I consider myself an Italian sandwich connoisseur and this place was love at first bite! I went with the Tartufo and if all the other sandwiches didn't sound absolutely amazing I would order it every time I go back. Will be back ASAP!! read more

Fossette Focacceria - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you want pillowy soft, luxurious foccacia, you must come here! Definitely the star of the show, even though the fillings themselves were also delicious. I got the Tartufo, and wowww. If you are a truffle lover, this one is for you! The truffle honey hits you on your first bite with a burst of flavor, then it is balanced out by the remainder of the sandwich (and continued love affair with the foccacia). The truffle comes back midway through just when you start to miss it! Absolutely delicious. Will be back anytime I am around the area. read more

Same people as All Purpose Pizza (right next door)! This location does have different sandwiches than the Union Market location. The focaccia itself is amazing so any sandwich will probably be delicious. It's fluffy and crispy at the same time. I love the Tartufo so so much. The Tartufo comes with prosciutto cotto, stracciatella, arugula, and black truffle honey! It's so light, but filling at the same time. Definitely down to try other sandwiches next time. read more

Stumbled upon a new a new sandwich spot near the office with a cozy vibe, though seating is limited. We had to wait a bit for our sandwiches (the Chicken Parm, the Balboa and the Abruzzo) they were very tasty. I loved the soft fresh bread and generous fillings. Open daily 10-4 and offers daily specials. read more

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I think I spent a good 10 minutes staring at the menu because every single sandwich sounded amazing. Gotta say, my expectations were low but Fossette Focacceria definitely delivered on a sandwich nearly as good as one I've had in Florence / Rome. And when I say "nearly" it's at no fault to be them as I'm sure it's hard to get quality ingredients on par with Italian meats / cheeses these days. Will absolutely be back to try more! P.S. my picture an dothere really don't do it justice read more

Fossette Focacceria - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The cold and hot sandwiches are delicious and flavorful! The focaccia bread is the real star of the sandwich. They were also very filling! This location is easily accessible and right off the Mt Vernon stop on the green/yellow line. read more

Fossette Focacceria - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

All I can say is wow - these sandwiches are fantastic. I was craving a really good, hearty sandwich one day and stumbled across this place and have been thinking about it ever since. I tried the chicken parm and the Italiano and while different, both were equally packed with flavor and mouth watering! The wait time also wasn't long and there was a decent amount of seating. Needless to say, if you're looking looking for a delicious focaccia sandwich, this is the place to get it! read more

True to its name, delicious sandwiches on fluffy focaccia bread with about a dozen sandwiches to choose from! There's a small indoor seating space and a couple of tables outdoors. The Portfino sandwich hit the spot and bursting with flavor in every bite! The sandwich was stuffed with a heap of veggies (mushrooms, peppers, onions, arugula) with goat cheese and topped with lemon aioli, delicious! The Parmigiano sandwich with eggplant was more like a Caprese sandwich with fresh mozzarella cheese, greens, tomato, and crispy thinly sliced eggplant stuffed between scrumptious moist Focaccia bread. This isn't a traditional sloppy Joe's Eggplant Parm sandwich (there's no marinara sauce!) While the ingredients were neatly tucked inside and I enjoyed the sandwich, the sandwich particularly was a little bit dry and I think a bit of sauce like pesto or marinara would go a long way. The Nutella Brownie is best eaten at room temperature, it tastes chewy and pretty awful cold. Let it thaw. Note the sandwich shop is now open Mon - Sun 10am - 4pm (it used to be open Wed - Sun and I made the mistake of walking over a mile from work on Tues when it was closed! Great sandwich shop (owned by Red Hen), and wish it was a little closer to work , so I could come back more often! read more

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This place specializes in focaccia sandwiches but also sells gelato, wine, and a small selection of Italian imported goods (pasta, snacks, etc.) along the side wall. Free water is available in the back along with straws which was nice. The focaccia itself is beautiful: fluffy, airy, and bouncy without being dense. What I tried: Mortazza Sandwich (4.8/5) - Delicate mortadella meat paired with fresh stracciatella and pistachio cream. Loved the combo, though I wish there had been more pistachio cream--it was just a little drizzle, and more would've been nice. Also, I think this is a quality check error but my sandwich was not cut in half. Would've been a lot more convenient and easy to hold. If I had known they wouldn't cut it then I would've asked while ordering:/ Italiano Sandwich (4.2/5) - Classic cured Italian meats with pickled peppers and vinegar. Bold, sharp, and punchy, which paired well with the salty meats. I'll definitely be back when craving focaccia again. The biggest con is seating. During peak weekend lunch hours, it's nearly impossible to find a spot. Be ready to take your sandwich to-go or wait a while if you want a table. read more

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Fossette Focacceria is a nice casual spot for focaccia sandwiches in the Logan Circle/Shaw neighborhoods. There's not a whole lot of seating here -- it's a good spot for two people to enjoy a sandwich together, but it becomes really crowded if you have a bigger group. ITALIANO - 14 This came with a variety of deli meats (genoa salami, finocchiona, sopressata and mortadella), mozzarella, spicy peppers (which I took out) and Italian dressing (oil and vinegar). It had a good ingredients to bread ratio, but I thought there was way too much dressing (it got messy quickly). While the bread was fluffy, I wish it was toasted a bit more for the crunch and char. Also would have wanted a thicker piece of mozzarella to even out the amount of meat. Overall, solid sandwich spot especially if you like focaccia bread! read more

Fossette Focacceria - Italiano - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's a nice place to grab lunch. There's not a lot of seating inside (maybe 10-15 seats), and there are 4 seats outside. It feels more like a cafe than a restaurant. I wouldn't say you should come here if you're looking for a quick stop. We waited for a while to get our sandwiches, and there weren't that many people ordering. I ordered the Abruzzo and it was great! Everything inside worked together and the bread was soft. I do wish it had more of the onions and pepper because the overall sandwich felt too salty towards the end. The Chicken Parm sandwich comes out hot and crispy, definitely worth getting if you want to indulge. read more

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A quality Italian sandwich shop! We tried the chicken parm sandwich and the tartufo. Both were tasty but the tartufo was my favorite. The ratio of ingredients was excellent and balanced. I appreciate that their focaccia is not too thick nor hard to bit into like some other focaccia sandwiches I've had. The chicken parm took a bit longer for them to make (which they told us prior). I enjoyed it but think it might be better with a richer tomato sauce and a thinner, crispier piece of chicken. My friend got a matcha which she said was fine but wouldn't get again. I will be back to try more of the sandwiches though - they are well crafted and delicious! FYI shop is small and has no restroom for customers read more

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Are you tired of day old focaccia as hard as a rock? Then look no further than Fossette Focacceria. They not only make their pack a punch sandwiches with their delectable focaccia, they also left you purchase it and at a frugal price at that. I would definitely order ahead as they have minimal seating and seem to have a hard core fan base on the weekends. Overall, 5/5. read more

Since I ate here yesterday for lunch and I can't stop thinking about it! Really! I picked up my food to go and went somewhere to eat , if you know me very well, you know that if the food is really amazing I will mostly likely forget to take photos of it! Guess what? It was really amazing! Lol Don't let the menu fool you. it's short, but not too short, and small, but not really! Every item is a masterpiece, so you'll spend ages debating what to order. Trust me, you'll end up getting two sandwiches because picking just one feels like a crime against your cravings! Luckily I had 2 more people so I got 4 different sandwiches and we tried all of them! The Abruzzo - excellent and new to my taste buds The Italiano - The Italian combo but elevated to a much higher level The Mortazza - simple but not simple! The stracciatela with pistachio crema and pistachio are phenomenal over the mortadela ! The Testaccio - very nice! I like it but to be honestly harsh I didn't feel the meat was actually short ribs but I still would order it again! Yes! It was amazing! I really wanted the Chicken Parm and the Parmigiano ( Eggplant Cutlet ) but unfortunately I still don't have super powers to eat whatever I desire all at once without gaining any weight or going in a food coma! I ordered online and I liked the simple system powered by Toast so my info was there already! Cool You can remove ingredients from the sandwiches but I don't recommend it! They know what they are doing! I'm looking forward to dine in one day because they also have an Espresso Bar!! What a pleasure to eat these wonderful Focaccia !! I have one take and I hope to see a comment from the management just so you can see their explanation for it! I really loved everything! But 2 Focaccia's were so soft and fluffy and the others weren't that fresh ( notice I said "that fresh") maybe because it was a slow day after Christmas? I'd love to hear back here so everyone can read it and no I'm not taking any stars down! 5 stars EXPERIENCE! I'LL ADD THEM TO MY STARGATES LIST! That list will contain places that are able to transport you in distance and time to take you for a complete different experience from another country or another time! Please open more locations! Come near the water in old Town Alexandria or National Harbor! We need you everywhere! Try it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;) read more

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I would 100% come back got the Mortazza and Testaccio and both were phenomenal. The focaccia is die for and the filling / flavor is amazing for both sandwiches. You cannot go wrong. Best sandwich place I've found in a bit and can't wait to return read more

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Ordered an Italiano and Caprese for delivery and both were excellent! They were carefully packaged and traveled well. The focaccia bread is fresh, soft, and delicious. These sandwich's are satisfying without leaving you feeling stuffed. read more

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Stopped by for a quick Sunday brunch pickup. Our group was happy there was an egg option, but also wanted more lunch focus. The focaccia was light and flavorful! Just perfect for a sandwich. The fillings were fresh and there was a variety of options - something for everyone. Also got a cold brew coffee which was exactly as expected - they do offer a handful or torani syrup options. Staff was friendly and service was prompt. There were some small inside seating options and two two-seater tables outside. Definitely more takeaway focused, which worked perfectly for what we were looking for. read more

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This place just opened up in Union Market and it did NOT disappoint! It may be my new fav sandwich. The focaccia was out of this world fresh. But what really was amazing about this sandwich was the freshness and taste of just a veggie combo. There was so much flavor and it was truly very filling. I was dreaming about eating this afterwards it was that good! read more

Fossette Focacceria - Portofino - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid service and sandwiches. I've been twice now and the focaccia really is good. I recommend getting a sandwich from here, getting a soup from another place in Union Market to go with it, and save half the sandwich for later as one half is pretty filling. I've enjoyed the Porchetta and the Tartufo! read more

Across the street from the Convention Center, this spot is a great place to grab sandwiches for lunch. It's a small spot with a few tables and bar seating. There's a small market inside selling coffee, olive oil, etc. The sandwiches are diverse. The chicken parm came with a thick piece of chicken cutlet with some sesame on it. It was tasty! read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for a while and since I was next door at Awesome Con we decided to stop for lunch. This place did not disappoint. I ordered the Mortazza it was so delicious. It honestly reminded me of a sandwich place we ate at when we were in Paris. The service was quick and easy. There are only a couple of spots to sit and the inside is pretty small but definitely worth it. I can't wait to come back and try sometime else soon. read more

Fossette Focacceria - Mortazza - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I recently got the chance to stop by Foccaceria with a close friend. It is a new sandwich shop near the convention center right across the street from Unconventional Diner. I got the Italiano sandwich. The image doesn't do it justice. This was a great sandwich. Staff were friendly and well informed on all their sandwich. They have about 12 seats in the restaurant but they do get packed quickly. I highly advise trying this spot. read more

Fossette Focacceria - Italiano - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place to get a sandwich if you're on the go. I came for lunch and there was a line maybe two people. I wish there was more filling because it felt like the ratio was off as in there was too much focaccia. The focaccia was delicious. read more

Fossette is a worthy competitor amongst a ton of sandwich shops in DC. Their main differentiator is the soft fluffy focaccia that comes standard on every sandwich. From cold to hot they have a small but variety driven menu with something for everyone. Personal fave is the chicken parm offering up a great balance of light airiness spiked with fresh basil and warm gooey cheese on top of crisp chicken . read more

I liked this place! The line can be a while depending on the time of day and I feel like it's as good as you expect - great bread and ingredients but I do think it's a bit expensive for the size of the sandwich. Overall still worth checking out! read more

Fossette Focacceria is a fantastic spot for lunch in the Shaw neighborhood--or at their newer Union Market location. The sandwiches are generously sized and served on delicious, fresh-baked focaccia. Seating at the Shaw location is limited, but you can always order ahead and take your sandwich to go. I've tried the Circolo (smoked turkey breast, fontina, tomato, cabbage, iceberg, and lemon aioli) and the Mortazza (mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio crema, black pepper, and EVOO)--both were incredibly flavorful and filling. Since sandwiches can take a little time to prepare, ordering ahead is a smart move. They also travel well, making delivery a solid option. If you're looking for something different from DC's many traditional sub shops, Fossette is well worth a try! read more

I ordered pickup at Fossette, which has a variety of focaccia sandwiches that are Italian-inspired in flavor. The store doesn't have too much indoor seating (just a few tables) but has a cute cafe-type vibe. The person at the cashier was very nice and prompt. I didn't have to wait to pick up (and there wasn't a huge line when I went either). The food: I ordered the Abruzzo. Overall portion and flavor was good! Not the largest sandwich I've had, but similar in pricing to other sandwich joints near the convention center. The ingredients tasted very fresh! It said prosciutto for the sandwich, but I think it has prosciutto cotto instead? Wasn't mad, but just unexpected. I also saw they had tiramisu and couldn't resist. The lady fingers were nicely soaked in the coffee (not too soggy), and the cream was tasty as well. Overall, a solid option for a quick lunch in the convention center area. read more

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Good quick lunch spot with massive sandwiches! I enjoyed the Mortazza a lot and thought they were pretty generous with the stracciatella and mortadella. The pistachio crema also added a little bit of sweetness which paired well with the salty mortadella. However, I kind of felt like the sandwich was missing something - it was delicious for the first few bites but could have used maybe something fresh to keep the flavor interesting. My friend got the Parmigiano, which was good, but the eggplant was so thin that you couldn't really taste much beyond the breading. My biggest disappointment was with the focaccia itself - it was quite dry and almost tasted a bit stale. It wasn't terrible but I was definitely expecting more from a place that focuses completely on focaccia sandwiches. Given the freshness of the other ingredients I think the sandwiches would be amazing with a better quality bread! read more

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If you're craving a focaccia sandwich just like the ones in Italy, this is the place to go! Every visit, we always go for the Italiano sandwich--it's just that good. Last time, I decided to switch things up and tried the chicken parmesan sandwich. It was tasty, but I'll be sticking with the Italiano--it's more satisfying and hits the spot every time. This place gets busy, so if you don't want to wait, do yourself a favor and order ahead on the Toast app. Trust me, it's worth it! read more

Italian sandwich was simply delicious! Definitely will be my go to sandwich shop. Cant wait to try more! read more

Fossette Focacceria - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Plenty of seating and a beautifully clean shop! The sandwiches were incredible. Everyone had a different dish and enjoyed it. Service was solid and quick. read more

Fossette Focacceria - Chicken Parm Focaccia - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This brand new spot on the boarder of Logan Circle and Shaw is a great addition to the neighborhood! Owned by the next door parent restaurant All Purpose, Fossette is a solid breakfast and lunch sandwich shop that carries coffee, wine, pasta and more! I ventured here today on its grand opening and can tell this will become one of my favorite places. The staff is friendly and service was fairly quick. I ordered the breakfast focaccia sandwich and the bread was amazing. Though they don't have seating yet, there seems to be a bar that will ultimately have high stools for sitting. This is definitely designed to be a carry out spot, but Logan Circle is nearby if you're in a need of a place to relax and enjoy these awesome sandwiches. I'm so happy to see a local business open in this space! read more

Fossette Focacceria - Entry area - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Was really excited to try this place. Went today for lunch and was really annoyed. I ordered their Italian sandwich that comes with three types of meat and mozzarella. I opened it to check the sandwich out before I took a bite because all I could see was meat and arugula and didn't want to eat it if I had received the wrong sandwich. I didn't see what I would expect to be fresh mozzarella on a sandwich, just a small amount (a teaspoon maybe) of some white cream. I figured this was some pistachio cream or something that made its way onto the knife. So I took it to the counter and told them they'd forgotten the cheese. They took it to the back and brought it back to me with no changes and told me the cheese was on the top. I tried to say more but they just left me. So, I opened the sandwich back up to verify my findings. There was still, at most, a teaspoon of what must have been the innards of a very small mozzarella ball--like the kind that comes three to an ounce. It literally looked like dressing there was so little, like maybe 1/3 ounce, which because of the aforementioned three packs of mozz balls, I can easily estimate. I am not someone who chooses restaurants for their portion size. But I do choose things based on balance and feeding me what I order. But there was plenty of meat on this and just barely any cheese. Plus they were pretty nasty to me when I gently asked about it. I am bummed because the sandwich was actually pretty good--way too much oil and a teaspoon of mozz but overall nice ingredients and great bread. But it was much better when I took the second half home and put cheese on it--like it says on the menu. The least they could have done was give some stupid reason why there were four ounces of meat and 1/3 ounces of cheese. I may give them one more chance, but I'd really like the caprese and I'm not confident the mozz will out-weigh the balsamic. read more

Fossette Focacceria - Italian sandwich with insufficient mozzarella (that little bit of white you see if all there was) - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great sandwiches, foccacia is fluffy and perfect for them, ordering online was easy and orders are ready quickly. Will be back to try more

Had the chicken parm and it was delicious! Chicken was perfect and the fresh basil adds a lot. A little expensive but a very tasty sandwich.

Best sandwich in the DMV! The menu has so many great options. While it was difficult choosing one, I went with the chicken parm special - a masterpiece. The quality of the focaccia and sandwich ingredients are second to none. The chicken cutlets were perfect breaded, with a touch of sesame. It worked perfectly. The mozzarella, basil, and signature All Purpose red sauce were lagniappe. Foccette is a great value given the quality of the ingredients. I'm looking forward to returning to try the breakfast sandwich. The nice young lady I ordered from informed breakfast wraps up around noon. Not surprisingly, Chefmike has hit another grand slam - check out his other spots as well: All Purpose Pizza; (all locations); Red Hen (where the magic began); and Aventino. We need more Chef Mike's making deliciousness a reality. read more

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For me, Fossette Focacceria's chicken parm earns a 3 out of 5 stars. While the portion size is generous several aspects fell short of expectations. The breading was disappointingly prone to falling off, and the chicken itself lacked freshness. Furthermore, the cheese failed to achieve a proper melt, and the tomato sauce tasted artificial. The bread, a crucial component of chicken parm, also missed the mark, failing to deliver the desired crispiness. Overall, while Fossette Focacceria's chicken parm satisfied my hunger, it didn't quite hit the spot in terms of quality and flavor. The service however was quick and the inside was cute with places to sit and enjoy. read more

I had the braised beef focaccia and it was excellent. Gave me feelings of being at my grandmothers for Sunday sauce and making a sandwich from the braised beef. It was the bomb read more

First off, I'm a big Chef Mike fan. All-Purpose and Red Hen are GOATs in my book. When I was 16, I had his Feast of the 7 Fishes, and it changed my life. This place missed the mark for me. I've been twice, once by myself, and once with my brother, who was a lifelong picky eater that only started eating the entire food pyramid recently, after eating things at Red Hen, First, the service was a 10/10. It was fast and friendly. The location doesn't have a bathroom, but that's out of their control, so I can't fault them for it. Also, other sandwich joints I like in DC don't have bathrooms either, which is fine. For context, my ideal version of these sandwiches, is the way they're made by Salvo's Cucina Casalinga. I've tried the tortufo and the mortazza. My problem with both is, they were too small. Now, this isn't an issue of false advertising, their website photos show what you get. The focaccia has a nice crisp to it since they lightly toast it. Ideally, I'd want 1.5x thicker bread, double stracciatella, a more generous slathering of condiments, and like two more slices of meat. If they had a big boy upgrade of the mortazza, with this, I'd get it. I can only assume it's not like that, because your team figured out it wasn't profitable or what people will pay for, which I understand, no hard feelings. The tartufo had honey on the outside of the sandwich, and I had to take the subway home with sticky fingers, since there wasn't a hand sanitizer dispenser(or I could've missed it). When my brother went, he had the testaccio, and he couldn't taste any horseradish or parm fonduta. That makes me sad, given All Purpose sells a big dippie cup of the fonduta(also known as nectar of the gods) with their pizza for 4 bucks, so a dollars worth would've been perfect on it. For what it's worth, my disappointment with the sandwiches inspired me to make my own focaccia and at some point, I'll make some sandwiches too. Finally, I wish there'd been an option of a side I could order, maybe some cold stuffed cherry peppers, or crazy sticks made from the AP dough(a boy can dream...). I will probably not be back, but my dad, who is also a Chef Mike superfan, swears I need to try the chicken parm sandwich, so we'll see... read more

I've come to Fossette a few times and the bread and sandwiches are excellent. Today, I was disappointed with my circolo and testaccio. Fontana cheese was left off the circolo and both sandwiches had half the meat as usual. The sandwiches are pricey at $15 to have a change like this. read more