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    Mikey & Mel's Deli

    4.0 (173 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Donyiel C.

    Great location. I've tried their Maple Lawn location so I know how great this chain is. I was staying nearby and stopped in for breakfast. Easy to order via the kiosk. Friendly and welcoming staff. I did the breakfast special which included a breakfast sandwich and a coffee - great deal. If I worked closer I would be here for lunch!

    Kai M.

    Service: friendly and fast Ambiance: great for remote work or simply enjoying your food and beverages. Beverage: I ordered a tall espresso and it was freshly brewed and delicious. Food: I wanted to try a bagel but they were sold out of whole grain bagels so I instead opted for the banana nut muffin. WOW! The muffin was soooooooooo soft and delicious. A scrumptious treat and excellent pairing for the fresh espresso. I'll return again to try one of their sandwiches because the descriptions looked really good. And, as a New Yorker, I need to put their pastrami sandwich to the test! Lol

    My fave!
    Tara B.

    As a plant based person, wasn't sure what my options would be. Good healthy option. I had a veggie wrap, minus the feta. It had spinach, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms. No sauce to tie it together but a fresh option for my first meal of the day! Pickle bar!!! I'm a fan and may have gone back twice lol! Loved the variety but the full sour was my favorite!! I am obsessed with this bar! They served very large portions from what I could see. My aunt said her food was good. Noted that her omelette wasn't cooked with any seasoning. Also said it too large of a meal for her first meal, which definitely I a complaint I would never have! Lol. Overall cute spot, good food and amazing customer service!

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Rachel B.

    I was craving a chicken caesar salad wrap and saw that they had one on the menu. It was pretty mid. The wrap was kind of thrown together and loose, so it was falling apart and I had to use a fork. There was barely any salad in it and way more chicken. I felt like it was disappointing for the $20 price point. Their baked goods looked good. Maybe I will come back and try something that's a more traditional Jewish deli item.

    Hot Pastrami
    Boris W.

    I loved the pastrami sandwich! It's exactly what I needed for lunch! I ordered it with rye, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mayo, and mustard. The pickle came with it. As you can see from the picture, the sandwich is filled with pastrami slices. The taste was good! Excellent takeout experience.

    Corned beef on Rye 8 oz
    Jacqueline V.

    Mike & Mel's is a solid go-to, especially if you're hopping off the Metro--street parking is limited. The staff keeps things tight: clean tables, a well-kept pickle serving bar, and efficient service. The pickle selection alone deserves applause, ranging from super sour dill to spicy hot--choose wisely. The sandwiches are no joke and easily a full meal. You'll be asked to choose 8 oz or 12 oz... a true moment of self-reflection. How hungry are you, really? They were out of the potato knish, so I opted for the meat knish--and honestly, no regrets. Think potato and corned beef hash wrapped in a crusty dough ball. Add spicy brown mustard and suddenly you're in a tasty delight of savory heaven. Don't skip on the chicken noodle soup in this cold weather - rush chicken breast meat in a light broth - Yummy! Hearty, satisfying, and unapologetically filling--Mike & Mel's delivers old-school comfort with zero fluff.

    No need to ask where's the beef here
    Evan B.

    Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness - 3.5/5 I'm happy to have a credible Jewish-style deli in the area. Although not nearly amongst the best delis I've been too, it definitely hits the spot in this area. You order at a touchscreen and then they bring it to your seat. I ordered a sandwich stuffed full of corned beef and brisket. Although it was a true mountain of meat (which I love), it was lacking in the flavor in that there wasn't enough differentiation between the corned beef and the pastrami. The fries were very good - perfectly salty and well crisped without losing the potato/starchy taste. I also got a side of breakfast potatoes that I would definitely pass on next time - they were just too heavy and bland to order again. The Russian dressing was nice and pleasing. And a huge shout out to the pickle bar - lots of varieties and all tasty. I also ordered some food to go. I brought home brisket, which had the same issue as the corned beef and pastrami (not enough flavor). But the tongue was good, if a bit too thickly sliced. None of the desserts (cookies and rainbow cake) were memorable. But the FISH was excellent. The lox were nice and fresh and packed a good punch of salty/umami flavor. They went well with the expertly cooked bagels. I also got some sable and it was fantastic. I really enjoyed every part of the breakfast offerings (besides the breakfast potatoes). I will be back for a sandwich when the mood strikes, but I'm more looking forward going back and trying the fish offerings and more bagels, as they impressed a lot.

    Brisket Melt
    Nicholas C.

    As much as I wanted to knock this place based off the price, I can't seem to do so. I went here for lunch yesterday and I can say I would come back. I'd also recommend it to others. I had got the brisket melt, a sweet tea, and a cookie all for ~$30.00. The brisket melt was a gorgeous looking sandwich and tasted phenomenal. The cookie was baked perfectly. Hard edges yet soft in the middle. I do wish the sandwich came with fries or something on the side to make me feel like the price was worth it. It's definitely not no potbelly, subway, pret, bozzeli's, or jersey mikes. I'd say it's a once a month or every blue moon place to go for lunch unless you had money like that to spend. I believe the sandwich was ~$20.00 (normally $18.95 but for cheese it was an extra $1.00 which was odd since it's a melt so you'd think cheese comes with it), sweet tea was ~$4.00, and the cookie $2.00. I added the cookie simply based on the price. I knew I didn't want to come back here for a mid-shift lunch so I figured I might as well try the cookie. However, the tastes of the sandwich made me want to come back for a mid-shift lunch. I definitely judged a book by its cover! I'd probably try something cheaper my next go around but when I looked at the cheaper options nothing spoke to me. The staff was very friendly! I have a feeling they would have corrected an order with no problem should an issue had risen. Ambiance was cool. Restaurant was clean and pickle bar was a surprise.

    Marc M.

    Ordered a pastrami on rye with mustard, and found it to be ok. I had to remove as much of the mustard as possible as it heaped on and took away from my ability to taste the pastrami. The meat itself seemed fine with a decent amount, although I struggled to finish it due to the overwhelming mustard flavor. I may return if nearby, and don't want to hit pot belly.

    Linda O.

    Since opening, I've been here 3 times for lunch. Each time I ordered a Mikey-sized pastrami sammie. If you've been here, you know what that means. On the initial visit, it was so-so, but it was outstanding on the 2nd and 3rd. The wait has ranged from 40 minutes in the 1st, to 15 minutes for the 3rd, so improving. They've run out of certain offerings and had to substitute. Also, a side order of potato salad was missing on a to-go order. I've been hoping for a Carnegie Deli-type spot for a long time in downtown. I feel that the best delis in the DMV are actually found in Baltimore. I read that Mikey & Mel started out in Fulton, MD, and this makes a lot of sense to me. This is their 2nd location, and an ambitious one at that. More "working out the kinks" needs to continue. However, overall, this deli has some good eats.

    Greek omelette
    Maria V.

    Convenient location for lunch in downtown DC. Very friendly service. A bit cumbersome ordering system if you choose to eat in: you place your order on the screen and pay by swiping your credit card, then you go and pick your table, then you keep wondering how they will find you. The sandwiches we tried were ok but nothing special. I also tried a Greek omelet that was just ok. Toasted bread that came with it was too soft, two tiny packs of butter ( for which I paid extra $1) were almost fully melted and were a mess to unwrap. Unexpected: there is a free pickles bar with a great choice of different pickles, including my favorites - half sour. Overall rating - solid 3

    The Spielberg
    Zhen C.

    History of Present Indulgence: 32 yo M presents to evaluate newly established Jewish delicatessen in the Dupont Circle region of Washington, DC. after a doctor's appointment and craving a sandwich for lunch. Physical Examination: Food - Upon inspection, sandwich specimens present with extreme density and remarkable meat-to-bread ratio. "The Spielberg" was gustatorily evaluated and demonstrated excellent integration of corned beef, pastrami, and the less commonly observed beef tongue. Cheese was Swiss and tangy, crunchy cole slaw along with the Russian dressing balanced the heaviness of the meat combo superbly. Mac salad accompaniment noted as "good" but without any exceptional commentary. The creme-de-la-creme was the self-service pickle station, inclusive of half sours, full sours, hot sours, and chip pickle forms. This establishment feature provoked significant positive emotional response, reported as "elation," "I can't believe I can just have endless pickles," and "oh my god the hot sours are amazing!" Ambiance - Environment presents with appropriate delicatessen characteristics. No adverse atmospheric conditions noted. Pickle bar access unexpected and well appreciated. Service - Fast casual establishment service with added bringing of orders to tables. Amazingly friendly workers noted and enhanced dining experience. Assessment: Premium-grade Jewish delicatessen with potential superiority to previously established gold standard (Katz's in New York). Plan: - Return visits a must - Will bring family and friends to establishment - Sampling of bakery offerings including black & white cookies, bagels, rugelach, and unspecified pastries recommended for follow-up visits - Comparative analysis with Katz's advised to establish definitive hierarchical placement in Jewish delicatessen taxonomy

    Overstuffed Chopped Liver Sandwich
    Shenise F.

    Mikey & Mel's Deli is the latest transplant that has made its way to DC. I would have never thought this part of the city would be jam packed on a Saturday, but I quickly understood the popularity. After ordering on the kiosk, seating is first come first served, so be prepared to order your food to go if you can't find a seat. I loved how the menu had sandwiches named after celebrities like Larry David and Seinfeld. I had the opportunity to order several items off the menu and here is what I chose: - Black & White and Sprinkle Cookie - The Seinfeld - Chopped Chicken Liver Overstuffed Sandwich (3/4 lbs) - Everything Bagel with Lox Spread - Chocolate Chip Pancakes Even though I came hungry, I still walked away with a take out bag. I highly recommend that you checkout this establishment for yourself. Don't forget to check out the unlimited pickle bar and pack up a few for the road.

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    Service was excellent and the staff so helpful quality ingredients cooked so we definitely be back

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    We hope to see you again for a 5 star experience!

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    Pretty good deli. We had sandwiches delivered for an event. Look forward to trying more of their items.

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    We hope to see you again here soon, Kenneth!

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    Great tasting sandwiches and homemade chips were incredible! Wrap was just OK. Will definitely come again.

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    Terrible service and the sandwich overly expensive. I ordered the hot pastrami (.5) pound and was not impressed.

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    4.2(148 reviews)
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    Great place to get lunch! They have so many different food options--sandwiches, salads, soups,…read moreShakshuka, bowls, pastries, etc. The place is spacious inside with tons of seating--during weekday lunch it can get busy so you might need to wait a few minutes for a table or high top. You order your food first, then find seating. Food comes out fairly quick. Dishes I've tried and would recommend: Chicken Pita, Turkey BLAT, Spiced Shrimp & Avocado Mousse Salad, Chickpea & Fava Plate, Lamb Meatball & Labneh Shakshuka, and Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich--there's so much I want to try but haven't yet! Their cookies are delicious too, my favorite is the Halva Chocolate Chunk Cookie.

    My favorite bakery and coffee shop while visiting the D.C. area during the cherry blossoms…read morefestival. A five-minute walk towards downtown from the Mayflower hotel made Tatte Bakery an ideal spot for breakfast. It also has nice views of Farragut Square. I went with the House Full breakfast that included Applewood bacon, eggs, potato fritters with tomato jam and mint parmasean, and house made sourdough. I was curious to try one of their best sellers - monkey bread, and it didn't disapoint. A solid breakfast with on point service before catching the metro to Virginia. I really enjoyed my visit here and would return in a heartbeat.

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