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    Uptowner Cafe

    4.0 (171 reviews)
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    UPTOWNER CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Loves to cook!

    Wonderful experience! Great ingredients. Great flavor! They love what they do! Great way to start the day.

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    Anushka M.

    Been here a couple times now and had good experiences. First time was when we got caught in the lunch rush but service was still very quick and efficient. I ordered one of their Turkey based sandwiches which was delicious and filling. They have several options on the menu and allow customizations or dietary accommodations. Recently we stopped here for breakfast and got an egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel. Not much seasoning on the egg which made it pretty bland but it was probably one of the cheapest egg and cheese bagels you'll find in DC. It gives off nice local cafe vibes and it's also partially a convenience store for quick snacks and drinks. If you need a quick meal or looking to support a small business this is the place to go!

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    Chelsea A.

    Cashier guy may not always be the friendliest but I mean you can get a solid sandwich from here and pretty solid pricing. Cute indoor and outdoor seating and also is a small store with snacks and bakery options.

    Wrapped up my trip in DC with a visit to Uptowner Cafe.  Yummy turkey sandwich, reasonably priced, and friendly service!

    Convenient. yummy sandwiches, and friendly service. Will visit again when I'm in DC.

    When your stuck having breakfast during a pandemic amiss a tropical storm in a city where few are up before 8am.
    Greg M.

    Amazing how difficult it is to find breakfast before 7am in Washington DC. I guess politicians are not early risers! Regardless, found this place on GrubHub. Never ordered delivery via any service before, but seeing as how my hotel only had a muffin and a moldy orange, I didn't have much of a choice. Ordered the veggie omelette. Came with wheat toast and hashbrowns. The omelette was good, but a bit small. Used to 3 egg omelettes in the heart land, but it will suffice. The hashbrown was like McDonald's, fried but not as crispy. The toast was lightly toasted. I also ordered a hazlenut coffee, just for the fun of it. Adequate. Not great, not bad. Surprisingly warm after a 30 minute drive across town. Not sure what that was all about, but I can't hold that against the store.

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    Liz B.

    Convenient little deli in the West End. The prices are reasonable for this part of town for a quick and tasty breakfast and lunch. Love the fact they carry refrigerated Just Ice Peach Oolong tea. The cashiers are helpful too!

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    Sim B.

    This family run business is a must! The staff are super helpful when it comes to accommodating substitutes as well as not rushing you when you order. The sandwiches are SO YUM & FRESH!! The meat is often cooked right in front of you, and the sandwiches are served nice and toasted. So thankful to have this local business close to me.

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    Hands down the BEST bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich I've had in DC for the past 15 years. It's the bread ( and the butter)

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    BLT is good . Drinks are available as well ! Have to order ahead because it's no parking

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    Amazing staff and sandwiches are on point. Great location. They have a complete menu can't wait to return.

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    Great place to grab a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Bagels are as good as you get in DC.

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    Very good breakfast sandwich's, nice clean spot for a quick bite to eat. I love that the food is fresh and the staff is helpful.

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    2 years ago

    Cheap and good eats. You MUST get one of the carving sandwiches. The three I've had are all great.

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    Great place to grab a bite to eat. Food was fresh and made to order while the staff were very friendly and pleasant.

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    I've been coming here for years. Friendly staff, quality food at a great price. Good breakfast sandwiches and bagels.

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    Good quick breakfast - maybe not high end restaurant quality but it's close to my hotel and the price is right. I'll definitely go back

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