In a fast casual dining world dominated by chains like Chipotle and Sweet Green, Sandwiches by Phillip is a welcome reprieve from the typical workday meal experience. The food is made fresh, in front of you, and to order. The helpings are satisfying and the prices are eminently reasonable. Instead of feeling cold and corporate, the atmosphere is warm and cozy while still maintaining a high degree of cleanliness and organization. Even if a little more expensive on a per calorie basis than neighboring Chipotle, I would still choose Phillip's nine times out of ten. Their offerings are much more than sandwiches (of which the selections are plentiful). They have extensive breakfast options, everything from a simple bagel with cream cheese to omelettes fresh off the griddle. And of course, what breakfast would be complete without coffee? While certainly not an artisanal cup of coffee you might find from a specialty café, the quality is solid and reliable. Even their hot coffee, which I am not usually a fan of and had ordered by mistake, was pleasantly surprising. The staff are friendly and hard-working, always doing their best to customize customer's orders to the best of their ability. Service is generally fast, even when making fresh food during a lunch rush. Phillip's is not haute cuisine, nor should it be. It is utilitarian yet flavorful and high quality. It is perfect for those seeking some pre-work caffeinated fortification or a tasty mid-day meal. read more

They have a great system and run the show very efficiently. My sandwich was a egg and cheese on everything bagel. Hot food and well made. Unfortunately, the everything bagel was full of fennel seeds and it was pretty overwhelming. read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - Dining area - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

You all know I love a breakfast sandwich! Since more people will be returning to the office, I thought I'd share this review. This sandwich shop is located in NOMA, K St NE and First St NE. No real parking spaces close unless you're super lucky and find a spot on the street. Most definitely a hot spot for illegal patrons who park to run in and run out. I loved the L'Enfant location off 3rd but when COVID happened they closed, in addition to their 1st St NW location. Sad for me because both were great and close to the other offices I used to be at. I literally thought all of the locations had closed and to my surprise on a hunt for a great sandwich, YELP was my HELP! Back in love and back in rotation. This will be my go-to for all things sandwiches. You have to try! Service is always great! Ambiance is causal, come as you are. Most patrons are grabbing and going in work attire. I'm a Sandwiches by Phillip Fan Girl! Find me here once a week, hands down they have my business! read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - While on the Hill. My first stop, breakfast! - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fast but not always so friendly service. The food is good though so even though they're rude at times, I keep going back! Not a glutton for punishment but I know I can take the bad with the good! I usually just chalk the demeanor of the folks behind the counter up to the fact that it is an INSANELY fast paced environment!! Surrounded by government buildings, there is never really a time that you go in and there isn't a crowd! The portions are huge and ingredients are fresh! Their salads are the best! The morning hash is my favorite! It is a protein powerhouse! Think omelette on steroids!! Don't expect to eat this and then have lunch as well! Eggs, bacon, cheese, green peppers, onions, potatoes, tomatoes and spinach w/ a side of toast (bread if your choice). STUFFED and STUFFED! I've been a patron for 8 years and will continue to be as long as they're around!! read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - HALF of the morning hash and toast! Yummmmahhh! - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I forgot my lunch and had been hearing a lot about Phillips, so decided to take the walk. The line was actually less long than expected and told so I was excited about that and the food looks very fresh. I decided to get a turkey club added, bacon and dressed up how I wanted to with a side of kettle chips and a brookie. To my surprise, this was totaled to about $20. The price is outrageous, I probably won't be returning, unless I am treated or forget my lunch again and reach starvation however, it was a pretty good sandwich. I will give them that. The brookie was OK as well. - I'm glad I had my bottled water at my desk lol read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - a turkey sandwich with lettuce - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very rude and unprofessional. They barely pay attention to the people standing in line.

This place has exceptional muffins (blueberry, chocolate chip, French toast, banana nut). I only had two of them, but both were excellent. I also had an egg sandwich on a bagel and it was great. The service is outstanding, everything is made to order the muffins are fresh and even hot if you get there early in the morning. The place was clean with lots of seating read more

This sandwich shop is right across the street from my customer so I stopped here daily for lunch! It's a sandwich shop that is super efficient. You order they make it, you grab your drink and chips and pay at the other side. First day I had the chicken Cesar wrap! Wow so good, the chicken is so tender and flavorful. Second day I had a turkey sandwich, and it's fresh cut turkey! On toasted sourdough bread, yummy!! Had a ice coffee with it and everything was great! Fast and delicious lunch. read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - Chicken Cesar wrap - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a great sandwich shop - they also sell soups and custom salads which is nice. The only complaint is that the line gets extremely long for sandwiches. I'd recommend ordering ahead by calling or through a website if you don't want to wait a long time. They have a $5 minimum for cards. There is a nice area to sit as well which is nice if you want to grab lunch with people. They also sell breakfast items too. read more

I have to say that I appreciate a set small menu offering that is done right. You'll get this at SBP. With a sandwich chips and drink, expect to pay around $15. That's a good price for DC. Even during the rush it only took about 5 minutes to order and get my food. That's fast for made to order meals. All in all, I was impressed. Give them a try. read more

Phillip is a good spot for breakfast and lunch. The food is made fresh (they actually use real eggs and not the liquid that most places use) and it's pretty good. I usually get the turkey sandwich/wrap and the first time I got it I was shocked that they were actually carving from a an actual turkey breast and not have prepackaged lunch meat. I haven't had the chance to try any other sandwich (the turkey sandwich is that good!) but the ones I see getting prepared looks good lol. They also have oatmeal raisin cookies that are delicious (not sure if it's made in house or are shipped). I can't see anyone being disappointed when coming here, there are several options to choose from (for both breakfast and lunch). read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - Turkey with cheddar and bacon in a wrap - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here for lunch during break! I ordered Cobb salad. It was very fresh! Compared to Chopt in Union Station, the portion was small but I still couldn't finish the whole salad for lunch. So it was pretty big, just not compared to Chopt. The owner lady gave me a free small Chicken Noodle soup because I spoke Korean with her :) The chicken noodle soup had lots of vegetables and chicken. Pros: -Fast and friendly service -Various menu items from salads to sandwiches -Price (everything is under $10) -Fresh ingredients -Pretty salad decorations -Location (near Union Station and NoMA) -Clean and modern looking interior with fairly good amount of tables -Has patio (outside seating!) Cons: -It's not a big deal but it would've been nicer if the salad was chopped more. The leaves were pretty big. I will definitely come here often! Overall, food and atmosphere wise, I recommend this place. read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - Chicken Noodle Soup and Cobb Salad! Both pretty good! - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fast service even though they are always busy at lunch. Very affordable and fresh. Huge selection.

Staff can be rude and food is mediocre. Pretty much all there is to it. There are plenty of other places to grab coffee and lunch in this area without having to come here. read more

I always walk pass this place but never went inside. That changed today! What a pleasant experienced I had. Know what you want before you walk up to the counter. I visited during lunch time-the busiest of all times. And although the line was long, it was continuously moving due to customers knowing what they wanted. Definitely will come back to try out other items. read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My coworkers and I get breakfast from here often. Our office is a few blocks away. This is by far the best place to get breakfast from. The sandwiches are always on point made correctly no issues. And absolutely delicious. read more

This is a great place right by my job if you want a quick bite to eat. This place gets very busy when it's lunch hour and everyone who works in the offices nearby goes here. They have fresh cut meat and bread ready for your sandwiches. They also have good coffee. Their ice coffee have ice cubes that are frozen coffee so your coffee doesn't get watered down when melting. read more

I have had some of their breakfast sandwiches here and all were delicious. Today I had the Breakfast Burrito with potatoes, green peppers, scrambled eggs, onions, salsa and breakfast sausage. I have also have the Breakfast sandwich with sourdough bread, scrambled eggs, spinach, breakfast sausage. Their Cafe Mocha coffee is also good. read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I like the location over in SW for sandwiches and such, but this review is purely for this location and the stop-in I made before a meeting across the street earlier this week. I went in, freezing from a long walk from Union Station, and ordered a hot tea. A SMALL tea cost me more than $3!!! I mean, they handed me a generic brown cup of hot water and I had to select a tea bag myself from the counter. Tea bags are like MAYBE $1.25 even for high-quality tea. Water is essentially free. The cup is probably like 30 cents. So they mark up for overhead and profit like 100%!? WTF. I feel like because there's really no other place to eat or get a cup of tea anywhere nearby they are just capitalizing on that and committing highway robbery. read more

Been here for lunch a couple times now. It's set up subway/chipotle style- order your protein and bread, then the fixings, then pay. It's a great selection of meats and breads, and the roast beef and pastrami are sliced to order. Prices are pretty standard for the area, and the seating area is kept very clean. Service is fast and friendly. The pastrami was excellent- great flavor and seasoning. The roast beef had great flavor but was on the chewy side. Portion sizes for all the sandwiches is very generous- as one of my coworkers said, you get half as much at a typical deli. read more

This place is now my favorite food spot around my job. I went on the suggestion of a coworker and I'm glad I did. I went around noon and it was busy. The staff got the line down quickly and were efficient in getting orders taken and getting them cooked. They service fresh baked bread and the meat like the carved turkey and roast beef are made in house. They also have fresh salads and even serve breakfast. The staff are friendly and the place is clean. I got the steak and cheese with mushrooms, green peppers, Swiss cheese and lettuce and mayo. The sandwich is one of the best steak and cheese I have ever had. All the times were fresh and cooked onsite. I will definitely be a regular. read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - Steak and cheese - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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So it's crazy busy at lunch time, but the food is good. They don't chintz on the meat. It's piled like an inch and a half thick on the turkey sandwich and on the tuna salad, both which are very full of flavor. They do yell at you from behind the counter, asking what you want on your sandwich... So if you don't want to be screamed at "mayo, tomato, lettuce!?" then it might not be the place for you. It's basic deli food with decent selections, a variety of coffee, drinks, chips, cookies. Great place to go for lunch, but they need more seating. Just be prepared to stand in a line of about 20 people. But it goes fast. read more

Most of the time this is my restaurant by default of location... Conveniently located near the workplace so I come a lot. The service is very fast and efficient, they are professionals at whisking you through the line. They do very well with crowd control and lines. Most of the workers know you by face if your regular which is a plus. If I had one complaint it would be the price of Philips. The prices are reasonable but they you charge extra for everything. ( slice of tomato, sprinkle of cheese etc) no one's looking for something free... but some of the extra charges are erroneous and a bit unnecessary. I've had much of their breakfast. For around 4 buck a breakfast sandwich feeds you well. My go to for lunch is a Cobb salad. It's great. When it was time to pay I was charged for guacamole, sprinkles of cheese and bacon... until i alerted the cashier it was a Cobb Salad :/ (the cashiers are pleasant but boy are trained to charge) :) I continue to come here though sometimes twice a day - breakfast and lunch. read more

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I came here during a lunch break from a Megabus transfer between New York and Durham (it's definitely within walking distance). I shared a beef brisket with my boyfriend, which he thought was rather dry. I liked it; it was filling and pretty good. Café Phillips is clean, open, and modern. The prices aren't too bad (considering I shared my sandwich with my boyfriend, I think it was great). I REALLY like that there are orange slices in the water because it's definitely infused with a great, fresh taste. So awesome. And I didn't get the coffee, but it sounds like the coffee ice cubes are a hit. (: It feels like Café Phillips has all the right little touches, and I appreciate that. That said, if I lived in DC, I probably wouldn't go out of my way. However, since I was here on a Megabus stop, this was perfect and I'd probably come here again. read more

Wow, there's already 28 reviews for this place? For some reason I didn't think there would be any reviews since this is strictly a place where people go for lunch during the work week. I don't think they are open after 4pm and they definitely aren't open on the weekends. Nonetheless, I can't complain since this cafe is right below where I work. The sandwiches are good and the service is friendly. I can't give them the full 5 stars since the prices aren't super cheap or anything, but not much more than what you'd expect for that quality of sandwich. Overall, I come here pretty frequently for lunch and if you're in the area for work, you can't go wrong with this place. There's probably better nearby, but there's also definitely worse nearby as well. read more

Perfect breakfast and lunch that is the perfect location across the street from the DC bus station. The sandwiches are a little pricey for my liking, but the flavor more than makes up for the few extra bucks. We got the BLT, grilled reuben, steak and cheese, and egg and cheese on a bagel. All were very delicious. My only recommendation, if you're getting a sandwich for the bus trip, get something cold. The greasiness makes the sandwich very soggy if not eaten right away. But, throwing them in the oven crisps it right up. The best part was the fast moving lines. The amount of people looks intimidating, but the chefs and workers are very efficient. They will have you in and out in no time. read more

Just your usual made to order sandwich shop. I stop by here for breakfast and order the bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel. They also have a wide selection of coffee. Inside they have socially distant tables available with outdoor seating also available. read more

This place is like a breakfast and lunch oasis Well situated near the Greyhound bus station, which we were trying to find this morning.. We ordered breakfast ( sunny side eggs on a brioche and BLT on a croissant). Coffee was decent. We also decided on lunch for the way home based on a the reviews. The steak and cheese was great. Also had the corned beef reubin which was excellent even hours later. Best part is we got free .bananas with our purchases read more

Rounding out my reviews of neighborhood sandwich places. I would say this comes close to Uptown Cafe for providing the best quality. I think this used to be 'Cafe Phillips' (I earlier had a so-so experience at the other 'Cafe Phillips' location), but they must have changed hands. Yet they still have the same quality meats and ingredients. You get a filling sandwich with a choice of breads, and service with a smile. A typical sandwich including cheese, plus brownie comes out a little over $10, but if you're not very hungry, you can save half the sandwich for later. A number of salads, yogurt parfaits, and large-quantity fruit cups line the refrigerated to-go counter. I'll most likely be back. read more

I didn't hear great things about this place (I.e., that it was expensive and the bread was soggy and the sandwiches didn't taste great), but I was actually impressed with this place. I got a turkey sandwich on French baguette (for $7.79). The portion was huge and the just-made turkey was hot & juicy (plus). The butter pound cake tasted like there was a light lemon glaze, but all of that was overshadowed by how rough it tasted: as in it tasted like it had been sitting out for days and was dry. *Breads are not toasted *Don't expect people to be nice, they are trying to get through the throngs of people coming by for lunch *Place is clean and there were plenty of places to sit, but we did stop by just before the lunch rush. This place caters to the fed and business employees here great( so if you're in the area, you can get in and out fairly quickly with a decent meal. read more

I like this place but they recently instituted a $5 minimum for paying with a credit card and the staff is adamant about enforcing the minimum. A cup of coffee is $2.63. I don't usually carry cash with me and even when I do I would not want to use it to pay for a coffee here because it's annoying to get a fist full of coins with your change. My suggestion: they should revisit their policy and let their customers pay how they choose. Or at least make the prices round to an even amount. read more

This is, in my opinion, the BEST sandwich you can get in the area for under $8 and a great quick lunch option with lots of available seating. The only downside is that they charge something ridiculous like 60 cents for a slice of cheese, which is a little weird because they definitely don't skimp on any of the other sandwich toppings. You order at the counter and have a choice of several different meats freshly carved in front of you. I think they're all the same price - I usually always go for the roast beef. You can then pick from a lot of different cheeses (for an additional charge) and other toppings (most of which seem to be free). This is one of the few sandwich places that I've found that still serves sprouts, so that's a welcome addition. The line at the counter might be long, but I've never had an issue finding a seat in here during peak lunch rush. Next to Union Station, this is probably your best bet for getting a quick and filling lunch option in the area. read more

Have eaten here frequently because of its proximity I have dealt with the inconsistent (but fresh meats) I have endured the over priced drinks ($2 for fountain iced tea) Now, tgey want to charge for a bag in which to carry your order & had a nasty attitude about it, as if I was a criminal for requesting it Enough! From now on I'll go to the stores in the other end of First where customers are appreciated, bags are free, and drinks are market price!!! read more

From all the other reviews and how I've seen them pretty busy/crowded, I was excited to try it for a breakfast sandwich. I'm not a carnivore, so an egg and cheese sandwich should have been pretty simple. I got in line behind 2 gentlemen, we were the only 3 in line/waiting again, no reason for things not to go smoothly. One ordered sausage and egg on ciabatta, the other ordered french toast with sausage and eggs no reason for my egg and cheese on wheat to be messed up right....uh no. As I'm waiting and watching, the cook put bacon on my sandwich. Who ordered bacon??? Not me, that must be the guy who just ordered. The girl behind the counter, closed the sandwich and looked at me and realized I didn't order meat. She then removed the bacon and tried to give the sandwich. Excuse me, no ma'am I can't eat that, can I have a fresh sandwich please. She looks confused, begins to speak Spanish. The gentleman who ordered the sausage and egg sandwich tried to assist and said oh no she wanted wheat toast. So a fresh sandwich was made. The bread was really fresh with crusty edges, but for $4 I could've gone to any of the chain places that I passed to get there and had a similar egg and cheese sandwich. read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

How did I not know about this place sooner?! Absolutely some of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The breads, meats, produce -- everything was so incredibly fresh I came here two days in a row! Nothing compares to watching them carve your meat in front of you...the turkey you get tastes exactly as it would if you had roasted it at home. I also love how much choice is offered here. They have a ton of different deli meats and a ton of different types of breads/wraps that you can really customize your order just the way you like it. Beware: the end product is HUGE no matter what type of bread you get. That's why I don't really mind the prices here -- it's really like two sandwiches with how big it is. This is officially my new favorite lunch spot in NoMa! This place gets very busy during the lunch rush, but they're really good at getting people through the line quickly so don't let the crowd deter you! read more

Sandwiches by Phillip - turkey + provolone on ciabatta - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place use to have nice sandwiches and staff. I ordered a cheese steak and a Turkey sub. The portions was child size. After I offered to pay for the extra meet the manager continue to be disrespectful about my order and told me I didn't have to get the sandwiches. I kindly left the order. I don't spend my money where my business is not respected read more

I work nearby the Sandwiches By Phillip on 1st Street NE. I usually go there for lunch, because it's one of the better sandwich shops near my office, despite the high prices. I typically order the same sandwich (hot pastrami on either wheat or on a spinach wrap, with spicy mustard and provolone cheese). However, despite the length of the line, they frequently get my order wrong. Specifically when the line is low, I'm often left standing there to wait while no one gives me eye contact or saying that they'll help me. Today, they started speaking about me in Spanish (not knowing that I understood), and the young lady serving accused me of filming (esta grabando). I told her I was not filming in English and she froze. The male to her left then started saying in Spanish that I was filming because I liked the female staff member. She then told him to be careful (ten cuidado), but he continued. As silly as this sounds, I find this situation insulting, as I'm just a paying customer minding my business. The food is generally good, but my service experience? Less than stellar by all accounts. Maybe others will have better luck. read more

This area is a bit of a food desert, but I needed to grab a quick bite and this place was a 5 min. walk from my meeting. I arrived around 1:15P and the place wasn't crowded. I thought the service was prompt and professional. I ordered the Rueben and it was absolutely delish...hot, fresh pastrami sliced to order on rye bread with plenty of swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. As others have mentioned, this place may be a little pricey ($11 for a sandwich and coffee) but the portion size was huge. If you find yourself in the area, this is a solid lunch option. read more

This place is very close to my office, so it is convenient if you need to grab something fast, that is just about the only good thing I can say about it. There are several reasons why I would recommend not going here: First, the short Asian guy with spiky hair who's name I don't know has a bad attitude and shouldn't be working there. Second, when they are crowded, which is often, they take no care whatsoever in preparing your sandwich, so you end up with a sandwich that has a gob of mayonnaise on top of a piece of lettuce with everything falling out of it. No one wants to bite into a chunk of mayonnaise or eat a sandwich that falls apart when they touch it. Third, and this is probably the best reason to stay away from there, I am pretty sure that I got food poisoning from there. It was the only thing I ate that day and I was incredibly sick for 2-3 days. The food poisoning is reason enough to stay away, if you add in the staff's bad attitude and the lack of care they take in putting your sandwich together this place is a definite no-go. read more

Food is really good and the staff is nice and helpful but it's expensive. I ordered a turkey sandwich and they said 'what kind of cheese would you like?' And I got cheddar on it. At the register they charged me a dollar for for two squares of standard sandwich cheese. I don't care about the dollar itself but protested on principle that I didn't ask for cheese and they didn't tell me it was extra. The manager charged me regardless and on their giant menu sign above the counter says 'extra cheese: $1.00'. That's inaccurate because it implies that cheese is a standard condiment (which it is at nearly every other eatery on the planet). It really is great food and all but I was disappointed (once again on principle) that their staff was misleading, the sign was misleading and they wouldn't do anything about it. read more