I had a very disappointing experience at Bethesda Market. Unfortunately, I found the level of customer service lacking, and my concerns were not addressed in a meaningful way by the owner.
I also noticed significant price differences compared to other local retailers—some items were nearly 40% more expensive. I strongly recommend double-checking prices before making a purchase. It seems many people shop here because it’s convenient, but in my experience, that convenience came at a steep cost. Personally, I wouldn’t return.
R Tyler
I've only been here for the deli in the back. I always get the Spicey Italian with the seasoned fries. It's good and the fries are always hot. The only other thing I could say is the store is crammed. There's not much room to maneuver.
Joshua Mahuna
I am not writing about the food. I have not ordered the food, so don't take this review as something to do with the crew in the back.
This review is regarding the front desk and the personability, hospitality, and service. I have visited this place a few times to buy beer and wine. Great selection of local beers--some are harder to find, which is like a little gold mine when compared to other beer stores. However, when I go to check out, the front clerk asks for my I.D. (totally fine), but disputes that I am who I am in the picture. I used to have really long hair, but my I.D. has it pulled back. The cashier has even argued with me that I am not the person in my I.D., to which I threatened I would just leave their establishment, to which they relented and allowed me to buy the beer anyways. What TERRIBLE service and the AUDACITY to DISPUTE someone's I.D. based on their appearance is not only insulting, but absolutely rude.
I have not been back and I won't be back.
B C
Service is bad and food not so tasty plus some beers with dust and cashier is kind of rude.
Yuan Li
Was choosing between this and potbelly. Clearly, I chose poorly.
I ordered a sausage and peppers sandwich. For some reason, it came drenched in tomato sauce. The sauce was either old or canned. It tasted like citric acid and preservatives. The sandwich had 4 or 5 little sausages that was probably sitting under a heat lamp for the whole day. They were bland and dry. The cashier definitely did not want to be there. A sandwich and small fries were $16.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joseph Jacob
Portions are getting smaller. Clean and very courteous employees.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jennifer Golden
To earn 5 stars with me, you have to be perfect. I'd say they are a solid 3.5. The deli counter/grill is great with a decent selection. We've been very happy with everything we ordered. Their sandwiches are too big for me, sadly they don't do half subs so I don't order food from them often. The beer selection is STELLAR! I have noticed dust collected on some of the stock and makes me wonder about freshness. I dinged atmosphere because of the incense they were burning in the small small store that caused me to have an asthma attack - there was no escaping the smoke/smell of it and was just horrible. The place has table chairs both inside and outside. They are not open for breakfast; at least they weren't at 9am.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Paul Kim
I ordered a Philly Cheesteak, and I know I can rarely get a “Philly Cheesesteak” outside of Philly, and by the ingredients, I knew it wasn’t a Philly Cheesesteak. That said, it was a soft roll and it really tasted great, but when you order a cheesesteak sandwich, the steak should NOT be the condiment!! There wasn’t 4oz, well maybe 4oz, but I had more of everything else and the steak was scarce!! Never ordering the cheesesteak from there again.
Jess Petitt
I’ve been here a few times, and while the beer selection is impressive, unfortunately the lack of refrigerator space and turnover means that much of the good stuff is no longer fresh. Add that to being overpriced, and I go elsewhere to get good beer. It’s unfortunate because it’s the best selection of RAR I’ve seen in the area.Food-wise we had the worst soup we’ve ever experienced - a sour tasting clam chowder that was inedible.Overall lots of potential here, but mostly missed opportunity.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Joe G
The least amount of meat I have ever seen on a sub. Did not even cover the roll. I've been coming here for years and I don't know what happened.
Great sandwiches and world class beer selection, best I’ve found for German, Dutch and Trappist Monk beer selection in the district. Friendly folks and reasonable prices too, I hope this place is around for ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ron Scott
Takeout: Yes
Luke Pascual
Great sandwiches, great beer selection
Ozien the Gamer
I had a steak, egg, and cheese sandwich with jalapeños. It was delicious, would recommend. It was affordable too.
I had a very disappointing experience at Bethesda Market. Unfortunately, I found the level of customer service lacking, and my concerns were not addressed in a meaningful way by the owner.
I also noticed significant price differences compared to other local retailers—some items were nearly 40% more expensive. I strongly recommend double-checking prices before making a purchase. It seems many people shop here because it’s convenient, but in my experience, that convenience came at a steep cost. Personally, I wouldn’t return.
I've only been here for the deli in the back. I always get the Spicey Italian with the seasoned fries. It's good and the fries are always hot. The only other thing I could say is the store is crammed. There's not much room to maneuver.
I am not writing about the food. I have not ordered the food, so don't take this review as something to do with the crew in the back.
This review is regarding the front desk and the personability, hospitality, and service. I have visited this place a few times to buy beer and wine. Great selection of local beers--some are harder to find, which is like a little gold mine when compared to other beer stores. However, when I go to check out, the front clerk asks for my I.D. (totally fine), but disputes that I am who I am in the picture. I used to have really long hair, but my I.D. has it pulled back. The cashier has even argued with me that I am not the person in my I.D., to which I threatened I would just leave their establishment, to which they relented and allowed me to buy the beer anyways. What TERRIBLE service and the AUDACITY to DISPUTE someone's I.D. based on their appearance is not only insulting, but absolutely rude.
I have not been back and I won't be back.
Service is bad and food not so tasty plus some beers with dust and cashier is kind of rude.
Was choosing between this and potbelly. Clearly, I chose poorly.
I ordered a sausage and peppers sandwich. For some reason, it came drenched in tomato sauce. The sauce was either old or canned. It tasted like citric acid and preservatives. The sandwich had 4 or 5 little sausages that was probably sitting under a heat lamp for the whole day. They were bland and dry. The cashier definitely did not want to be there. A sandwich and small fries were $16.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Portions are getting smaller. Clean and very courteous employees.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
To earn 5 stars with me, you have to be perfect. I'd say they are a solid 3.5. The deli counter/grill is great with a decent selection. We've been very happy with everything we ordered. Their sandwiches are too big for me, sadly they don't do half subs so I don't order food from them often.
The beer selection is STELLAR! I have noticed dust collected on some of the stock and makes me wonder about freshness. I dinged atmosphere because of the incense they were burning in the small small store that caused me to have an asthma attack - there was no escaping the smoke/smell of it and was just horrible. The place has table chairs both inside and outside. They are not open for breakfast; at least they weren't at 9am.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
I ordered a Philly Cheesteak, and I know I can rarely get a “Philly Cheesesteak” outside of Philly, and by the ingredients, I knew it wasn’t a Philly Cheesesteak. That said, it was a soft roll and it really tasted great, but when you order a cheesesteak sandwich, the steak should NOT be the condiment!! There wasn’t 4oz, well maybe 4oz, but I had more of everything else and the steak was scarce!! Never ordering the cheesesteak from there again.
I’ve been here a few times, and while the beer selection is impressive, unfortunately the lack of refrigerator space and turnover means that much of the good stuff is no longer fresh. Add that to being overpriced, and I go elsewhere to get good beer. It’s unfortunate because it’s the best selection of RAR I’ve seen in the area.Food-wise we had the worst soup we’ve ever experienced - a sour tasting clam chowder that was inedible.Overall lots of potential here, but mostly missed opportunity.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
The least amount of meat I have ever seen on a sub. Did not even cover the roll. I've been coming here for years and I don't know what happened.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Fabulous beer and wine selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great sandwiches and world class beer selection, best I’ve found for German, Dutch and Trappist Monk beer selection in the district. Friendly folks and reasonable prices too, I hope this place is around for ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Takeout: Yes
Great sandwiches, great beer selection
I had a steak, egg, and cheese sandwich with jalapeños. It was delicious, would recommend. It was affordable too.
Parking: It's a shopping center near Safeway.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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