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    Subbs by Carl

    4.4 (182 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Divey
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Cold cut sandwich from Carls
    Tori G.

    One of my go to sandwich places for a cold cut. Been in dc since the late 80s. Make sure you bring cash!

    Turkey and provolone
    Kyla G.

    DC staple food spot. I got the turkey provolone with lettuce mayo and oil. Taste perfect. Place was clean. The owner Carl was pleasant as always. It's a cash only spot. Thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich.

    Me and the owner Carl, himself.
    Shonta' H.

    I have been eating Carl's Subbs for almost 3 decades. My husband and his father have been eating them a lot longer. Carl knows my family by name. He treats his customers like family. This man works in his own shop. He greets his customers with a smile, a joke, by their names, and the food is always made to order. This is a small shop and therefore you'll be in and out of there in no time. I cannot ever remember a time that Carl has ever messed up my sandwich. He always gets it right. He's a humble person and the community loves and adores him. Carl's Subbs is a CASH ONLY business. Please do not go into this establishment with a debit / credit card or Google / Apple Pay thinking you're going to change the way Carl has been doing business his entire life. Stop by the ATM, grab some cash, and be ready to pay for your order. Most subbs run about $10 bucks each. So multiply that by how many people you are buying subbs for and get your money out of the ATM accordingly. Thank you! Lastly, Carl's has merch now!! He has a nonprofit called EGOS and all merchandise proceeds go towards educational purposes. These items can be purchased with cash as well. I purchased the Tupac T-shirt today for $20 bucks. Pac said, "All Eyes On Me." I love Carl's. I would suggest you swing through for a bite. Carl's closes promptly at 5:00 pm. He doesn't take anymore calls for orders after 4:30 pm and he locks the doors precisely at 4:45 pm. If you're not inside the door by 4:44 pm, you're SOL (Short On Luck or S**t Out of Luck) because you'll miss that sammich tuh-day. You already know Carl's Subbs is a 5 Stars.

    Larry M.

    So on this day I was simply craving a Carl's Sub. That's it. I pulled up to his well known spot, & the reviewer in me could not help but to...REVIEW!! So that's what I did...AGAIN!! Subbs by Carl y'all... . Where I am: Subbs by Carl . Location Reviewed: 2208 Rhode Island Ave N.E. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Subs-Genoa Salami, Cooked Salami, Pepper Ham, Capicola, Mortadella, Pepperoni, Roast Beef, Turkey, Bologna, Pastrami, Provolone, American Cheese, Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Onions, Hot or Mild Peppers, Chips, & Bottled Beverages. . Items Reviewed: Their Roast Beef Sub #10(with lettuce, tomato, mayo, provolone, onions, & hot peppers $8.98). STAMP!! These sandwiches ALWAYS hit the spot. Thick, fresh, & topped perfectly!! Their Turkey Sub #9(with lettuce, tomato, mayo, provolone, onions, & hot peppers $8.45). STAMP!! This spot has been consistent for YEARS!! Again, thick, fresh, & topped perfectly!! Their Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, & Provolone Sub #17 (same toppings as the aforementioned 2 $8.45). STAMP!! This is my GO TO!! Spicy, a good balance of saltiness, just a great sub!! Martin's Red Hot Chips $1, & a Peach Orange Nantucket $2. STAMP!! I put the nostalgic hot chips IN the sandwiches, & wash it down with the good drink!! . Customer Service: I've never personally had a bad experience in here. But I've seen a couple folks that weren't good customers, get not so great customer service. Know what you want...you will get skipped (look at the menu on the wall before getting in line...CASH ONLY)!! . Online Navigation: N/A. It's no official website, but folks have posted their menu, & reviews all across social media (Me)!! . Parking: Rough. Period. . Recommendations: Any Sandwich. Period. That #17 is my favorite!! =STAMP =LIKE THAT =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

    Pastrami

    Carl is the nicest guy you'll ever meet. Not even in a customer service way, he just radiates positive energy and is happy to be serving you good food. On that note, his subs are spectacular. They're so good that I would still give this place 5 stars even if Carl had slapped me in the face when I walked in. 6 stars for Subbs by Carl! Just make sure you bring cash, they don't have a card reader.

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    6 months ago

    Great no frills sub shop. Great taste and low prices. Mr Carl is a delight and very personable. A DC staple.

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    8 months ago

    Great Italian sub! If you're not eating right away get the dressing on the side, the sun id plentiful and enough for two people,

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    1 year ago

    Subbs is so delicious! They are one of the only things I miss about working in DC. I will need to make a visit over there from VA soon.

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    1 year ago

    I love when I'm in the area and get to enjoy a great sub from Carl. Never misses. Keep it up, Sir!

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    2 years ago

    Been eating there for over 30 years. The best cold cut subs in DC hands down. They only sell cold subs.

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    1 year ago

    Dish right here is good quality eating I couldn't ask for a better sub 10 out of 10 we go again.

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    3 years ago

    Simply put great subs. My only regret is I can't pick one up after church since I'd be just 7 minutes away.

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    Subbs by Carl - sandwiches - Updated May 2026

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