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    Panera Bread

    3.4 (165 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Rumit P.

    This used to be a Lawson's Bakery about 10 years ago when I first worked in Dupont. I held a grudge that Panera swooped in and took over. I'm now over it. This Panera really holds its own. It's clean, has multiple entrances, has additional seating in the lower level, and is overall quite cozy. Adrian (cashier) was super friendly, energetic, helpful, and eager. The service was fast and efficient. I ordered two macaroons---couldn't resist! They tasted fresh, delicious, and had a great consistency. I love coconut and I love chocolate and I love them smushed together! Don't forget to sign up for or use your MyPanera rewards!

    Enar O.

    Tried Panera for the first time finally and I was impressed. I heard good things about the Goddess chicken salad and I'll still try that but on this day, I was feeling like a sandwich so I went for the Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT -- thoroughly enjoyed it!

    Stephanie P.

    Panera is many things, but first and foremost it's a chain restaurant. A delicious land where carbs are kind and soups, tasty desserts and awesome coffee are all members of its court. Came to this location over the weekend before we had made reservations for fancy-pants cocktails at a bar/lounge that was supposed to also be fancy-pants (giving Dirty Martini club a dirty look now) and we decided to get non-fancy pants dinner because of time constraints and overall cost efficiency purposes. The people at the register were super friendly and didn't mind that I took 10 minutes to decide between 3 possible pasta platters. I went with their Tortellini Alfredo which they describe as being "a rich Alfredo sauce over tortellini noodles filled with ricotta, swiss & romano". Considering that it was less than $10 for a generous pasta serving and only $.50 for an accompanying cafe sandwich and a bag of chips (or bread if you preferred that) - this was a steal and a no-brainer! My alfredo sauce was a bit on the dense side, but deliciously rich, cheesy and creamy/buttery without tasting overdone - I prefer dense over watery when it comes to most pasta sauces so cheers here. The tortellinis were all delicious and cheese filled without tasting gross - a feat not easily accomplished by a chain restaurant, kudos here as well. The cafe sandwich I decided upon was their Classic Grilled Cheese sandwich which they describe as being an "organic sliced American cheese grilled on our new All-Natural White Miche". It was ok. Small and not that flavorful - but it was also $.50 and I'm a pretty big believer of "you get what you pay for". I paid for pasta, it was fantastic - this sandwich was okaaaaaay, just nothing to write home about. The chips were "original flavored" and kettle-cooked so kind of thickly cut and very crunchy. Also tasty and they got me through the beginning of our bus ride back to NYC the next day - huzzah! I was a little annoyed because the woman at the register said they had table-service and would bring our orders to our table (me and two friends) but they were taking forever and I ended up having to pick up my order and another girl's while Ingrid S. had to get her own...but we also got free cups with which we were able to obtain free drinks - ok fine, I had like 2 free little cups of iced coffee - I can deal with picking up my own food, lol. 4 stars Panera, 4 stars.

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    Your Only Friend - Sub club

    Your Only Friend

    4.4(159 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown

    Lowkey my favorite Sandwich place in all of DC. The people that created this restaurant are…read moregeniuses. I'm speechless when I eat these: RPG The Hot Nug Gotta have it: Cacio e Pepe fries Onion Rings The shallot dip

    I only ever stop by here whenever I'm going to an event at the convention center and don't want to…read morepay for overpriced under-flavored convention food nor fight the scores of illegal food truck mafia members with their unlisted prices, I always seem to forget about it otherwise. But maybe that's better for them too. You can order to-go at the window and/or request a spot in the limited spaced dining/bar area. I've only gotten the Sub Club the few times I've gone here but what can I say? its a fail proof staple that is hard to get wrong and that they do very right. I often pair it with one of their drinks, this time being the spicy ginger ale which was solid as well. There's really not much place to dine-in if you're trying to dine and go - I recommend only using the dining area if you're solo, a couple, or part of a small group (at MOST maybe - a hard maybe - on 4 people) and only if you want to use the bar. One couple tried to squeeze in a baby stroller into the bar/dining area. Its really not suitable for things like suitcases or strollers so if you're in that camp maybe try some other spots because that also made a tiny space all the more difficult to navigate. Also, if you have a mobility device, this might not be the best spot for you either. I've never used their restrooms before so can't comment on that one. I still will say it is good for when you want to grab and go - so if you're in that category, and you like moderately priced sandwiches (for this part of town) this might work for you.

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    Your Only Friend - To go order area.

    To go order area.

    Your Only Friend - Cool Ranch Onion Rings - Doritos(ish) Cool Ranch pow-pow, beer-battered onion rings, fancy ranch

    Cool Ranch Onion Rings - Doritos(ish) Cool Ranch pow-pow, beer-battered onion rings, fancy ranch

    Your Only Friend - Cacio Pepe fries are also a must!!

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    Cacio Pepe fries are also a must!!

    Compliments Only - Berger Cookies - 2 pk

    Compliments Only

    4.4(228 reviews)
    0.1 miDupont Circle, Downtown
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    I tend to default to Compliments Only when I'm grabbing lunch or even just walking in Dupont. It's…read morea tight space with some bar stool seating and 2-3 tables. Most people order their sandwiches to go. The line can get pretty long, but you get through at a decent pace, I wouldn't say fast. Simple and straightforward ordering process, just remember what you ordered because they don't take names. I go between the Crunchy Boi and the Marisa Tomei Eats Free, which are both great. The Crunchy Boi is probably their most popular sandwich and it's lighter than you would think considering it's filled with potato chips. I think it's worth trying once. The Marisa Tomei, on the other hand, has never failed me. It's balanced with an absurd amount of arugula against the meat, and it's never dry. The portions are generous, like you could definitely split it into two meals, but they're not so heavy that you couldn't finish a sandwich in one sitting.

    I ordered the Hot Pants sandwich and really enjoyed it. It was huge, packed with flavor, and…read moredefinitely worth the price. The combination of meats, peppers, and Cholula mayo was delicious. Just a heads up, this place gets very busy around lunchtime, so I'd recommend ordering ahead for pickup or being prepared to wait a little. There's also limited seating inside. Overall, a great sandwich and I'll definitely be back.

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    Compliments Only - Interior, menu board and ordering area

    Interior, menu board and ordering area

    Compliments Only - Turkey Caesar Sub

    Turkey Caesar Sub

    Compliments Only

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    A Litteri - Ham sub

    A Litteri

    4.5(494 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    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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    A Litteri - Meatball sub

    Meatball sub

    A Litteri - Burgundy wines

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    Burgundy wines

    Neopol Savory Smokery - Smoked Salmon Salad Sandwich

    Neopol Savory Smokery

    4.6(309 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    This is the best sandwich in the city. I've never said something is the BEST with as much…read moreconviction as this. As a certified sandwich girlie I can't go a single WEEK without heading to union market for this BLT. Neopol Smokery single handedly CARRIES this place the absurdity of quality of this sandwich is off the charts. Smoked salmon BLT stuffed to the brim with beautifully cooked smoked salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion tied together on a bed of Romain with the most perfect gravlax mayo. Be sure to get it on the sunflower flax bread TRUST!!! Add sliced apples to it when your back in ten min for a second sandwich. I mean it. You will turn right back around the second you take a bite. Friendly staff and quick service make me love them even more. Also LGBTQ owned!! Don't forget the smoked mussels. Thank me later. They're 12 for $12 and I would do a disservice trying to explain how flavorful these bad boys are! Follow my TikTok for the full review and more! @thegutgoblin

    I stopped by Neopol Savory Smokery at Union Market and ordered the Salmon BLT with avocado on…read moremultigrain, and wow, what a great choice! The sandwich was packed with flavor: the smoky salmon paired perfectly with the salty bacon and crisp red onions. Every bite was rich and satisfying, and it came out in under 10 minutes, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, this spot really impressed me. Delicious food, quick service, and fresh ingredients. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Union Market.

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    Neopol Savory Smokery - Smoked Salmon BLT Sandwich

    Smoked Salmon BLT Sandwich

    Neopol Savory Smokery - Smoked Salmon BLT Sandwich- Best sandwich in DC!!

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    Smoked Salmon BLT Sandwich- Best sandwich in DC!!

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