I love GW deli never disappoints me,the customer service is amazing and sandwiches are awesome

we stopped by for a quick lunch while walking around GW. GW Deli is a small shop with a deli in the back--order at the deli and pay at the front counter. there are some picnic benches outside to sit. the sandwiches are reasonably priced and there's a lot of options. there's even gluten free bagels and bread which i can appreciate! we got the roast beef sandwich and pastrami sandwich. they were generously stuffed with toppings and meat and got a bit messy. the bread was really soft -- usually we prefer a crunchier/harder bread. tasted good but nothing special really, but nevertheless a cheap place to get a take out lunch. read more

Best breakfast sandwiches in Foggy Bottom! This place always has a line out of the door for a reason. But don't let that deter you from going as they move the line relatively quickly. My go-to order is always a chicken sausage, egg & cheese -- and I typically switch the bread up depending on my mood (their options include an assortment of bagels, bread slices, croissants, & more). As someone who does not eat pork, I love that they have other breakfast meat options to choose from! One of the main reasons I love these sandwiches so much, is how much stuff they put on them! Most places give you one sausage patty, GW Deli gives two. Some places only place a couple of slices of bacon on sandwiches, they give you an entire mound! This place is great for lunch too! Chicken parm is my favorite for a midday meal read more

GW Delicatessen - Chicken sausage, egg & cheese on a cinnamon raisin bagel - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had the egg bacon cheese bagel and it was a good portion size with lots of bacon. Will definitely come here again!

Long line moves quickly due to 6 servers taking orders and making the sandwiches. Somewhat cluttered place with lots of character.

Little NY style hole in the wall mini mart and breakfast stop for us. Saw all the great bagel reviews and had to try. I got the salmon bagel and hubby got the bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich . We arrived around 9 and it wasn't busy, thankfully. Our order was processed fairly quickly and we were out the door and back to the hotel just a few blocks away. My salmon bagel was well loaded, maybe too much salmon to be honest. Sadly, the bagel was hard and it wasn't the soft deliciousness I was expecting as a basic indulgence. My hubby's bacon egg and cheese sandwich was crazy loaded with bacon... as if we asked for extra, extra, extra, EXTRA bacon! We are bacon lovers so that was a happy surprise, but the egg was on the light aside for a sandwich. I was going to give 3 stars for the hard bagel but figured the amount of toppings kicked it to 4 as they didn't skimp there! So the magic answer would be, no I wouldn't return. Seems like a popular place but my onion bagel was hard and that ruined the experience for me. read more

GW Delicatessen - Salmon bagel sandwich - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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And God said, Let there be bagels: and there was Deli. (Genesis 1:3) Deli is truly iconic and a gift to the world. Deli is always the answer. Failed a midterm? Deli. Boyfriend/girlfriend broke up with you? Deli. Annoying roommate's moving out? Deli. Finally got that dream hillternship? Deli. Still have GWorld money at the end of the semester? Deli. Waiting in line sucks but it's worth it. read more

GW Delicatessen - Sausage egg and cheese on whole wheat - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Visited for a quick, late lunch. Had the everything bagel with egg, bacon, cheese. It was impressively stuffed with bacon, very tasty and filling. Great pricing for DC! read more

Great stuffed fresh sandwiches at an extremely reasonable price. Got a corned beef on rye and was absolutely filled and delicious. The service was prompt and very friendly. Would highly recommend and will be returning. read more

Bagels are good, Good service, cheap fast and overall a go to place to get breakfast sandwiches and meals in DC! Little hidden Gem

Bacon! I seriously wonder how many pounds of bacon GW Delicatessen goes through on a daily basis. So, from the outside, this tasty sandwich spot is unassuming. The storefront and inside remind me of the neighborhood corner store where you'll go to pick up quick items, but the deli makes GW Delicatessen much more than that. Food: I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese on a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel. I couldn't get past the bacon. It was so much (not a complaint at all)! My only gripe is that I didn't feel the bagel was fresh. It was a little hard even after being toasted. I really enjoyed my breakfast sandwich, and I loved the bacon even more. You'll see me again, GW *wink*. read more

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Love this place! Typical deli with a thousand things to choose from. Kinda overwhelming if you don't know what you want. Winners for me: Pastrami on anything Everything bagel with sausage and cheese Pork roll Snacks Snacks Snacks read more

Authentic, fast and good. Delicious bagels and panini, deli style, perfect for U students

Everything about this place is lovely. The service is fantastic, the food is delicious, and it is ridiculously affordable.

Good breakfast sandwiches, busy around lunchtime though so it's not very fast. If you have the time i highly suggest it.

Super nice staff and big servings. Almost too much bacon on my egg bagel sando. I wanted to go back and try a big sando for lunch

A classic. Cant go wrong w a bacon egg and cheese on everything w avocado they don't take phone orders anymore though

Small delicious deli. People were really nice both at the order counter and checkout. We only had breakfast sandwiches but they were all very well made. Bacon portions were ridiculously huge. Could have ordered a second bagel with just egg and cheese and made a whole nother bacon, egg, and cheese. The university kids are really lucky to have this place so close. read more

Leo's GW Deli is quite likely the best sandwich shop in WDC. It's also a grocery store with a fine selection of items that are especially attractive to the GW college students. Nothing unique, except the Ramen and beverage (Yo-Hoo) and candy offerings. It's not the sort of place you go to to pick up milk and bread. The gem is the sandwiches. At lunch there are 30 people in line. But there are six people in the kitchen moving at Matrix-like speed. The line goes quick. (They don't take call-in advance orders except from folks like me that have been eating there for 20+ years.) Upon occasion, I'll order an egg, cheese, and bacon on a Kaiser for breakfast. The sandwich itself isn't that big, but there are a good five pieces of bacon on it. That holds for anything you order with bacon---BLT, club, and on. Bacon is Joe's speciality. Oh, yes, Joe is the owner. That man is force of nature. He oversees everything with a soft but hard hand and knows all his customers. When buying something simple, he'll often say "that's 2 for 1 today." Great guy. There are always special sandwiches, some a bit crazy and some reminiscent of youth, like the boneless rib. Order an egg, tuna, or seafood sandwich on whatever bread you like and you've got lunch and dinner. Sides are great too. Swing by if you're in town. You won't regret it. read more

Old school deli with a lot of options, really easy option for a quick breakfast or lunch passing through GW's campus.

A classic staple of Foggy Bottom. I wish I had known about this place earlier because it's very solid and very reliable. A small, nondescript convenience store with a sandwich deli in the back, GW deli doesn't fail to provide. Sandwiches are very affordable, especially for the neighborhood. Even their more speciality sandwiches are under $10. I've been here twice and been very satisfied both times. I've had the BLT, and this second time had the corned beef hash. I will say it's not quite 5 stars for me (probably like a 4.5) because the sandwiches feel like they're missing just a little something. The bread could be a little better, the sandwiches a little better constructed and less greasy, and maybe some better spreads or sauces. But I'm being nitpicky for what it is. This place is great for a cheap eat. If I'm ever back in Foggy Bottom and looking for a cheap lunch nearby, I'm definitely coming here over Sweetgreen or Roti. read more

GW Delicatessen - Corned beef brisket - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Literally hands down the best bagel I've had in my life, and we try them all (everywhere) and all the time. For no more than $20, you can get TWO monster, stacked, delicious amazing goodness with two seltzer's and 2 coffees. Add some chipotle Mayo on top or on the side, with a slice of tomato to crunch and your set. You could definitely split one of these with anyone but you need to experience it for yourself. See the pics and enjoy! read more

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Went during my lunch break and be prepared to wait as the line was at the door. The food was definitely worth the wait. Everyone was happily in line to place their order and once you place your order the food doesn't take long to be served. Definitely will return! read more

If you're looking for a quick breakfast and bang for your buck then GW is the spot. These loaded breakfast sandwiches plus a bottle waster cost me under 15$. I got the bagel sandwich with sausage while my boyfriend got the sandwich with bacon. Both our sandwiches were loaded with protein; too much for us to finish. My boyfriend was able to get a gluten free bagel. Would recommend checking out this place if you're in the area. read more

GW Delicatessen - Above: bagel sandwich with bacon Bottom: bagel sandwich with sausage - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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You GW students are so spoiled! I say that with envy and jealousy because had they had a deli like this at GMU, I would never graduate so I could be close to a place like this. It's similar to a bodega with convenience store items but the stars of this place is the made to order sandwiches. Breakfast sandwiches are always available and perfect when you're nursing a hangover or if you need a quick bite that's filling. Also have pasta salads which are surprisingly tasty and empanadas and Italian meals like lasagna. Go for the sandwiches though. And be prepared to see a lot of students there. I hope they realize how lucky they are to have a place like this. And make sure you're ready to order when you're up or else I'll cut in front of you with my breakfast sandwich order ready! Sorry I'm not sorry! read more

GW Delicatessen - Turkey sausage, egg, cheese on everything bagel; side tortellini salad. - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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all of my bacon needs were met here, service is quick, and the vibes were great and made me feel like i was an undergrad again :,)

BLT with avocado and Turkey, amazing. Try them out. Good food, nice service, and an authentic deli vibe. read more

I came in here for lunch for a couple days because I was working in the next building over and had a lot of equipment to unload. The food is amazing, but I'm updating this because I had a conversation with an older gentleman who was super rude to me. I parked in the loading dock to load/ unload my car while I was working for GW. My car was blocked by another guy unloading stuff for the deli and I kindly asked him when he was going to leave because I was blocked. I was in no hurry and was just asking!!!! The older gentleman who worked here raised his voice and said "he'll leave when he's ready, that's a $500 ticket." The guy wasn't very nice at all. Hopefully he was just mad @ me and isn't like this to other people. read more

GW Delicatessen - Cold cut sandwich on wheat sub - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great hole in the wall breakfast sandwiches. It's got a bodega feel and quick service. Be ready for a ton of bacon!!

Great sandwiches!!! Made to perfection Everytime! Just needs to open longer during the week!

SO amazing. I come here almost every day. I usually get a pumpernickel bagel with cream cheese and tomato (sounds weird but it's good), but today I tried a bacon, egg, and cheese with avocado on a sesame bagel and . . . wow. They cook the egg perfectly, use fresh avocado, and pile on hella bacon. A beautiful experience. The deli sells every snack and drink you could dream of, as well as an assortment of baked goods and classic staples like deviled eggs, pasta salad, and knishes. I also appreciate the number of bagel flavors they offer. Everything is reasonably priced, and the employees are quick and friendly. Excited to try the rest of the menu! read more

What a throwback. I used to come here with my ex every weekend when I was living in the west end and he was finishing his masters at GW. Came back while I was in town this weekend. They are known for the insane amount of bacon they pack on their breakfast sandwiches. I always get the bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel with a large iced coffee, the size of which should be regulated. I'm not mad at it though. As far as the sandwich goes, the bagels are not the best and the cheese is basically kraft singles. But the key point is they always use fresh griddled eggs - they're fast and fresh and perfect. And the bacon is always crispy and plentiful. The iced coffee is serve yourself so you control the amount of ice and cream you want to add. It's surprisingly good quality coffee. They also have a lot of snacks and other beverages and serve other sandwiches and salads and whatnot. It's a no frills deli that is consistent and relatively inexpensive. Also, heads up there isn't any seating inside. There's a bench in the little grassy area next door but otherwise you'll have to take to go. Such fond memories. read more

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mid af. as a gw student, people hype this place up so much. dc is a place that lacks 2 things: delis and diners. this is a foolish excuse of a deli. prices a little to high for my liking and the dude at the front always tryna get you to get a bag so he can charge you so don't fall for it. in terms of food quality, bagels always dry as hell, never enough egg, and the bacon egg and cheeses have WAY too much bacon. only get a sausage egg and cheese from here. also delis have to have some sort of chicken parm sandwich, grilled chicken, prosciutto, grilled veggies, etc. they have NONE of this. good luck if you trying to have anything other than breakfast. honestly this is the only deli in dc (that i have seen) that has anything close to a normal deli. sorry that this is the only option for you guys who actually live here. read more

Tiny hole-in-the-wall with great bagels! I'm not a GW student, so I almost overlooked this place, but I'm glad I didn't. The bagels are fresh, warm and delicious. We arrived on a Saturday morning and after we ordered, a line began to form. Service was quick and efficient, and it's really worth the value. We were in and out within 10 minutes. I got the everything bagel with egg, bacon and avocado. They are really generous with the bacon and avocado! Overall, great place to grab a quick, affordable bite! read more

Tried this place on my journey to find the best DC bagel, and unfortunately won't be returning. The bagel was fine, nothing to write home about, but unfortunately the sesame seeds on the bagel and the top layer were burnt. This gave the whole bagel a burnt flavor, which the cream cheese couldn't fix. read more

OMG - the line was long but I got the most amazing egg salad sandwich that I've had in a long time. Excellent! Go directly there and manga manga manga! read more

This deli is located in the heart of GW's campus and provides great quick service to all of its patrons. I haven't been amazed by this establishment from the 3 or 4 times I've tried their food. I find it to be a basic/average place you can try if you want breakfast or lunch. The times that I have gone there, they were either out of the contents that I requested or the food was just bland and lacked flavor. Don't get me wrong this place has a variety of selections but I feel its there to please its main customers..college students. I may have to try lunch again because the breakfast always fall short of my expectations. read more

Delicious sandwiches and any snack by you could imagine! If you get a sandwich with bacon, expect at least 10 pieces. Super quick and easy! read more

GW Delicatessen - Entrance/line - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Sooo good ! Breakfast sandwiches are huge and fresh. Will definitely visit any time I'm in DC. Friendly service !

As a GW student, this place is a must. Great bagels and is relatively cheap. Wide selection of items