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    Union Kitchen Grocery

    4.2 (27 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Half of the Chicken Pesto Sub. Flat and pathetic size for $14 sandwich.
    Calder S.

    I visited this past week and bought two sandwiches. They messed up my order and one of the sandwiches was a ripoff, but the other sandwich was good. I ordered the Italian Hoagie ($15) and Chicken Pesto Sub ($14). The hoagie was described as "ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, banana peppers with balsamic vinaigrette, pesto mayo, and Italian seasoning on sub roll." The sub was described as "roasted chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, onion, grape tomato, arugula, pesto mayo, and Italian seasoning on sub roll." I'm no expert on Italian hoagies but I thought it was pretty good. It was large like a hoagie/sub should be, it had lots of meat and fillings, I liked the balsamic, and the meat quality was better than what I would get at a Subway or Potbelly's. I was okay paying $15 for this. I took the sandwiches home and found out that instead of the Chicken Pesto Sub, they gave me the Chickpea Salad Sub -- very different. My receipt and the order label attached to the sandwich both said Chicken Pesto. The same staff member who took my order made the sandwiches and verbally said "here's your Italian and Chicken Pesto" when I picked up the food. Somehow, she got confused and I got the wrong sandwich. I went back to UKG and they helpfully remade my other sandwich when I showed them their mistake. The Chicken Pesto Sub barely had any chicken or other ingredients in it. It was flat and lightweight, pathetic compared to the Italian Hoagie, and a ripoff at $14. If you sell two sandwiches for almost the same price on the same bread, you would expect them to be the same size. I would rather have the grilled chicken from Potbelly's ($9) which coincidentally is only a 10 minute walk south of UKG. I attached a photo so you can judge for yourself (photo shows 1/2 the sandwich). As a side note, I would never go here for groceries. Everything is crazy expensive. If you're really in a pinch, fine. But you're better off walking a few blocks south to Harris Teeter.

    Austin G.

    Starting out as a food incubator for local makers out of Ivy City, Union Kitchen now runs six small grocery stores across the area. The Eckington location is the newest one, which opened on October 19, 2021. Here's what you should know: 1) Products: Many of the its products are from local makers from D.C., Virginia, Maryland and a few other nearby states. However, you can still find goods from big brands as displayed in their candy bar selection (Snickers, Mars, etc.). They have a long row of wines, a fridge full of beer, cider, etc. and lots of ice cream in the back. For most munchies, it has it all! 2) Cafe: There's a cafe inside that brews Compass Coffee (a local brand) and breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their sausage and egg sandwich is very flavorful and filling. 3) Space: It's laid out well and has an industrial feel to it. There's a mural inside from a local artist. 4) Parking: In the mornings, there's usually paid parking spots open out front or just down the road. I've never had a problem finding a spot!

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    Jill A.

    Today I tried a breakfast sandwich and coffee that I had not had before from Union Kitchen in Eckington. I got the Ham, egg and cheddar on brioche, which was a bit overwhelmed by the spicy sauce. Vietnamese iced coffee was delicious on a warm day and not overly sweet. Staff were helpful and quick. We also tried a chocolate chip cookie, not pictured. It was standard flavor and crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle. Outdoor picnic benches are available as well as seating inside, clean and fun to peruse the unusual snacks and local brands.

    Dog friendly! Water bowl & treats outside. No pups allowed inside
    Tara R.

    Fantastic new coffee shop in Eckington! Location is great -- in the heart of the neighborhood & just a minute walk from some great spots (2 dog parks, playground, bouldering gym, park & more!). The coffee is A+. They use compass coffee (a DC fave) although their options are more limited than compass. They're great for lunch with tons of sandwich options and a good pick me up for small grocery items when you're in need. The best is that they're dog friendly & offer treats for pups & fresh water, although no pups inside.

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    I'm visiting from LA, California, my family and i ran into this amazing place. Staff are very welcoming, joyful, and helpful! The atmosphere is amazing, don't feel like waiting until your home to eat? they have tables to comfortably sit and enjoy your food! craving BLT Sandwich?? this is the best place to get one! They have many other food options! Don't forget to grab a delicious coffee too! little secret they're chocolate chip cookie and other pastries are to drool over!

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    My go to spot for my morning latte, the service is always great & it is usually pretty quick ! Lots of flavor variety

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    Such friendly staff! Excellent selection of snax and bevvies. Teeo was so sweet checking us out :)

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    Great hospitality got everything I wanted with no problems thanks to Myah.vvvgvddweyhhhhdey

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    They always say hi and make great food for us. The team is very nice as well. I look forward to seeing them every week.

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    Sylvester brown has good customer service and he is very polite thank you to him for for services

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    Food was cold in center and staff made me feel rushed. Not friendly environment. A real shame

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    4.5(149 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown

    Wanted a quick meal near my hotel from a conference. This place had a bib and some interesting…read moresandwiches. I got the hot nug and Cacio e Pepe fries. I ordered to go and it was quick. The food was good. The hot nug sandwich had a nice tangy taste. Not too spicy and was very manageable. I'd had lived more spicy but the flavors were still very satisfying. The fries were great too. I really enjoyed the sauces and couldn't stop eating them. I'd definitely recommend Thai place if you are looking for a good sandwich and a quick bite!

    When is a sandwich not just a sandwich? When you have a sandwich from Your Only Friend. It was a…read morehot and sunny day and I was down near the convention center for a conference. I didn't want to eat at the hotel, so I checked my Yelp app and saw that there is a sandwich spot nearby. I decided to walk a few blocks and try it out. I was glad I did! It's a very unassuming place where you can sit down and have a lunch or dinner or you can get it to go. I decided to get mine to go. I was greeted by friendly cashier. She asked if it was my first time there and I said yes. She explained how the ordering process works and explained a little about each sandwich. I decided to try the RBG, which was $18. I believe all sandwiches are $18. I was a little surprised by the price, but I wanted to try it. The RBG is delicious pork sandwich with coleslaw and a soft, yet crunchy bread. Don't get me wrong. I am not a crunchy bread sandwich type of girly. But this bread was just right for this sandwich. I had the ability to eat the entire sandwich with the bread not becoming too soggy and falling apart. The pork was tender and flavorful, the slaw was crunchy and tart. It was a wonderful combination. The only negative thing that I have to say is that it is a really large sandwich! So, make sure you bring a friend to eat the other half...so you won't be tempted to eat it all like I did!

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    Your Only Friend - To go order area.

    To go order area.

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    Cacio Pepe fries are also a must!!

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    Compliments Only

    4.4(226 reviews)
    2.3 miDupont Circle, Downtown
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    I tend to default to Compliments Only when I'm grabbing lunch or even just walking in Dupont. It's…read morea tight space with some bar stool seating and 2-3 tables. Most people order their sandwiches to go. The line can get pretty long, but you get through at a decent pace, I wouldn't say fast. Simple and straightforward ordering process, just remember what you ordered because they don't take names. I go between the Crunchy Boi and the Marisa Tomei Eats Free, which are both great. The Crunchy Boi is probably their most popular sandwich and it's lighter than you would think considering it's filled with potato chips. I think it's worth trying once. The Marisa Tomei, on the other hand, has never failed me. It's balanced with an absurd amount of arugula against the meat, and it's never dry. The portions are generous, like you could definitely split it into two meals, but they're not so heavy that you couldn't finish a sandwich in one sitting.

    I ordered the Hot Pants sandwich and really enjoyed it. It was huge, packed with flavor, and…read moredefinitely worth the price. The combination of meats, peppers, and Cholula mayo was delicious. Just a heads up, this place gets very busy around lunchtime, so I'd recommend ordering ahead for pickup or being prepared to wait a little. There's also limited seating inside. Overall, a great sandwich and I'll definitely be back.

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    Compliments Only - Interior, menu board and ordering area

    Interior, menu board and ordering area

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    Turkey Caesar Sub

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    Capo Italian Deli - Fauci Pouchy (Strawberry Lemonade)

    Capo Italian Deli

    3.8(339 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I live ~10 min drive north from this location. This is my second time coming for a private event…read moreand both times I've come, I've said out loud, "I should order takeout from them once a week!!" They operate a deli counter in the front and a bar / speakeasy in the back. You can rent out the bar space for private events. Last night, we had the space (and a bartender!) to ourselves, along with 3-4 different types of sandwiches. There is something SPECIAL about their seeded Italian bread. The perfect flakiness and texture. I enjoyed the chicken fontina and Italian. The caprese was my least favorite--not sure if they use a balsamic or what, but the flavor wasn't coming through. Before I left, I decided to order a large chicken cheesesteak to take home for lunch the next day. It was a bit of a risk to order a hot sandwich that I would have in the fridge overnight but I heated it up in our air fryer/toaster oven for all of 10 mins and the bread was good (not soggy) and the sandwich itself was delicious. I enjoyed it so much, I didn't stop to take a photo until the last bite :) It's a decent size sandwich--I ate half for lunch (along with my own chips and veggies) and have another half for tomorrow so while it's not cheap, I think it's reasonable.

    We had the meatball and it was delicious, I split the 11 inch with my wife. I barely finished my…read more1/2 she had to take some of hers to go. My girls really liked the baked ziti

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    Fauci Pouchy Painkiller

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    Fossette Focacceria

    4.5(51 reviews)
    1.1 miShaw, Downtown

    True to its name, delicious sandwiches on fluffy focaccia bread with about a dozen sandwiches to…read morechoose from! There's a small indoor seating space and a couple of tables outdoors. The Portfino sandwich hit the spot and bursting with flavor in every bite! The sandwich was stuffed with a heap of veggies (mushrooms, peppers, onions, arugula) with goat cheese and topped with lemon aioli, delicious! The Monaco roasted veggie sandwich is very flavorful! The sandwich was stuffed with fried eggplant, grilled zucchini, stracciatella, tomato, arugula and roasted red pepper spread. The Parmigiano sandwich with eggplant was more like a Caprese sandwich with fresh mozzarella cheese, greens, tomato, and crispy thinly sliced eggplant stuffed between scrumptious moist Focaccia bread. This isn't a traditional sloppy Joe's Eggplant Parm sandwich (there's no marinara sauce!) While the ingredients were neatly tucked inside and I enjoyed the sandwich, the sandwich particularly was a little bit dry and I think a bit of sauce like pesto or marinara would go a long way. The Nutella Brownie is best eaten at room temperature, it tastes chewy and pretty awful cold. Let it thaw. Note the sandwich shop is now open Mon - Sun 10am - 4pm (it used to be open Wed - Sun and I made the mistake of walking over a mile from work on Tues when it was closed! Great sandwich shop (owned by Red Hen), and wish it was a little closer to work , so I could come back more often!

    For Bethesda locale in Slice Shop. The Mortazza is the best sandwich in DC - maybe tied with…read moresomething from Bub and Pop's, but the focaccia makes everything mo better. Best mortadella sammie outside of Bologna! Only a slight exaggeration. Wish it was a little bit more of a dining experience, but that's not the point.

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    Fossette Focacceria - Italiano

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    The Best Sandwich Place - Korean Steak Melt Sandwich

    The Best Sandwich Place

    4.5(440 reviews)
    1.6 miDowntown
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    This is a busy little sandwich shop that has a small dining area and some seating out front on the…read moresidewalk. There is metered street parking and commercial lots/garages within a reasonable walking distance from here. They serve wraps, salads, and cold and hot sandwiches. I ordered the Korean Steak Sandwich. It took them about 10 to 15 minutes to prepare my sandwich. They should use a number system for order pickups because people, including myself, had difficulty determining which order they were serving. Many of the sandwich names sounded alike. My sandwich was kind of small for the price, and it wasn't very filling. It was, however, very good. It was flavorful and packed with flavor. The service was ok. It was nothing special. They did their job and did not go beyond or be overly friendly. All in all, I would recommend checking this deli out for some really good sandwiches. They really do live up to their name, the Best Sandwich Place.

    3.5 stars! This is a…read moregreat location and they are super quick with making your food & checking you out! I came here after seeing a lot online about their Chicken Caesar Wrap. Personally, don't think the hype meets the expectations. But with that said, it's still a good wrap and I'd get it again but I don't think it's the best wrap I've had or worth going out of your way for. If you're hungry and near by, sure go get it but don't make any special trips just for this wrap. Id love to try their other options on the menu at some point!

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    The Best Sandwich Place - Rib eye melt

    Rib eye melt

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