34 Best Delis in Washington

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“This is a great find! I had a breakfast sandwich and the flavor explodes in your mouth. The biscuit is handmade, soft and fluffy. Scrambled eggs in my sandwich, yes please. Simply amazing. Skip the fast food next door and treat your taste buds!“

“Great bagels and staff. Having lived in Philly and NY, I came to DC with a high standard for bagels. Call Your Mother is the truth.“

“Call Your Mother is a charming little gem in Georgetown that absolutely delivers on flavor! We tried the Thunder Hard Bagel and the Edgewater Bagel both were delicious and paired perfectly with their freshly brewed coffee. A simple but satisfying combo that hits every time.
The vibe is warm, fun, and full of personality. Yes, seating is limited, but honestly the food makes it worth the squeeze! If you're exploring Georgetown and need a quick, tasty bite, this is your go-to spot.“

“Best bagel I ever had! Great customer service! I love this place! Hilltop!“

“A go-to spot near the office for fresh sandwiches. Friendly staff and consistently great food.“

“I love City Place Cafe and the staff is amazing🥰“

“Deli City Restaurant — Reuben is a Super Showstopper.

An exquisite, overstuffed Reuben with extremely tender corned beef and perfectly balanced seasoning — not salty.

Toasted rye adds crisp contrast, tangy sauce and sauerkraut brighten the richness, and a subtle buttery finish makes each bite decadently messy.

Massive and shareable; don't forget the extra napkins, a fork and knife, and be prepared to split it — easily serves two.

Hearty, perfectly balanced, and utterly indulgent — an award‑winning Reuben that demands a second visit.“

“So good! The bread is delicious! And the service was great!“

“A hidden gem in downtown DC. It’s tucked away near the UPS store but it’s delicious and the couple that runs the place does a great job, making fresh sandwiches. The grilled cheese is lovely and the prices are so reasonable! I highly recommend for an affordable workday lunch.“

“These people are amazing. Great service across the board, all staff always have a smile on their face and are very helpful. They've got great food, always hot and fresh. Even when there's a line out the door - they will get your food out in less than 15 minutes.

I work at a nearby business and have been here more than a few times over the past few years. Great breakfast and even better lunch, and not too pricey. Highly Highly recommend.“

“Chicken madness is an amazing sandwich“

“Perfectly toasted and buttered bagel. The staff was friendly. The other patrons were very friendly as they could easily tell we were tourists. I like to go where the locals go when on vacation. This is the type of establishment I'd gladly support on a regular basis if I lived in the area. The store was clean. The food was freshly prepared. The location is convenient.Check this place out if you are visiting the area. The locals already know how great this place is.“

“This is my favorite neighborhood spot to get a quick bite, sundries for the house, or just friendly conversation. My favorite menu items are the turkey bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches; steak and cheese sandwich; and jerk mumbo chicken wings during happy hour. You can dine-in, or take out. I'd suggest calling ahead to reduce wait time if you're limited. Occasional special events like brunch or big sports events bring the community out and pack the place.“

“Love this place. Walk in the door and immediately to the right is Lawd Shawarma! A wonderfully warm meal of fish & eggs with vegan bread and Christmas-spiced Sorrel / Hibiscus drink. No matter what they call the next respiratory illness, no matter if you need to starve a flu or feed a cold. Problem solved for me. Lawd! I thank you.“

“GOOD EATS!!“

“Been going here since I was a senior in high school and now Iam in '60s!
They have wonderful homemade sauces and delicious cheese options. They also have frozen foods that you can take home and heat up.
Love their mortadella but they also have other cold cuts.
They make in my opinion the best pizza in town. You can order a whole pie with toppings of your choice or you can just drop in and grab a slice or two. Empanada, Spanish pie and subs are highly recommend.“

“Yum! Good quick breakfast and not expensive. Huge menu, too.“

“Very convenient! Our family shop here every day. The workers are very professional and kind. The business establishment is Awesome. They gave a cookout for the community which was excellent the food was delicious. We support our community store“

“Chicken salad sandwich always good 😋“

“Great place to grab lunch around the area. They’re very quick with orders. One time I had to wait a couple of minutes after ordering ahead and they gave me free chips. They really care about their customers and it’s something that I really appreciate. Will come back here a lot“

“I love M2M, low prices and great eats.. the salad bar is outstanding. Great customer service and very clean.. You can eat inside or outside. 5 Stars PLUS“

“Best bagel I ever had! Great customer service! I love this place! Hilltop!“

“I Love this Place!!! Great Prices, Food and Customer Service!!! I Did Not Get a Chance to Take Other Pictures But The Next Trip I Will. Awesome Grilled Chicken Salad With Great Flavor!!! This Place Needs Longer Hours of Operation...! But, it’s Still The Best Small Deli Shop in the DMV Area!!!“

“Convenient location, fast, average pricing, good selection /variety, good service and great tasting food. I decided to take advantage of the available hot food buffet selection, and it was a definite win. Overall, I am satisfied and wouldn't hesitate to eat here again.“

“First time going here today, went for breakfast. Good service, good coffee, amazing stuffed French toast, & The Home fries 🤌🏼 Will definitely be back!!!“

“Got my order wrong once but other that it a cool spot.“

“This particular store has been in the neighborhood for a long time so this store will need to upgrade the heating system the cooling system maybe it just like I said it needs to be gutted out and remodeled and maybe bigger and better parking lot for them as well because I see cars getting scraped up and everything like that when I'm and I'm coming out the parking lot“

“Great waffle with an amazing sausage, egg and cheese sandwich! The atmosphere is so nice inside, and the chill music was a great touch. If you like apple juice, try the sparkling apple juice! It’s so good! Also the workers are so nice. Such a great breakfast spot in DC 😊“

“Needed a quick bite to eat after a concert & going to out hotel close by, had the chicken wrap & some wings. We enjoyed that it was made fresh on the spot & tasted great especially at midnight, the casher was UNFORGETABLE with his catchphrase "alright awesome!" He's definitely a highlight. Would definitely swing by this small hidden gem!!“

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“Great store with clean environment and fair prices. They got funnel, sheets, woods, swishers, cigs, bongs, pipes, and a snack & drink section. I got what i was looking for and i was in then out in no time. Atm inside and more things you have to go inside to check out for yourself.“

“The food was so delicious. I did not even get a picture. I had a bacon egg and cheese croissant also with three wings my friend ordered a turkey bacon, egg and cheese on wheat toast.! he thought that my sandwich look better than his and would taste better but when he had his sandwich, he was amazed on how good it was. The chicken was 1010. Absolutely delicious. I’m thinking about ordering again for dinner tonight.“

“Great food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“