Love the food and feel of this place ! Casual comfy spot in the heart of Georgetown. Yum! Would go again

We stopped by on a whim while we were shopping in Georgetown. My 6 year old devoured the chassis grilled cheese except for the crust. My wife and I had the tuna salad, it has a kick but very good and we also shared the Greek Goddess (Spinach, Feta, Grilled Mozzarella, Sun-dried Tomato Paste) which was also very good. Plus two water for a grand total of $40+. A little pricey but not bad as it was all homemade. read more

This place has great chocolate chip banana bread and the people working here are very friendly. It is open, bright and clean. The menu has many great options. 10/10 you are missing out if you don't eat here! read more

A preliminary 4 stars for a wonderful new Georgetown cheese and sandwich spot. My wife and I have been walking by Say Cheese, near the corner of 29th and M, for months wondering when it would open. As I was on my way to catch a bus recently, I saw that it had finally opened, so I stopped in to check it out. As of the date of this review, the place is still putting on the final touches. However, it is functional and already a nice place to visit. The interior is a nice little space that has the modern deli/coffee shop look that works well. The equipment is all brand new (I know because behind the counter is a fairly open concept) and the register is a modern card-only setup. I walked up to the counter and a nice gentleman handed me a piece of paper with today's items. I believe the idea will be to try out items and see what works and what doesn't. While not ideal now, I appreciate the venue's openness to ideas and giving the customer what they want. In fact, they even took some of my advice about a small way to make one of their sandwiches even better (#cheesechips). In terms of the options, Say Cheese offers cheese (obviously), sandwiches and a few other small snack items. It also serves some desserts and coffee (although they said hot chocolate may be coming soon!). I decided to order the Gouda Crunch (I think that was the name) and the dessert sandwich that was like a s'more crossed with a banana sandwich. Both of my items were made right away and tasted great! The bread the venue uses is solid, and the flavor combos show creativity and work well. Overall, Say Cheese is a fun new addition to the Georgetown scene. While it still has some growing to do and finishing touches to make to get to that 5 star level, it is already a fun place for people looking for a bite in Georgetown to check out. read more

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Highly recommended before our travels to this side of the US. We had the "Chicken #1" and the "Blackies Favorite" with a Banana/Strawberry Fruit smoothie and a Matcha tea. All of it was so delicious and rich with flavor. I had to order another smoothie to go i couldn't resist. It's all delicious and the customer service is warm and welcoming. Nice clean establishment with a real chill vibe, loved my whole experience! Don't think twice come on down here and enjoy some amazing food! read more

Say Cheese! - Chicken #1 Banana Strawberry Smoothie - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

NEVER open when I call or go. Clearly doesn't care about biz. Dont use the times online bc they are NEVER accurate.

I love it here! We've been here twice and so far, the food exceeds expectations. We've tried the GOAT, Apple and Brie with fig, Classic grilled cheese and Gouda Crunch and all have been delicious! Each sandwich goes very well with the tomato soup, I would recommend the Gouda Crunch with tomato soup combo the most. Such a nice lowkey spot with great options for vegetarians in Georgetown, I cannot recommend it enough. read more

Say Cheese! - Classic Grilled Cheese Combo Apple and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Hot Chocolate. - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I visited Say Cheese with a friend of mine for lunch and it really hit the spot! We sat outside and had "The Beast", the sloppy joe, and a cup of tomato soup. The food was all tasty and the scenery provided good vibes! read more

Say Cheese! - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My absolute new favorite lunch spot. I have been there several times already with my friend and each time it hits the spot. The vibes are immaculate and the owner is very sweet and is such a hard worker. If it's busy it will be a bit of a wait but the wait is worth it. For the quality, the prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommend! read more

I've been meaning to leave a review for quite some time. I've been here several times and every time I have an awful experience with the rude owner. The good reviews on this site are very clearly her friends. The bad reviews captured my experience perfectly - a rude owner who treats the customers with contempt. The last time we were there she told us there was a 45 minute wait to get a couple sandwiches. I sympathize with the staffing issues that small business owners are having and if she would have explained it that way I would have been fine with it. Instead she told me that this is a restaurant and that having a 45 minute wait is common place. I replied to her that this is not a sit down restaurant with table service but that it is just a lunch counter and that she can't expect customers to wait for nearly an hour to make a sandwich. Here's the kicker - there wasn't anyone even in the restaurant. No line. Just a couple customers outside. A real head scratcher every time. read more

Food was amazing! Great service! Amazed of the "one woman show" don't know her name, but she was great! Took our order, made the food and did it all with a sample. She Did everything with so much grace and food was really good! Highly recommend this spot. I had the Chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. read more

This has to be one of my favorite casual spots that I discovered this year! I was in DC for work and this place happened to be next door and I'm so glad I found it! The sandwiches were all made super fresh and went beyond expectations. They also have wonderful cookies that are bound to have you addicted. Needless to say, each bite made me want to say cheese! read more

Finally stopped by here on a beautiful, crisp Saturday for lunch. Tried the Gouda Crunch and the tomato soup. Both were tasty and warmed me up after a nice ride. Definitely worth a visit. I look forward to coming back. read more

Say Cheese! - Gouda Crunch Grilled Cheese Sandwich Creamy Tomato Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Such a cute place and it was even on GWorld! Say cheese is a must visit! This lunch was super affordable and the cafe had great atmosphere. Support small business and visit ASAP! read more

Say Cheese! - Classic Grilled Cheese Combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Rude AF. Came in this morning, 10 minutes after they are supposed to be open, found the door locked, but people on the inside. We politely asked if they are open and the woman unlocked the door. She was holding some sort of meeting with the banker-looking bros. She continued having her meeting and completely ignoring me, like I was invisible. I ended up leaving, I know my money's worth, and this female and her cheese are just not worth it. Hey, hope you get that loan so you can hire someone with customer service skills. read more

This place is AMAZING. The sandwiches are SO flavorful and delicious. The ingredients are all fresh and aren't too heavy. The tomato basil soup & caprese sandwich are my favorites! I add feta to the caprese, but it's great without it too! The owner is such a sweet woman and I'm always rooting for her business to do well. read more

Say Cheese! - Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/ Feta & Berry Tea - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Excellent grilled cheese and tomato soup! Prices were reasonable for the area. Service was a little slow as it's a one woman shop but if you're not in a hurry it's definitely worth a stop for lunch. read more

Good food but run by children? During school hours? Curious why their mom wasn't at least helping them because it took awhile and she was just watching them but I can't blame the girls because they are actually kids. Cute place but those poor kids were stressed read more

Everything my husband and I have tried at Say Cheese! is great, but I tend to get the mango ginger ice tea and the vegan chili. Today I got the vegan pumpkin lentil soup, also excellent. My husband loves the green smoothies, and we've both tried coffee, grilled cheese sandwiches, and other choices. The toughest part is all the delicious looking desserts like chocolate zucchini bread or brownies. Suzie, the owner, is wonderful. She is always warm and friendly, somehow managing to both take orders and make all the food herself. The food is always great, and there is quite a selection on the menu. There is outdoor seating, as well as some indoor seating and bathrooms. I just need the wonderful and very refusing ice tea to go, definitely the bean chili or pumpkin lentil soup is a great addition. I so appreciate al the vegan options. When I visited today, I think Suize said that 80 percent of her customers visit on a regular basis. It is definitely a local favorite, and for good reason! read more

The saddest caprese salad i've ever seen. I'm allergic to sesame and called to ask if there was sesame in the bread. I was told no and came. The lady working told me she thought I asked for gluten free bread and if that had sesame. She was very rude in this exchange and made me feel terrible for having an allergy. Turns out I couldn't eat any sandwich. Horrible and not accommodating. read more

Say Cheese! - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Maybe the best grilled cheese I've ever had. No lie. Try the tomato soup too, it's to die for. Wonderful atmosphere and the owner is very kind. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

The turkey was processed and wasn't very good! If your going to charge 13+ for a sandwich I would recommend using a better grade turkey! The service was good and so was the ambiance! read more

I visit Say Cheese 3-4 times a week. The Oasis smoothie is a MUST. The Taste of New York is my go to sandwich -- Suzy will add an egg and it's spectacula. Any questions?? read more

This place is terrible. Bad service and bad food. Avoid. The sandwiches are nothing special. Cheap ingredients and they take forever to make by one person. The same person also works the register. So the waiting is ridiculous. read more

I got the classic grilled cheese & tomato soup combo and it was absolutely delicious! The bread was perfectly toasted, and held up well when dipped into the soup. The cheese was thick, sharp, and induced many "oh my god" mental groans of foodie ecstasy. The tomato soup is probably the best I've ever had--seasoned perfectly, with a hearty, thick consistency. I also got the green smoothie, which was the perfect harmony of refreshing and indulgent; it paired wonderfully with everything else. The restaurant aesthetics are also very cozy, charming, and welcoming. A perfect little place for a quick meet up with friends, a lunch break between work, or an atmospheric location to read a nice book. Really a hidden gem in the Georgetown area! read more

Got the sloppy joe and the tomato soup. Both were fantastic. Also, there was a guy singing behind the counter and his voice was amazing! read more

Say Cheese! - Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese Sandwich Creamy Tomato Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had passed this restaurant so many times and finally went in to try it. The owner was so nice and even helped me pick out a sandwich. The food is amazing! The building is so warm and welcoming. I will definitely be back! read more

I'm so glad I discovered this place in my neighborhood! I'm always craving a good soup/grilled cheese which seems so simple but is actually quite hard to find in DC-but now I have! There are so many options on the menu here, it's hardly fair to say it's just a grilled cheese restaurant. I got apple & Brie with mango chutney and the brownie bit smoothie which was SO good. My mom got something yummy with cucumber and zaatar spice-not sure what it was called! The owner is so sweet and makes everything herself. Yummy teas/coffees too. read more

Say Cheese! - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best grilled cheese I've ever had, the sloppy Joe and tomato soap were very well seasoned and had flavor depth

This is such a fun spot! They have so many varieties of sandwiches and I asked the lady (I think she's the owner) her recommendation and she said the turkey and Brie sandwich which was amazing! The cheese was so good and I loved the quaint shop. The lady was running everything there from making and prepping all the fresh ingredients to checking us out. Great small business to support. Highly recommend!! read more

The food was amazing! I forgot how good a sandwich could be. Also, the ambiance was very nice and inviting!

NO HUMANITY. AVOID THIS PLACE. I am a 76-year-old man who had walked three miles and just needed a very quick visit to the men's room. Place looked friendly and tried to go into the rest Temple Micah, but needed a code. I asked the woman behind the counter for a code but she replied angrily that it's for customers only. I saw a home-made brownie among the pastries, so I told her, "OK, I'll buy that brownie." She almost sneered at me , replying "it doesn't work that way -- go next store to the Four Seasons Hotel." I was amazed by her rudeness, her lack of hospitality and decency. Besides that, I could have easily become a good future customer -- but I'll never go back again. Shame on her for treating a human being that way. Wish I could give a zero-star rating. read more

I really wish I could love this place! I don't know if I just ordered the wrong thing or it was an off day, but I really did not enjoy the sandwich I got. I ordered the goat based on the good reviews and it was extremely dry and hard to chew. I also ordered the tomato soup which redeemed the meal as it was really nice. It is sweet, but really good and a unique take on tomato soup. read more

Was quite happy to stumble upon this little gem on the outskirts of Georgetown. Food was delicious.

One of my favorite places in Georgetown. The food is fantastic and the owner is friendly! The tomato soup is fantastic and the grilled cheeses are all amazing. I haven't tried breakfast items yet but I've heard great things! read more

The owner likes to give good service to the regular white skinned customers but not to anyone else. I've been here 3 times and my co workers have gone for lunch and had the same terrible service experience. I ordered a chicken Soup, and asked if the soup comes with bread and she said no. A few moments later I see her serve another customer with Chicken soup, and handed them bread to go with their order. I then walk up to ask if I can purchase a piece of bread with my soup, she waves her hands in a "no no no" type of motion, says no and here's your soup. No have a nice day, no smile.. I felt weird... You know that feeling when something racism just happened and you walk out of the facility and ask yourself "was that just racist"? That's what I felt. read more

I live in the neighborhood, so I've been waiting for this place to open for a while now. I'm glad it finally did. We did carry out and came out with the Gouda crunch, the Caprese, two tomato basil soups and two slices of pumpkin swirl cheesecake. The sandwiches and the soup we're independently delicious but when combined they made you want to focus only on savoring the bite. Mmmmmm. This place is going to have a long line once word gets out! read more

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Amazing place! Has been a regular spot for our family during the pandemic. Food is great, service is as well. Highly recommend!

Delicious food. Loved the classic combo. Such a cute place! Seems like a great place to study or do work.

Really good. I got the open faced sandwich with the bacon, cheese and maple syrup drizzled apples. Made to order fresh. Scrumptious. Also I got plain old coffee but I take a lot of milk in it and she did it in the machine so it stayed hot instead of just adding cold milk which would've cooled down the coffee immediately. Lady was so friendly. I loved her niceness, and I loved the shop and the food and will be back!!! read more