Devon & Blakely is my go to lunch place. Particularly love this location. They have the best chopped salad in DC!

First time here, saw the variety of soups and was in the mood for sandwich/ soup. Came here around 1130AM, no wait, had the place to myself. Got the turkey pita sandwich and clam chowder. Turkey pita was good toasted. Thought it was a good deal for $12 but it's small def. not a full meal. The clam chowder was good, $8 for a cup seems high to me. Overall this reminds me of a fancy Panera with a higher price tag. read more

Very fast service. Good tasting soups, salads and sandwiches. A really good choice for a quick lunch

Got takeout as part of a group business order. I wanted a salad. I chose quinoa salad. Turns out that means a container of quinoa mixed with sliced almonds and cranberries. No salad. No lettuce. No vegetables. Just quinoa. I had to go get lunch from the Poke place next door. Funny and annoying. read more

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A tasty cafe with sandwich, soup, and salad options that will all hit the spot! The prices are very high ($9 for a "large" soup and tiny baguette), but the flavors are good. Nice for a quick bite in between meetings! read more

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When I first went to order the staff at the counter started to laugh at me. Then, they forgot two items in our order. We went back to the location and politely let them know we still needed our two wraps, they have us a very hard time. They would only give us 1 of the 2 we ordered at first. They refused to give us the 2nd one and we had to argue to get the 2nd wrap we ordered. TLDR: horrible service and staff. read more

This is a great option for a quick and healthy breakfast or lunch. They really seem to take seriously serving food that tastes good and looks good. read more

The salads and soups are good...expensive but good. Do not get their tuna wrap. It's dry and tasteless. For $16 it should have been decent at least. I asked for a refund and the manager was upset about it. read more

Good food and service but there's flies all over the pastries. Doesn't seem sanitary. read more

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Solid lunch! I love the variety and quality of the products here. Their soup selection is unmatched, and their prepared side salads are my go-to. They are expensive (what isn't these days?) but I find that I can get two meals out of two side salads when they give you bread at the cash register. While their cashier staff aren't the friendliest, especially when busy, I have never had any issues with the other staff. read more

Food is ok, but the service is terrible and the manager is extremely rude. I have gone there on six occasions and I get treated as if I'm begging for a sandwich, God forbid I want to add a slice of cheese. The entire staff acts is if they are having the absolute worst day. Forgive me but I like my food made with love, where's the love Devon & Blakely? We don't feel it. I asked to speak to the manager and the guy I had the biggest problem with turned out to be the manager which unfortunately made perfect sense. I will not be returning to this establishment. From now on I will be taking my business to the happy smiling folks at Subway around the corner. read more

Overrated, dry, overly-priced sandwiches. The caramel popcorn they sell at the counter is stale and incredibly sticky. Couldn't eat it. read more

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Very confusing but a nice selection of soups , salads and sandwiches. This is great if you just need an informal lunch without table service. read more

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Sloppy behind the counter workers who serve the sandwiches and wraps. The employee did not understand me after I pointed to a specific wrap and telling the employee I wanted only half the wrap versus both halves. The cashier was kind and professional. read more

I came here today and ordered a turkey chili! The chili was great! I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I'd love to come back and get a salad! They have 18 different soups featured daily! read more

the prices keep increasing but the quantity and quality stays the same! a small non-meat soup used to be $4; ...now it's $7!!! they also used to provide part of baguette and in the last few months even the bread has been halved! what gives?!? read more

I am a sandwich LOVER. I can eat sandwiches for every meal of the day, including snacks. If you share my passion for delicious sandwiches, then you will love Devon & Blakely. All the sandwiches are pre-made and arranged behind a glass case so any unintentional drooling won't leave you with having to buy 20 sandwiches. You can have any of the sandwiches pressed if you prefer them warm. I went two days in a row. I ordered the prosciutto and arugula yesterday and the prosciutto and manchego today, pressed. The manchego always has the fig jam, but they added it to the arugula one, as well. The result-- warm, crispy bread, gooey cheese, perfectly salty prosciutto, accented by greens and fig jam. So freaking delish! I also had the Devon salad, which is strawberries, walnuts, blue cheese, and a little arugula. It was mostly walnuts, which was great, because walnuts are my favorite. I topped my meal off with a Mississippi brownie. I couldn't resist and it delivered. Deep rich chocolate, with pools of chocolate syrup. I recommend sharing that one. It's intense. They also have a lot of interesting soups soups and pick your own salads, which my co-workers really like. Finally, the men who make the sandwiches looks as good as the sandwiches. Bonus! read more

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I was in town over one weekend with a friend and we stumbled into this one in passing. The wide array of sandwiches and soups resemble Whole Foods' food selection. I don't remember which sandwich I bought but I do remember the sweet and sticky spread that left a lasting impression. My friend's panini was also very wholesome and great. They also have great smooth house coffee! (But my impression of DC is that these locals know good coffee... I even had good coffee at a hot dog vendor at the Lincoln memorial... Half of the San Diego businesses somehow burn their coffee) I wish Devon & Blakely would branch out to San Diego... It has the deliciousness and fresh quality of Whole Foods while maintaining a fair price and a cafe atmosphere. read more

This is my go to spot for lunch because I happen to be in the same building. However, I try to avoid it since the employees are so rude!!!! Would it kill them to smile or say thank you! I have not encountered a happy employee not once out of the 183714 times I have been there. As for the food the soups are delicious, the salads are average but they get pricey with add-ins, the sandwiches are mediocre. The bagels are pretty good but it takes forever to get one with cream cheese. read more

One word to describe the experience you'll have here: Quality! Whether you're in for breaky or lunch, you're sure to be satisfied. ALSO: Free coffee this week (7/6-7/10/09). Tons of tasty, unique, and interesting sandwiches (the roasted turkey with cranberries and gouda on a pumpernickel sub is awesome!). Several delicious sides. Many mouth-watering soups--try the carrot ginger! Huge salad bar with fresh ingredients. A diverse and wonderfully baked assortment of pastries and other delectable treats. Sandwiches that aren't sold by the end of the day are donated to homeless shelters. This location doesn't have much room for seating so don't plan on eating in. Expect to spend between $7 and $12. Chips, drinks, chocolate bars (Crunchies!), coffee, and tea are all available. Enjoy! read more

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I got the saddest salad. Spent $13.75 and got 2 pieces of shrimp + the wrong dressing. When I called about my order, they did offer to remake my salad as long as I proved the errors to them. Too much effort (customer service tip: the customer is always right). I always get a great, fresh salad with more than 2 shrimp from both the 18th and Penn Ave. locations and will continue ordering from both of these locations. read more

I thought this was fine, but I was prepared to be blown away and I wasn't. I had the tuna and a side of Tomato Lentil Masala It is a zoo in there at lunchtime, and totally overwhelming for a first timer. I might have to go in before the lunch rush at some point and stake it out. The servers do get you through quickly, so it's not that the wait is long, just that it's chaos and tough to navigate. Definitely not a place to casually sit and enjoy during lunch chaos. read more

I don't appreciate the condescending aura of your establishment. I was made to feel as if I was inconveniencing the waiter because I sought services. I patiently waited as I let other customers go a head of me and asked to sample some of the soups before selecting. I notice she politely walked around the table to give other customers their selection. When it was my time to decide she states in a stern voice "you are only allowed two samples". The tone was inconsiderate and impatient. My response was " I don't know what soup I want" and she just looks at me. Once I selected my soup she handed it over the glass. I purchased but ultimately did not feel good or look forward to experiencing this encounter again. read more

Just had a delicious lunch from here! I was working near McPherson Square and thought what should I get to eat since my stomach was rumbling louder than a volcano. I located this rustic deli-type establishment and rolled the dice! I opted to use Grubhub and pick up my order - Wrong choice! - it was raining cats and dogs out and upon arriving, I met the lunch crowd already clawing at the tempered glass for soups, sandwiches, and salads. I had to wait about 15 minutes for my order and I was almost given the wrong one until one of the cashiers noticed the mistake. Thank God she did because my salad was AHHHH-MAZEEEEE-BALLS! Romaine lettuce, avocado, grilled chicken, feta cheese, and cranberries? All fresh and made a wonderful party dancing in my mouth. The employees were all working hard with the influx of patrons, so I can understand the wait. There were also sweets and chips that you could choose to complete your meal. Definitely would recommend this place! read more

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I love everything about this place! You can ask for samples of every soup and decide what you want to get and all the soups are pretty amazing. I go for the big salad because it is really good deal where they add .50 cents for topping after 5 as base and if you add meat it comes out to be about 9 or 10 dollars. They have various salad dressing and they give you generous portion of toppings that you asked for Their sandwich and the breakfast is pretty good too! It is a bit expensive but I believe it is worth the price read more

My kale salad, paid $13 for, tasted sandy, really sandy on every single bite. It feels like the kale was not washed at all. I ended up throwing the whole thing away as it was disgusted. Very dirty. Never had an experience like that before. read more

Cheap coffee and snacks. Kind of expensive for a grab n go spot. Coffee was good. Cookie was just ok. I'll definitely be back to try the soup options. read more

No. NOT a value proposition. The more I think about it, the more displeased I am: I just paid over $12 for an extremely skinny sandwich and a dixie cup of artichoke heart salad. Yes, the sandwich is tasty, but its substantially smaller than a potbelly sandwich and nowhere near as good. The salad completely sucks. For $12? Dude. read more

Walked into this restaurant before heading to the airport. There is a huge selection of fresh salads and a bunch of soups and chilies that are gluten free (so says the label). I will definitely go back next time I am in town. Note: a single server changed my opinion of this restaurant (for the better). Noone knew or cared about me or my gluten free needs, including the apathetic manager. There was 1 server who convinced me to try a soup and handed me the ingredients list to double check. Him convincing me to try a soup in addition to my Greek salad changed my entire view of the restaurant and I am not usually picky about service. read more

[3.5 stars] I came here for the first time today with coworkers. I had my mind set on lobster bisque, although I was leery of trying lobster bisque at a place I'd never been to. Well.... 1- This place was totally worth the one block walk in 11 degree weather that felt like 7! 2- Hot yummy filling soup further solidifies number 1. 3- The bisque was perfectly seasoned, and for $5.50 for 12 ounces it was more than filling. It also came with really tasty bread. Why not the full 4 stars? Because this place is a complete cluster****! There's a salads line, a soup line, a sandwich line, a bakery line, a pay line, and even a I don't know what the heck I'm doing, or even what store I'm currently located in line. Seriously, there aren't any clear indications of where to go or who is in what line, and it's SO incredibly packed you end up just standing in the I don't know what the heck I'm doing, or even what store I'm currently located in line if you're a first-timer like me. Shoot, even some seasoned people looked completely lost! A little more signage would be very helpful. read more

Walked upon this place trying to find some lunch. Took a second to figure out the different lines but figured it out. Got there rate roast beef sandwich. Good size and tastes really good. Fresh crisp romaine lettuce, good portion of meat. Also got there seafood chowder. Really good. Shrimp, clam, fish, scallops, potatoes.... So good. Plenty of seating outside if you don't mind the wind. read more

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Much like many of the other Devon & Blakelys in the city, this shop is the perfect place to stop for a workday lunch of soup, salad, or a sandwich. The soup selection is greater than any other lunchtime shop I know and tends to feature both vegetarian and meat options. Many of them are cream based, and the servers will happily allow customers to sample a soup if uncertain about whether she'll enjoy it. Buying a soup also includes a slice of hearty bread, a perk that should not be overlooked. The salad bar included both premade salad combinations that are available in small, medium, or large containers, (such as curry cauliflower and raisins, caprese, or chickpea), as well as a custom salad option, in which customers select a base (kale, spring mix, or romain.) Customers can then select additional items to add to their salsa, which the servers mix in large metal bowls. The chain is probably best know for their wide selection of sandwiches, flatbreads, and panini. In addition to the variety made earlier that day, they'll happily make any of those sandwiches on a different bread or with substations. Besides which they also do regular custom sandwiches. In addition, the chain offers small bags of chips, popcorn, and various sweets (many of which are British in origin, including a number of British chocolate bars, like the infamous aero bar.) The lines for this chain may be long at lunch, but they move quickly and are unlikely to yield disappointment. read more

I love custom salads so this is my favorite lunch spot! The prepared sandwiches and sides are also delicious and the service is super efficient, despite long lines at peak lunch hour (avoid 12:00/12:30 if you can). When crowded, people often stand right in the salad line or in front of the sandwich windows even though they already ordered. Never assume, always ask! Food 5, Service 4, Ambiance 3 read more

Still a three star place because of the high prices!! However the soups are delish, especially their corn bisque, and chicken enchilada. Also definitely ask for a slice of their homemade cornbread - the best I ever had!! They also give you free bread with your soup, but you have to ask when you are checking out, they offer both white or wheat bread with butter. read more

Place is SUPER pricey for OK food. I get the location makes it pricey, but I'd rather spend what I'd spend here on better tasting food. Also, I ordered an iced coffee to-go and a treat for later on the premise that they had simple syrup to sweeten my drink (I asked my cashier before purchasing). Once she handed me my coffee, I asked where the simple syrup was, and she all of a sudden had no clue what I was talking about. So frustrating! The carrot cake I later enjoyed (not really) was dry and the portion, so not worth the money. But, then again, I haven't found anything here worth the money. read more

Devon & Blakely - $5 for mediocre carrot cake, and $3 iced coffee w/ no simple syrup? Ughhh - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Unfortunately, there's not too much to say here. It's decent lunch spot with decent soup. I got the seafood chowder and yeah the soup tasted good, unfort, there wasn't much seafood in the soup. One nice thing is that there's so many little treats and eats all around the store. Homemade rice krispie treats, cookies, brownies, all type of things. There's also pre-made sandwiches in the window, if you order one, they will heat them up for you. None of the sandwiches really caught my eye so I only got soup. One last weird thing, there were a lot of flying little buggies inside while we were eating. Super annoying to swat bugs out of our faces while enjoying lunch. read more

I've come a few times in the past week and I think it's pretty delicious. A bit pricier than some other lunch options in the area, but worth it for the quality. The potato salad can't be beat- it's all dilly deliciousness instead of mayo & oniony. The small is a decent portion for $2.50. All the sandwiches I've had are good, especially the blackened chicken. It's very good and has a bit of a kick to it. Today really pushed it up from 4 stars to 5. I was pondering over the sandwiches and there was one that sounded good, but it looked like it had jalapeno peppers on it. I asked the staff person if it did and he said yes, but he could take them off for me. I was very pleased. That's really above and beyond in DC service terms where they would usually be like oh I don't care, deal with it, etc, so I was super excited. (It's the little things these days.) Again, not inexpensive, but I feel the quality makes up for it. Definitely a good lunch option if you are around McPherson Square. read more

I have mjixed feelings about this place. I really like their small salads. The brussel sprouts and caulflower are yum yum but can swim in oil. A lot of their soups are quite delish, too. However, I think their entree salads are their weak points at D&B. They don't have as many ingredients as some other salad joints, and oddly enough I find they put too much of the mix-ins (at least you get your money's worth). Chop't is the opposite where they skimp you out--hello four shrimp! On this visit the salad ingredients for make-your-own salad didn't seem that fresh. I was there at the very early part of lunch rush, so I'm a little surprised. Prices are okay, but there isn't a lot of seating at this location. read more

Wow! The selection of soups here is amazing. They had 3 different kinds of chili alone. I got the beef and it was delicious although the beans could take a little bit more cooking time. Sometimes they still had too much of a crunch. But at least I can tell it's fresh! Good spice mixture, and I really enjoyed it. My mom got a salad and I liked how they mixed it up for her fresh and she ate it all so I'm assuming she liked it as well. ;) I'd say it could be a bit pricey for my tastes so I only gave it 4 stars because of that and the beans. I'd definitely like to eat here again though. read more

I refer to this place as Devon & Blah-kely because everything in there is blah. It is basically overpriced mediocrity in the form of soup, sandwiches, and salad. The best thing I had there was the blackened chicken gyro sandwich (with pita bread). Their soup was alright, and I did appreciate how they give you bread so you can make a meal out of it. Salad is salad, it's pretty hard to mess up. The only thing that didn't make me think "blah" but actually elicited a frowny face was the chicken quesadilla. Just, don't. Not good. read more