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    Jack's Famous Deli

    3.4 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis
    Open 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    JACK'S FAMOUS DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Buffet
    LaShanta H.

    Very clean and very good prices and very good service. I forgot to get a picture of my food but I just got eggs and bacon and it was fantastic.

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    Evan G.

    Jack's Famous Deli on Indiana Avenue in DC is a great place to go for all things quality sandwiches and much more. I really like the location and being able to eat inside or outside here. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you get everything you need.

    Classic Caesar with Romaine and chicken
    Greg W.

    I must've order the wrong food. Chicken Caesar with chicken and romaine came with iceberg and no chicken. Croutons made the "dinner salad" greasy tasting. I ordered the Turkey pastrami which was described horribly on Ubereats and it was also greasy tasting. I should've took the hint when the Turkey pastrami is described as corned beef. Wish I could give zero stars.

    V L.

    This place is seldom my first thought for food in the 'hood and that's more because it's not as obvious as neighboring chains (Starbucks! Au Bon Pain! Potbelly's!) but it came on the radar again after leaving the office early on the Friday before Memorial Day. When I showed up after 2:30 pm, the hot food and salad bar had SLIM pickings and yet somehow, I managed to walk away with a plate that cost over $14 so I think it's a little pricey. That said, my plate had everything from potato salad, roasted chicken, meatloaf, orange chicken, mac and cheese, spanakopita, mushroom in phyllo dough, and more. There is also a counter to place orders for sandwiches, and they have fridges with drinks.

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    They got my order wrong but the food was still pretty good. It's close to the National Archives.

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    Came in for a quick Bacon Egg and Cheese on a roll, left satisfied and happy how crispy the bacon was. A Friday ritual going forward

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    Mikey & Mel's Deli

    Mikey & Mel's Deli

    4.0(179 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Once I heard there was a deli with a pickle bar within walking distance of our DC headquarters, I…read moreknew I had to go. My colleague who told me about this place jumped to join me for lunch. I wasn't anticipating a nice dining room to dine in, but there it was so we did. Although it was uncomfortably warm in there. Must have been something wrong with their A/C because they couldn't possibly always have it so warm, especially in the middle of summer. I ordered The Clevelander and she had The Mel. And of course we hit their awesome pickle bar! Why doesn't every deli in the universe have a pickle bar?! The sandwiches are piled high with meat and so delicious. Several complaints about mine, however: the menu said it comes with mayo and provolone. It came out with no spread at all so I was brought mayo packets to apply myself, which is way less than ideal with a huge already assembled sandwich. And the brand new server (on her second day there) came back after we ordered and asked if I wanted cheese. I mentioned I thought it listed a cheese on the menu, which she confirmed. But then I ended up getting charged extra for the cheese that my sandwich was supposed to come with. Kind of lame. And while my friend was asked if she wanted hers toasted, I was not. I didn't think twice about it until mine came out toasted, which I neither asked for or wanted. Lastly, the sandwich was also supposed to come with "fresh cranberry spread" and if there was any on my sandwich, it wasn't detectable. But I decided not to even mention it because I didn't want to deconstruct my sandwich a second time. Regardless of these hiccups, I would certainly consider returning.

    I stopped by to get a fresh hot bagel and it did not disappoint…read more Cinnamon raisins with cream cheese , for the win! Clean, spacious and plenty of natural light. The service is good and you can place your order at the counter, self enter the order or place the order with the waiter. The menu is extensive and I saw many people enjoying the eggs to order. I just did not care for a big breakfast.

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    A Litteri

    4.5(494 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I'm so glad I stumbled upon this centurion deli. I love their entire menu. My go to is double beef…read morepressed sandwich. I also tried the pastrami. It's good. Nothing like Katz though. I returned nearly after a year and happy to see improvements in packaging. Love foil wrapping because it does not leak and holds the sandwiches better. It's extra work back so I hope they are being compensated for it cuz the sandwiches cost the same. Don't change that.

    UPDATE: This platform will not allow me to post the photos to my review but they are posted to the…read morepage for now. Very interesting This was my first time coming to this shop. I heard good things about their sandwiches. My go to is normally Mangialardo's on Pennsylvania Ave in SE DC or Carl's Subbs on Rhode Island Ave in NE DC. I think I will stick to both of them next time. The staff was very friendly and helpful to me as a first timer but the sandwich was totally disapointing! NOT worth it, at all. I ordered a 9 inch capicola, ham, and cheese sub on the hard roll. The roll was very good and fresh but I couldn't taste the cheese or meat in the sandwich because there wasn't enough of it. I tasted the bread, the toppings of lettuce, tomato and onions. I decided to deconstruct the sandwich and found exactly 4 very thinly sliced pieces of meat and 2 very thinly sliced pieces of cheese as pictured clearly in the photographs. I also noticed that the they have different prices for the same type of meats. For example, they have a $29.99 per pound Capicola and one for $9.99 a pound. I asked which went on the sandwich and of course it was the cheaper one. That wasn't surprising and getting my sandwich back to the office. I decided not to eat the rest of the meatless sandwich and just take the loss. I wouldn't come back nor would I recommend a friend to try it

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    Beresovsky's Deli - Just a corned beef with mustard. Rye is ok. Not enough corned beef. A little overcooked as was super shredded and dry.

    Beresovsky's Deli

    3.7(45 reviews)
    1.5 miNavy Yard

    Delicious gourmet sandwiches - the March monthly special veggie sandwich, The Truth hit the spot!…read moreThe sandwich shop is tucked inside The Gatsby hotel with only indoor solo seating on cozy bar stools with a window view and some outdoor seating in front of the stadium. It's primarily a take-out shop with a dozen or sandwiches and a few sides. The Truth veggie sandwich was bursting with flavor with sweet potato, crispy eggplant, juicy portobello mushoroom, and creamy lentil aioli stuffed between whole wheat bread. It was so good that I didn't even miss not cheese! Initially, I thought about adding cheese, but glad I didn't and stuck with the classic sandwich. By the time I made it through a couple of bites of the 2nd half of my sandwich, I was stuffed and didn't have any room or a craving for chips or fries that I typically get. It was a simple sandwich with quality ingredients made well. Crossing my fingers that the veggie The Truth sandwich stays on the menu and looking forward to coming back to try other sandwiches!

    This is honestly the BEST reuben I have ever had!! Im a loyay Parkway Deli customer and I always…read moreget their reuben. This puts Parkway to shame! Unlike most places that slice their meat, this is more chopped for lack of a better descriptor. And it makes all the difference. Its perfectly seasoned and so moist and tender, it almost melts on the tongue. The bread is delicious too, as is the chocolate egg cream! Do yourself a favor and go!! No matter where you get your favorite reuben (even if its nyc or brooklyn), this will unseat it!

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    Beresovsky's Deli - Chicago Italian Beef. Very forgettable as it was bland and dry. 1/10 rating.

    Chicago Italian Beef. Very forgettable as it was bland and dry. 1/10 rating.

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    German Gourmet

    German Gourmet

    4.3(255 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    Falls Church, VA - after hiking around in the city my handsome husband and I worked up a hunger…read more German Gourmet to the rescue! This little store on Columbia Pike functions as a German specialty grocer, deli and sandwich counter. Our focus today was the sandwich counter. One important thing to know is there is no seating of any kind. You will be taking your sandwiches to go. (My suggestion: get a few slices of butter kaese at the deli counter and munch on these on the car ride home. Then enjoy your sandwiches in peace at your abode.) They do offer napkins and plastic silverware if needed. The sandwiches are freshly made to order. You take a number and a deli employee will assist you. They have numerous types of bratwurst to choose from. Additionally a number of German cold cuts. We ordered a Nurnberger bratwurst and the Tyrolean hot sandwich. The breads for both were very fresh and the sandwiches tasty. The mustard on the bratwurst was full of good horseradish! The Tyrolean was moist with a good combination of tender meat and sauce. The bread was a nice mild rye - it was a two hander sandwich! We were both full having eaten these delicious sandwiches. The deli employees were all friendly and efficient. Prices were very reasonable. We would definitely return.

    Hi everyone, just wanted to leave a review of German Gourmet on Columbia Pike…read more Before I begin, I want to identify what the ingredients are for a classic Reuben. You'll need two slices of seeded or marble rye bread, about six ounces of thinly sliced corned beef or pastrami, two slices of sharp Swiss cheese, roughly a quarter cup of well-drained sauerkraut, and two tablespoons of Russian or Thousand Island dressing. A little butter for toasting the bread and optional spicy brown mustard round it out. That said, what I actually received was the absolute worst Reuben I've ever had in my entire life. They used ham instead of corned beef or pastrami, an insult to the name. The Swiss was bland and low-quality, not sharp at all. There was no mustard, barely any Thousand Island, and I couldn't even detect any sauerkraut. The bread wasn't toasted, and they still charged me $12.50 with tax. If this is what passes for a Reuben at a supposed German delicatessen, save your money and go somewhere that actually knows what they're doing.

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