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    4.3 (960 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    tofu banh mi
    Aditi K.

    the tofu banh mi is seriously one of the most delicious sandwiches i have ever had. i don't even like pickles but they worked so well with the sticky garlic sauce and the fried tofu that i didn't mind them at all. the sandwich is PACKED with tofu and every bite is amazing. it's so nice that they clearly put as much thought into their vegetarian option as everything else on the menu. i went back later with a different group of friends to try the dessert and the oreo pudding is also really yummy!!!

    Inside finally after a long hot walk
    James M.

    Great place I had to check out while in DC. The staff was helpful as it was my first time there. The Texas flood sandwich was suggested. The dinning room and restroom were very clean. I loved the swamp cooler blowing full blast cause it was a scorcher of a day. The sandwich was delicious and flavorful and the beer.... Well come on it's cold beer! Yum!

    We had heard a lot of good things about Federalist Pig, so we made a point to stop in while we were in DC. The employee at the register was extremely helpful, took the time to answer our questions, and made it easy to decide what to order. One thing to know before you go is that the menu on the wall doesn't include prices, so it was a little difficult to know what everything cost while ordering. The food itself had great flavor, and everything we tried was well prepared. The sides were generous and were a highlight of the meal. The meat portions were a little smaller than we expected, but the overall quality of the food made it an enjoyable experience. Overall, it's a great BBQ spot with friendly service, and we'd recommend giving it a try if you're in the area.

    brisket, pulled pork, ribs and Texas toast
    Adriana P.

    This was my first time here and overall, it was a great experience. I went with my family of 4 and we had the Feed the Fam and it was more than enough food. We had the brisket, wings, pulled pork, ribs, french fries, brussel sprouts, bbq beans, and mac & cheese. My favorites were the wings and the ribs. Both had amazing flavors (rubbed and without sauce) and were cooked beautifully. Their fries were nicely seasoned, and their mac and cheese was also delicious. My least favorite thing I tried was the bbq beans. They had an overpowering celery flavor that I was not a fan of. I don't live in the area, but if I am ever back in the area, I would eat here again.

    Devon K.

    Recently went with a group of six and the food is so much better than I remembered! We ordered the pitmaster special for two and it was easily split among four people. Food came out quickly and everything is self serve which is great - you get your own bbq sauce, plenty of napkins, wet wipes, and even take out containers. Only dislike was the special I ordered - bbq jalapeño popper wontons were just nothing special and thus not worth the price. They also charge a 3% service charge with the expectation to tip for counter service which is no bueno.

    Tank G.

    This is a nice little barbecue joint in downtown DC. There is limited street parking available out front of the restaurant and within a reasonable walking distance. This restaurant serves all of your favorites including ribs, chicken, brisket, wings, sandwiches, turkey and sausage. You will find a decent sized dining area and pretty large patio area out front of the restaurant. I placed a to-go order, online, and it was ready for me when I got there. I ordered the pork belly, brisket burned ends, baked beans and sweet potato casserole. My food was amazing. Every part of it was packed with flavor and simply delicious. The baked beans had a little kick to them, just like I like it. The meats were tender and juicy. And what can I say about the casserole.....mmmmmmm. The sides were a decent size. The meats' portions were a bit on the smaller side, if you ask me. I was still full after I ate my meal though. If that was not enough, I got some banana pudding to finish off my meal. And, yup, you guessed it. It was delicious too. This place has some very good food. I highly recommend checking the, out and I hope to make it back here real soon.

    Two Step
    Emily K.

    I have been craving bbq for WEEKS and finally made it to Fed Pig! I used to live in KC so I take my bbq very seriously and it definitely lived up to my expectations. I ordered the two step combo with pulled pork and fatty brisket and it was delicious. The brisket was fork tender and flavorful and the pulled pork with little crispy onions was good as well. Loved the sauce station and always appreciate when counter restaurants have a water jug! I got mac and cheese and fries as my side. The mac could have used a bit more seasoning but was super creamy and cheesy. Texas toast and homemade pickles were also delish! I had a banana pudding which they forgot to give me but was able to snag one to go at the counter before I left. I came on a Sunday night around 5:30 which was perfect to get in before the dinner rush. Will definitely be back for more!

    Mac and cheese, Mexican street corn, chopped brisket, jalapeno sausage, pulled pork, rib bones, candied yams mash, brussel sprouts
    Tamia W.

    Admittedly, I ordered takeout so I can't speak to the service or ambiance of the restaurant itself. However! The food was delicious. We did an order out for the July 4 weekend and the food was ready in a timely manner, despite the holiday chaos. The ribs were fantastic and the brisket was tender. They also season their brussel sprouts quite well. Not my fav BBQ place's mac and cheese, but overall a good plate.

    2 step plate combo
    Nick V.

    Great lunch! I had the 2 step that included 2 meats and 2 small side items. I had burnt ends and ribs. Both tasty. Ribs were my favorite. Being from KC I am spoiled with excellent burnt ends at home. Brussel Sprouts and Mac and cheese side items for my sides. Really enjoyed the Brussels. They had several bbq sauces to try that were great. Very clean and reasonable prices. Parking was somewhat of a challenge but not uncommon for this area.

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    Bryan K.

    Was excited to go back to this establishment after many years. I saw on social media that they had their version of McRibs, so I had to make a drive out there. I go the FedRib, cheddar mac and cheese, coleslaw, and their street corn salad. FedRib sandwich was great but was little bit too salty, but the key to making it taste was putting their coleslaw into the sandwich for the perfect balance. I also really liked their mac and cheese and their street corn. Bbq sauces they offer were on point too. Only reason they get a star less was I bit into a medium sized bone inside my sandwich. I'd definitely be back in the future for their BBQ.

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    Jaide A.

    I was craving some bbq and this place had some of the best reviews in the area so I decided to give it a try. I'm originally from Arkansas and we have some of the best bbq in the country so I wasn't expecting the "best bbq" but as long as it was good, I would be happy. Luckily, this place met my expectations. Let's start with the customer service. The manager took my order and recommended the burnt ends and brisket for my 2 meats after I asked a few questions. I also ordered Mac and cheese and bbq beans as my sides, all to go. As I waited for my food, I picked out the sauces I wanted to try. I decided to try all 5 bbq sauces with me doubling up on mild and sticky garlic. There was plenty of seating and you order your food at the front. They have an area just for picking up your food and they call out your name multiple times so no worries about not hearing your order. I returned home and plated my food. The brisket was good, I give it a 6/10. The burnt ends were also good. I give them a 7/10. The Mac and cheese and the beans both receive a 6/10 from me. My favorite sauces were the mild and sticky garlic. I did not care for the Carolina or mustard sauce at all. The hot bbq was okay. Overall, I've had better bbq but I've also had worse so if I'm craving bbq, this may be the spot I choose.

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    Nancy R.

    Been having this place on my list for a minute. Let's just say it could have stayed on the list. It was okay. Nothing to rave about. Our meats were lukewarm when we got our food. The pork belly was really good. The wings were okay. The brisket burnt ends didn't have the texture of brisket. They really seemed to be sauced chuck roast as they were very chewy with little bark. The mac and cheese was okay, definitely needed more seasoning and cheese. The pulled pork was alright. The Brussels were good. Overall- we'd give it a 6 out of 10.

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    Ryan G.

    The wife and I finally got out to check out Federalist Pig (FedPig), because we have heard great things about it. We both are from Central VA and grew up on Carolina BBQ, so we both know how hard it is to find great BBQ in NOVA...and it's HARD lol. TLDR: FedPig is the best BBQ spot we have been to in NOVA so far, although it's not at our extremely high bar of BBQ standards set by places in North Carolina & Southern VA. It's certainly worth a visit. As always when I go to a BBQ joint for the first time, I'm always going to get a sampler so I can find what you do best. We opted for the 3-meat sampler and got brisket, ribs, and pork belly. Everything was pretty good. I like how they ask lean or moist cut on the brisket, which is a plus, most places won't give you the option. For myself and my wife the brisket was the best meat on the plate. The 2nd for me were the ribs, they had a great bite and flavor. My only critique is whoever made the plate gave me the tough end piece as a part of the 3 bones you receive. It was not appetizing, that part is always tough, chewy, and dry, they should've just thrown that out or gave me an extra bone WITH that piece. To round out the criticism we both were not a fan of the Smoked Oxtail Empanadas. They weren't nasty, they just weren't worth the money we paid for them. We both would've rather opted to get another meat or wings for that matter. One small but great touch is the fact that they lightly toast and butter their slice bread, which was great. My favorite BBQ place doesn't even do that, so great touch for FedPig on that one. Our sides were decent, we never really go to BBQ places for the sides, but overall, they were good and recommended. It just all comes down to preparation preferences. The inside is a modern/rustic feel of your current BBQ spot where there is a hand cleaning station and close to that is your self-serve station of all sauces, 2oz cups, and to-go containers. And there is decent amount of seating available being its located in DC. If you are ever in the area and want some BBQ I certainly recommend FedPig.

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    Ask the Community - Federalist Pig

    Will you ever reopen in Hyattsville? We loved visiting the truck and miss the great food!

    At this point...it ain't gonna happen. And no one from the business responds when asked about it.

    Do you smoke your meat outside?

    No, the smoker is inside the restaurant.

    Can we pre order for tomorrow at lunch time?

    Does Federalist Pig ever do beef ribs?

    Yes, only on Thursdays.

    Is there happy hour special?

    There aren't any happy hour specials, but everything is amazing here!

    Do you NOT have a phone number?

    Contact us via email info@federalistpig.com or any of our social media channels. We respond quickly!

    How long does it take to sell out on saturdays usually?

    They open at 12, usually done by 7.

    How far is this from train station?

    It’s about a 7-minute walk from the Columbia Heights Green/Yellow line.

    I tried to go today. Was it closed? Looked closed down. Is address correct (1654 Columbia Road) 'NW

    That is the correct address. We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

    I'm in a wheelchair. Is it accessible? Specifically, enough space to move around and one the first level.

    Yes, we are wheelchair accessible. One level, small space but enough to move around.

    Can I make reservations?

    No we do not take reservations.

    Would you mind updating a phone number?

    Hey Ryan, there is usually no one in the office to answer the phone during service. We encourage guests to reach us via email or social media. Is there anything we can help you with?

    Hey Yelpers! People have noted that it is good for kids, however, is there a baby changing station? Thank you!!

    We do have a baby changing station and highchairs.

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    Your Only Friend - Sub club

    Your Only Friend

    4.4(158 reviews)
    1.6 miDowntown

    Lowkey my favorite Sandwich place in all of DC. The people that created this restaurant are…read moregeniuses. I'm speechless when I eat these: RPG The Hot Nug Gotta have it: Cacio e Pepe fries Onion Rings The shallot dip

    I only ever stop by here whenever I'm going to an event at the convention center and don't want to…read morepay for overpriced under-flavored convention food nor fight the scores of illegal food truck mafia members with their unlisted prices, I always seem to forget about it otherwise. But maybe that's better for them too. You can order to-go at the window and/or request a spot in the limited spaced dining/bar area. I've only gotten the Sub Club the few times I've gone here but what can I say? its a fail proof staple that is hard to get wrong and that they do very right. I often pair it with one of their drinks, this time being the spicy ginger ale which was solid as well. There's really not much place to dine-in if you're trying to dine and go - I recommend only using the dining area if you're solo, a couple, or part of a small group (at MOST maybe - a hard maybe - on 4 people) and only if you want to use the bar. One couple tried to squeeze in a baby stroller into the bar/dining area. Its really not suitable for things like suitcases or strollers so if you're in that camp maybe try some other spots because that also made a tiny space all the more difficult to navigate. Also, if you have a mobility device, this might not be the best spot for you either. I've never used their restrooms before so can't comment on that one. I still will say it is good for when you want to grab and go - so if you're in that category, and you like moderately priced sandwiches (for this part of town) this might work for you.

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    To go order area.

    Your Only Friend - Cacio Pepe fries are also a must!!

    Cacio Pepe fries are also a must!!

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    Compliments Only - Berger Cookies - 2 pk

    Compliments Only

    4.4(228 reviews)
    1.1 miDupont Circle, Downtown
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    I tend to default to Compliments Only when I'm grabbing lunch or even just walking in Dupont. It's…read morea 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.

    I ordered the Hot Pants sandwich and really enjoyed it. It was huge, packed with flavor, and…read moredefinitely 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.

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    Compliments Only - Interior, menu board and ordering area

    Interior, menu board and ordering area

    Compliments Only - Turkey Caesar Sub

    Turkey Caesar Sub

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    Capo Italian Deli - Fauci Pouchy (Strawberry Lemonade)

    Capo Italian Deli

    3.9(344 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    My family ordered subs from here on a whim, through DoorDash, while we were visiting DC, and…read moreeveryone loved them so much that we ordered from them two more times during our trip! The roast turkey subs were huge- with thinly shaved turkey packed in so full- and my kids ate every last bite. I ordered "The Italian" as it was the special, and it was so delicious! It has their homemade Italian dressing, salami, hot capicola, and provolone. I re-ordered it again! My mom also ordered several desserts: house made cannolis, banana bread pudding, oreo cookie mousse, tiramisu, and chocolate mousse cake. Everything was wonderful! I really liked the banana bread pudding. The real gem was the chocolate mousse cake, which was so amazing that we ordered more slices in our next orders.

    After an appointment, I took the opportunity to grab lunch before heading back from to work. As…read moresoon as you enter the door there is a step to your right. It's counter service, take out only. The menu is on the wall is digital board & small print. QR Code menu Since I didnt have much time I picked a most typical Italian sammie - Italian sub #2. Took short time to get it, it smelled great but I expected it to be a little bigger for the price but I guess that's typical these days. Once I opened that iconic white deli paper, I experienced the Italian sub of my childhood. The only thing that was a surprise was the spicy slice which was kinda fire. I could only eat half of the sub but it was so good I really wanted to finish it.

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    Fauci Pouchy Painkiller

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    A Litteri - Ham sub

    A Litteri

    4.5(493 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I'm so glad I stumbled upon this centurion deli. I love their entire menu. My go to is double beef…read morepressed sandwich. I also tried the pastrami. It's good. Nothing like Katz though. I returned nearly after a year and happy to see improvements in packaging. Love foil wrapping because it does not leak and holds the sandwiches better. It's extra work back so I hope they are being compensated for it cuz the sandwiches cost the same. Don't change that.

    UPDATE: This platform will not allow me to post the photos to my review but they are posted to the…read morepage for now. Very interesting This was my first time coming to this shop. I heard good things about their sandwiches. My go to is normally Mangialardo's on Pennsylvania Ave in SE DC or Carl's Subbs on Rhode Island Ave in NE DC. I think I will stick to both of them next time. The staff was very friendly and helpful to me as a first timer but the sandwich was totally disapointing! NOT worth it, at all. I ordered a 9 inch capicola, ham, and cheese sub on the hard roll. The roll was very good and fresh but I couldn't taste the cheese or meat in the sandwich because there wasn't enough of it. I tasted the bread, the toppings of lettuce, tomato and onions. I decided to deconstruct the sandwich and found exactly 4 very thinly sliced pieces of meat and 2 very thinly sliced pieces of cheese as pictured clearly in the photographs. I also noticed that the they have different prices for the same type of meats. For example, they have a $29.99 per pound Capicola and one for $9.99 a pound. I asked which went on the sandwich and of course it was the cheaper one. That wasn't surprising and getting my sandwich back to the office. I decided not to eat the rest of the meatless sandwich and just take the loss. I wouldn't come back nor would I recommend a friend to try it

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    A Litteri - Meatball sub

    Meatball sub

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    Neopol Savory Smokery - Smoked Salmon Salad Sandwich

    Neopol Savory Smokery

    4.6(309 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    This is the best sandwich in the city. I've never said something is the BEST with as much…read moreconviction as this. As a certified sandwich girlie I can't go a single WEEK without heading to union market for this BLT. Neopol Smokery single handedly CARRIES this place the absurdity of quality of this sandwich is off the charts. Smoked salmon BLT stuffed to the brim with beautifully cooked smoked salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion tied together on a bed of Romain with the most perfect gravlax mayo. Be sure to get it on the sunflower flax bread TRUST!!! Add sliced apples to it when your back in ten min for a second sandwich. I mean it. You will turn right back around the second you take a bite. Friendly staff and quick service make me love them even more. Also LGBTQ owned!! Don't forget the smoked mussels. Thank me later. They're 12 for $12 and I would do a disservice trying to explain how flavorful these bad boys are! Follow my TikTok for the full review and more! @thegutgoblin

    While visiting DC we yelped for a place to grab lunch at the Neopol Savory Smokery restaurant. The…read moremenu sounded appetizing so we decided to take the listed 10 minute walk from our hotel. Despite following our GPS we soon realized that we were walking in circles! There was no restaurant by the above name at the listed address of 1309 5th NE. After much frustration we decided to contact the restaurant directly who ended up giving us an address in Maryland! The person stated they were not even aware of the DC address on yelp. We decided to choose a seafood restaurant at the Union Market. Please correct this obvious error in yelp as it is VERY misleading!

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    Neopol Savory Smokery - Smoked Salmon BLT Sandwich

    Smoked Salmon BLT Sandwich

    Neopol Savory Smokery - Smoked Salmon BLT Sandwich- Best sandwich in DC!!

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