This is by far my favorite place to eat in and around Kensington. I have never been disappointed. The soup and sandwiches are freshly made and delicious. I'm grateful for the vegetarian options. My go-to sandwich is the roasted red pepper, provolone cheese and artichoke spread sandwich. I had it yesterday and it was terrific. The service here is fast and friendly. The manager, I think his name is James, keeps everything running smoothly. Parking has never been a problem. This is a neighborhood treasure! read more

Stopped in for some iced coffee after eating breakfast next door. I loved how they had different sauces to put in the iced coffee; I tried the chocolate one. It made my coffee taste extra tasty! The service was friendly and professional; I tipped an extra $2 but decided next time I would tip more. Yes! There will be a next time because of the blueberry scone; my Mom and I agreed it was the BEST we have ever eaten! The photo doesn't bring it justice since we ate most of it... the fresh ingredients were EVERYTHING! It's quaint inside with a couple of booths to sit at... they have quite extensive choices of wine and beer if that's your cup of tea! Me, I'm sticking to the baked goods and iced coffee! Looking forward to returning soon! read more

Old Town Market - Blueberry Scone (5/5 stars) - Delis Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

The $12 sandwich we got here was not worth the money. Very little filling, almost no meat and they forgot the mayonnaise! Finally, it took them forever to make it. Unless they do something to improve their sandwiches, I would not recommend them. read more

To be clear: 3 stars is not bad. It's average. And that's what my sandwich was. I wanted to LOVE it but I just didn't. Ingredients were fresh, and I was so excited for my Turkey Brie-Jon but it just didn't quite have the wow factor despite its clever name. The bread was fresh, but truly rustic and will tear up your mouth! Service was quick & friendly on a Tuesday after the lunch rush. I'm not giving up, place is worth a try and I'll give it another go next time I'm in the area. read more

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BLUF: Super nice staff, cool little shop, food ok, great variety of beverages, moderately priced deli. The locals raved about this little deli, so I had to give it a try. Had a good experience ordering inside and it seemed like a lot of people ordered online for pick up. The cold sandwich I had was ok. There wasn't much to it which may have affected the flavor. A bit too bland. I love that they bake the ciabatta baguettes in-house, but the bread didn't have a lot of flavor either. A good sandwich needs good bread. They get major points for fresh bread, but the turkey & swiss sandwich didn't leave me with a drool factor. Cappuccino was unremarkable & expensive for a 6oz cup. Worth the drive? Only to meet up & spend time with friends or family. If you're local & want to take a stroll to grab some quick eats? Definitely. The staff are awesome. read more

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Old Town Market is simply a gem in the Kensington community. James and his staff are incredible at curating the selection of wines and craft beers. The shop turns out great deli-style foods including sandwiches. James recently told me about an upgrade to the kitchen which is expected to turn out an even more extensive menu and fresh chai which I'm really looking forward to. The ambience is chill and there are seats outside to catch the great weather. Overall, a really great experience which is bound to get even better soon. read more

Worst food ever. We ordered chicken salads. The chicken was dry, tasteless ground chicken over field greens. Iced tea was instant and bitter. This is a glorified liquor store with customers lined up to buy wine. This is concerning. I should be paid to eat there! read more

Three stars in not bad, just average. That is what my sandwich was, just average. I ordered the Ruby Reuben carryout. The sandwich had a decent amount of meat and toppings. The reason for only 3 stars is the bread was over toasteed, burnt in places and very rubbery. One slice was so bad, i removed it and ate the sandwich as an open face sandwich. For that price, I think they should have noticed the bread was over toasted and grabbed two new slices, rather than just putting it on the sandwich anyway. I will not be going back. read more

First and foremost I hate posting yelp reviews, and don't do it unless I feel like a business has crossed a line. And I feel this one has. As reviewed, old town market isn't known for its customer service. It has good sandwiches and a good beer/wine selection. I've been coming here and vouching for it for a long time but tonight struck a chord. I came in last week to get some beer to bring home. It was a 4 pack of a really great beer listed for $12.49- what a steal! I go to pay and it rings up as $21 and some change. I bring that up to the cashier and he says "oh yea, this would never go for $12.49". Fine, maybe it was put away wrong and I didn't read the price tag clearly. I paid, went on my merry way. Just went in tonight to see if things had been fixed. No- the same beer that I paid almost $22 for was still listed as $12.49 under a completely wrong tag. I brought it up to the cashier, told him what happened last time. Said, I don't expect anything back but you should fix this. His response was, we don't pay attention to the price tags, we just keep the shelves stocked. WHAT?! False advertisement in the retail/hospitality industry is a huge no-no...and from my experience working in it you need to honor the price. Just be careful when you go here. I don't know that I'll be supporting them much longer. read more

On several occasions, I have found that the price for an item at the register is hgher than the price listed on the shelf. On more than one occasion I have brough this to the attention of shop employees and/or manager, and yet the problem persists. This is either a sign of incompetence or mischief. If you must shop here, take note of the shelf price and beware at the counter. read more

Seems like a kitchy neighborhood market that sells wine & sandwiches. I REALLY wanted to like it. Tried it a few times. The food is decent (but only decent) when they get it right but their level of effort to get it right is abysmal. Their prices are high, which is expected for Kensington especially a small neighborhood market, so I didn't take points off for that. But the register is staffed with kids & people who would work at Tower Records if it still existed & their priority is clearly not delivering the food that was ordered. This was the last straw. Ordered a $9 breakfast sandwich including $2 avocado to make up for no egg (my wife hates egg), then had to come back to get one without egg, and the kid behind the counter acts like it's my fault he doesn't know how to communicate with the kitchen. He wrote Egg and then did a squiggle to cross it out to indicate "No Egg" instead of writing "NO EGG". The kitchen staff didn't notice the artistic squiggle & now he's in a huff. Nothing in the food has been particularly special. They have baked goods, but they're all just basic. Cinnabon has WAY better cinnamon rolls, nothing is special. But the location is fantastic so I've given it a try several times. Everything there seems like they're phoning it in and I've never seen anyone that would seem to be a manager or owner (unless I'm greatly misjudging one of the Tower Records alum and then it'd be even worse if an owner is putting in that LOE). read more

Quaint and at the same time fully stocked of interesting drinks and things. Super decent prices too... a large iced coffee is $3.49! Also they offer a nice root beer float that includes the bottle of root beer! I saw lots of locals popping in and out as well. Lots of free parking, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable! There's also a kitchen that will whip up all kinds of sandwiches and yummy things to eat. Most highly recommended... by the way, it's located in the really nice, strolling part of Kensington! read more

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Coffee was good but service was really terrible. I ordered an iced Americano and the person taking my order proceeded to mansplain that it's the same as an iced coffee. I said I thought one involved espresso and the other was drip. He then presented me with an iced coffee and an iced Americano and challenged me to taste the difference. I asked him why he was doing this and that it felt really rude. He again insisted he was right. So, that is the first and last time I'll be stopping by here. I have no idea why the aggression but it made me pretty uncomfortable. read more

I just went there today. two of the workers practically hatecrimed everyone that walked in. Thing one and thing two yelling slurs and making rude comments to everyone "get the f*** out of my store" to a 17 year old girl who asked if they were hiring. some of the rudest people I've met. this place lost 4 loyal customers today. strange behavior. wish I could give zero stars and a get a full refund. two absolute tweaks. never written a review before but this was a deserved one read more

During my recent visit, staff members were yelling racial slurs at customers as they left the store. Their behavior was extremely rude, unprofessional, and made us feel very uncomfortable while ordering food. One employee, who appeared to be a manager (he stated, "I get paid $16.50 to run this place the way I want"), was openly picking on customers as well. This conduct created a hostile and discriminatory environment that should not be tolerated read more

See the Google review earlier this month about "weirdly aggressive" staff, as well as other reviews here about intentionally bad service. Certainly, my experience as well. Other locals have warned me about "loose management", but it's convenient and they have a couple wines i like. Past several visits i have gotten home and noted the credit card receipt was higher than should be. Today went to buy a couple bottles of wine, asked for receipt and saw immediately that they overcharged on wine a $1. Done systemically, this "thumb on the scale" adds up. The guy at the register said this is the price in the system and if i don't like it i can shop somewhere else. This even though price shown on the shelf was marked lower. Refused to correct the checkout price, saying its only a buck, who cares. A more senior lady came over and told him to correct it and he refused. Evenutally she made the change herself, as i had given up and was walking out the door. Who needs this beligerent attitude and dishonest service on a Saturday morning, there are other merchants in town. Buyer beware, check your receipts Add photos & videos read more

Drove over 20 minutes and this place was so worth it! Beautiful store with friendly staff. Even the manager (Aaron), was out working the front with his staff. It was around noon so there were a good amount of people, but we were still served extremely quickly! I was surprised because we ordered four sandwiches and a coffee but it was all delicious, and well worth the price! They also had a great selection of wine and chips, I can't wait to go back. read more

Old Town Market - Chicken Pesto - Delis Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

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Great sandwiches! I usually get a custom made turkey and brie on sourdough and I love it. They also have desserts and limited savory items in the refrigerator case. If you like wines, they are also a wine shop with lots to choose from. My one wish is that they would start carrying havarti cheese. read more

The service is incredible, food was tasty and the bakery items were fresh and scrumptious. They also have a nice beer and wine selection

Food was good but service felt intentionally unhelpful unfortunately. I doubt the owners are aware. Maybe it was a bad day but I'm not sure I'll take another chance. read more

These guys are awesome! Can tell they care a lot about their customers. Independent spots are the best way to go.

Food is okay. Wine selection is okay. But the staff are always shorting the hours and closing early. I have come here several times this summer at 7:45 to pick something up and the staff are already closing the till. read more

Though I didn't physically go here (my sister picked up sandwiches for us), I was enamored by the Southwest Chicken Sandwich I got, which had grilled chicken breast, green chiles, red onion, chipotle mayo, and pepper-jack cheese on ciabatta bread. It was served warm and was delicious! This spot is located in downtown Kensington and also seems to have a robust wine selection. I'd definitely return to see it in person and try their other breakfast and hot/cold sandwich menu items! read more

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Horrible service. We came in to order soft serve. Instinctively, we went over to the soft serve counter where we have previously ordered it. With two employees(kids) behind the counter, neither acknowledged our presence. One of the two was servicing the soft serve machine and looked absolutely miserable. Surely he had noticed we were at the counter and simply didn't care. We then walked over to the cash register, where the second employee was faithfully on her phone. Eventually, she realized we were there and without an apology or a smile, she asked us what we needed. It almost felt like we had been an inconvenience to them. This is dreadful. In a market like Old Town Kensington, there is a need for stores like these that help preserve the nostalgia of Old Town. Patrons want to feel welcome and valued. In return, you get a customer that is willing to return. Sadly, this place misses the mark and service here has noticeably deteriorated. With Carmen's Ice moving in next door and Baby Cat Brewery just behind with an assortment of food trucks stopping by, the competition is going to be fierce for food and alcohol. I think that a healthy dose of customer service would go along way in securing your future and gaining an established customer base. Who wants to patronize a business that they don't feel welcome at? Truly disappointed. read more

The food here is great. The service is consistently terrible - to the extent that I'm going to have to stop going. If you're in anything of a rush, I'd avoid this place. read more

Been great customers for years and last week they messed up an order. No big deal. Happens. They said just let them know next time. So I go in today and the clerk tries to tell me they are charging me for my replacement sandwich. I show her the pic of last week's Reuben. Argues and argues before another staffer intervenes. this is what I got as a Reuben last week. read more

Old Town Market - The Old Town "Reuben." - Delis Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Lots of good sandwich options, seasonal soups and many different drinks to choose from, coffees, teas, soda, bottled drinks, beer and wine. Not a ton of seating, but I am a sandwich guy, so any chance at a sandwich I'll jump at it. Went with the basic grilled cheese with bacon and tomato added, to much tomato, not enough cheese. But their pumpkin soup was delicious. I'm a fan not of their grilled cheese, but for sure of their soups and the plentiful options of sandwiches they do have available. I'll be back to try out other options, nice little market as well with lots of gourmet style options (pricey), but oooo so tempting to purchase and buy, craft beer as well. Lots of business even on a snowy day, which tells you the people like it. And I have a feeling yelpers well too. read more

Old Town Market - Delis Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

We were checking out at the garden center when we asked the cashier if the sandwiches at Old Town Market were good. He said he had tried some and yes, they were very good. When we entered the store the staff seemed much friendlier and energetic than when we've been before. We studied the extensive sandwich board and decided on a turkey with brie cheese. We got it home and it was way enough for two of us. The sandwich was delicious. The roll was just the way I love them, fresh but with a little chew. There was a generous amount of turkey that was smothered in melted brie cheese and a slather of sauce. It was so good. While we were waiting for our sandwich I noticed a "crunchy" vegetable salad which we decided to try. At first bite it seemed a little sweet--dried cranberries, raisins? Not sure, but it was good and after first bite I started liking it. Guess I just wasn't expecting sweet. Kensington is quickly becoming our go-to carry out lunch area. read more

Used to be a great neighborhood soup & sandwich shop with a nice wine selection. Service has deteriorated over the past several years with orders rarely being correct (ham & cheese sandwich with no cheese - really!?! How hard can it be, the ingredients are in the name and you got it only half right). Had not patronized in several months but needed a bottle of wine today, so also ordered lunch. THERE WAS A HAIR IN MY SANDWICH. Never ordering again, but will continue to pop in for a bottle every now and then. read more

The service is friendly, albeit pretty slow. Good for lunch, but not recommended if you're in a hurry. You can't expect consistent sandwiches. They don't follow their own menu, sometimes. The Ruben says it's on sourdough, but came on marbled rye instead. Also the outside of the sandwich was warm but both the meat and the sauerkraut were lukewarm. I couldn't even finish it. It was pretty disgusting. They have a sign up saying because of price increases, they have to charge an extra $1.50 for avocado, but have changed the prices on the board as well. Does that mean those sandwiches are an extra $1.50 or is that the actual price? There are discrepancies between the board on the wall and the printed menus too--different ingredients mostly. How is anyone to know what actually comes on a sandwich? They had two isles completely blocked with multiple wine cases and you couldn't get down them. Honestly, I try to support them because they are local. In the past things have been fine, but this isn't the first time I've been disappointed. They really need to get their shit together. read more

The staff is always so nice and helpful. The sandwiches are delicious and prepared quickly.

I love your selection of wine, beer and food. I've never left Old Town Market disappointed. Thank you for being our neighborhood store. Kudos to the workers and owners. read more

This review is strictly for the desserts. Had a sugar craving and ended up grabbing a cupcake and lemon bar from here. The lemon bar was very hard, including the filling, and the cupcake was also extremely mediocre - a slightly berry flavored cupcake with bright red color and cream cheese icing. Won't be back for desserts. read more

Many moons ago this place was a divey convenience/beer and wine store. It made the news when some lucky guy bought a winning lottery ticket with a huge payout here. When it first morphed into the Old Town Market it didn't look much different. The checkout counter in the center of the store was the first thing you saw when you entered. I don't know when the makeover happened, but it now has a polished look. My friend, her dog, and I took a long walk and ended here for a special treat. that she raved about. I bought ginger scone and a hot chocolate (made with milk, not water). The scone was amazing. It was fresh, moist, and flavorful. The ginger was not overpowering, and my be my new favorite flavor. I needed to get out of my usual cranberry rut. The hot chocolate was good. I hate when places made it with water and charge you $3.00. Not here. You can also get an egg, bacon and cheese sandwich for under $4.00. Next time I come to the nearby Farmers' Market on Saturday I'll be sure to stop here and get my scone to nibble on as I buy my eggs for baking my treats. read more

Really loved this place. Found them on Yelp while visiting the LDS temple just down the road (lovely place to walk around, especially during spring!). Adorable little town, equally adorable little deli. They were a bit busy on a Tuesday at 12:30, but we were able to order, pay, and get our food pretty quickly. All the employees were very friendly. $20 for two sandwiches, a bag of chips and a vanilla ice cream cone. Pretty reasonable I would say, especially with how fresh it all was. Everything was yummy, the ice cream was very smooth. I got the chicken pesto sandwich, loved their bread and fresh pesto and mozzarella. My husband got their Rubin, which was very good and he loved. Yum! Certainly worth a stop if you are in the area. From what I could tell they only had outdoor seating, but the weather was perfect so we were happy to eat outside. The parking lot was a bit awkward but there is also street parking right across the street. read more

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They have a nice selection for a small venue. Local which is nice. Way to expensive on most items! As the picture shows this is what I got for lunch. Large chicken noodle soup and one water. Price? Just under $17!!! WTH? My fault I didn't check prices first but come on! I would have said no, but line was building. I flirted with giving 3 stars....until I tasted the soup. Tasted old, Lacked flavor and very little-you guessed it CHICKEN! read more

Old Town Market - $16+ - Delis Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Went for my first time today and I wish I had found it sooner. Amazing chicken pesto fun, cute little spot. I look forward to going again.

The owners have children playing in the front instead of assisting customers. I was waiting to order and the cashier took a phone order and never acknowledged my presence. I will not return again. read more

Old Town Market was a delightful surprise that was very alive in scenic Kensington. The inside had been renovated and featured a really impressive menu of sandwiches, soups, coffee, ice cream and I'm sure more which I am forgetting. The had a large selection of wines and sodas as well. I immediately smelled some smokey goodness when my girlfriend and I stopped in for a bite and asked who may have been the owner or manager what it was. The answer was their own pulled pork, so I got the Lil Piggy, was a tasty pulled pork sandwich with fresh cabbage and cilantro coleslaw on a brioche bun. My girlfriend got their Rueben which was also quite delicious. Prices were more than reasonable for us who are used to how far $10 gets you in DC, in fact I think most of the sandwiches were under. $11 for chips, a drink and a sandwich, which we ate in the park not 30 seconds away. Glad we were able to stop by and it was a reassuring sign that not all the eateries in Kensington were defunct. This one knows what it's doing. read more

Old Town Market - The view as you step in. You order to the right and food comes out on a bar not pictured to the left. - Delis Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Do you like poor service, mediocre sandwiches, and expensive beer? Then this might be the place for you.