Staff so nice but food was just fair. I have tried about 3 times because it is so close to work. There is nothing memorable except service.
Jennifer Gibbs-Waterman
Went by Critics Choice this afternoon for lunch.Yep. It’s a good choice.I love the retro feel of the place.It’s a family-run business with a waitress whom I wish was everywhere i went. (Very, very dry humor, but not sarcastic. Very kind lady)It was a quiet afternoon in downtown Alexandria and we were the only customers at that time.It’s a sandwich shop.But, oh yes, these folks know how to make sandwiches.My club sandwich on rye was exactly that.Very good meats and a smooth creamy cheese, with crisp cold lettuce, tomato, with just enough mayo on toasted rye.Skyler had a yummy roast beef sandwich with gravy (on a kaiser roll).Stephanie’s corned beef looked phenomenal.We requested an order of fries. When crinkle fries are cooked just right, they are crisp, light, and stay good even as they cool. Yes, those are the fries we had. They call them ‘freedom fries.’ And it felt like freedom indeed from all the wanna-be fries that i’ve had.And Elijah’s personal pan pepperoni pizza looked perfect. Not too dark or too light. Well cooked food for a growing boy.The hot tea we had was perfectly brewedIf you go, expect a good sandwich in an atmosphere from the last century.Leave knowing you have just had a very good sandwich with a nice relaxed atmosphere in a family run business which cares about the quality of their food and the comfort of their customers.Yep, i’m going back.PS: When i spoke to the sweet owner, she did mention that she loved collecting clowns.Actually, there was memorabilia from several different genres.A little Disney, a little of the Hollywood stars from the 50’s, a holiday tree, beautiful holiday wreath, some gorgeous dolls, and a few clowns.The room was large enough that it didn’t seem oppressive.?Vegetarian options: Although this is a sandwich shop with good meats and cheeses, i did see a veggie only sandwich in the style of a Philly cheese steak sandwich.Parking: Street parking around the corner; also a parking lot right past the stop light.Kid-friendliness: Relaxed atmosphere with room between the tables. Several food options available.Wheelchair accessibility: Easily wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Freedom Fries, Ham Club Sandwich, Sandwich
Owottte Otter
Everything was great and the staff were
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eli Meaux
Favorite local restaurant. I eat lunch here at least once a week. Couldn't recommend more highly, especially the cheesesteak.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Steak Done Right
Laura-Ellen Ayres
A casual, downtown restaurant with sandwiches and plate lunches. They have an emphasis on Philadelphia and great Italian spaghetti.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana
Reenee T.
$14 for a turkey hoagie with turkey meat only on the edge of the hoagie bun, very little, for $14...insane and $1 for a small bag of chips. Rip off
CrowCat Review
Critics Choice is a staple and mainstay in Alexandria. They have some of the best club sandwiches and Philly cheesesteak you may possibly ever have. They have been in business for a long time and really know what they are doing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crow Cat Films
Critics Choice is a staple and mainstay in Alexandria. They have some of the best club sandwiches and Philly cheesesteak you may possibly ever have. They have been in business for a long time and really know what they are doing.
Kelli Welch
I would give this place 10 stars if I could. My family and I were nearby at the hospital and decided to order a party tray with a mix of sandwiches. They prepared them fast, and they were kind and friendly. And the sandwiches are AMAZING. Turkey, chicken (think chicken parmesan without the marinara), Italian, and Philly steak. Plus a big bag of chips. It was perfect for what we needed, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian
Chris Nolen
I had a really good Philly Cheese steak, one of the best I have had. The owner and wife are great people who visited.
Consistently the best Philly Cheese Steak sandwich anywhere! Atmosphere is low key and pleasant. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.
Rockie Corbett
Great atmosphere! phenomenal staff and very Kind!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joost Morsink
American diner with sandwiches and burgers. Decent food, but nothing special, except for the clown dolls that decorate the place. And they serve freedom fries.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ellen Gray
Best sandwich shop in town!! Many great choices if you want more than a sandwich.Vegetarian options: The cheese grinder is delicious and such a good vegetarian option.
Staff so nice but food was just fair. I have tried about 3 times because it is so close to work. There is nothing memorable except service.
Went by Critics Choice this afternoon for lunch.Yep. It’s a good choice.I love the retro feel of the place.It’s a family-run business with a waitress whom I wish was everywhere i went. (Very, very dry humor, but not sarcastic. Very kind lady)It was a quiet afternoon in downtown Alexandria and we were the only customers at that time.It’s a sandwich shop.But, oh yes, these folks know how to make sandwiches.My club sandwich on rye was exactly that.Very good meats and a smooth creamy cheese, with crisp cold lettuce, tomato, with just enough mayo on toasted rye.Skyler had a yummy roast beef sandwich with gravy (on a kaiser roll).Stephanie’s corned beef looked phenomenal.We requested an order of fries. When crinkle fries are cooked just right, they are crisp, light, and stay good even as they cool. Yes, those are the fries we had. They call them ‘freedom fries.’ And it felt like freedom indeed from all the wanna-be fries that i’ve had.And Elijah’s personal pan pepperoni pizza looked perfect. Not too dark or too light. Well cooked food for a growing boy.The hot tea we had was perfectly brewedIf you go, expect a good sandwich in an atmosphere from the last century.Leave knowing you have just had a very good sandwich with a nice relaxed atmosphere in a family run business which cares about the quality of their food and the comfort of their customers.Yep, i’m going back.PS: When i spoke to the sweet owner, she did mention that she loved collecting clowns.Actually, there was memorabilia from several different genres.A little Disney, a little of the Hollywood stars from the 50’s, a holiday tree, beautiful holiday wreath, some gorgeous dolls, and a few clowns.The room was large enough that it didn’t seem oppressive.?Vegetarian options: Although this is a sandwich shop with good meats and cheeses, i did see a veggie only sandwich in the style of a Philly cheese steak sandwich.Parking: Street parking around the corner; also a parking lot right past the stop light.Kid-friendliness: Relaxed atmosphere with room between the tables. Several food options available.Wheelchair accessibility: Easily wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Freedom Fries, Ham Club Sandwich, Sandwich
Everything was great and the staff were
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favorite local restaurant. I eat lunch here at least once a week. Couldn't recommend more highly, especially the cheesesteak.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Steak Done Right
A casual, downtown restaurant with sandwiches and plate lunches. They have an emphasis on Philadelphia and great Italian spaghetti.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana
$14 for a turkey hoagie with turkey meat only on the edge of the hoagie bun, very little, for $14...insane and $1 for a small bag of chips. Rip off
Critics Choice is a staple and mainstay in Alexandria. They have some of the best club sandwiches and Philly cheesesteak you may possibly ever have. They have been in business for a long time and really know what they are doing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Critics Choice is a staple and mainstay in Alexandria. They have some of the best club sandwiches and Philly cheesesteak you may possibly ever have. They have been in business for a long time and really know what they are doing.
I would give this place 10 stars if I could. My family and I were nearby at the hospital and decided to order a party tray with a mix of sandwiches. They prepared them fast, and they were kind and friendly. And the sandwiches are AMAZING. Turkey, chicken (think chicken parmesan without the marinara), Italian, and Philly steak. Plus a big bag of chips. It was perfect for what we needed, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian
I had a really good Philly Cheese steak, one of the best I have had. The owner and wife are great people who visited.
Restaurantji Recommends
Love this place. It's always a treat for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Consistently the best Philly Cheese Steak sandwich anywhere! Atmosphere is low key and pleasant. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.
Great atmosphere! phenomenal staff and very Kind!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
American diner with sandwiches and burgers. Decent food, but nothing special, except for the clown dolls that decorate the place. And they serve freedom fries.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Best sandwich shop in town!! Many great choices if you want more than a sandwich.Vegetarian options: The cheese grinder is delicious and such a good vegetarian option.