This place has improved so much in my mind. The staff is wonderful, the food is delicious, and the…read morewait is quick! My secret pleasure is their smoothie menu. It is so good!!!

This deli is adorable and the food is great. They have a counter to order deli foods but the store…read moreis jam packed with drinks and candy and Asian snacks--okay you name it. Great for locals that need something. The last time I went I had a cheeseburger, the burger had to weigh a half pound. It was huge and I was still full at dinner time. They have a counter with desserts as well. I think prices are fair for the area. Looking on google maps, if you are not familiar with the area it is a bit hard to figure out the location by car, but park by the County offices and AMC theater and walk past them and it on the left from the parking lot. Nice people too.

An Italian sandwich the size of Texas... sign me up!…read more I went into this market when I was exploring Georgetown one day and I naively ordered an Italian sandwich and once they received it I realized it was big enough to feed a family. I found the cutest little park bench and decided to dig in. Needless to say I had left overs but I could have found a way to eat this whole sandwich because it was that good! Every topping was homemade and you could tell. Def a must stop in DC.

Stachowski's market is a must visit place when in Georgetown!…read more They have all the typical deli/market staples along with a full butcher counter. The magic happens with their sandwiches which are all incredible but I almost always go for the pastrami!

A Milano, some Route 11 chips, and gelato... basically, I had a very Italian afternoon…read more The sandwich, chips, and gelato were all amazing! The Italian Store has so many Italian subs to choose from, but I went with the Milano, their most popular sub. The combination of the sweet and spicy peppers really made this sandwich stand out. There was just the right balance of flavors, and I can definitely see why it's one of their most popular choices. A heads-up when ordering: They typically have several sandwiches pre-made and ready to go, but if you want something made fresh to order, you'll need to order by phone or online. At least at the Lyon Village location, you can't order a made-to-order sandwich directly at the counter. So if you have your heart set on a freshly made sub, plan ahead! Of course, no Italian sub is complete without chips. They carry Route 11, a Virginia-based chip company, and they had several varieties available: lightly salted, dill pickle, Chesapeake Crab, Mama Zuma's Revenge, and salt & pepper. I went with the lightly salted, which was the perfect pairing with my Milano. Unfortunately, the Lyon Village location doesn't have fresh gelato, so I had to settle for the pre-packaged variety. I went with the caramel gelato, and it was delicious! It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated, although it was a little on the expensive side. The store was pretty busy when I stopped in, with several people inside and a few others enjoying the outdoor tables. They also sell pizza by the slice, or you can order a whole pizza to take home. I saw several people leaving with whole pizzas, so clearly I need to add that to my next visit. Between the Milano, Route 11 chips, and caramel gelato, this was a fantastic first experience. Definitely coming back -- next time, I'm trying the pizza!

I really don't want to do this review! Why? Because I, and many of the locals, would love to keep…read morethis Jim of a place all to ourselves. The sandwiches here are absolutely amazing. There's a lot of back-and-forth about who offers the best sandwiches./subs in the DMV. My vote is for The Italian Store! Even when you're in a rush, they have ready-made classic sub choices for grab-n-go. This is a great spot to try for lunch one day or even on the weekend. You will not be disappointed. Also, when the workday has been to rough and you don't feel up to cooking, TIS is a great option. Happy eating.

Located in Ballston Quarter Market, Superette is a sandwich shop that sells burgers, sandwiches,…read moreand even alcohol. I ordered a steak and cheese with fries, and the fries were great. Well seasoned with a good crunch. The steak and cheese for me was a mixed bag...I saw my food coming and was dumbfounded by how big the bread was, and I didn't see any meat popping out. Pulled the sandwich open and saw what little meat I got. For $12.95, I feel a little ripped off. Especially when places like The Broiler and George's Steak and Things offer similar prices with an astoundingly higher meat in the meat to bread ratio. What little of the meat was available was delicious. I wish I had gotten a sub-$13 worth, not barely $7.65. Not sure I could come back. With how much I paid, it felt like a diminished return. And if I did come back, I'd hope the other offerings, like the breakfast sandwich, burger, and pulled pork, offer a better meat-to-bread ratio.

The Short Rib is kind of small, which was expected. The amount of meat relative to the amount of…read morebread was high, but the whole sandwich is kind of small for $14. The flavors are good--slightly sweet but savory meat that is easy to pull apart. I also ordered an add on of short rib on the side, and for $5.50, it was a rather small portion. It comes in a cute box and the staff was super nice and offered water while I waited for my order. It's located in the Ballston Quarter food court area.

This is exactly how smash burgers should be done!! Fresh, hot, and incredibly juicy! Jon's Joint…read moremakes everything fresh to order. It only took a quick 10 minutes to receive our entire order, which was 3 burgers, a crispy fried chicken sandwich, loaded fries, and 2 milkshakes! I was very happy with how efficient the service was and the most important part, how delicious every bite was! The smashburgers are made with 100% halal beef and they come out HOT with perfectly crispy edges on the patties and a juicy center. We ordered 3 burgers and each of them stood out in their own way. You can get a single, double, or triple patty burger and add whatever toppings to it too. The jalapeño burger was the star of the show, it had a such a nice and spicy kick to it. I wasn't expecting much but this burger had HEAT! Another favorite was the Juicy Lucy. It was packed with grilled onions and the patty was stuffed with cheddar cheese. A super messy and cheesy option that was definitely worth every bite! I liked that Jon's Joint offered other options too such as loaded fries and fried chicken sandwiches. What I found unique is that for the loaded fries, you can get it with falafel and make it spicy! This time, they had run out of the falafel so I am excited to try it next time. If you're in Arlington and craving a casual burger spot, you need to go to Jon's Joint. You'll get quick service and a delicious meal!

Happed upon this place while driving. Was hungry, it was close, had good YELP rating, so I came in…read more Basic. Nothing at all spectacular. Cute posters. You can tell the owner is really into Superheroes. I ordered the grilled chicken. The good thing is that it is cooked to order. Loved that. Downside, no seasoning, AT ALL. This would be fine, I understand dietary considerations with sodium. What had me perplexed was they had NO PEPPER in the entire restaurant. I've NEVER been at a restaurant that didn't have any pepper. Plenty of salt, seasoned salt and even more salt. No pepper. Burgers seem to be popular. Wasn't very crowded, but seemed popular by locals. It was a "meh" for me. I do however really like that the food is cooked to order.

Had a fantastic meal here catching up with my friend Hunter. We ordered the colada trio and it came…read morewith 1 empanada (chorizo and carrot), 2 ham croquettes, 2 little fried sliders (chorizo, mozzarella, salsa verde, plantain shoestring fries), and yuca. Also got a cafe con leche (Miami style) for my drink. We weren't super hungry so the trio was perfect for us. Everything on it was great, with my favorite being the sliders since it was crispy and a little meaty. The empanada was a little oily but still satisfying, and the croquettes had great crunchy texture. Yuca was okay. I should've gotten a sweeter coffee drink cause I have a sweet-tooth but it was still solid. The inside vibe is pretty chill. You just grab seating yourself and can order on your phone through the QR code that's associated with the table. You can also order at the front. There is parking around the area too (paid and unpaid (if you're lucky)). Glad I came here and checked it out. Definitely a solid chain for a quick bite and refreshing drink.

I walked across the street to grab dinner while I waited in my phone at the Apple store and could…read morehave easily waited longer here! They had a nice happy hour menu with drinks and appetizers, but I was feeling hungry so I ordered the cubano which was delicious and reminded me of home in Tampa. It's tucked into a small little corner, but is surprisingly large on the inside with a full bar. The corner location creates a very charming alley to sit in outside when the weather is nice so that's where I went. There are QR codes to order at the tables outside but since I didn't have my phone, I ordered at the kiosk inside and took a number. You can also order at the bar if need be. No pics because I didn't have my phone but lovely location and great food!

I've come here several times. Some times for sandwiches, other times for soup. I think the menu has…read morechanged over time. I like coming here when I want an authentic ambience but am too lazy to goto Falls Church. Overall experience I think the food is good and there's not really many other choices within walking distance of this establishment. Wait times can be a bit longer here since it's a mom and pop shop, so if you're in a rush I would order ahead of time.

I walked into this spot and immediately felt like I knew what I was getting an authentic Vietnamese…read morestreet food experience. The first thing that caught my attention was a family photo displayed on the cashier counter. That detail alone set the tone and gave the place a sense of authenticity that you don't often see. I also noticed they sell Nongshim shrimp crackers in a few different flavors, along with other snacks, which added to the casual, neighborhood feel. This was my first visit, and I ordered the Banh Mi sandwich. I'd rate it a 6 out of 10. The sandwich had a generous amount of bread almost too much while the beef portion was very minimal. The vegetables, on the other hand, were plentiful and made up most of the sandwich, which I didn't mind. Flavor-wise, it was solid. The sandwich wasn't warm, but that didn't bother me much, and overall it had enough seasoning and freshness to be enjoyable. One downside was the way the sandwich was assembled the meat sat at the bottom, which caused the bread to get soggy, so I ended up eating it upside down. Not ideal, but manageable. The restaurant has a few booths available for dine-in around five from what I could tell so there is limited seating if you choose to eat there. The food itself honestly felt more like something you'd get from a food truck rather than a traditional sit-down restaurant. That said, the signage does emphasize "street food," so in that context, it makes sense. This feels like a quick-eats type of place rather than a destination dining experience. Overall, it's a straightforward, casual spot with clear roots in Vietnamese street food culture. I'd consider coming back, but I'd likely try something different next time.

The chocolate chip cookie with nuts Oprah's favorite cookie is amazing and so is there orange…read morecupcake with pistachio filled in a white glaze with pistachio nuts on top along with their Katie chicken sandwich on a baguette I crave all three often

Had a iced salted tahini honeycomb matcha and 2 Andrea's everything croissant and the new Martha…read moreStewart burrata and beat salad . I have been here a few times and had the Andrea's everything croissant and today the croissant was way too salty. The matcha was interesting w a strong tahini smell. We added chicken to the burrata and beet salad. The ingredients were fresh and the chicken was cooked perfectly

They have everything I could ever need or happen to forget when going to the market…read more Fresh eggs Hot food Wine Basic produce Even if they wasn't out, the kind owner went to the back to check inventory and found some ginger for me! All types of ramen. Tons of Ben and Jerry flavors for those late night cravings And dry cleaning and tailoring operations! They best truly

I haven't tried any food here yet but for a small market they have the best selection of literally…read moreeverything. You need stuff for breakfast? They have milk, eggs, bacon, etc. They have a good selection of beer, wine, and even sake. They have random items you may need as well, like baking powder and healthy pasta sauce. The staff is very kind and friendly.

Just moved to the from Ballston to Courthouse and tried this Afghan kebab spot and it was great…read more Generous portions with the kebabs and sides when getting the "Kebab Combo for two." The Chicken stew (extra) and the eggplant were the highlight side dishes. Naan was nice and thick with a crispy crust. Extra sauce, no charge Used to be a regular at Kebab Garden on Quincy which was solid, this place definitely competes.

Two Haiku Review:…read more Not the best kabob I've had, but the flavor was There and the portions Were quite large. Pretty Fast service and for a good Price, I give four stars.