I visit whenever Im in the area. I love the vibe. A solid place where you can get great food,…read morefriendly staff..always a treat

Unfortunately our experience at Best Buns falls a bit short. We've gone here multiple times to get…read morecoffee and bagels and we're disappointed every time. Bagels always took forever which is bizarre because we only order regular toasted bagel with cream cheese. It took about 20-25 mins to get 2 toasted bagel with cream cheese on the side. There seems to be lots of staff working in the weekend mornings but someone the wait is always so long - at least for us every time we went. I'd like to see the service be a bit faster especially for simple menu items.

M2M is a hole in the wall gem. They have an expansive menu with customization available for every…read moresandwich. They have everything- chips, snacks, cold drinks, coffee/matcha/tea menu, pastries. My chai latte was on the sweet side but delicious- and my sandwich? Heavenly. Will absolutely go out of my way to stop here again when I'm back in town. Highly recommend!!

Irritated is not the word…read more Ordered a build-your-own sub today and boy was it a fail. I ordered a cold sub with options to include bacon, onions, and mayo. Why did I receive a HOT sub without bacon, without onion, and without mayo? Annoying!

After working for years nearby this small bodega below a Crystal City apartment building, I finally…read morewent with my eight-year-old daughter. With an impressively high Yelp rating, I was disappointed to hear the new owners say the glowing reviews are from the previous owner (though I respect the honesty). Despite that, we really enjoyed our visit. The new owners live up to the legacy. First of all, the service is excellent. An older man makes the food and who I assume is his daughter takes the orders. Both are kind. At the end, she gave my daughter a granola bar for free. The menu is a mix of Korean food and the small market in the back sells Korean products and more. It's very fun to browse and pick up some snacks and treats. My daughter loved the juicy grape fruit snacks. To eat, we ordered the Japanese curry and milk tea. Both were full of flavor and made with love. "This is my new favorite meal of all time," said my daughter. She devoured the bowl herself! There's a small parking lot in front of the cafe. It's within walking distance from the Crystal City Metro.

For lunch this past Sunday, a few of us stopped by Paramount Cafe since they actually have 卤肉饭…read more(Taiwanese braised pork over rice) here. Who knew that there would be a cafe in Pentagon City with this option? The interior is a bit cramped with many cardboard boxes piling up. We were able to order the food at the counter and waited about 5-10 minutes before the food was ready. BRAISED PORK OVER RICE (卤肉饭) - 15.49 Lots of rice, more rice than I could finish with the amount of braised pork belly they give. The pork was very fatty, which made it tasty and juicy, but it wasn't very saucy. There were two halves of a bokchoy and half of an incredibly boiled egg, which was meh. Still, I finished all the toppings and maybe a little less than half of the rice. I was full, but $15.49 for the food was not worth it. Overall, 3.5/5 but bump it to a 4/5 since there's a scarcity of food like this in the area. They sell other comfort Asian dishes too, like coconut chicken cutlet rice and Japanese eel rice.

I haven't had Potbelly in ages and decided to stop by. I took advantage of the sub + soup combo…read moredeal, which did not disappoint. What I had: ITALIAN COLD CUT CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP Delish! __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

From the owner: Potbelly is the home of legendary hot, oven-toasted sandwiches. Try our signature: A Wreck®. Plus,…read morefresh-made salads, hearty soups, hand-dipped shakes, and cookies baked fresh daily. With a fun, welcoming atmosphere, Potbelly is the best lunch spot in all the galaxies (sorry aliens, but it's true). Also offered: pickup, delivery, dine-in, and catering.

This place is a hidden gem!…read more Breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks. Friendly service. The greek breakfast burrito is 10/10! Love this place.

This could be because they were a deer in the headlights and not anticipating the lunch crowd from…read morea conference occurring in a nearby hotel. But I would think they would have some heads up on conferences in the area just due to their location. Anyways, I bee-lined it here during lunch break to get a sandwich, with only one person in front of me at the counter. I had the ribeye cheese with added onions, peppers, and mushrooms (a $2.00 upcharge), and was told to have a seat and they would bring me the food since I was going to eat in the building lobby where this location is. And right after I ordered groups from the conference started coming in and soon enough the line was 15-20 people. At the end of that line were two co-workers that found this place by getting lost. They (co-workers) took over 20 minutes before they were even able to make it to the counter to order their food, chili and another ribeye cheesesteak sandwich with fries. After they placed their order, I looked inside and realized they were overwhelmed and were probably not going to bring out my sandwich so I went to the pick up area to ask the status of my sandwich. The panic behind the counter was telling me they lost my order. And they had me wait at the counter for my sandwich an additional 4-5 minutes. When I got back to the table I realized that all I got was the ribeye cheese sandwich with shredded iceberg lettuce, no peppers, no onions, no mushrooms. I wanted to go back, but with the panic behind the counter I said I am just glad I got something to eat. The sandwich was good, not bad, with a nice toast on the hoagie bread. About 10 minutes after I got my food, my co-workers got their food and the person that ordered the chili was very disappointed, they said they have had better chili and Wendy's. My other co-worker agreed that the ribeye cheese sandwich was not bad, but the fries were flavorless, like they were not salted. Anyways, maybe management could take initiative in finding out what conferences are occurring in the immediate area and be prepared that first day, because you only have one chance to make a first impression. I am not likely to return to this establishment due to the incorrect order and the slow service. I wish them much success.

the sandwiches are the best and they are really great, people completely recommend. Their service…read moreis really friendly, and the space it's always clean

Woodstock Cafe is located in the Shirlington Gateway, and this Korean -owned and -operated eatery…read moreserves up breakfast, hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, deli options, and grilled items (such as melts, paninis, and burgers). I stopped by to grab lunch, and while I was disappointed that their menu was updated and eliminated the corned beef sandwich, I went for their Steak n Cheese that seemed to be pretty popular. This was made-to-order and had sliced ribeye steak, fried onions, provolone, and mayo, in which I opted out of the lettuce and the tomato. This was piping hot, which was great, but it was more on the bland side. Also, I wished that it came with either a side of fries or chips, and it would be great if they had a combo option. Staff were super friendly and welcoming, and there were a good amount of seating inside for you to enjoy your food. Parking is available around the building. +friendly service +located in the Shirlington Gateway +plenty of parking

If you're hungering for a no-nonsense "feels like I'm in the Bronx" Italian deli experience in…read moreCrystal City, Bozzelli's hits the mark. It has that perfect "neighborhood staple" feel where the focus is clearly on the quality of the ingredients rather than unnecessary frills. I had the Metro Italian (12") which is a beast of a sandwich!! The meat-to-bread ratio is spot on, and you can tell they aren't skimping on the quality of the cold cuts. The bread has that essential crusty exterior while staying soft enough to soak up the oil and vinegar without falling apart. It's a classic Italian sub done exactly the way it should be. Just good luck opening your mouth wide enough to take that first bite! You can't leave an Italian deli without a cannoli, and this one didn't disappoint. The shell was crisp (not soggy!), and the filling was rich and creamy without being overly sweet. It was the perfect finish to a heavy lunch. The shop has a great, authentic energy. It's efficient, which is a must for the Crystal City lunch rush, but they still make you feel like a regular even if it's your first time in. It's easily one of the best spots in the area for a high-quality, reliable meal. They have some tables outside for the nicer days I think the 12" is definitely enough to share if you aren't starving--or just save the other half for a "Round 2" dinner, you won't regret it!

I have been hearing about Bozzelli's since even before the pandemic, and I used to work right near…read moreit. But would you believe that I just now recently went for the first time? It was night time and I had a party to go to, so I ordered a head online. By the time I got there, it was ready. The restaurant itself is very small and it's definitely a takeout spot, but there are a couple of tables outside. It's perfect when the weather is nice! I was very impressed by the pizza I got -- the Island Time has bacon, pineapple, chili garlic sauce, and marinara. It was absolutely fantastic, from the base cheese and dough to all the other mentioned ingredients. I love a pizza with a nice kick to it! It's not quite Andy's level for me, but understand why people been telling me about it for years. Also, it's kind of expensive!

Lovely little spot. Really enjoyed the sandwiches. I tried the club sandwich and the Alaskan and…read moreboth are good. The bread was actually the best part. I recommend adding the horseradish cream if you like spicy. Didn't try the booze but it seems like there's a good selection of beers and wines if you're in the mood for that.

Great friendly staff. Amazing selection for such a cozy spot. Awesome sandwiches and to-go soups…read moreand bites.

Love this place! Not only were their sandwiches good value, but I thought it tasted amazing -…read moreespecially the steak and cheese. The service was also pretty efficient despite the internet connection not working the day I visited. As this was part of the Ballston food court, there's plenty of indoor seating. Food took 10 minutes to get, which is pretty efficient! Would go back again

The Short Rib is kind of small, which was expected. The amount of meat relative to the amount of…read morebread was high, but the whole sandwich is kind of small for $14. The flavors are good--slightly sweet but savory meat that is easy to pull apart. I also ordered an add on of short rib on the side, and for $5.50, it was a rather small portion. It comes in a cute box and the staff was super nice and offered water while I waited for my order. It's located in the Ballston Quarter food court area.

Great food & quick service. I had the BULGOGI WRAP & it was delicious!!…read more Will definitely eat again if in the area.

This place is a hidden gem for breakfast, lunch, and smoothies. It's low-key, and the staff is…read morealways friendly and efficient.