Your Only Friend was recommended to me by an Albany friend who had visited several cocktail bars in…read moreDC, and this was his most recent add to his favorites list. I enjoyed the vibe here. For some places, a casual, informal, atmosphere works best, and this would be one of those places. When we arrived, there were no available tables or seats at the bar, but within a minute of arriving, someone came over to us and said a few customers at the bar would be leaving in about a minute. Since we wanted to sit at the bar, that was fine, and we were in fact seated a minute later. The cocktails were indeed interesting and tasty and lived up to expectations. We enjoyed conversing with several of the staff, especially our bartender, Walter. The food looked good too, though we had eaten earlier and ordered no food here. We would have ordered another round, but we had driven in. But if you prefer, it's very convenient to a nearby Metro stop.

Came for the drinks, stayed for the food!…read more Every cocktail on the menu is well curated and will leave you wanting more. If you get hungry they have an insane sandwich menu along with some tasty snacks.

In search for items locally procured for baskets I'm gathering for the holiday season, I discovered…read moreStachowski's. Their factory is located in neighboring Forestville and I was happy to have found their hotdogs to add to the baskets for my local families. All natural and pure beef, I know these will fill happy bellies. Sandwiches are immense, and their hotdogs rival none other. I sampled and served them during the recent World Series watch I hosted and everyone loved my spin on the Japadog. Back to back win for the Dodgers and grandslam for Stachowski's dogs! Catering is available and online ordering for easy local pick up at this location. Check out https://stachowskimeats.com/ Note: online store has details for local delivery only.

After thoroughly enjoying the Stachowski's legendary grinder sub a few times, I took a chance on…read moretheir so-called pastrami sandwich yesterday. As a lifelong fan of classic NY deli (ie Katz's) I had long heard of Stachowski's facsimile. In short, it was a thorough disappointment. Taste-wise, the sandwich tasted as if someone had made corned beef in error, then, realized their mistake and threw pastrami seasoning on it and threw it in a smoker at the last minute. It was tough, chewy, and basically inedible. If you've got a hankering for NYC pastrami, you're better served heading up to Katz's. It's worth the trip.

I love grazie. I have been coming here for years and you can't go wrong. Really always a good…read morechoice if you are looking for top notch but no pretension. Food is always great with enough I think it's enough for two. Very worth it for the food

Haven't been here in a while and was pleasantly surprised! Ordered the Minelli and it was…read moreincredible! The cold cuts were flavorful and thin and paired so well with the red onion and arugula. The bread was sesame crusted and didn't get soggy even with all the fillings. Again, wharf prices can get $$$ so this was $15 and will set you back $17+ with service fee and tax if ordering online. Overpriced but it was delicious and I'm willing to splurge on it as a treat.

Fast service. You order at a kiosk…read more I ended up here because they have San Carlo Italian chips that I love. I used to get them from Puro Gusto, but they shut down. The caprese sandwich was ok. I will be back for the chips.

This sandwich was DELICIOUS! Union market is always busy but I got my food fast and couldn't have…read morebeen happier with the choice! Prices could be better but I feel like it's very on par with the rest of the food options. I'd love to go back and try their other options!

This is a busy little sandwich shop that has a small dining area and some seating out front on the…read moresidewalk. There is metered street parking and commercial lots/garages within a reasonable walking distance from here. They serve wraps, salads, and cold and hot sandwiches. I ordered the Korean Steak Sandwich. It took them about 10 to 15 minutes to prepare my sandwich. They should use a number system for order pickups because people, including myself, had difficulty determining which order they were serving. Many of the sandwich names sounded alike. My sandwich was kind of small for the price, and it wasn't very filling. It was, however, very good. It was flavorful and packed with flavor. The service was ok. It was nothing special. They did their job and did not go beyond or be overly friendly. All in all, I would recommend checking this deli out for some really good sandwiches. They really do live up to their name, the Best Sandwich Place.

3.5 stars! This is a…read moregreat location and they are super quick with making your food & checking you out! I came here after seeing a lot online about their Chicken Caesar Wrap. Personally, don't think the hype meets the expectations. But with that said, it's still a good wrap and I'd get it again but I don't think it's the best wrap I've had or worth going out of your way for. If you're hungry and near by, sure go get it but don't make any special trips just for this wrap. Id love to try their other options on the menu at some point!

Grazie Grazie is my takeout go-to spot when I'm in the city! Two words: Julia's Caesar. This caesar…read moresalad is unlike any other. I've ordered it numerous times and every time -- it's FRESH. I order it with chicken and dressing on the side. You're welcome in advance! NOTE: The salad is about $18 before taxes. Pricey, but it is a good portion, and as I mentioned -- it is always fresh.

This is my second review here. I've had nothing but positive experiences in the past and I love the…read morefood here, but the last few visits have sort of missed the mark for me. I think what has discouraged me from visiting is the overall lack of cleanliness that I've noticed recently. It just seems like the tables and booths haven't been cleaned, there's trash in some places. The food is still good for the most part but the ambiance doesn't match what's going on food-wise. It's kind of a turn off and makes me want to solely take my food to go from now on. I feel like this is a busy location and wish they'd put a little more TLC into it.

Have had other great experiences here, but they were out of GF bread on my recent visit…read more 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.

DC is not short on quirky food experiences and Compliments Only is on the list. Why? Simply put,…read morethe 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.

I live ~10 min drive north from this location. This is my second time coming for a private event…read moreand both times I've come, I've said out loud, "I should order takeout from them once a week!!" They operate a deli counter in the front and a bar / speakeasy in the back. You can rent out the bar space for private events. Last night, we had the space (and a bartender!) to ourselves, along with 3-4 different types of sandwiches. There is something SPECIAL about their seeded Italian bread. The perfect flakiness and texture. I enjoyed the chicken fontina and Italian. The caprese was my least favorite--not sure if they use a balsamic or what, but the flavor wasn't coming through. Before I left, I decided to order a large chicken cheesesteak to take home for lunch the next day. It was a bit of a risk to order a hot sandwich that I would have in the fridge overnight but I heated it up in our air fryer/toaster oven for all of 10 mins and the bread was good (not soggy) and the sandwich itself was delicious. I enjoyed it so much, I didn't stop to take a photo until the last bite :) It's a decent size sandwich--I ate half for lunch (along with my own chips and veggies) and have another half for tomorrow so while it's not cheap, I think it's reasonable.

This place fell way off…read more I was fooled by social media and ordered their Thanksgiving sub... false advertising. Did not look like the video - all bread and extremely SKIMPY. The worst part is they charged me nearly $20 for that abomination. What a rip off. I thought they were decent pre-covid, but apparently they just don't seem to care anymore. Other places make loaded sandwiches... save your money!!

TLDR: must go to food spot in D.C. Truly a gem, decent parking nearby, great service and a large…read morevariety of products in the shop. This is the holy grail for DC SANDWICHES! I have been here over 3 dozen times atleast. I always grab a sandwich and have venture into their homemade pizza dough, pasta sauces, baked goods and more. I've never had anything bad here over several years. They have an online ordering service which makes pick up a lot more easier. Sometimes when it's busy you can expect to wait 20-30 mins on your sandwich, so i usually order in advance. Parking can be touch and go sometimes but there's a free parking garage (up to 3 hours) around the corner.

I've passed by A. Litteri countless times and had been meaning to try it for a while and it…read moredefinitely lived up to the hype! The deli sandwiches are tasty, with very generous portions. I ordered a half, and it was enough. The atmosphere is great, and I loved browsing the Italian grocery section as well. Service was quick and helpful, which made the experience even better.

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

I stopped by Neopol Savory Smokery at Union Market and ordered the Salmon BLT with avocado on…read moremultigrain, and wow, what a great choice! The sandwich was packed with flavor: the smoky salmon paired perfectly with the salty bacon and crisp red onions. Every bite was rich and satisfying, and it came out in under 10 minutes, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, this spot really impressed me. Delicious food, quick service, and fresh ingredients. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Union Market.