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    Deli For the Belly

    4.1 (46 reviews)
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    Good for kids

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    Cheeseburger sub
    Vincent M.

    We've been meaning to give it a try, but often do our takeout for dinner and they're breakfast/lunch. Stopped in to get some lunch to take to the park. I went with the cheeseburger sub. Long roll with two burger patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and ketchup. It was a very classic deli/bodega style sandwich. Not breaking new ground, but a filling lunch. I'm looking forward to giving some other items a try.

    Pulled pork with coleslaw
    Laura W.

    My mom, son, and I stopped in for lunch before visiting nearby Scramble. The industrial location makes this spot easy to overlook. There is a small parking lot, but the deli shares it so look where you park since spaces are marked. The space inside seems pretty run down, kinda dirty. They have no high chairs and no bathroom, which presented a problem when I had to change my baby's diaper. There's no soda fountain either but an extensive bottled drink fridge selection. I believe breakfast is served all day, but we both opted for lunch. I had a gyro and my mom had the pulled pork with coleslaw. Portions of both were generous! The gyro meat was seasoned well, the pita was fresh, but it needed more tzatziki. Also everything fell out of the pita with each bite making it difficult to eat. My mom liked her pulled pork. The coleslaw was more vinegar based and she said it paired nicely. Her complaint was the gun was too big for the amount of meat. My complaint was that while the pork was seasoned well, I found it to be very dry. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing because breakfast reviews seem solid. I'm not really in this area often but would consider returning here again. I'd just order differently.

    a sandwich and french fries
    Kristi H.

    This is one of those hole in the wall places that you love and have as one of your regulars. Great service and really good food. They have several bakery options too and serve breakfast. Great find and I'll definitely be back!

    Double order of corned beef hash.. $9.90...ugh, duped again.
    Shio P.

    Double order of corned beef hash? $9.00? I could buy 6 cans of my own and it would be better than this... Oh well... Tried and duped again...

    the front of a deli
    Hannah H.

    Deli for the Belly is a small little deli place off of Eisenhower. They offer breakfast platters & sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, and combos. The hubs and I came here a few minutes before closing, but the couple was more than willing to take our order - whew! We tried the Egg & Meat breakfast sandwich (we opted for sausage and with cheese; you get to choose your bread as well, as we chose white; this came as a triple decker style, with 3 pieces of white bread, lots of American cheese, fried egg, and 2 of the thick seasoned breakfast sausage patties - meaty, cheesy, and pretty filling!); Steak & Cheese combo (that came with a side of crinkle-cut fries; the hubs was a fan of this, but I thought it was slightly bland; had a good amount of rib-eye steak, though!); and, a Pastrami sandwich (packed generously with pastrami, this was slightly dry; the coleslaw was sweeter and less dressed; could have had more mayo to make the pastrami a little less dry!). Service was quick and super sweet, and the place itself is kept clean and a great place to stop by for a quick breakfast or lunch. I'd love to come back and try out their BLT, other breakfast platters, and other hot sammies. Just note that the parking spots in the plaza are labeled, so be mindful of that - you may have to do some repeat circles to grab a spot. +weekdays: 6AM-4PM, Sat: 5AM-2PM +Egg & Sausage breakfast sandwich with cheese +friendly staff! +limited parking spots (labeled)

    Eggs with home fries and toast
    Bert O.

    I love this place for breakfast. I have been coming here for over 6 years. I love to get the eggs any style without meat ( no sausage or bacon). I get eggs, potatoes, and toast. I get it with coffee and have the toast with jelly. I remember when I used to eat meat, I really enjoyed their hamburgers. This place is very busy in the morning, most people getting take-out. I love their simplicity and I go every time i am in the area. The prices are also fair. I prefer this any day over McDonalds!

    Fresh from the grill
    ML C.

    First impressions; - Person is always cleaning, clean place. -They were able to recommend a good dish even though I wasn't to hungry, attentive and knowledgeable service. -You see what they are doing all the time, open kitchen. - Good parking. - Prices on point. - It worth the trip. Food; I ordered the steak and cheese sandwich for $7.69. More meat than bread, not to much fat. The flavors were on point. The fries were fresh and hot, I took mine without salt. Overall was a good experience. Will come back...

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    7 months ago

    This deli was nice. The customer service was cool. The food was good. I would have no problem coming back if I weren't in the area.

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    2 years ago

    This is a real deli - great spot - they are fast and food is good - not a instagram breakfast spot

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    compared to the other mom and pop shops around, the food has much higher quality. Service is great and lots of options.

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    Great food, reasonable prices, not a chain, and brilliant name. Pastrami was excellent. Like that you get your own drinks.

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    Great deli. I stop by on my way to work and I love that I can call ahead to have my food ready once I arrive. Great value and good portions.

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    Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli

    4.7
    (130 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Second best sandwiches I have ever had, but best on the East coast…read more I'm in Arlington on business from the West Coast and was looking for a quick lunch spot when I stumbled into this little hidden gem. I've eaten at plenty of delis over the years, but Eddie's Little Shop completely surprised me with flavors I've genuinely never tasted before. The sandwiches here are incredibly unique, creative combinations that just explode with flavor in ways I wasn't expecting. What really stood out were the huge, fresh chunks of real mozzarella, paired with their homemade-style dressings, sauces, and condiments. It's easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, and I've tried a lot. The portions are generous, the bread is spot-on. I'll definitely be back before my trip ends. If you're in Arlington, do not miss Eddie's Little Shop Deli. Highly, highly recommended!

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Hello, 911? I'd like to report an attempted murder…read more Eddie's tried to kill me with a monstrous sandwich. Saturday, midafternoon, I stop by for an Eddie Mootz ($17) (salami, ham, sopressata, mozzarella, on seeded italian). I'm handed this brown paper bag that weighs, I dunno, 3 lbs? I have to carry this back with me to the Metro. Twice along the way, I have to stop and catch my breath. I get home, my kitchen counter sags a bit where I put the bag down. Cripes, Eddie's. And the sandwich itself? 2 meals, easily. Thick thick piles of meat and a shovel-full of mozzarella. Very chewy bread. I work up a sweat just eating this, there's so much labor involved. I ordered online from the Metro, around the DCA stop, and got a notification it was ready before I got to the King Street stop. Fast turnaround. Eddie's is now on my list of places to make a point of going to for sandwiches in the DMV. Really good sandwich, and a lot of it.

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    Capo Deli

    Capo Deli

    4.4
    (42 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Capo Italian Deli - Old Town Alexandria…read more I reviewed our new Old Town neighbor - Capo Italian Deli - early in 2026. Time for an update. The deli is outstanding. Taking up a tiny footprint on the N. Washington Avenue thoroughfare, a few seconds from King Street, the deli delivers both hot and cold deli entrees, soft drinks, and salads. There's maybe half a dozen tables inside and a couple of tables outside, but from what I have seen thus far, most of the trade is with carry-out service, drawing from the excellent reputation Capo brought with it as it arrived in Old Town (the restaurant has siblings in Shaw NW, and Western Market in the District, Tyson's Corner in Vienna, VA, Annapolis and Potomac, MD). Fresh Philly rolls for those seeking a traditional hero sandwich, with go-to seasonings and all of the essential protein groups. My favorite is a large half roast beef half turkey with lettuce, tomato, and mayo (I skip the Italian dressing, which is part of the default, and I skip the cheese). I can and have made this $18 sandwich last three meals (so I ask them to cut the sandwich into three pieces), and the ingredients stay fresh for the next 24 hours. The last time I did this the sandwich fed me from 4:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., as I served as an election officer at one of Alexandria's polling places. Neat, trim, and completely satisfying. Just a point of concern: given its location, the opportunity to double-park while picking up an order seems to be just too tempting. This location, however, cannot over the long term sustain double-parkers. The deli is about 100 feet from the intersection of King Street and N. Washington Street. There is a dedicated lane for cars seeking to park adjacent to the deli. And then there are two northbound lanes on N. Washington Street. That's it - just two lanes serving one of the busiest intersections in Old Town. If a delivery-service car pulls up alongside one of the parked cars, all hell will break loose by drivers who suddenly find a delivery vehicle double-parking in front of Capo, leaving but one northbound lane open for however long it takes for the delivery agent to gather the order and beat it out of there. This happens with remarkable frequency, starting at about 11 a.m. and running throughout the day. That's not going to make good neighbors of Capo's nearby shops. Alexandria Parking has its work cut out for it, but here the rule prohibiting double-parking has to be enforced - it's both a safety issue and an issue of common courtesy. Doesn't matter if you think you'll just be in and out of the deli in seconds. We know it doesn't work that way, not always, and here - not even often. More often than not the double-parker will be creating a traffic hazard just by parking alongside a parked car in front of the deli. Please, don't do this.

    This review is based solely on the customer service I received over the phone…read more I had placed a $62 order through DoorDash and chose Capo even though there are plenty of other deli spots nearby, because they normally make really good sandwiches. Unfortunately, the customer service this time was extremely disappointing. I called with a simple question about the bread since I have braces and needed something soft. The person who answered the phone was rude and dismissive, acting as if my call was an inconvenience. When I asked which bread was the softest, he cut me off to say they were "super busy" and could only change the bread on one sandwich, not both. I asked again for clarification, and he continued sounding irritated and uninterested in helping. He repeated that they had a line of people and needed to know which one sandwich I wanted to change. For the amount I paid, the lack of basic courtesy and willingness to answer a straightforward question was unacceptable. This will be my last time ordering from Capo in Alexandria, VA.

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    Call your Mother Deli - Old Town

    Call your Mother Deli - Old Town

    3.9
    (179 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Let this review be a reminder to Call Your Mother!…read more Call Your Mother started as a neighborhood bagel shop in DC in 2018 and has expanded to several locations, including this Old Town spot and I hear that one will be opening in Wicker Park, my Chicago peeps (if it hasn't opened already). My go-to of a toasted sesame bagel was just perfect, along with the garlic-herb cream cheese. My friend had a gleneagle bagel with candied salmon cream cheese and enjoyed it -- but it was stuffed and overflowing and a little hard to eat. This place is just so charmingly decorated, with friendly people, and nice portions of good deli food. It was also quite crowded (and we went early). Your mom will be happy to know that you're eating well. Call Your Mother!

    I was in Alexandria and craving a good Jewish bagel, but unfortunately the place I usually go to…read morewas closed. So I decided to search for another bakery that had bagels, and that's how I came across Call Your Mother Deli/Bakery. First things first...parking in Old Town is parking in Old Town. It's going to be limited, especially on a weekend, so don't expect to pull right up. I had to circle around for a bit, but the spot I eventually found was only about a two-minute walk, so it really wasn't bad. When I walked in, the place was bright, colorful, and really cute. It has a bit of a loft-style feel and the space was very clean and well put together. The staff was friendly, though not overly talkative, but everything moved pretty smoothly. They had a good variety of options.Breakfast sandwiches, regular deli-style sandwiches, bagels, and juices. I decided on a turkey bagel sandwich on an everything bagel with a juice. Now here's my biggest con: the pricing. The sandwich alone was $15.99, and the juice was $4.99. On top of that, there's the regular sales tax plus the Alexandria dining tax, so the total climbs pretty quickly. After tip, I paid well over $24 for a bagel sandwich and a juice. For me personally, that's pretty steep for what is essentially a bagel with toppings. That said, the food itself was very good. The bagel was fresh, chewy, and flavorful, exactly what you want from a good bagel. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the sandwich was satisfying. My only small tweak would be that I wish I had asked for a little more mayo, but that's more of a personal preference. Overall, the quality of the bagel is definitely there, and the sandwich was delicious. However, the pricing would probably keep me from coming back regularly. At that price point, it doesn't even feel like an occasional treat. It's just hard to justify paying that much for a bagel sandwich. If price isn't a concern, the food is solid. But for me, the cost is the main thing that would make me think twice about returning.

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