Looking for a burger on Yelp near Van Dorn, Club Sandwich popped up with an eye-popping 4+ stars…read more So I gave these guys a try. I entered at high noon on a weekday and was surprised that there was only one other customer. All the other tables were empty. The aromatic scent of pho filled air. Did they also serve pho at Club Sandwich (I didn't check the menu) besides burgers and sandwiches? Or was the aroma from Pho 95 two doors down? I decided what I wanted to order, but there was a problem. There was nobody at the counter. I waited maybe four minutes to see if anybody from the back would come out to take my order. But nobody came out. I was hungry and didn't want to wait any longer, so I just left. Club Sandwich could at least have a bell on their counter to get somebody's attention if they aren't going to man the counter.

I realized my love-hate relationship with The Club has spanned over 7 years and a change of…read moremanagement. Gave it 4 stars at first, then they shifted to this Nashville Hot Chicken style for wings for a one star, and recently revisited after checking out that their online menu brought back the traditional wing sauces. I surely missed out when that happened. Coming back, I declare that their wings are probably some of the better ones in the DMV. As the wifey said, crunchy on the outside, juicy inside. And their portions are big. We ordered 12, half plain and the other lemon pepper. The base wings is flavorful enough to savor. The problem lies in the menu. Looking at the screen as initial point of contact, you feel like you opened a box of jigsaw puzzle. The Club needs to organize and simplify their menu and classify according to wings, burgers, bowls and sides. That would solve the problem. Change the shocking blue background color and take out the pictures of the burgers which look very similar with one another to free up more space. Additionally, you feel like you're in a mini Cheesecake Factory with so many choices available. Simplify the menu! Also, let go of your separation anxiety with all this huge printed merchandising materials, some of which have been there from the start! Then there are standee signs that list other order options. They make the place look cheap and dated. Worse, they're confusing and an eyeful. One sign featured all the Korean chicken variants while another tucked away somewhere reveals you can get the lemon pepper and other interesting sauces and toppings. Put it this way, if the Restaurant Makeover show and Chef Gordon Ramsay came over, they would change 2 things: simplify the menu and add some pop to the interior. Get professional help on these please. Don't "wing" it and hoard on the huge menu boards like you were archiving old photographs. Have the owners noticed that more people are doing take-outs rather than dining in? A one day make over of fresh paint with vibrant new furniture (they have the same ones 7 years back) and simple menus with one or two picture boards would make this place rock and do justice to their awesome chicken wings (if only you knew that you can get more that 10 flavors to choose from)! Hopefully, The Club will merit my Yelp record of 4 reviews for a single restaurant culminating in one that showcases the true potential of this place.

I read a few of the other reviews about this sandwich cart in front of the local Home Depots…read more Steak and cheese? at Home Depot? What the...? I got me a large steak and cheese. The sandwich came on a roll with onions and peppers. I could have had some mushrooms and jalapenos on it, but I figured I wouldn't push my luck with cart food, especially for a first time. That was a damn tasty steak and cheese. It was chock full of meat and onions. The peppers were canned, but come on...it's a cart, deal with it. Everyone in line even got a free sample of the Italian sausage and that was pretty damn tasty too. I'll have to try a sausage and peppers sub next time. There was a line formed in front of this place. The staff was pretty friendly, friendlier than I would have expected for having to work in a hot cart on a humid muggy day. I'll be back, even if I don't have to pick anything up at Home Depot. We need more food carts, dammit. Screw upscale dining.

Pleasant and attentive staff. Tasty smashed style burgers!…read more They have Gluten free buns!

Came by for breakfast this morning. The honey chicken biscuit is AMAZING! Think CFA but wayyyy…read morebetter. The biscuit was so moist and not dry at all. I just wish there was a bigger piece of chicken. They do serve Starbucks coffee here, but they also have some fun flavors to add to it like brown sugar! Service was quick, which is exactly what I needed since I was picking up breakfast before heading into work. The star of the show was the English toffee cookie. I ordered one so I could have it as a little dessert for lunch later and it was incredible. I could eat 87 of those cookies.

I was running errands in Alexandria and wanted something yummy to eat. I'm SO glad I stumbled upon…read morethis place. It's located near a gas station and has its own little parking lot. I ordered based on the popular items and decided on the chicken platter. You order on a Toast kiosk and wait for your number to be called. I only waited approximately 5 minutes - so quick! I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion size and the delicious flavors. I will certainly be back!

Zaytoun Halal Grill is a great place to visit for something quick. If you are familiar with…read moreNYC-Style Halal Plates, then this wouldn't be any surprise to you. The parking outside is a bit interesting but if you are coming in to pick up, it's not too bad but I can see this being packed at night. Parking can be limited for sure. Ranging from Rice Platters, Kabab Platters, Sandwiches, Wings, Tenders, Gyros, Salads, and Dessert, this place a lot for what it's offering. The staff were friendly and recommended me to try the Kabob platter after mentioning seeing that in the Menu. I ended up getting the Combo over Rice as it's my go to. Gyro Meat, Chicken, Cucumbers, Lettuce, over a bed of rice drizzled with White and Red Sauce. It is my go to meal and you can't go wrong with that. Since it was cold, the meal kept me warm and I was able to enjoy every bite as it was also filling. I could come back for more! This place is also open late, another reason why you should check out Zaytoun Halal Grill. It's great!

I rarely leave reviews, but after tonight's experience, I feel obligated to warn others…read more From the moment you walk in, the service is hostile. The men behind the counter bark orders at customers and rush you to order as if your presence is an inconvenience. They are rude, uncouth, and borderline belligerent. Questions are met with evasive, dismissive answers. This was not a language issue. I spoke to staff in both English and Spanish. Every interaction felt rushed and unpleasant. The food did not redeem the experience. Although it smelled good and I've eaten here before with high expectations, the margherita pizza was completely inedible. The crust was not just moist, it was soaking wet, literally watery, fresh out of the oven. Yes, tomatoes can release moisture, but this was beyond that. It was flat-out wet dough. When I showed the issue to the man behind the counter who seemed to be the person preparing all the orders, the one who always wears a permanent scowl and who regulars will immediately recognize, he tried to gaslight me by saying that is "how margherita pizza is supposed to be." When I pressed him and showed him how saturated the crust was, he changed his story and claimed it was oil, not water. It was absolutely water, but even if it had been oil, that would have been just as unacceptable. I asked for a replacement. He told me to throw the pizza away and said he would make me a cheese pizza. Instead, he replaced an entire pizza with a single slice of cheese. No explanation. No apology. Just a quiet downgrade and a shrug. Our full order included a plain pizza, garlic knots, a Sicilian (grandma-style) slice, a buffalo chicken slice, and two sodas. The total was $73.82. The Sicilian slice was overloaded with parsley to the point that it overwhelmed the pizza and made it unpleasant. The most astonishing part? The owner was sitting in the booth next to us the entire time. She watched the interaction unfold and did absolutely nothing. No acknowledgment, no intervention, no accountability. That silence speaks volumes. This place is expensive, poorly managed, and staffed by people who clearly do not care how they treat customers. The man making the pizza is one of the worst individuals I have ever encountered in the service industry. The fact that ownership allows this behavior without consequence tells you everything you need to know. I will never return. Avoid it.

Continuing alphabet series onto the letter V, representing prior to 2018, V is for Valentino's. I…read morewent one time in May 2012 on a date with a woman who lived walking distance to this shopping center, and I lived close on the west end of Alexandria on the other side of 395. I had heard good things about Valentino's. We split the pizza, and it was quite salty, which made me not enjoy their pizza. I never ended up going back there.

To be honest, the Steak & Cheese I had was average - I didn't like that the meat was precooked, not…read morecooked at the time of my order on a grill with onions like Charleys.. so it was lukewarm by the reheating..I couldn't even see or taste the provelone cheese and I was disappointed in the condiments which were soggy & sparse.. I couldn't see or taste the carmelized onions.. Also didn't see any green peppers! The steak was good & tastey but again, lukewarm from being cooked earlier... I didn't like how the filling was not melded with the bread because the lukewarm steak just got plopped into a cold too bready subway roll.. and I like my pickles inside my sub, not a spear outside.. so if you are a Steak & Cheese afficiando like me, you will be disappointed here... especially since Charleys is in the area now and excels at this, and costs less than Firehouse for what you get.

I wouldn't usually says this about fast food because I know it's hard to get orders out in a…read morespecific time but it wasn't even busy and it took them almost 25 minutes to get my food out. I only ordered on sandwich. I also noticed it tweak them a while to get the other orders out to.

Food is 10/10. I came back the next day to reorder the jerk chicken quesadilla. Yum! Blazin sauce…read moreon the side is perfection. The customer service is so friendly and helpful, another 10/10. And the interior is a cozy (tucked away) restaurant you can use as a grab and go spot or have a quick lunch in. Either way I'm super impressed and will be back!

I ordered a jerk chicken platter with regular basmati rice with no sauce, a side of fries and a 10…read morepiece fried chicken wing to go. My Honey ate the jerk chicken platter. He rated it a 8/10. I had a bite and it was flavorful! We shared the wings and both agreed it was delicious! We kept eating at the bones, contemplating going back for more. I'm a southern girl and these did it for me. Reminded me of eating country fried chicken from a corner store. The fries had a nice flavor too! We will definitely be back!

You will find this restaurant in a large strip mall. Being that it is in a strip mall, there is…read moretons of parking available in the mall's private lot. The restaurant has a decent sized dining area with a large television to keep patrons entertained while they wait and eat. The guy working the counter was awesome. He was very friendly, helpful, accommodating and attentive. The restaurant serves subs, sandwiches, and of course, wings. They have some traditional wing flavors such as BBQ, teriyaki, garlic parmesan, hot and Thai chili. They also have some exotic flavors available such as 24K Gold, salt and vinegar, moon dust, gold dust, Old Bay, rosemary, and Nashville firecracker. They all sounded so good. I had a tough time deciding what to get. Everything looked and sounded so delicious. So, I ended up order a Philly steak and cheese, and 5 honey old bay wings with fries. It took about 10 minutes for them to prepare my food. It was fresh, hot and very delicious. Everything was perfect. The wings were crispy and a unique mix of honey and old bay seasoning that just feel off of the bone. The fresh were perfectly seasoning and my Philly was very flavor. My meal did not disappoint. I highly recommend checking this place out. They have some really good food and high quality service.

Tried America's Best Wings after having them at an event. I wanted to place an order online, but I…read morewanted to try two different flavors. The online website will only allow you to select one flavor for your wings. When I arrived at the store, I was able to do half and half of the old bay and the lemon pepper wings. My order did not take long at all to come out. When my order was ready, the worker opened my container in front of me to make sure that everything looked right. He also asked if I wanted ranch or blue cheese to go with my wings. This location had great customer service. There is also a lot of parking since they are located in a shopping center.

Stopped by Fat Cat Kitchen for a casual bite, and I'm glad to report the experience was just as…read moresolid as the hype. Service was cool--laid-back but attentive enough to keep things flowing. I ordered the City Burger with sautéed mushrooms and onions, and whew... this was a good burger. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right so every bite felt intentional. The toppings were perfectly sautéed, adding that extra depth without overpowering the meat. The hand-cut fries deserve their own shout-out--crispy, golden, and delicious. You can always tell when fries are actually cut in-house, and these definitely passed the test. Fat Cat Kitchen is a great stop when you're craving a quality burger with no frills, just flavor. I'll be back to explore more of the menu!

I'd come here a couple of years ago and was not greeted and kept standing at the hostess station…read morefor 6-7 minutes, so I just left. Today, we were greeted quickly and warmly and shown to a table. My Dad had a huge burger, which he said was good. My sister had the Gumbo- I tasted it and it was delicious! My Caribbean chicken and shrimp would've been delicious, but the chicken was way way too salty! The shrimp and beans and rice were both good. I'm so glad I ordered the sauce on the side because it ratcheted up the salt level to briny. Our server was adequate. The dining room is in a sort of weird U-shaped to me, but and spaced to serve. The friendly Manager stopped by our table to give my little niece a toy, and check on our experience. Our food hadn't come yet, so I didn't share that I didn't enjoy my meal. Even though I didn't enjoy the dish I had, I probably come back to try the burger.

Came in on a busy Friday evening after work. Immediately greeted upon entering. They are located in…read morethe same shopping center as Aldi, Jets Pizza and a Billiard spot. There was one other patron eating in. I placed a take-away order of half coward, I.e., 6 wings. I ordered them naked. Don't judge! I don't fry foods at home. They had different genres of music playing. Careless Whisper was playing during my visit. I love that song! They cook to order so that's always a good sign. The chicken came out a little over done and the skin wasn't crispy. I doused it with Old Bay and Bleu Cheese dipping sauce. Not worth a return visit.

The chicken tender battles has a new competitor ... Nashville Hot chicken chain from L.A., Crimson…read moreCoward. My son says it's better than Dave's Hot Chicken & Raising Cane's. And he says we have to eat here for best experience! He is right. Ordering is easy on the kiosk or an employee can help take your order up front. A large menu board shows you the options. We got two 3 tender meal combo (fries & drink) and a slaw. It took about 10 minutes to get our food but it's made to order. They kitchen/cooking/prep area is open so you can see them make it! Breading and frying the chicken & fries. Hot and fresh. They also check the temp of tenders for doneness. They dip the chicken, then they dust it. Comes with their Crimson sauce as well as ranch. The chicken was hot & juicy. The hot was spicy. Fries were hot and crispy. Ranch was good. Sauce was good. Only negatives were the pickles could have been thicker cut and fresher as well as the slaw. Slaw was vinegar based and wilted. Crunch & crispiness wasn't present. Food was on par with Daves and Canes. Maybe better in quality and price. I wished slaw came with meal. They played country music over the speakers so that's a big plus for me. Is it as good as Dave's or Cane's? My son says yes. I say maybe?