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There may be language barriers here but staff is so friendly and they keep it moving. I was…read moreaccidentally given a soda but I was willing to pay the difference between the soda and the float. They just gave me the float instead. I would've ordered via the app except I get charged a dollar per transaction and I don't like that. So for chick-fil-A, I just go to the counter unless I am in a super hurry. This place is clean and the modern trash bins are fine if they help sanitize the trash inside automatically. If not then I think It defeats the purpose of having regular trash bins cost effectively.

I stopped by this Chick-fil-A while on a week-long business trip to Columbia, Maryland. I came…read morehere for a quick meal to-go, for dinner. After parking my car, I found the premises to be clean, well maintained, and pleasant. As I approached the building, I could see that the drive-thru was busy, but it seemed to be operating efficiently. Shortly after entering, I could also see that there were several customers here inside enjoying their meal. It was clean and well maintained inside as well. I was immediately greeted by one of the Chick-fil-A employees while I entered. As I approached the counter, I was once again greeted by a different Chick-fil-A employee who was working the register. His name was Douglas. While I was placing my order, I noticed something neat that he was wearing and I complimented him on it. We then engaged in a little small talk, and we had a pleasant conversation. So, I don't know how other folks feel, but from my experience I've noticed that most of the employees at every Chick-fil-A have a higher level of professionalism and friendliness than is typical at most other fast food restaurants. I have also found that they provide good old-fashioned face-to-face customer service, instead of just adding a bunch of stupid (impersonal) kiosks like several other fast-food establishments have recently done. These are just two of the reasons that Chick-fil-A will continue to be a successful business. Several other fast food establishments have just not mastered customer service the way that Chick-fil-A has, in my opinion. Employees like Douglas are one of the main reasons I keep coming back. He was awesome. Finally, I've always enjoyed the food at Chick-fil-A, and this location was no different. Not only is the chicken really delicious, but I'm also happy that Chick-fil-A is willing to let me have a bunch of sauces to go along with my meal without being annoying by charging me extra for them (like McDonald's typically does). I highly recommend this business because they provide excellent food in a pleasant environment while having professional and friendly employees. That's a well-earned five-star rating from my perspective.

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Potbelly

3.5(77 reviews)

0.1 mi

6.20.25 My husband…read moreand I don't frequent this establishment as much as we used to. However, I came across a promotion on Instagram and learned that they had a BOGO offer yesterday so we had to take advantage of it. Can't beat $10 for two sandwiches especially with inflation right now. Staff were friendly and I was greeted upon entering. I love that they have a mobile pick up option. I ordered the chicken salad and he ordered the Wreck. I placed my order on the app prior to leaving my office which is located in Rockville. I arrived a few minutes earlier than my pick up time, but it was ready by my selected time. Our order was accurate and our sandwiches were warm and fresh.

Consistently mediocre as far as Potbelly's go. When I lived in VA and DC I always enjoyed the…read morePotbelly's I went to, but this one has been a let down every time. Main issue is they tend to get my order wrong more often than not and the staff doesn't seem to have much urgency.

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The Big Greek Cafe

4.4(65 reviews)

0.6 mi

Great food and service every time! The food arrives delicious and as advertised whether it's…read moreordered in person or is delivered!

Fast casual at its best, The Big Greek Cafe has quickly become one of our go-to family spots. The…read morefood is fresh, flavorful, and consistently hits the mark without breaking the bank. The Little Hercules kids meal is an incredible value, and our child absolutely loved the chicken skewers with the perfectly seasoned orzo pasta. The gyro Greek salads are always solid, with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and plenty of flavor. But the real standout is the Wednesday gyro wrap special. You honestly cannot beat a $7 gyro wrap these days, especially when it is this good. Scarlet is a delight to the establishment. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and always makes great recommendations that keep us coming back.

Inside- It was HOPPING on Wednesday for $7 gyros and the line moved wildly fast with not much wait for the food!

Hercules Burger

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Fish sandwich and potatoes.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.2(100 reviews)

1.2 mi

What can I say, I have been wanting to try Raising Cane's for years. A buddy of mine from Louisiana…read morealways talk about it. So, now I wanted to like the chicken strips. They are good but not amazing. I did enjoy the coleslaw. The place was packed. I got my order quickly and it was fresh. I am just not a big fan. I do hope you give them a try, maybe you will enjoy them more than me. The restaurant was clean, a little noisy but it was filled to capacity.

I rarely give 5 stars, but loved everything about this place…read more They have a huge parking lot and a large drive through, so ordering should be a breeze. Interior of the restaurant is bright and spacious, but on a very busy night it could be challenging. Restrooms are clean, large, gender neutral and handicap accessible. Service was great! Not sure if it was the time of the day, but they weren't busy, so they took my order right away and it came out quickly. Went on a Thursday afternoon. Food-Awesome! Chick fil A has a serious contender. The chicken had just the right amount of seasoning, it was tender and juicy, and the batter was light and crispy. Highly enjoyed it, will definitely be returning. Thank you for an awesome experience!

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11.12.23

Wendy's

1.5(86 reviews)

0.0 mi

Absolutely horible drive through service. Ordered a simple bigge bag meal and they left the nuggets…read moreand fries. Make sure to never go to this location EVER!

Awesome place open late in the drive-through 2 AM. The bacon Nader is really good. He should really…read moretry.

6.10.22

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6.10.22

Five Guys

3.2(84 reviews)

0.2 mi

Five Guys delivers solid quality every time. The food is good, filling, and definitely satisfying…read more The fries are hot, fresh, and delicious, honestly one of the best parts of the meal. It can be a bit pricey compared to other fast-food spots, but the portions and quality make it worth it overall. I'd come back when I'm in the mood for a hearty, no-frills burger and fries.

Five Guys is my personal favorite east coast burger fix. It's consistently good and this place is…read moreno exception! I ordered in-store pickup from Google Maps that was effortless. I ordered the little bacon burger (on accident; meant to order little bacon "cheeseburger") w/ little bit of ketchup, little bit of mayo, grilled onions and tomatoes. Even though I forgot the cheese -- it was still a delicious burger! Also, enjoyed the little fries. It's amazing how the employee dumped more fries into the bag for extra fries goodness! Inside was clean, employees wore mask & was pleasant and service did not take long.

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

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A Five Guys hot dog sits on the counter in a Five Guys restaurant.

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.1(52 reviews)

0.3 mi

Dave's has the best chicken around. There are many restaurants that try to imitate them but none…read morecompare to their chicken. Flavor is on point. Don't let the name fool you. You don't have to get spicy chicken. They have multiple spice levels, including no spice. Perfect for anyone. Also, the people that work there are always very friendly and have great customer service.

Came here to try the chicken that everyone is talking about. This location was in Columbia in the…read moresame shopping plaza as Bob's Discount Furniture. Upon entering, we were met with graffiti inspired artwork on the walls, which was cool. We perused the menu and decided to order. They have different levels of spice for your chicken and decided on an order that was mild (2 sandwich meal) , medium, (2 sandwich meal) and extra hot (I was warned by my daughter to rethink this option, but, alas, I did not heed her warning; 1 tender 1 sandwich meal). They had the spiciest level, reaper, which you have to sign a waiver to purchase, I wasn't that crazy y'all... Food delivery service was available and they had an LED board with which ones each order was under. The service was great with the associates very pleasant at the counter. We also ordered a fruit punch slushy, but it was TOO sweet for me and I couldn't finish it. If you love sweet drinks, this would be the one for you! We were given a buzzer and we didn't wait long for our order to be ready. The orders were accompanied by crinkle cut fries (we got cheese on ours for an extra cost) along with a small container of coleslaw, pickle slices, and Dave's Sauce. The fries were good with that cheese sauce: fresh, crispy, not greasy and the sauce tasting like real cheese. Now....I pride myself on enjoying a good hot spiced item from time to time... but my extra hot tender was not to be played with. I bit into that crispy tender and instantly knew I indeed "bit off more than I could chew!" It was as if that hot spiced item shot through my whole body and I was heated on the inside for about a couple of minutes. I say that to say, if you are not into spicy SPICY, don't go above medium. So glad I chose a medium spice sandwich (yes, you can get different spice levels in your order) because that saved me. The chicken was fresh, with a crispy coating on a fresh bun with Dave's sauce. The pickles were fresh and crisp (my go-to to put out that heat from that extra hot chicken tender!), the coleslaw was fresh and ok. I really don't like sauces like the Dave's sauce on my food, so the next time I will get my sandwich without it. All in all, a nice place for a good chicken sandwich, especially with the cheese fries! Epilogue: I saved the rest of that extra hot tender to eat the next day hoping the spice level had dissipated...but no...it seems as if it intensified...but I still ate it...maybe I'm used to that spice level now...

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QDOBA Mexican Eats

3.8(142 reviews)

0.2 mi

Ordered 3 family packs to-go for our party of 15 people and we had more than enough food! When I…read moregot there I was worried it would not be on time since it was such a large order, but they quickly put my order together and I was out by the expected time. Everything in the order was accurate even given the large order size, and everything was delicious! All the food was under $150. I will definitely be coming back and using them for catering!

9.10.24 Had a coupon…read morethat was received in the mail for BOGO offer. Hubby and I created our own bowls. I got the Grilled Adobe Chicken with cilantro rice, queso, shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa, corn and sour cream on the side. Loved my combo. So yummy!! Comparable to Chipotle without the long wait!

Online order pick up (1.11.23)

Hand-smashed-in-house-daily guacamole is best served with freshly fried in-house tortilla chips.

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9.3.25

Panda Express

3.3(26 reviews)

0.2 mi

"Pleasantly Surprised" Now this was my first time eating Panda Express. And I was extremely…read moresurprised at how flavorful and delicious the plate actually was. The rice was tasty and the pepper chicken was absolutely scrumptious. Add the fresh broccoli to the dish and trust me, you have a lunch meal you can honestly salute. Plus, I want to take a moment out to show my appreciation for the Panda Express team. The young woman who helped me create my plate was so professional and ran everything down to me with the highest level of patience and overall suggestions ( including offering me a taste test to help with the decision making process )

7.14.25 My sweet…read morehusband picked up lunch on my telework day. I'm not sure if it was an off day, however, I was not impressed with my lunch today. I usually love their food even though it's been a while since we've dined here. I ordered the panda bowl with honey walnut shrimp and fried rice. He ordered a panda bowl with Beijing beef and chow mein. We both agreed that our proteins were not as crispy compared to past visit. My fried rice was also bland and didn't taste very fried and was on the softer side. They now offer a rewards program. Also by completing a survey within two days, you will receive a coupon via email for a small à la carte entrée with a purchase of a 2-entrée plate.

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CAVA

4.1(397 reviews)

0.4 mi

I come here all the time--it's one of my go-to spots for a fast, efficient lunch. The setup is…read moresuper convenient: you walk down the line and customize your bowl or pita with all your favorite toppings. My usual order is the power greens topped with chicken and lamb meatballs, hummus, eggplant dip, tzatziki, tomatoes, and cucumbers, all finished with their lemon tahini dressing. It's always fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying. They also have a great selection of fruit drinks--my favorite is the blueberry lavender. Another big plus is their rewards program. You earn points with every visit, and I've already scored free pita chips and drinks. Overall, it's a reliable spot for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal.

The steak bowl I ordered was pretty good, flavorful. Despite ordering a preset bowl, I was still…read moreable to make specific toppings decisions in this Chipotle-esque style eatery. The space was large, bright, and well appointed and the staff was friendly and competent enough, but the cost of the bowl was too much. Paying around $18 for a casual lunch isn't it. Plus the accompanying pita bread was subpar.