Mac Market

A Milano, some Route 11 chips, and gelato... basically, I had a very Italian afternoon…read more The sandwich, chips, and gelato were all amazing! The Italian Store has so many Italian subs to choose from, but I went with the Milano, their most popular sub. The combination of the sweet and spicy peppers really made this sandwich stand out. There was just the right balance of flavors, and I can definitely see why it's one of their most popular choices. A heads-up when ordering: They typically have several sandwiches pre-made and ready to go, but if you want something made fresh to order, you'll need to order by phone or online. At least at the Lyon Village location, you can't order a made-to-order sandwich directly at the counter. So if you have your heart set on a freshly made sub, plan ahead! Of course, no Italian sub is complete without chips. They carry Route 11, a Virginia-based chip company, and they had several varieties available: lightly salted, dill pickle, Chesapeake Crab, Mama Zuma's Revenge, and salt & pepper. I went with the lightly salted, which was the perfect pairing with my Milano. Unfortunately, the Lyon Village location doesn't have fresh gelato, so I had to settle for the pre-packaged variety. I went with the caramel gelato, and it was delicious! It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated, although it was a little on the expensive side. The store was pretty busy when I stopped in, with several people inside and a few others enjoying the outdoor tables. They also sell pizza by the slice, or you can order a whole pizza to take home. I saw several people leaving with whole pizzas, so clearly I need to add that to my next visit. Between the Milano, Route 11 chips, and caramel gelato, this was a fantastic first experience. Definitely coming back -- next time, I'm trying the pizza!

I really don't want to do this review! Why? Because I, and many of the locals, would love to keep…read morethis Jim of a place all to ourselves. The sandwiches here are absolutely amazing. There's a lot of back-and-forth about who offers the best sandwiches./subs in the DMV. My vote is for The Italian Store! Even when you're in a rush, they have ready-made classic sub choices for grab-n-go. This is a great spot to try for lunch one day or even on the weekend. You will not be disappointed. Also, when the workday has been to rough and you don't feel up to cooking, TIS is a great option. Happy eating.

The Milano

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Chelsea Market & Deli

4.4(130 reviews)

2.7 mi•Court House

The new location on Langston Blvd is great!! Would highly recommend for families with a variety of…read moretastes because the menu has everything you could possibly want.

This place has improved so much in my mind. The staff is wonderful, the food is delicious, and the…read morewait is quick! My secret pleasure is their smoothie menu. It is so good!!!

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Stachowski's Market

4.4(670 reviews)

2.7 mi•Georgetown

Stachowski's market is a must visit place when in Georgetown!…read more They have all the typical deli/market staples along with a full butcher counter. The magic happens with their sandwiches which are all incredible but I almost always go for the pastrami!

Lots of meat on the pastrami sandwich...I like the pastrami. I'm not a mustard person though. They…read moreadd another slice of bread on the bottom as well. We got the duck pate, so salty. I don't like the flavor..

Roast Beef Sandwich: Rare Roast Beef, Swiss, Coleslaw, and Tiger sauce

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Billy's Deli/Cafe

4.1(28 reviews)

2.1 mi

My son's favorite spot for a massive breakfast burrito!!! Quick friendly service. Service is…read morealways quick and friendly with a great staff!

Came here for breakfast before a football game and was impressed! The food was SO good. The service…read morewas super friendly and quick. Great for a grab and go breakfast but they also have space there to eat. Will definitely be back! Parking is free!

Chicken Chipotle, SM French Fries

A portion of the SM French Fries (the box was full)

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Chicken Chipotle Pita and some of the fries

Wagshal's

2.9(230 reviews)

1.4 mi

I've been going here for over a decade and the quality has taken a nose dive while the prices have…read moreskyrocketed. They will now charge $20 for dry unseasoned sandwiches. Their baked goods are not good - same with their prepared foods, all while being very overpriced. Went to their location on MacArthur right after they opened and they didn't have a menu prepared yet so the cashier just made up a price for my plain turkey sub and charged me $18.50. When I asked where they got this price they gave a vague roundabout answer and would not budge on lowering it. Very sad because my family has been supporting this place since I was little. Management needs to get it together before even the loyalist customers get tired.

rude over the phone, messed up my order, was rude about it, no potato chips, drinks case looked a…read morehot mess, and my sandwich was on stale bread. Rarely leave reviews but I've loved this place as a staple in the neighborhood. In the process of adding this restaurant and all these new things to the deli they've neglected what people truly appreciated this place for.

No vanilla in the chocolate chip cookie

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Mikey & Mel's Deli

4.0(179 reviews)

3.6 mi•Downtown

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Once I heard there was a deli with a pickle bar within walking distance of our DC headquarters, I…read moreknew I had to go. My colleague who told me about this place jumped to join me for lunch. I wasn't anticipating a nice dining room to dine in, but there it was so we did. Although it was uncomfortably warm in there. Must have been something wrong with their A/C because they couldn't possibly always have it so warm, especially in the middle of summer. I ordered The Clevelander and she had The Mel. And of course we hit their awesome pickle bar! Why doesn't every deli in the universe have a pickle bar?! The sandwiches are piled high with meat and so delicious. Several complaints about mine, however: the menu said it comes with mayo and provolone. It came out with no spread at all so I was brought mayo packets to apply myself, which is way less than ideal with a huge already assembled sandwich. And the brand new server (on her second day there) came back after we ordered and asked if I wanted cheese. I mentioned I thought it listed a cheese on the menu, which she confirmed. But then I ended up getting charged extra for the cheese that my sandwich was supposed to come with. Kind of lame. And while my friend was asked if she wanted hers toasted, I was not. I didn't think twice about it until mine came out toasted, which I neither asked for or wanted. Lastly, the sandwich was also supposed to come with "fresh cranberry spread" and if there was any on my sandwich, it wasn't detectable. But I decided not to even mention it because I didn't want to deconstruct my sandwich a second time. Regardless of these hiccups, I would certainly consider returning.

I stopped by to get a fresh hot bagel and it did not disappoint…read more Cinnamon raisins with cream cheese , for the win! Clean, spacious and plenty of natural light. The service is good and you can place your order at the counter, self enter the order or place the order with the waiter. The menu is extensive and I saw many people enjoying the eggs to order. I just did not care for a big breakfast.

Reuben and chips

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Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe

4.2(521 reviews)

2.5 mi

Every neighborhood needs a Heidelberg! For those days, when you are craving the biggest and…read moreflakiest cream horn or an eclair or for that tuesday afternoon when you need a pick me up croissant sandwich or a simple bagel with cream cheese. 8-9 years ago, Heidelberg was my pregnancy indulgence on my way back from periodic sonograms at the Virginia Hospital Center. Happy to report the taste was passed on to the baby, the almost 8 years old kid enjoys the same pastries. The breads are wonderful, especially if you appreciate dense and chewy breads. The holiday stollen is beautiful. As some other reviewers have noted, you have to enter the store to be able to understand what a massive operation it is. Something for everyone.

I came in here from a promotion I got in the mail, and I was blown away at this shops generosity!…read moreMy roommates and I are so excited to snack on their goods all week long. The store is conveniently located right off the main road, and they open super early, so you will be able to buy whatever baked goods you may need for any event that day. The employees are super helpful, and they have a bunch of stuff so you will be helped really fast. The store is organized really well, so you can navigate through pretty easily which I really appreciated. Nothing would prepare me for how big this storm was, it was a full scale production! Everything looked so amazing, but I'm especially excited for the cupcakes! They do a beautiful job with the presentation. Cannot recommend this store enough! Will definitely be coming back for events

The view from the front of the store towards the back. This is 1 of 2 rows in the store.

Sticky Bun

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A 20 oz cup of coffee.

Madison Deli

4.4(138 reviews)

4.1 mi

This mid-sized deli is located on the rear side of a strip mall with several dedicated parking…read morespaces for their restaurant. You place your order at the bar with friendly and helpful order takers/food preparers. We went after the lunch crowd and before the dinner crowd, so we were only two of three customers at that time. We picked this restaurant because of their Bulgogi selections: subs, quesadillas, and a combo platter (platter only on Tuesdays). Theirs is a solid steak and cheese- I got the Royal Steak and Cheese (steak sub plus mushrooms, I think). My sister got the bulgogi sub wasn't seasoned well. The onion rings are thick and sweet- highlight of the meal!

This deli is SO underrated! I'm glad I found a review on Yelp and decided to pay a visit because…read moreeverything about them was a positive experience. I've had their bulgolgi sandwich, steak and cheese as well as their chicken pita (my favorite). They don't have an online option (which for me is something they can work on) but I usually place a phone order and in 15 minutes my food is out hot for pick up. Super casual restaurant with a parking lot. Totally worth a visit. They also have a frequent flyer program with loyalty stamps.

Menu and front counter

Steak and Cheese Sandwich

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Madison Deli front entrance

Palisades Deli & Market

4.3(35 reviews)

1.5 mi•Foxhall

Great little market! We stopped by just for some snacks on the way to a soccer game at the…read morePalisades Rec Center. Every inch is packed with great items, from cold beverages to ice cream to snacks to wine and basic grocery items. We grabbed fresh cut watermelon, a bag of chips, and cold drinks--perfect for a hot day! Will have to come back to try the legendary sandwiches.

This place used to be a nice spot but the new owners have installed a glass bulletproof cage and…read moreover half of the store is dedicated to alcohol and drug paraphernalia. Shame on the new owners for serving up such cynical fare.

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Addy Bassin's MacArthur Beverages

4.3(63 reviews)

0.7 mi•Palisades

This place has an exceptional selection of both the mainstream and the hard to find. Could spend an…read morehour just browsing the Amaros (Amari). Wine, whisky, you name it. We visit anytime we're in town.

It was great that they had Strega which I bought and so many kinds of rum but the ambience was at…read morefirst not great with every store worker not greeting me when I came in except for the Spanish speaking gentleman who greeted me and asked if I was looking for anything specific. He was very good with proper customer service. I really appreciated his positive working attitude and willingness to help.

Port section

Madeira section

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3.8

(78 reviews)

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Wagshal's Market

3.4

(101 reviews)

•$$$

(First off, I would like to apologize that I am now just getting to this, i never forgot, life has…read morejust been chaotic.) On an amazing note, This place is out of this world. I have watched them build this from scratch and have passed by it on my way to sangamore safeway many, many, many times. My husband and I finally, for the first time decided to stopped by and give this place a try and it was the best decision we had ever made!! Their food and they're barbecue, is just out of this world. You can taste the amazing taste of all their BBQ options and how much love and effort these people put behind their barbecue. But it's not just the way they cook their BBQ, it's the way they go about making their Barbecue. It's the fine details of cooking, preparering and craftsmanship of their barbecue that speaks volumes. From the juiciness that seep out, when you first look at the meat and how the barbecue looks, to the slow heating process and how the juices run off and the meat falls off the bone, to the coloration of their BBQ meats and the smell that the Barbecue gives out, making you excited with eager anticipation of waiting for that first bit, to the final conclusion of everything coming together when you put your mouth to the very fist bite! Then how everything blends perfectly together, as if fireworks of flavor just went off in your mouth after you finally sit down and get to enjoy what you have been waiting for. The staff is super friendly, The environment is fun and peaceful, yet outgoing. They have outdoor and indoor seating, wonderful to have as the weather changes and because my husband and I tried the barbecue for the first time, the cook behind this amazing barbecue, gave us a free side order of their brisket, which i've never had until I came to this place. We also ended up ordering burnt ends on a roll and fried chicken gizzards which pairs wonderful with their own selection of Draft beers. They have an inside deli, selection of delicious deli meats, cheeses, sandwiches, chips, and so much more. They also have an arrangements of other foods and side dishes as well, if your wanting something small. You can also get amazing variety of desserts that they offer and I highly recommend. Honestly, if you haven't tried this location for their barbecue, you are definitely missing out. And if you're like me constantly passing by this place, don't wait another second. I've been to many wagshal's locations and by far this is our go to spot. This location will forever be our Top number one. We can't wait to go back when the weather starts getting a little warmer to fully sit outside and enjoy some more amazing barbecue. Many, many thanks to the staff and the head barbecue chef that makes this all possible. 10 stars from my husband and myself.

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A Litteri

4.5

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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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Booeymonger

3.3

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