This is a small, but efficient sandwich/sub shop on Barracks Row. I got the Crunchy Boi, which seems to be their most popular and is the sub I see most often on social media. In theory, the sub should be good. It has turkey, cheese, lettuce, pickles, and mayo. Unfortunately for me though, there was barely any mayo, so my sub was extremely dry. Especially because of the chips. I obviously didn't notice until I got home and unfortunately I didn't have any mayo at home at the time, so I was stuck eating a super dry sandwich. I imagine with a proper amount of mayo, this sub would taste much better. Two stars for the team. They were very friendly and helpful. I was confused about the ordering process and they happily helped me out. read more

Compliments Only - Washington - Crunchy Boi (super dry) - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped into Compliments Only to try the Crunchy Boi. The restaurant was pretty empty but I am glad I came before a lunch rush. The Crunchy Boi is served on a 10 inch roll with turkey, lettuce, onions, pickles, chips and garlic mayo. I thought the sandwich was pretty good. I would ask for light mayo if I got the sandwich again. The chips added the perfect crunch and texture to the sandwich. read more

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Update: Crunchy Boi with Roast Beef is INSANE!!! Their roast beef is truly money in any sandwich but it goes perfectly with the chips and the garlic mayo. Also shoutout to the mound of perfectly crisp and dressed shredded lettuce. read more

Compliments Only - Washington - Crunchy Boi (Roast Beef) - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We ordered pickup today and loved it! Our group tried the french dip, sicky wicky, marisa tomei eats free, and the crunchy boi, and enjoyed every bite. Pickup was quick and easy and each sandwich was so big, stuffed with fresh ingredients. I definitely look forward to having this as quick and easy workday lunches. I had the crunchy boi which I originally thought was too much lettuce but it surprisingly isn't overpowering - you can still taste the turkey, pickle, mayo and bread in every bite. I also tried the french dip and while it was a different take on a classic sandwich it was so yummy. Highly recommend for artisanal subs made fresh and fast in the neighborhood. The staff was also extremely helpful and friendly and the store looked clean. read more

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

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Subbs by Carl, Mother Rucker's, A Litteri, Mangialardo's, I'm a big fan of some of D.C.'s long-time sandwich shops. That's why I'm a little suspect of newcomers, but Compliments Only humbled me. Here's why. 1) Food: There are 11 subs on the menu or you can build your own. Both my friend and I ordered the "Crunchy Boi" because it comes with potato chips inside, which adds more salt and a great crunch. The soft roll, garlic mayo, and shredded lettuce make the sub even more tasty. I devoured it despite how big it is. So good! 2) Drinks: They sell canned drinks like Coca-Cola, Just Ice Tea, and Dr. Brown soda. The Black Cherry Dr. Brown hit the spot. They also have a jug of water out for free. 3) Service: Going around noon on a June Wednesday, we were served right away. The staff make your sub right before your eyes. Within minutes, our sub was ready to eat. 4) Space: It's much larger than their OG location in Dupont Circle. There are several tables inside. 5) Neighborhood: It's along Barracks Row on Capitol Hill surrounded by other restaurants, bars, murals, and even a historic theater. Street parking is nearby despite it taking some time to find it certain times. It's also a short walk from the Eastern Market Metro. read more

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Great subs!!! 10/10 our group got most of the ones they had on the menu and we all loved them. I have the French dip and it was delicious. No seating inside but they had a few tables outside. Will definitely be back when we comeback to dc next time read more

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

This was my first time getting a sandwich from compliments only. I got the crunchy boi and it was really tasty! I do wish it had more of a kick to it- possibly the addition of pepperoni or something similar would have made it perfect. The portion and pricing was very reasonable. I do feel as if they used way too much paper to wrap the sub, which is a minor critique but I like to keep our ecosystem in mind when it comes to waste. read more

Compliments Only - Washington - Seemed like a big waste of paper to wrap this up! - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We were looking for a place in the Capitol Hill neighborhood to get a good sandwich, and we found Compliments Only on Yelp. We are glad we did! Here is what we liked: - The sandwiches are made to order so they might take a few more minutes, but they're really fresh. - My wife and I split both the Meatball sandwich and the Hot Pants sandwich, and took them to go to eat back at our place. The size of the sandwiches are massive... We had at least a half or more left over. - Both sandwiches were so tasty, both the fillings and the bread. They really put places like Subway to shame. Bottom line: Really great sandwiches at a decent price for what you get... We're trying to figure out how we can make it back there before we leave town! read more

Compliments Only - Washington - Hot Pants Sandwich (cut in half so only showing part) - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Compliments Only is the best sub shop I've tried in a nice little minute. Today i had it for the second time, the first time was catered by my job. Both times I got the Crunchy Boi, and this a turkey cub but elevated. The garlic mayo and potato chips really take the sandwich to the next level! I will be back again and again read more

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

I hate to condone this price, but this was a GOOD SANDWICH. I'm from Philly, we like our hoagies. DC? Weak hoagie game, can't just go anywhere and get a good one. The crunchy boi? I'm coming back for another one. She's spendy but the garlic mayo plus the oil and the pickles and the chips??? I need to kiss whoever came up with this one. And the rolls! Again, DC bread just doesn't hit the same as Philly. But this came close. So satisfyingly close. I've been trying to get here for a while but I'm so glad i finally made it. The staff were nice, the setup for seating is lean but exactly what I expected. All in all, happy camper! read more

Mmm, first timer at Compliments Only and I have nothing but compliments for them! LOVED this sando: Crunchy Boi turkey, provolone, potato chips, garlic mayo, pickles, onions, shredduce, oil & vin $15.00 Shredduce and chips on a sandwich elevated this bite to "next level" status for me (along with fresh ingredients all around!) I also tried a new sandwich that had a Thanksgiving vibe to it - Big Dipper - it was delicious - $18. The restaurant itself was clean and cool - lots of tattoo art as an homage to Barracks Row and bright colors. Service was good too - especially the sweet young lady who greeted us and made our sandwiches - love when people are nice, wish I had asked her name. Loved Compliments Only - 5 stars read more

Compliments Only - Washington - Take a number... - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Saw a TikTok and had to try it. My husband stopped by to pick up dinner on a Friday. He said the customer service was great. I ordered the Crunchy Boi to go and they let him order the toppings on the side to assemble at home. I hate a soggy sub . Compliments Only was 5/5 for us and was worth the hype. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his sub as well. The Berger cookies were a bit too rich for my liking but you may like them. If you are in the area I definitely recommend trying Compliments Only. read more

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

Great subs, newer location of the Dupont shop. favorites are the crunchy boi and the meatball sub. garlic bread is also great.

compliments only has the BEST SUBS in DC & they just opened their second location at @barracksrow Our go to subs are the Beef Boi (crunchy boi w/ sub roast beef) & Vesuvio II read more

I ordered the turkey sub and it was very tasty. I loved the lettuce texture. I have always hated mayo since I was a kid but since I was sharing with someone and it was garlic mayo, I figured I could try it. It was really good and the only place I'll eat mayo. I gave 4 stars because I'd like to try other things first before I change it to 5. read more

Long time sub/hoagie eater and this is one of my favorite sub places in DC! This location is consistently goood just like the NW location. We loveeeee the crunchy boi of course. It's so simple yet so good! I would've given 5 stars but I went out on a limb around the holidays and tried the turkey dip and it was not good at all. Dare I say one of the worst renditions of that sandwich I've had. The inside is cute and straight forward. I like that they have the complimentary water already available for self service. The staff is always nice! read more

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

The ambience, the vibes, the service! 10/10 all the way around. I'd go here just for the friendly staff but the best part is they make amazing sandwiches! I could not get of my Never Been Cheddar, the horseradish mayo is top notch. And I assume the crunchy boi was also very good because my wife would not share it with me, not even a bite! Cannot wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

Compliments Only - Washington - Never Been Cheddar - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A welcome addition to Barracks Row with yummy sandwiches. We came on a Saturday afternoon and there was no wait, staff was friendly and quick. I tried to crunchy boi, which had turkey and chips and the most delicious garlic mayo in it. I only wish they did half sizes because there was no way I could finish the full sandwich read more

OK sandwiches in general, very good sandwiches for the sandwich desert that is D.C. The meatball is their GOAT.

Sandwiches are yummy. We're not from the area, but our son lives in the area. We ordered from here twice in a week because the food is good and I would definitely recommend! read more

Food was amazing. I got a crunchy boi and added sweet peppers. Amazing!!!! Inside of restaurants was also very clean

Got the hot pants and the crunchy boi and both were phenomenal, well-thought out sandwiches. Got them via delivery and they held up nicely. Also got the fruity pebble cannolis which were delicious and a nice break away from a normal cannoli. Absolutely would love to try their other sandwiches next time I'm in DC! read more

Visited and ordered take out from the Dupont location multiple times and it's consistently fantastic. We've had great interactions with staff each time and one time the manager went out of her way to help us when we were there with our toddler. I love that their offerings are so curated! Classics chosen well. The best part I would say though is how fresh everything is. Maybe being so popular they are running through a lot of product, but regardless the freshness of the food is superb. read more