This is my go-to spot lately when I have DoorDash bring me a sandwich. Sandwich delivery can be a tricky thing because sometimes they arrive quite sparse, a huge disappointment when you're having DoorDash bring it to you! The reason why Natural Cafe is my go-to spot is because I know I'm going to get a hefty sandwich, very fresh ingredients and it's going to taste great. I've never been disappointed with a single delivery. Sometimes I just want a sandwich--this is the spot. read more

Natural Cafe - A very hefty club sandwich delivered by DD - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Nothing too fancy here, but definitely quick, convenient, and a reasonable price which is a rare combo. I got an egg croissant to go and also grabbed an energy drink. read more

Natural Cafe - Egg croissant - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This place is soooo good. I pass here all the time and one day I just decided to go in. It's a mini mart with a grill that makes amazing sandwiches and I personally love a good CHEAP sandwich. Made to order and full of flavor. My personal favorite is the P5. The women are super sweet and wholesome. I will visit more often. They have a plethora of merchandise to purchase even olipop ! Haha I personally love international snacks. It's clean, not a hole in the wall or tiny place it's spacious and organized. read more

There's a lot of variety which I love! We got their hot paninis delivered to us. P6 Hot Panini - Bread is crispy on the outside and soft/chewy on the inside - Perfect amount of fresh ingredients -- mozzarella cheese, tomato, spinach, roasted red pepper, and basil pesto - Very filling (despite looking small) I would for sure come back for another sandwich! read more

Natural Cafe - P6 and P5 - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I like this place for what it is - a quick stop shop for sandwiches, snacks, and a bottle of wine. It's not a 5 star deli - but I really enjoy the tuna salad wrap. The people are friendly and efficient. Good neighborhood bodega. read more

Fine. Not amazing, but fair prices and does the trick. Lots of yummy goodies and treats to browse or buy as you wait for your order. Quick service when not too busy. read more

This is my second time eating here! Came in yesterday for lunch and got a turkey panini and Greek salad. The sandwich was delicious and I love the dressing for the Greek salad! However, about four hours later, I was at my demise. Nausea, vomiting, and excruciating abdominal pain. The culprit - food poisoning! Now, these items were the only thing I had eaten that day, besides a banana for breakfast. I am an avid salad eater, and the salad didn't have any meat so I don't suspect it was that. However the turkey panini (P1 to be specific) has me very suspicious. Overall, clean store, friendly staff and great choices for the menu. I would avoid eating any poultry there (or in general nowadays) to be on the safe side. read more

Be careful at the price checkout, you will be subject to pay for a lot more of their tickted prices. If you leave without your receipt, and happen to come back for a refund, they will push you to the end of the line until they will finish pretending to be nice with other customers. Bottom line is that they will be ANGRY at you asking for the money you had work for. Kindly, SL read more

Found out about this place because of Uber eats and YUM. I wanted something tasty but healthy and this was exactly it. The sandwich was to die for and the salad was so fresh. Definitely getting food from here again! read more

Natural Cafe - a bowl of salad, a sandwich, and a glass of wine - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Decent selection but half the products' price tags don't match what's actually charged at checkout. When you bring that up and show the labeled price (which tends to be lower than the checkout price) they just shrug their shoulders. Disappointing service. read more

My boyfriend and I went there today for lunch. I got the P15 sandwich which included cajun chicken, avacado, pesto, lettuce, tomato, and provolone cheese. It was one of the daily specials so it included a small soup . This cost $7.00 total. My boyfriend got the reuben hot specialty sandwich. This had cornbeef, swiss, sauercraut, and thousand island dressing. He added a bag of chips. This cost a total of $8.00. It was a really nice establishment with friendly people. The service was fast and easy. In addition, the soup, sandwich, and chips were delicious. If you are looking for a cheap, easy, fast, tasty sandwich this is a nice place to go on your lunch break. They weren't super crowded either so you don't have to worry about a line. In addition, its half a convenient store and half deli so you can pick up any other things you might need (they sell beer and wine too). read more

Ordered a sandwich from here today the Gouda Gobbler and it was so good! I normally am not a fan of multigrain bread but theirs was wonderful and soft! Now I want that bread for all my sandwiches!!!Found my new lunch spot! read more

I wanted to find a lunch place within walking distance with reasonable prices. Natural is on the corner of a large building in the middle of Ballston and the prices were good. I got the Isabella - the sandwich was prepared quickly and I was in and out very quickly. It was pretty good so I'll probably go back and try a different sandwich next time. read more

Really solid bodega. Tasty made to order food for a decent price and a lot of good selections for groceries, beer, wine, all sorts of stuff! They even have mint juul pods and Zapp's voodoo chips! Can't find those anywhere else read more

I love this place. It is a gold mine with imported yummy snacks, healthy and delicious sandwiches, and just about anything you could need. Like a gourmet 7-11. I used to work a block away and would go for lunch or mid-afternoon snacks. The help is sweet, the products they carry are perfect, (exactly what I would order), and the deli food is fresh. Don't change a thing and keep doing what you are doing. I hope you all are making it through COVID! read more

Natural Cafe is a great little convenience store, but it's more than that. It offers soups, sandwiches, and a decent wine section. While I've never had the sandwiches, I really like their soup. The chicken tortellini and chicken noodle are my favorite, but I also like minestrone and chicken curry. It's very reasonably priced for lunch and draws a good crowd. I definitely look forward to my "soup days". read more

Best turkey club at the best price. The owner is nice and proud of his shop. The service is quick. The selection and quality are stellar. read more

Natural Cafe - Turkey club - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Stopped by the store yesterday; however, they were not open. They were friendly and let us look around. Today I came back to order food. They had an awesome special of a free soup of your choice with the purchase of a sandwich. The soup was delicious and the veggie sandwich I purchased was on point. The staff were friendly, efficient, and the operation was very organized. I am very happy with this location and their use of Boar's Head. I will return. read more

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***Update: I've been here a dozen or more times and excellent every time! I'd give 10 stars if I could. This place is a secret gem. I walked by sweetgreen or Taylors with the line going out the door but not one person in Natural Cafe. The sandwichs here are better, priced well, and overall better experience here. But no one knows or gives this little place a shot. This place feels like a little family owned store. The difference here is they have talent and actually know how to run a store instead of all the other disgusting little shops like it. I've been to 3 other little shops like this, they seem to be some kind of cafe/grocery mart/sandwich shop. All other shops are dirty, cramped, and totally discussing. Natural Cafe is the only one that is good. *** This place is great! Prices are low for a small shop and the food is actually very good. I went into a couple other little markets near by and they were so dirty looking I didn't even want to buy anything there. Natural cafe is very clean looking and the little old Asian lady can make a good sandwich! I highly recommend the New Yorker sandwich. read more

With So many good things to say about this place, it's hard to pick somewhere to start. I live in the apartment attached to this place and it's my go-to stop for a quick sandwich or a convenient item. But, what stands out are their delicious deli sandwiches. My personal favorite is their grilled chicken with bacon sandwich topped with LTMO and mayo. Classic combo done right! Even better, the owners and staff of the cafe are always cheery and helpful and frequently greeting me with a warm smile and conversation. This is a definite win! read more

YESSS! I am SO excited about this place. Boyfriend and I decided to stop by there and get some sandwiches for dinner tonight and made the glorious discovery that this is ATTACHED to our building! No more having to go outside! They have some basic groceries, Asian stuff that my boyfriend likes to cook with, some really good-looking candy and ice cream, beer and wine, snacks,etc. A lot of the food here seems to be higher quality, and prob higher priced than what you can get at the grocery store, but it is sooo convenient. So this was a very exciting discovery. Now for the sandwiches. This place reminds me exactly of West Wing cafe in DC, down to the sandwich names. They use boar's head meat, and I think the prices are really reasonable and I like the sandwiches. Boyfriend and I both got cabbies without mayo. Delicious! And we got free soup - the chicken noodle was very good. I was checking the place out the other day and saw miso soup as well. I'll have to get that one time! Overall, I really like this place for many reasons and really want them to succeed! I will definitely be back again and again and again. read more

There is a lot to like about this store. Its always clean and borderline OCD organized. Solid sandwiches and drink prices cheaper than CVS. In addition to the sandwiches, they usually have a Korean dish or two on the list of specials. I figured since they can do American sandwiches well, they probably do Korean even better. Tried the bibimbap on a whim and it was a good life decision. The chicken soup has big chunks of meat in it and has quickly become my go to post-lunch pre-gym snack. They have a wide selection of snacks you don't see everyday. I haven't seen so many kinder products since I lived in Switzerland. No idea where they found them! I really hope they stick around, great addition to Ballston! read more

Everything I've ordered has been AMAZING!!! The Gouda Gobbler and the Harvest Bowl salad are my favorite!! This small business is my favorite in Arlington!!! read more

I am always in awe of the selection and variety in this little market. It's a bit pricey but is perfect if I want to save myself from a walk all the way to Harris Teeter. They have everything from gourmet cheeses and a large selection of beer and wine, to laundry detergent and cat food. Natural cafe has been a life saver for me on many occasions and I know I will continue to frequent it regularly. read more

I wasn't digging the name when I first found out what was going to replace the market that used to be at this location. But after walking around the store, looking at what they were selling, and eating a couple of sandwiches from here, I really don't care what they call the place. The coffee and soup are a great idea. They even have smoothies to appeal to customers who miss the Smoothie King that used to be around the corner. The sandwiches are stacked generously with high-quality Boar's Head meat. The sandwiches are priced between $5-$7. They are currently running a 10% off any sandwich promotion for their grand opening. I don't know how long it will last, but I encourage you all to take advantage of it! read more

I conveniently live across the street from this location and I have to say, I adore it for what it is. There are staple grocery items tucked in the back - flour, coffee beans, baby wipes, rice, ramen. And then there is the deli that makes bomb, quick breakfast croissants. While you're waiting for your breakfast sammie, you can browse the endless option of protein bars/on-the-go snacks they have available. Past the register is loads of decently priced wine (you pay a little for convenience?) and beer and drinks galore. I've noticed they always rotate things to keep it fresh and interesting in the drink section - you can always find a funky kombucha that's made locally or something hip kids are in to. In the final part of the experience is the fridge, loaded with my favorite things! Cheese (a wide variety, including my favorite - labneh), cured meats, eggs, bacon...boars head options+. Crackers, cookies...candy. Cigarettes, wraps, lighters, eye drops. It's great. They're open late on the weekends. They have what you need. Everything. All of it. And they're always playing Frank Ocean when I pop in and I'm not mad about it. read more

Love this place! Fresh sandwiches and delicious smoothies. They definitely use high quality products for a very reasonable price.

This shouldn't be advertised as juice bars and smoothies. Sure they have some smoothies. I walked six blocks with my friend here looking for a juice bar still open and this is certainly not one. Zero fresh juice available. Good if you're looking for a wa-wa type or 7-11 type place. read more

Came here for a panini and wasn't disappointed. I ordered the P6 (fresh mozz. tomato, spinach, roasted red pepper, and pesto) the ingredients were fresh and the bread was crispy. 4 out of 5 because the sandwich wasn't as warm as I would have liked, the cheese wasn't completely melted but I'll definitely stop by again and ask for it extra warm. read more

Always clean, quick, and fresh. The sandwiches are good and affordable. Good selection of international pantry food (east asian, middle eastern, etc) read more

Always nice and smooth place. One of the greatest place. Location and service is very nice. Sandwich is very delicious . Please visit and enjoy . read more

Great spot that has the things you need when you don't want to hike a few more blocks. (There's a reason they call them convenience stores.) Also, they make really good breakfast sandwiches. The sausage, egg, and cheese croissant is killer. read more

While it seems helpful to have a little convenience store in this area, I absolutely can't vouch for the food. The one time I decided to walk over and try out a sandwich based on yelp reviews, I was surprised to take a bite of my sandwich and find a long curly blonde hair in my bite (and IN MY MOUTH). I spit it out in disgust and threw out everything (including their menu for future use). If I want a good deli sandwich, I'll stick with Mike's. I can actually see my sandwich being made and trust someone not to obliviously allow a long blonde hair in the making of a basic turkey sandwich (how do you even miss that?? "Bread... turkey... hair..?"). FYI - I have long black straight hair ;) read more

I really like this deli,it closes where I work. I always buy sandwich from here. I have a good time with their employees every time I stop by.They are very nice and good service. read more

I've been working in Ballston for over 3 years and never stopped in here. Last week, I stopped in and ordered the P4. WOW. I've since eaten there 3 more times. Their pesto spread is out of this world. Goes great on anything. read more

A year ago I loved this place - not anymore. The food I'd rate a 4.5 stars - good and fresh but the service has gone down hill and the prices have gone up. They no longer offer the card where you buy 10 get 1 free... as if that was SUCH a good deal -they're so cheap they've done away with that. With so many options in the Ballston area, I'll be eating lunch elsewhere from now on. read more

you have to try the bubble tea. This place is very convenient for people that live near it.

It's a deli, not a restaurant as I thought but the sandwich was very good. The service was quick and polite and prices were reasonable. I went by at about 6pm, nice to be able to get a sandwich that late. read more

I used to like this place. I don't know whether there was changing of ownership. The service is very slow. People working there seem don't care about their customers. I am not going back to this place any more. read more

Love this bodega in my building. The owner is very friendly and they have the best fresh, cut to order sandwiches & salads. I have always been impressed with each salad or sandwich I have eaten. I also noticed that they don't prove gauge even though they are convenient enough that they could. I find their prices similar to a big store like CVS. Also they have a pretty good and again, well priced, wine selection. read more