Meats and Foods is the best local eatery and I cannot wait for their return. They make so much in house and provide such an amazing and high quality product. I’m not sure how folks here can criticize these amazing restauranteurs. I love their vibes. If you like spicy chili, get it with their house made jalapeños, if you wanna call to order or don’t have time for a brief wait, then this is probably not the establishment for you. This isn’t McDonald’s. These folks care, and their foods leaves me feeling happy and well. Thank you for sharing your craft with our community ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Magnus
While the ambience of meats and foods has an undoubtedly monastic quality, I am afraid to report that the product falls far short of chartreusian. As a chili lover and connoisseur, I was positively shocked at the bland and forgetful non-flavor of this pallidly hued chili, which in addition to its utter lack of depth had about as much heat as a late November evening in Lincoln, Nebraska. If I were to learn there were any actual chilies used in the fabrication of this dish I might feel compelled to pay a visit to my GP to check my tongue for any growths. As for the half smoke, it possessed a solid (if not remarkable) flavor but was ultimately rendered impotent by its snapless casing — while it may be true that tight skins are often the enemy of tumescence in human beings, unfortunately the opposite is true of pork and beef sausages.
Pork sausage had great flavor but an unpleasantly gamey mouthfeel, compounded by the squeaky and overly thick strands sauerkraut. Topped with their fantastically peppy and bright yellow mustard though, it is overall a pretty cool thing to put into and around your mouth.
Overall the undistinguished offerings of meats and foods shouldn’t be too surprising given the self serious, dischord house like vibes of the space. Chili half smokes are a food of fun, and the proprietors don’ti really seem to be having any.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
John Lee
Serve the freshest food. Service is even better! Come by if you’re in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kasey Dauterive
I have been looking forward to trying this place for so long. I went online to order ahead because I’ve heard it can be a wait on weekends. The online ordering was unavailable as of 11am. I decided to walk there and there were three couples sitting down eating. One person was ahead of me waiting. I ordered a single chilito and he said it would be 20 mins. No worries, I was in the restaurant biz I know they probably had to make fresh chili or do some online orders. I asked if I could run across the street and come right back. I came back within 5 minutes and proceeded to wait at the counter for 35 additional minutes while I watched two couples who had walked in well after me get served. I walked to the counter and waited to ask the guy the status of my order. It had been ready on the back counter. I asked if I was supposed to come get it, because others around me all had their food brought to them. He said he didn’t see me. Did he not see me or did he not care to look? The place is the size of a storage unit and he looked up into my vicinity multiple times to see people walking through the front door. The vibes were just bad here overall and he seemed to hate being there. This always happens with DC food places when they blow up. They think they can treat customers however. The chili was not worth the weird experience at all and I hope you appreciated the tip bud. ❤️
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Michael Wylie
I hesitate to write this two-star review about (probably) the best single local food item in DC. I believe that is the Chilito. It's a simple delight: chili, cheddar, and a tortilla that was made with a great deal of care. The problem is they are very difficult to get. Meats & Foods is only open from 10-4, Thu-Sun. and on weekends they don't take online or phone orders. I walked over on a Saturday and it was a 1:15 wait. It's a two person operation and they do not move quickly. This would be a 5-star review if they were easier to get. Meats & Foods is an place of unwavering commitment to quality and it's product, but if the customers have such a hard time obtaining the product, then what's the point of having a storefront? One star for service because there really isn't any based on the open hours and wait times. I look forward to another Chilito sometime when the stars align or I take a day off on a Thursday or Friday specifically for Meats & Foods
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chilito
Marquetta Nelson
My half smoke was delicious and the customer service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John-Pierre Maeli
I've eaten here five days in a row and never gotten tired of it. If you're hungover it's a godsend!??♀️ And if your friends don't like Meats and Foods then tell them to go back to Navy Yard.??♀️
My go-to combo is the sausage egg and cheese and a chilito. It slaps! ?????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage Egg and Cheese Sandwich, Breakfast Burrito, Chilito
Jesse Bulluck
Best breakfast biscuits in the city
Adriana Aspiazu
Everything is made with care, from scratch, in house by the same two devoted professionals and feels like a hug from the inside. ????? Do not miss this hidden gem ?
Gordon Cummings
Finally got around to checking out Meats and Foods and let me tell you that was a mistake. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese and it did not disappoint. This seems like a simple order but it is easy to mess up. They nail the balance between the ingredients. I'd rank this sandwich among the best I've had.
This is a small place but it is warm and inviting. The owners are friendly and inviting.
There is a bit of a wait but I think it's worth it. It's worth checking out.
Beautiful food. I had the opportunity to try the breakfast sandwich and chillito, and both were oozing awesomeness. This is not a place where you will be served immediately, and depending on the backlog, waiting can go up to an hour - but the wait is totally worth it, cause the owner duo make the food with real passion!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilito, Breakfast Sandwich
Michael Maher
I have never actually been here but I have put it on my bucket list now. I saw an interview these two did and they were so cool I just wanted to say hi with a review.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Brewer
Really cool vibe inside. The entire place is run solely by two people, and you can tell all the love and care they put into the place. My meal was delicious and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Bourg
The jalapeño chilito paired with potato bites is the kind of simple, perfectly made lunch you’ll find yourself thinking back to with a smile on your face. Amazing and affordable food, in a beautifully Garfield adorned shop that is ran by passionate people. What more can you ask for?
Meats and Foods is the best local eatery and I cannot wait for their return. They make so much in house and provide such an amazing and high quality product. I’m not sure how folks here can criticize these amazing restauranteurs. I love their vibes. If you like spicy chili, get it with their house made jalapeños, if you wanna call to order or don’t have time for a brief wait, then this is probably not the establishment for you. This isn’t McDonald’s. These folks care, and their foods leaves me feeling happy and well. Thank you for sharing your craft with our community ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
While the ambience of meats and foods has an undoubtedly monastic quality, I am afraid to report that the product falls far short of chartreusian. As a chili lover and connoisseur, I was positively shocked at the bland and forgetful non-flavor of this pallidly hued chili, which in addition to its utter lack of depth had about as much heat as a late November evening in Lincoln, Nebraska. If I were to learn there were any actual chilies used in the fabrication of this dish I might feel compelled to pay a visit to my GP to check my tongue for any growths. As for the half smoke, it possessed a solid (if not remarkable) flavor but was ultimately rendered impotent by its snapless casing — while it may be true that tight skins are often the enemy of tumescence in human beings, unfortunately the opposite is true of pork and beef sausages.
Pork sausage had great flavor but an unpleasantly gamey mouthfeel, compounded by the squeaky and overly thick strands sauerkraut. Topped with their fantastically peppy and bright yellow mustard though, it is overall a pretty cool thing to put into and around your mouth.
Overall the undistinguished offerings of meats and foods shouldn’t be too surprising given the self serious, dischord house like vibes of the space. Chili half smokes are a food of fun, and the proprietors don’ti really seem to be having any.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Serve the freshest food. Service is even better! Come by if you’re in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been looking forward to trying this place for so long. I went online to order ahead because I’ve heard it can be a wait on weekends. The online ordering was unavailable as of 11am. I decided to walk there and there were three couples sitting down eating. One person was ahead of me waiting. I ordered a single chilito and he said it would be 20 mins. No worries, I was in the restaurant biz I know they probably had to make fresh chili or do some online orders. I asked if I could run across the street and come right back. I came back within 5 minutes and proceeded to wait at the counter for 35 additional minutes while I watched two couples who had walked in well after me get served. I walked to the counter and waited to ask the guy the status of my order. It had been ready on the back counter. I asked if I was supposed to come get it, because others around me all had their food brought to them. He said he didn’t see me. Did he not see me or did he not care to look? The place is the size of a storage unit and he looked up into my vicinity multiple times to see people walking through the front door. The vibes were just bad here overall and he seemed to hate being there. This always happens with DC food places when they blow up. They think they can treat customers however. The chili was not worth the weird experience at all and I hope you appreciated the tip bud. ❤️
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I hesitate to write this two-star review about (probably) the best single local food item in DC. I believe that is the Chilito. It's a simple delight: chili, cheddar, and a tortilla that was made with a great deal of care. The problem is they are very difficult to get. Meats & Foods is only open from 10-4, Thu-Sun. and on weekends they don't take online or phone orders. I walked over on a Saturday and it was a 1:15 wait. It's a two person operation and they do not move quickly. This would be a 5-star review if they were easier to get. Meats & Foods is an place of unwavering commitment to quality and it's product, but if the customers have such a hard time obtaining the product, then what's the point of having a storefront? One star for service because there really isn't any based on the open hours and wait times. I look forward to another Chilito sometime when the stars align or I take a day off on a Thursday or Friday specifically for Meats & Foods
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chilito
My half smoke was delicious and the customer service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've eaten here five days in a row and never gotten tired of it. If you're hungover it's a godsend!??♀️ And if your friends don't like Meats and Foods then tell them to go back to Navy Yard.??♀️
My go-to combo is the sausage egg and cheese and a chilito. It slaps! ?????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage Egg and Cheese Sandwich, Breakfast Burrito, Chilito
Best breakfast biscuits in the city
Everything is made with care, from scratch, in house by the same two devoted professionals and feels like a hug from the inside. ????? Do not miss this hidden gem ?
Finally got around to checking out Meats and Foods and let me tell you that was a mistake. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese and it did not disappoint. This seems like a simple order but it is easy to mess up. They nail the balance between the ingredients. I'd rank this sandwich among the best I've had.
This is a small place but it is warm and inviting. The owners are friendly and inviting.
There is a bit of a wait but I think it's worth it. It's worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast, Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
It's tiny but all you need for a quick bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful food. I had the opportunity to try the breakfast sandwich and chillito, and both were oozing awesomeness.
This is not a place where you will be served immediately, and depending on the backlog, waiting can go up to an hour - but the wait is totally worth it, cause the owner duo make the food with real passion!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilito, Breakfast Sandwich
I have never actually been here but I have put it on my bucket list now. I saw an interview these two did and they were so cool I just wanted to say hi with a review.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really cool vibe inside. The entire place is run solely by two people, and you can tell all the love and care they put into the place. My meal was delicious and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The jalapeño chilito paired with potato bites is the kind of simple, perfectly made lunch you’ll find yourself thinking back to with a smile on your face. Amazing and affordable food, in a beautifully Garfield adorned shop that is ran by passionate people. What more can you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilito
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