This place was packed and I hoped for the best. To start out, the service was great and the girls…read moreat the counter were super helpful and friendly. The place is setup like a cafe average cafe. Order at the counter, wait for your order and grab a seat. Now about the food. The fried chicken sandwich was good but overall it was average. The fries were great, hand cut and cooked perfectly. The sticky bun was good and I can tell it was freshly made. The down side is the bun was slightly dryer than I like. Overall I do think this a good spot and honestly I'll try it again. Next time I'll try something different on the menu and update my rating.

Hands down the BEST Avocado toast & brown sugar shaken espresso!…read more I also picked up my fav raisin and fruit danishes for later. I might have to come back tomorrow for another avocado toast!! Always service with a smile...clean & consistent!! Happy Yelping!

Stopped in tonight with a few friends for a quick sando. I wasn't in the mood to cook and neither…read morewere my buddies, so we came here for an easy meal. I'm a big sandwich fan and generally make them at home because most shops don't add enough meet or toppings. I think I found my new sandwich shop. Checked out the menu and had to decide between the roast pork and broccolini or panko breaded fried chicken sandwich. Both sounded good, but after I found out the roast pork shoulder is made in house, the decision became really easy. My friends ordered the fried chicken with double chicken ($4.00 upgrade). The staff were very friendly and efficient. It was close to closing but everyone was super nice. They called us to pick up our orders and I was somewhat surprised by the feel of my sandwich. It has some heft to it. I sat down, opened it, and you can see what I had in the photo. Good bread can make or break a sandwich. My sandwich roll was slightly toasted with a good crunch and the inner part was nice and chewy. The sandwich had the perfect ratio of pork and broccolini and was covered in melted cheese and had a mayo/mustardy sauce. There was also just a touch of what tasted like crushed red pepper which just set the sandwich off. I was thinking Reading Terminal Market level of good. My buddies chicken sandwich was ridiculous. Two fried chicken breasts with all the toppings on a nice roll. It was tasty. This place is a real deal sandwich shop. The have the standard sodas and also have Dr. Brown's, Perrier water, San Pellegrino, draft beer, and other beers and seltzer drinks in cans. The chips are the Dirty and Route 11 chips. It's like they selected the best things to go with their sandwiches. Location is a little tricky to find and parking is tight, but it's totally worth the trip. I will definitely be back, but probably get everything to go. If you want a really good sandwich that is stuffed with filling for a fair price, you need to come here and try it out. You won't be disappointed!

Solid Italian sandwich, the arugula on it was a little new for me when I think about a classic…read moreItalian sandwich. I suppose if there is green on one I'm used to shredded lettuce dressed with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Sandwich came out quickly which makes it a great lunch spot.

The only place where my friend from Philly will eat a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich because "this…read morejawn puts tha pepperonis on it dat makes it good. Youse guys need to keep dat up". Aaand now we only eat Cheesesteaks with pepperoni. I, his Oklahoman friend, love the fact that any pizza has a sandwich version and visa versa as you Virginians put it. In short, if you're hungry, you couldn't ask for a better place because you will leave both full and happy you ate here.

The food is great and always very quick to order. I've only ordered takeout and smell so good I…read morealways forget to take a photo! Just know the Philly steak is a 10/10.. service is not ok very straight forward. The restaurant always looks clean.

I've been to Le Bledo a few times for their iced Vietnamese coffee, but this past Saturday, I…read morespotted oxtail pho on the hanging menu, and it was CALLING MY NAME! I even left to run errands and came back just for it! Y'all, it was AMAZING! The oxtail was so tender and flavorful. I absolutely DESTROYED that bowl! I'm definitely going back for more. Le Bledo is a HIDDEN GEM! Plenty of seating if you want to stay and enjoy your meal! Go for the Vietnamese coffee, stay for the oxtail pho, or grab a banh mi that will leave you wanting more!!! Don't say I didn't le bledo (told) you so!!!

We were here several years ago. Our friend picked us up at the airport. We went directly to the…read morecafe for dinner. We took awhile to order with all the choices. They no longer had the duck pho that I liked. We ordered shredded chicken and two BBQ pork vermicelli bowls. There is a regular and large bowls available. Service was quick. The Bowls were ample. The pork was in large chunks. There were a bit hard to eat without knives. My chicken was very shredded; almost floss-like. I prefer chunks but no big deal. It was tasty. The others enjoyed their meal. They sell plenty of ready made food. Shared parking lot.

Ordered a steak and cheese. It was a very good size and pretty good. Not the best, but not the…read moreworst. I feel like I would've liked one of their cold cut sandwiches better. Great customer service and overall, I would try them again. More of a grab and go restaurant. No tables or chairs to sit and eat. Saw a lot of DoorDash/uber orders but I also went around 7pm so that may be the reason.

Capo Italian Deli - Old Town Alexandria…read more I reviewed our new Old Town neighbor - Capo Italian Deli - early in 2026. Time for an update. The deli is outstanding. Taking up a tiny footprint on the N. Washington Avenue thoroughfare, a few seconds from King Street, the deli delivers both hot and cold deli entrees, soft drinks, and salads. There's maybe half a dozen tables inside and a couple of tables outside, but from what I have seen thus far, most of the trade is with carry-out service, drawing from the excellent reputation Capo brought with it as it arrived in Old Town (the restaurant has siblings in Shaw NW, and Western Market in the District, Tyson's Corner in Vienna, VA, Annapolis and Potomac, MD). Fresh Philly rolls for those seeking a traditional hero sandwich, with go-to seasonings and all of the essential protein groups. My favorite is a large half roast beef half turkey with lettuce, tomato, and mayo (I skip the Italian dressing, which is part of the default, and I skip the cheese). I can and have made this $18 sandwich last three meals (so I ask them to cut the sandwich into three pieces), and the ingredients stay fresh for the next 24 hours. The last time I did this the sandwich fed me from 4:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., as I served as an election officer at one of Alexandria's polling places. Neat, trim, and completely satisfying. Just a point of concern: given its location, the opportunity to double-park while picking up an order seems to be just too tempting. This location, however, cannot over the long term sustain double-parkers. The deli is about 100 feet from the intersection of King Street and N. Washington Street. There is a dedicated lane for cars seeking to park adjacent to the deli. And then there are two northbound lanes on N. Washington Street. That's it - just two lanes serving one of the busiest intersections in Old Town. If a delivery-service car pulls up alongside one of the parked cars, all hell will break loose by drivers who suddenly find a delivery vehicle double-parking in front of Capo, leaving but one northbound lane open for however long it takes for the delivery agent to gather the order and beat it out of there. This happens with remarkable frequency, starting at about 11 a.m. and running throughout the day. That's not going to make good neighbors of Capo's nearby shops. Alexandria Parking has its work cut out for it, but here the rule prohibiting double-parking has to be enforced - it's both a safety issue and an issue of common courtesy. Doesn't matter if you think you'll just be in and out of the deli in seconds. We know it doesn't work that way, not always, and here - not even often. More often than not the double-parker will be creating a traffic hazard just by parking alongside a parked car in front of the deli. Please, don't do this.

Got a ginormous, crispy + juicy hot chicken sando for just $11…read more Best part about it? It and all chicken/bacon on the menu are halal! Jud was super nice and helped me choose what to get.

Came to try their chicken sandwich and I thought it was decent. Chicken was thick and pretty juicy…read morebut I was not a fan of was the bread but thought it was a decent sandwich otherwise.

This is a wonderful little cafe right in our neighborhood!…read more Every time we have been here the staff is kind and helpful. I have never had a bad experience here. Everything I have tried here is wonderful! The lavender lemonade is delicious. Do try the Burke sandwich, it is worth it!

Lil Cow Cafe Bistro is a café that is tucked away in the old Keene Mill area, and deserves all the…read morelove! The employees who work there are also friendly and knowledgeable of the menu, the food comes out fairly quickly and it's always very hot! I am a firm believer that tater tots and fries should be crispy on the outside and hot and pillowy on the inside which is exactly what this establishment provides every time! I ended up getting a Mexican breakfast burrito as well as an avocado, bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito which was pretty delicious! Because they're tucked away in the plaza, I would consider this to be a hidden gem that everybody should try!

Normally I have great experiences at McAlisters. This time was not the case... our spuds…read more(potatoes) took 45 minutes to come... one never even came... the manager did apologize but this did not compensate for our experience. My spud that did come was delicious, toasted, and full of flavor. The sandwich was the perfect blend of spicy and sweet with the crunch of the chips on it. McAlister's recently upped their combo price... but it is still worth it for the quality of food you receive. I just wish the service was better this time. Nice ambiance as this location is new and has outdoor seating.

I am absolutely in love with this place…read more Panera better be SHAKIN' in it's boots with this being just around the corner. Food = fresh. Service = fast. Diet coke = crips. Pickles = pickling. My boyfriend had introduced me to a McAlister's in Indiana, so when I'd heard we were getting one right here in Burke (yes, I'm aware of the GMU one - I hate the Braddock road traffic light, what can I say), I swung by. This place is always hoppin' but they work that line quickly. I've been here - like, what - once a week since they opened earlier this year? I think my ordered was messed up once? (if you could hear my voice you'd understand why - no one can hear me... darn these vocal chords). So that's like a RECORD - even Chick-Fil-A has messed it up more than McAllies (and that's sayin' a lot - Chick is ALWAYS on the ball). Want my recs - current feeling the Turkey BLT. Don't sleep on the French Dip sammie (their most popular). I don't like brownies, but their brookies have me in a CHOKE HOLD.

Dear reader,…read more Potbelly in Springfield is one of those wonderfully reliable spots where you know exactly what you are getting, and I mean that entirely as a compliment. The location is convenient, there is plenty of parking, and ordering ahead for pickup is remarkably quick and easy. The staff are always nice, efficient, and keep things moving along nicely. My personal order is the chicken salad sandwich with provolone and extra mayo, and it is consistently on point. No unnecessary experimentation required when one has already achieved sandwich perfection. The milkshakes are also excellent. The coffee/cold brew variety is the reigning champion in my book, although chocolate deserves an honourable mention. The restaurant itself is always clean, familiar, and comfortable, with consistently good food at a fair price. It is exactly the sort of dependable lunch stop that keeps earning repeat visits. Pro tip: use the app and collect those reward points over time. Future you deserves a little sandwich dividend.

Potbelly's started off as an antique store that served up simple sandwiches, then turned into a…read morefull sandwich shop. They've been around since '77 and the original store was located on Lincoln Ave (in Chicago)! The menu offers a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soups, chilis, breakfast items, shakes, malts, smoothies, and baked goods. I placed an online order of the following: +Turkey Bread - on the original bread, toasted, topped with cheddar, mayo, giardiniera, onions, and roasted garlic aioli +Chicken Salad - on the Original bread, toasted, topped with provolone and giardiniera Both the sandwiches were fine, but I feel the turkey meat could have been more fresh; the sandwiches were both soggy, and both don't really hold well past a few hours. The bread was a little chewy and could have been more fluffy. Located in Springfield Plaza, there's plenty of parking in the large plaza lot. +soggy breads +breads are chewy/stale +located in Springfield Plaza +plenty of parking