Compliments Only - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Got a chicken salad sandwich - really tasty. Lots of reviews talked about lines, but I had none - just walked right in at lunch time. Got a pickle and cookies too - all good. My only gripe is the price - $16 for a sandwich is a little splurgey and not a price I'd want to be spending on a daily lunch - but it was really good chicken salad. read more

DC is not short on quirky food experiences and Compliments Only is on the list. Why? Simply put, the Crunchy Boi which in my opinion is their best sandwich -- a turkey sub with provolone, garlic mayo, pickles, lettuce, onions, and the special ingredient POTATO CHIPS! All these flavors combined work so perfectly to make such a heavenly sub that's perfect for eating while watching a sports game! Don't like turkey? Not a problem they have It's a BOI which is basically a Crunchy Boi but you pick your meat if choice. As a MD native this feels like a little nod the Old Line State as they sell Berger Cookies and Utz Chips. Def try this spot out! You won't regret it. read more

My partner and I stopped by Compliments Only and shared the Crunchy Boi, and honestly, one sub was plenty for the two of us. It was fresh, packed with flavor, and the crunch really lived up to the name. We've only tried this sandwich so far, but it was so good that we'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Got the crunchy boi of course. Fun to eat but overall lacked a tad of flavor imo. There was lots of lettuce which took over. It could've used more turkey and mayo and chips to balance it out. Other sub was tasty and had a good amount of onions and deli meat. read more

Omg! I don't know if it was because I was hungry, but this was one of the best cold cuts I've had in a long time. Very reminiscent of NY delis in my opinion. They don't cheat you on the meat and it's so filling. It was sooo good! Did it mention that before? Lol! Anywho, I ordered the Sixky Wicky Club it had turkey, ham and this bacon that was so good and thick! My coworkers and I will definitely choose this place again. Everyone enjoyed their orders. Customer service was great and I didn't have to wait too long. I would suggest ordering online, lunch can get pretty busy. read more

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The place to be for a lunchtime sando! The whole place is a vibe - from the awesome staff who have great taste in music, to the plethora of Utz potato chip love, and fun sandwich offerings. Down to the merch - these guys do it the best. I still find myself being haunted by the ghosts of sandwiches past because they are just that dang good. A must stop when in DC. read more

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The Big Dipper is thanksgiving on a sub! It comes with an au jus dipping situation that's just fabulous. The turkey is so fresh and goes perfectly with cornbread aioli and cranberry sauce. I wish they had this year round. The crunchy boi hits every time isa dc staple for a reason. Crunchy iceberg lettuce and POTATO CHIPS?! Sign me up. A crunch lovers dream. With that yummy turkey? Pro tip go with a friend and split these two. swap the dipper with the never been cheddar roast beef sandwich when it's out of season. read more

Compliments Only - Crunchy boi and Big Dipper - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We were going to get one and share but couldn't decide on one sandwich. Got the crunchy boi and thought the chips on the sub were a yummy idea. It had a little too much mayo and lettuce for my taste so will tailor this next time. Also got the French dip with juice which hubby really liked. Both of us only could eat half for lunch and finished the rest at dinner time. Having lived in the Baltimore area for 20 years, I had to get the Berger cookies. If you like fudge, you will LOVE these cookies. I was so happy they sold these by the big tray. Being my first time here, I wish they had a sign that said to take a number and get in line. We figured it out after waiting in line and watching others but a sign on the wall saying this would be nice followed by get in line and pay and wait for sandwich. read more

Compliments Only - Half of my crunchy boi - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My husband was in DC and picked up two sandwiches from Compliments Only and let me tell you... THEY WERE AMAZING! Being Philly-bred and having high expectations, this place did not disappoint. He brought home The Frex and a Crunchy Boi, and both were absolutely delicious. Prices were super reasonable, which was an even bigger win. The Frex came stacked with ham, capicola, pepperoni, Genoa, prosciutto, fresh mozz, hot peppers, onions, arugula, oregano, olive oil, and lots of balsamic. The Crunchy Boi had turkey, provolone, potato chips, garlic mayo, pickles, onions, shredduce, oil & vin -- the perfect mix of flavor and crunch. I would definitely go out of my way to grab another hoagie from here. read more

Great sandwiches, the turkey caesar was phenomenal. Big enough to share. Warm bread.

I'd heard about this sandwich all over Tiktok and as a Jersey girl who loves a good sub I had to check it out. Ordered through Grubhub from the Dupont location and was happy to see that the sandwich was packaged well. They have good quality wrapping with a cool tape decal that ensures that the sandwich doesn't get too damp. The Crunchy Boi was what I ordered for $15 (upcharge on Grubhub + all the fees) which is turkey, provolone, chips, garlic mayo, pickles, onion, lettuce and oil + vinegar. Again as a jersey girl I appreciate shredded lettuce and oil and vinegar on a sandwich so this was truly the perfect combination of a sandwich. I wasn't blown away when I took my first bite. Maybe it needed a little more seasoning? Like oregano & pepper? The bread was pretty good, soft and held up well for all of the items inside. The sandwich was large enough to be able to enjoy half of it for lunch and the other for dinner. I'm not sure I would get this sandwich all the time because I wasn't blown away and it's pretty pricey when you order on a delivery app. I would however definitely indulge and get one on a warm summer day by the pool or for a picnic. For now it's the best sub I've had in DC. Check it out and let me know what other sandwiches might be good to try here or any other deli in DC. read more

Great subs! My crunch boi was yummy! I'll be back. Hidden gem. Polite nice staff. Almost walked by it.

I was craving a sub and had been wanting to check out Compliments Only for awhile now (but kept forgetting!) Then I saw they delivered and knew it was the perfect opportunity to give them a try. I kept it simple and ordered the Crunchy Boi (Turkey, crushed chips, garlic aioli, shredded lettuce) and I believe I may have opted out of any other toppings. When my sub arrived I was pleasantly surprised with the size and presentation. The sun was tightly packed, making it easy to eat. It was really good and filling, but not necessarily a sub that I would order again or one that ignited any cravings or obsession. Overall though, I would definitely order from here again but my opt for a different sandwich in the future just based on personal preference. read more

Nice sandwich's made fresh and fast. Great classic Tattoo style logo on the window. Friendly counter service. Thank you Compliments Only for a five star lunch. read more

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Wow, really good subs but also HUGE portions! I can see how it would get busy in there so definitely recommend putting in a mobile order ahead of time. Our sandwiches were STUFFED, and we tried a fruity pebbles cannoli we watched them stuff right there! read more

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Service is 5/5. The sandwiches are made to order and even during a lunch rush, the sandwiches are made quickly and the line goes fast. It was a very hot day so I wanted something light and refreshing - I ordered the Farmers Market After Dark. The sandwich was super light and fresh. The reason, I knock down 2 stars is the disproportionate amount of lettuce to the other veggies. There was literally 3 of each veggie slices (cucumber, tomato, peppers) hiding under the shredded ice burg lettuce and arugula. For almost $13, i would hope a veggie sandwich would have more than just a bunch of shredded lettuce. I was super disappointed since I had heard good things about this shop! read more

I'd heard people hype up Compliments Only for a few years, with some accounts on TikTok referring to it as one of the best sandwich places in the city. I ordered the crunchy boi, a pretty simple $15-turkey sandwich with provolone, potato chips, tomato, lettuce, mayo and oil/vinegar. The sandwich was large and the ingredients were fine, although I wish there were more flavors. Personally, it was a little dry, so I wish there was more oil and vinegar and mayo, and adding something like Italian seasoning and/or a hot sauce would've added to the flavor profile. I did like the addition of potato chips, which added an extra layer of texture. I also got the fruity pebbles cannoli for $4. While adding a visual appeal, I actually felt that the fruity pebbles overshadowed the flavor of the cannoli in a negative way. Overall my meal was fine and definitely filling but it's hard for me to place it over Bub and Pop's or The Best Sandwich Place. read more

Compliments Only - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Favorite sandwich I've had in my 2.5 years in the DMV. Initially wanted to go for the Caesar sandy but got the Crunchy Boy instead and the vusoli II. The crunchy boi is a sandwich I am going to crave. The turkey meat was smoked? Seasoned? Amazing. The bread was perfect because no bite felt like a dry mouthful of bread, and it didnt get soggy despite eating this sandwich half for lunch half for dinner. I got the oil & vinegar on the side for this reason. The meatball sandwich had generous sized meatballs and was toasted to perfection. read more

Compliments Only - Crunchy Boi - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a neat space! Though small, the area has a cool ambiance. The staff was friendly and efficient--knew what they were doing. I ordered Marisa Tomei Eats Free which was yummy. I also got a solid pickle. Great location too. Recommend! read more

Compliments Only - Marisa Tomei Eats Free - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The sandwiches here are fire. Bunch of young dudes in their making sandwiches and they do it right. Just grab a sandwich a nice soda and sometimes they have homemade desserts too. This place is pretty cool. The sandwiches are pretty big too if you're not a big eater, you can easily eat one for lunch and have one for the next day or for dinner. read more

Compliments Only - Cool vibes - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Compliments Only came highly recommended by my friend who is local to DC. When she explained that they have a sub with chips on it, I wondered what the big deal was. Then I tried it and I understood. I ordered the Crunchy Boi and though it has been two weeks since my trip to DC and this sub shop, I still find my mind drifting back to that sub. The ingredients tasted very fresh and the bread was pillowy. The chips added the perfect hint of saltiness and crunchiness. The seating was a little tight, but we made it work. This was a fantastic experience and as the name suggests, I have only compliments. read more

The service is a 10/10! The two guys that are on the sub line, love them! Made me laugh, was helpful on what sauces to add since it was my first time but I felt so positive leaving. When it comes to the actually sub, the bread ruined it. The contents on the inside were delicious but the bread was chewy and not firm enough for me and I probably should have gotten it toasted. read more

Compliments Only - Turkey Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Tasty tasty tasty ! I have always been a fan of putting chips on my turkey sandwiches - and to have it done for me with a beautiful garlic mayo on fresh bread was sooooo good. It was $20ish for the sub and a drink, which is a little steep for a turkey sammy, but still super glad I went. Staff was so kind and the restaurant has a cool eclectic vibe. Would definitely go back! read more

Compliments Only - Crunchy Boi - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place might be my first restaurant that I actually complete a punch card for. All sandwiches are good but the marisa tomei might be the perfect sandwich. read more

Compliments Only - Marisa Tomei Eats Free - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ive been seeing the crunch boi sub all down my timeline since moving to the area!! Stopped in to try it on my walk down P St. It's the cutest little place with minimal tables and more of a grab and go feel. I was nervous I wouldn't like this sub because it's packed with so many different things that I typically don't go for, but I was pleasantly surprised. I understand the hype and would recommend stopped in if you're near the dupont area!! You order with the people making the sandwich and pay at the register! read more

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Great sandwich, always popular, service is friendly. Minimal seating, but usually available. "Crunchy boi" is very good, of course, but I also like the "hot pants" (spicy Italian sub). read more

This sub shop in DuPont Circle has some tasty--if slightly overpriced--subs! The Big Dipper was a Thanksgiving feast, and the crunchy boi deserves its DC notoriety, although neither sub quite lived up to the price point, especially since Wawa is only a few blocks away. I do need to call out a service issue that really reduced my respect for this establishment. I came during the lunch rush and was happy to wait a few minutes; the ticket system wasn't working, so there was some confusion, but nothing huge. As I waited, a man came in to pick up an online order. As he looked at the bags waiting on the online order counter, he was accosted by an employee, who could not have been ruder! She kept repeating "can I help you? Can I help you?" while rolling her eyes. This man did not speak much English and was just looking to see if his online order was on the counter! He didn't do anything wrong at all, and the way he was treated was disgusting. I was sickened by this and will not return to this establishment. read more

Compliments Only - Big Dipper - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The small dupont location was really popular! I got the crunchy boi sandwich and I really appreciated the vegetarian option to substitute for mozzarella! I do wish that there was a more protein heavy option for vegetarians but still I was a fan. The staff here was the selling point though as everyone was incredibly friendly and had a smile on their face. I really enjoyed the sandwich and it was very filling but a bit pricey for a sandwich at the end of the day. The aioli was definitely the best part! read more

This sandwich checked all the boxes for me. It was fresh and nice and cold. The mayo was PERFECT and the chips were the best part. I will be back read more

Compliments Only - Crunchy Boi - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. I got a crunchy boi. The sub is pretty packed with a good amount of turkey. Even after my 30 min walk, it was still 'crunchy'. However, there was a little too much mayo, and I love mayo. I also feel like it needs more flavoring like spices or herbs; the pickles helped with this but it needs something else. Overall, great sub and I would try their other subs. Service was great and friendly. It's more of a takeout location; limited seating inside and three small tables for outdoor seating. Subs are around $15-18; little cheaper if you build your own. read more

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Compliments Only uses fresh ingredients and it is apparent that they only use high-quality items to craft these epic sandwiches. I decided to go with a customer favorite- crunchy boi, which was a traditional turkey sandwich with potato chips inside. It was DELICIOUS and massive! Easily made 2.5 meals. The shrettuce was my favorite- I am so picky about lettuce and this was perfect. My only qualm was the bread- it was a bit too thick and bland for me, but the inside of the sandwich made up for it. While the prices are a bit steep, it is warranted based on the freshness and the large size of the sandwich. Plus you get a rewards card! Not only was the sandwich delicious, the service was A+. No wonder it's called Compliments Only! read more

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Sandwiches are amazing! Highly recommend. The people working were friendly as heck. The inside is small but cozy.