We stopped in here on a cold and windy Saturday. We were greeted by staff and directed to tables for our group. Ordering was east from the table and the service was relatively quick. Our food was amazing. We had a Young American that we loved!! The Chicken and Bacon Alfredo was delicious as well. Perfect for us! The cons were it was unclear where to pick up food. Food is set out for anyone to grab and someone grabbed ours. They brought it back but we didn't feel comfortable eating it. I don't love having to tip at the beginning because how can I tip on service if I haven't done anything but order? Nice casual atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!!! read more

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I could cry! As someone with a gluten allergy, I thought grilled cheese was out of my reach. Then I find this grilled cheese bar! All sandwiches can be made gluten free! I got the Turkey pesto grilled cheese and it's delicious! A lot of gf bread tastes like cardboard but this bread was amazing! I'm just so impressed. The dining room was cozy and welcoming and the service was fast. I will definitely be back! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Gluten free Pesto Turkey Melt and Tomato Soup - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

YUM! If you're in DC around the Smithsonian/monuments, this is worth the walk! It was a great pick me up during lunchtime. The restaurant is a bit small so plan to sit outside or around the area. To order, is via your phone and they will bring it out to you or text you. I had the buffalo grilled cheese with macaroni and cheese added. I took out the blue cheese since I'm not a fan, but I recommend this sandwich! I wish there was a side of fries :) read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Buffalo grilled cheese, no blue cheese, and add macaroni and cheese. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

No beer dirty GC overpriced and the trash was overflowing. Wouldn't recommend although the GC itself was OK I suppose...

Amazing food, and some of the best customer service, super understanding, super helpful and just amazing all around, I will defiantly be coming back. Special thanks to Rosco an amazing person and worker. read more

Came by mid-touring for lunch. It was a good find. I was worried it would be total tourist trap, but it wasn't. Ordering was easy, enter your order at the kiosk and wait for a text letting you know your order is ready. It was quick and easy. There was a sign that you could also order with a QR code at the tables, but it wasn't working. They have a lot of options and also have gluten free and sourdough as bread options. I got the pizza grilled cheese, which I was slightly disappointed with, as I expected there to be more pizza sauce. I also got a side of the tomato soup, which was good. Decent spot for a quick, easy lunch. Staff was friendly. read more

As a Grilled Cheese connoisseur, I was VERY excited to try GCDC. They did not disappoint. The bread was sourdough, toasted to perfection. The sandwich was a little oily - but that's to be expected when you have pesto and bacon on a sandwich. Cute and easy to find! Certainly a favorite for some all American comfort food. Worth the stop if you are in the area or passing through. Convenient parking options & metro location. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Green Goddess plus bacon. Mozzarella, pesto, spinach. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Rosgro!! BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER, and ofc the food is homey and delicious. Really made my day :).

Rosco! (I'm sorry if I'm spelling it wrong) Rosco Rosco Rosco!! The best person I've ever come across in the service industry. You embody everything the customer experience should be about. You made our visit so memorable, we will be back and bring everyone we know. The food was, of course, DELICIOUS. Also the Pickles are the size of an infant, which made me very happy LOL. Can't thank you enough for your genuine kindness Hope to see you next time! read more

Awesome grilled cheese place!! We got the French onion and the pizza grilled cheese with Mac and cheese as a side and the tomato soup!! Both sandwiches were delicious and filling. The Mac and cheese was average but the tomato soup was delicious!!!! Service was good, food came out fast and there was a large group of us. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - French Onion Style - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here during my lunch break with a co-worker for lunch. The creations of grilled cheese they have are really cool. We ordered the Carolina BBQ and the young American. The Carolina BBQ came with cheddar cheese, mac & cheese, roast pork, jalapenos, and BBQ sauce. The young American came with sourdough bread, American cheese, bacon, and tomatoes. They tasted pretty good, but the bread was really hard, and they lacked ingredients. It is almost as if they did not add enough to cover the sandwich. However, the staff was nice, and the order was ready fairly quickly. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I popped in this place for a quick dinner while on the go. I actually ordered online and there was some technical issues with Apple Pay. I should've known that this acquaintance was starting off wrong. I was literally across the street ordering online. I arrived to pick up my order and I was about to go inside (it was raining cats and dogs) and I was damn near accosted by an employee. I was not permitted to come inside. There appeared to be customers sitting and waiting on their orders. I asked to use the restroom and I was not permitted to use the restroom. I got soaked in spite of a tent type covering outside. I was treated like a delivery person...no disrespect to delivery people at all. So, I rarely eat bread but I was hungry today. I ordered the "cheesesteak" and I thought it would satisfy my steak and cheese craving but no not really. It was blah and that's not as descriptive as I'd like to be. For some reason, they chop everything up, even pickles, so that you can taste that it is there, but it's not really all that tasty to begin with. Flavor was just plain ole mediocre. Not sure what kind of cheese they use but it definitely is not what I'm used to. I definitely need to get into the grilled cheese game because I'd put this spot out of business. Lol I did have a teeny weeny dessert bowl. It was great. It was "berry cheesecake" and it reminded me of a mix of strawberry cheesecake and a strawberry shortcake. Lastly, I gave this place three stars merely because of their drink "Life's a peach." They would've only gotten one star. I was livid when I saw the size of what costed me $8 but I'm here to tell you that that peach punch packs a hell of a punch!! I only drank 1/2 and I'm scared to finish it off. I'm like shocked that they are on their game like this with the drink. Who would've ever thought that a grill cheese spot would make better drinks than they do grilled cheese? Maybe they want us to forget the quality of the sandwiches and focus on the drinks! I may just order the cheapest item on the menu and a few of these "Life's a peach" to go. GCDC maybe you need to be a bar instead....I'm just saying..... read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - The rest of "Life's a Peach" - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Gluten free must visit!!! I've never had a better gluten free grilled cheese! They had so many options, I tried the grilled cheese and my BF tried the GF Mac and cheese and we were not disappointed. If I'm ever back in the city I will 100% go here again! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - GF Grilled cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you know me, I will never pass up grilled cheese. There are a few indoor spots (mainly bar style seating) and some tables outside under umbrellas. You scan the QR code at your table to pay and order. They have a bunch of grilled cheese, burgers and mac & cheese options and if none of those flavors fancy you there is also a build-your-own section. I decided to get the pesto turkey grilled cheese on wheat which was perfect. It was just the right amount of filling and the sandwich alone was pretty filling. Someone at a table nearby ordered the mac and cheese which also looked amazing! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Pesto Turkey - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I went in hoping to get a grilled cheese but they were having an issue with their water. We were given amazing desserts instead! Highly recommend off the dessert but the customer service is phenomenal here! These people deserve to stay in business for a long time! read more

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I have been to GCDC many times and somehow I've not done a review. If you're a grill cheese/tomato soup fanatic then this is the place for you. Beware this isnt your mama's grill cheese and the price will let you know it. The sandwiches are very good to say the least with a variety of cheeses to choose from; and the Texas toast is ready for prime time. My go to is the grill cheese and bacon because bacon makes everything better. You can get a side of tots, but I bbelieved they are baked so don't be surprised if they aren't what you expected. There are many sandwich options and even salads for those whose don't want a sandwich. Seating is limited so if you have a large group be sure to get there early and together. The sitting area upstairs is very cozy so be prepared to enjoy everyone's conversation in addition to your own. GCDC is a great place to have a spin on your childhood fave especially in the winter. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Bacon grill cheese Build Your Own - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Creative grilled cheese combinations but very average taste-wise. I came here with two others on a weekday night and we were seated in the back of the restaurant in the corner. The overhead lights produced a lot of heat and made it a little too toasty where we were sitting. I honestly kind of felt like *I* was a grilled cheese sitting under a heat lamp. We started with the loaded tots, which was slightly over baked and too mushy and salty. Soon after, we got our grilled cheese orders and all agreed that they were just meh and that the ingredients (including the cheese) wasn't that great quality. In my case, my veggie melt was grilled for a bit too long. We were also not satisfied with the prices for these mediocre grilled cheeses. I'm not upset that we tried this place out because the experience was decent. However, I can't see myself coming back here soon, despite me loving all things cheese. read more

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Yum! Really happy I stopped here today. I had a Cuban Grill Cheese. Excellent! Loved the food - it was served hot ( very important in grilled cheese sandwiches and bread cooked to perfection), cleanliness and attitude of staff. There are so many great options that I cant wait to try. E staff was very friendly, helpful and efficient. Close to WH, one block. If you like grilled cheese, don't miss this! read more

When we were ordering online we accidentally ordered from the cheeseburger menu, not the grilled cheese menu. So when you see Grilled Cheeseburgers and then Alcohol, keep scrolling, the Grilled Cheese sandwiches are listed after the alcohol. Weird placement, I think. The burgers are about $20 a pop and personally I felt they were a bit overpriced. The grilled cheese sandwiches are $10 a pop. What we got: NY Grilled Cheeseburger - loved the amount of meat and great flavour. B&B Grilled Cheeseburger - was a savory sweet though felt like the blue cheese was a bit too light. Tomato soup - meh. Nothing to write home about. I feel when I make tomato soup from the can and add some herbs to spice it up my version tastes better. Mac & Cheese - don't hurt me, I'm a huge sucker for boxed Mac & Cheese so it's incredibly hard for a restaurant to impress me with their version. And I don't like the bigger noodles. So it's no surprise I'm not a fan of GCDCs M&C. My companion supported my vote and adds this M&C was too bland of a M&C and there wasn't really anything to set it apart from what you could make yourself from scratch. Would I pay $20 again for a sandwich here? Probably not. The sandwiches were good, but after half a sandwich my taste buds were a bit bored. And honestly the taste was like a high end fast food joint with pricing that was a little bit more than that kind of restaurant would have. I've given GCDC two tries and haven't been super impressed either time. But most of my friends love it, so it does work for some people. read more

They would have gotten a five but one of our party members got food poisoning from the cuban sandwich. We all ate the same things beside our sandwiches so we narrowed it down to it being that. read more

Love the rare comfort food place that has gluten free options. You can order ahead, eat inside or outside or take it to go. You can also customize your grilled cheese with meats, selection of veggies and sauces. You order from a kiosk inside and if you are gluten free they prepare in a separate area and bring it out separately. You can also order ahead online. The food was good although some limited options on sides. Everything is pretty automated and you will go pick up your food by the bar so not much on service since it's basically self serve. Not fancy but good quality comfort food with burgers, grilled cheese and mac n cheese options. read more

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the space - very limited seating, no reservations, seating is first come first serve basis. So basically, good luck! This isn't a good place for large groups for this reason. There's art & T-shirts available for sale. The bathroom situation was crazy... soppy toilet paper all over the floor and it smelled like pee. 0/10 on the bathroom situation. Lastly... you scan the menu via QR code & pay electronically via apple pay. With all that said... THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE. I had the Buffalo grilled cheese & my husband had the chicken parm grilled cheese. We shared a bowl of tomato soup. Everything was so incredibly delicious, this place knocked it out of the park flavor wise. It would be 5 stars minus the crazy atmosphere that I described above. read more

Went with some friends and had a delightful experience. The food is fine, but overpriced for what it is- I guess this is a type of place you pay more for the experience and niche! I had a classic grilled cheese with tomato soup which was good. They also have good tater tots! Outdoor seating is very nice! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

GCDC! I very much like how every letter in that acronym rhymes. Also, when you say it, you are sort of smiling. Was this on purpose? Clearly, they serve grilled cheese sandwiches, an American favorite. What they put in their sandwiches is what keeps them going strong and their customers extremely happy. Hey lactose intolerant people, be sure to bring some Lactaid pills so you have indulge without the consequences! I went with some simple for my first time here: The Young American - GCDC American cheese blend, tomato, bacon, on sourdough bread. I was very satisfied with the perfection of a sandwich they made for me. Do note that they have a different lunch and dinner menu so if you're looking for a certain sandwich, it might be available. For instance, the short rib grilled cheese is only available for dinnertime. Lastly, they do military discount! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Woohoo. Gluten-free grilled cheese. They also had vegan cheese as an option too. We had the pizza GC and the Reuben GC. Kids loved it! Friendly and accommodating service. Though ordering was done through website, which I don't care for. read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Gluten free sandwich marked - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fast, yummy grilled cheese with a lot of options. Many grilled cheese places are greasy and bland, but not GCDC. Friendly staff too. Not a lot of seating though. read more

The ONLY reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is because I waited too long for my meal. I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese on the app "Ritual" which gave me $10 off because it was my first time there!! The Mac and cheese was amazing, the perfect amount of cheese and lobster, noodles were cooked perfect and not burnt like I was scared of since they bake the macaroni and cheese. The lemonade was always very good! Will be back for sure! So I went back and got a grilled cheese this time and it was sooooo good. I built my own with mozzarella, jalapeños and bacon. Jalapeños were not spicy thank goodness! They must make sure the seeds are out of them. I also got tomato basil soup and that was spectacular paired w/ a nice bold rock cider rosé read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Lobster Mac & Cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Before you come here, remember, you have these ingredients at home lol. At home, you wont have to worry about bread crust that's a little too hard to chew or worry about bland mac and cheese. You certainly won't have to cram into a small place, nor will you have to wait 25 minutes to get your food. The cheeses and ingredients I tried were fresh and good, but the breads, not so much. They need more seating, I'd say the ambiance was hectic. When you do eat inside, there's too many customers waiting for their orders, hovering around your table, bumping into you etc. read more

Pesto Turkey Melt was great, warm, and flavorful. The portions were slightly too small/light for me for lunch, but I didn't have breakfast, so I was really hungry. I think it would've been a solid filling lunch otherwise. read more

I freakin love grilled cheese. It's honestly my go-to mid-night stack if I have to make something. I love the sharp contrast between the crunchiness of the bread and the smoothness and stretchiness of the cheese. A true king of homemade meals. Many nights I have serenaded myself in grease and crumbs, both dripping and falling onto my bare stomach. Such a wonderful feeling to know that grilled cheese will always be there for me. However, I did not get this feeling from GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar. The food was honestly mediocre, as a grilled cheese enthusiast I am able to discern between good grilled cheese and grilled cheese that posses as good grilled cheese. I say with absolute confidence that these grilled cheese are mediocre at heart and lack enthusiasm. Poser, wannabe, and soulless came to mind when eating here. It's never a good look when my favorite item off of a grilled cheese menu is a drink... Someone has some explaining to do. Despite both myself and my friend is hungry and in the mood for grilled cheese, we came out disappointed and just plain old bored with the experience. It was unfortunately a typical bad experience. The lady at the front was rude and spoke in the style of "up-speak" or "uptalk" came off as extremely arrogant and condescending. I and my friend became aware of it immediately. It sounded like someone was clawing a chalkboard which emulated enough pretentiousness to make me want to rip my ears off. Despite the intentional pitch/ tone of her voice, she was just rude to us. Very abrupt and didn't answer questions fully, seemed like she was annoyed with us. 100% made me feel like I was talking to the fun police. The drinks were too strong, it really took away from what they were supposed to taste like. But that's probably a good thing because of how bad the food was. My buzz totally made me forget for a second how sh!tty the service and the quality of food was. In all honesty, an infant could make a better-grilled cheese by microwaving expired wheat bread with EZ cheese sprayed on it. Only reason I would have considered giving 2 stars is that the actual waiter was a pretty chill guy, needless to say, he got a good tip for his wonderful services. Despite this young mans effort, a hero in my opinion, this doesn't warrant a 2 star review. Goodbye GCDC. I'll be seeing you everytime I open a trash can or close my eyes to think of a miserable experience. read more

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Awful. Unmelted. Unflavored. Uninspired. Waste of calories. Not the worst grilled cheese I've ever had. But without a doubt the worst one I've ever paid for. Just trash food. Avoid at all costs. Save yourself the failure that I had to experience. read more

We are GF and it was amazing! We will definitely be back! The rest of the crew got grilled cheeses and they were also fabulous! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - BBQ Mac & Cheese GF - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm gluten free so when I visited DC and discovered there were options here for me, I was sooo excited. Not many restaurant options for me where I live. The grilled cheese size was great considering GF bread is usually so small. However, I left with a full stomach. I also got to pick my own toppings, type of cheese, bacon bits, ranch, etc.. soooo tasty and absolutely would go back again. The workers I talked to were also so nice. The only thing I wasn't too fond of was the lack of staff interaction and having to order from your phone only. As someone who was new to the area, I was confused to begin with. I also like the customer service part of eating out so I wish I could've been more personal to the workers. Overall, wonderful and would highly recommend! read more

Grabbing lunch while in the city. The sandwich was ok. I felt I had to try it. Good for a quick bite and in a rush.

I got the Build Your Own Grilled Cheese with mozzarella, pepper jack, pesto, and mac n cheese. My friend got the GCDC GBC and said the GCDC sauce was so good. Food was fast and I like that you order at a kiosk. Definitely a good place for hangover food lol read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Build Your Own Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was just visiting D.C. for a few days, and looking in Google maps I saw that there was this grilled cheese place near me! I naturally had to go (low carb diet be damned!) and I was not disappointed. I ordered the veggie grilled cheese only on white bread, and it was delicious. Just the right amount of buttery grilled-ness on the outside, and lovely melty cheese and veg inside. I was afraid it might be too heavy but it was not. I ate every last bit! The service was very fast and friendly as well. They also have mac n' cheese and quesadillas as well, and I think salads. They also serve alcohol! read more

Walked 1/2 mile from my office to GCDC after spending 10 minutes online researching spots to get a good Reuben. Get to the counter and was told they don't use Russian dressing but Dijon mustard on the sandwich instead. Then it's NOT a proper Reuben! I'm a so glad I only have to work from the office two days a week because the food scene is awful near my job by The Mall. The cheesesteak style grilled cheese I got instead since there was no Reuben is nothing to write home about. This place is overrated! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wonderful grilled cheese. Completely no-frills place with ordering kiosk, no plates, self serve water station and clear your own table, but wonderful menu. I got the Green Goddess and my companion got the pizza melt. We have died and gone to Heaven! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Green Goddess Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is so great - honestly anywhere that specializes in grilled cheese is bound to be amazing. When you first walk in, there is adequate bar-like seating by the windows, and it doesn't seem like enough. But after you order, you get to the back of the restaurant which has plenty of seating (can fit more than you'd think in the seemingly small space). The grilled cheese was so good! I got the French Onion, a basic sandwich with challah bread and caramelized onions inside. It was cheesy deliciousness in my mouth *drools* I feel like this sandwich is easy to make at home, which makes me want to come back and try something else. Check this place out, I'm pretty sure you can also get a Mac N Cheese sandwich? (That's what I'm ordering next) read more

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A delicious indulgence! The staff were great and did a really good job with COVID safety measures and table distancing. The grilled cheeses are big and you will be very full - but it was so good! They also serve alcohol which I didn't realize until we arrived. We enjoyed the sangria. Everything was delicious, and I would return! read more

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar - Classic grilled cheese and a side of Mac and cheese - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia