Duchess Variety Store

4126 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City
(410) 465-2246

Recent Reviews

Coleman Nelson

*Cash Only, which I was lucky to see before going*Delicious food made with love. 24 oz. milkshakes, plenty of ice cream options, prices you can't get anywhere else. You could probably make anything made here at home, but the price is worth it to check out. Awesome service. Very clean. Wish there were more places like this.Parking: Limited parking in front of the building

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

S Nam

Ms. Maggie makes wonderful and STACKED homemade sandwiches like most moms/grandmoms out there.They're quite tasty, too.She's been doing this for years, but she's only a 1 granny army, so be patient for your lunch/dinner sandwich ? ? ?.Depending on how many people there are, and the following is LOYAL, you can expect 10min - 1hr depending on the crowd size.CASH ONLY & TAKEOUT ONLY

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Sandwich, Liverwurst Sandwich, Roast Beef, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Ricardo M Gonzalez

Amazing food and great service. The shop is ran by 1 person that preps the sandwiches right there. Its a must visit spot for foodies.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jenny Boone

Best deal on a sandwich anywhere!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

D P

Mrs. Mihaly kovacs (Maggie) makes classic deli cut to order sandwiches. The establishment has been here for 52 years and I remember it while being raised in the area from 1990s. It's still cash only and each sandwich does take time but there is something so satisfying about the value and simplicity of the sandwiches. If you are sensitive to cash only or her not wearing gloves, just don't go. She washes her hands and runs a relatively clean kitchen.I find the food to be mid but it's a visit down memory lane out of nostalgia. If you are not from the area, there is no real value of visiting unless you just want a cheap fresh cut deli meat in white bread. Prices haven't changed in my lifetime so it feels like she is just serving the community out of pure kindness.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Sandwich, Ham Sandwich, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

patsy c

This is a small family owned and run business. They have the best sandwiches , ice cream and milk shakes! You can't beat their prices. $3.50 and 2.50 for huge sandwiches! My family has been coming here for over 20 years! If your ever in Ellicott city you differently have to stop here for a quick lunch.

Lisa Johnson

My 1st visit after seeing it featured in, Only in Maryland. The owner is very kind & reminds me of my Granny, talking while making my sandwich. I thought it was funny when she said,I don't answer the phone when it rings,so just drive on over & get a sandwich made with love !

Food: 5

Service: 5

Xavier Haak

Classic sandwich shop run by the wonderful Mrs. Maggy. Great place to get a good hearty meal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seth Lachowsky

*Cash Only*4 stars, Sandwiches are decent, not exceptional. The older woman is the star of the show though. Expect a 30 minute-1 hour wait. While waiting you can watch the sole proprietor make sandwiches in a very theatrical way. Throughly enjoyed watching the care she took in working the meat slicer, straightening the lettuce, carefully slicing the onion and tomato in her hand, and expertly spreading the mayo and mustard, even the care she takes in bagging the sandwich. Clearly she has done this 1000s of times in her life and still takes great pride in this repetitious task.She also serves scoop ice cream and makes milkshakes.For $3.50 for the sandwich you can't wrong with the value, but the sandwich flavor is quickly forgotten after consumption. Probably won't find my way back there again due to the long wait and out of way nature of the location. But definitely worth a first visit.Word to the wise, every person in front of me rounded up their bill as there was no tip jar. She would try and give the bills back graciously but the customers would decline and walk away. I did the same.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Keon Tobin

Wowwwww I have never.... if you have ever seen a hole in the wall this is it.... while waiting in line we seen the elder lady slipped into the wall. Not to mention with the same gloves on she was cutting the meat with....

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Rachel Cosentino

The sandwiches are full of meat and delicious!! The lady behind the counter is so sweet and very friendly. Will definitely be coming back again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Nguyen

Came here for lunch. I found this place through social media and this place doesn’t disappoint! The sandwiches are tasty, fat, and super cheap compared to every other store out there. The woman behind the counter is also super kind and friendly. She seems hard working and she always wipes down her station after making a sandwich. The rest of the store is also very neat and clean. I definitely recommend coming here, cause I’ll be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Sandwich, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Shelby Lapps

This is a great spot for a deli sandwich. $3.50 for that turkey and cheese sandwich ?. There is only one person taking your order n making your sandwich. So the service is slow but if you have the time to wait ✋️ its worth it!!!I nice clean Mom n Pop type of store.Wheelchair accessibility: It's wheelchair accessible.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Jay Banas

Found out about this place on the gram so I told myself if I was ever in the area I'd give it a try. Its a small place and is almost empty inside. The sweetest elderly woman was working by herself making the sammiches. She reminded me of how my grandmother used to prepare me a sammich. With tax food was $3.72!! I couldn't believe it. It was all fresh and the tomatoes she used looked right out the garden. The selection is very slim but this place is worth the stop if your looking for a cheap but delicious lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Sandwich

Jake Rye

This place is perfect. Excellent sandwiches and shakes!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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