History of Present Indulgence: Wife and I came for breakfast…read moreafter dropping our dog off at Germantown Veterinary Clinic. This was our first visit. Physical Exam: Food - I ordered the special four cheese bacon bagel that they had on special with tomato and scallion cream cheese. My wife got a plain bagel with scallion cream cheese. It was all impressively reminiscent of a NY bagel. Great density, chew, and crust. The cream cheese was administered generously. Ambiance - The establishment presents as a classic New York bodega with a deli counter layout -- compact, no-frills, and entirely appropriate for its intended function. Great place if you want something with quick service and great food. Service - Quick, functional, and to the point. No complications noted. Assessment: A neighborhood gem and so thankful we stumbled upon it. Royal Bagel Bakery delivers an authentically New York bagel experience in an otherwise unlikely corner of Germantown, Maryland. One downside is they got very plain coffee, but it's the type of place where I'm looking at the coffee purely as fuel, and nothing more. Plan It's so far away but I definitely will try to go again next time I'm nearby. Specialty bagel was a phenomenal choice. Gotta try their cakes next time, which looked crazy good.

Can't say enough about this bagel and bakery. The generously portioned sandwiches are delicious,…read morethe variety is impressive, the staff speedily handles the rush. My nova bagel with all the trimmings was nearly flawless There's very limited and basic indoor seating and some outdoor tables if the weather is nice. But the focus is on the baked goods. My little joy was bringing my grandson up close to the large glass case so he could look at the delectable offerings. Maybe the start of a tradition?

Just got a steak and cheese sub for takeout and it was just as good as the Gaithersburg location…read more I customized it by adding green peppers, cooked onions, lettuce, tomato, provolone and mayo. Meat was seasoned well and tender too. The large fries were generous which is always nice. If you are super hungry, just get this and you won't need to eat for a minimum of 6-8 hours. Inside, there's some seating to grab drinks and eat the food right there. Good vibes all around.

Grabbed take out for dinner at the pool. Love their Philly cheesesteaks and fries. I think this…read moreplace is one of the best kept secrets in Germantown. Service is prompt and friendly, you can browse beer and wine while you wait on your food. Definitely worth a visit!

I just love a sandwich shop! We've been to the location in Olney so we already knew it was good. We…read morestuck with what we knew we liked: The Hottie and The Stacked Stacie. The only thing that could have made it better is if they warmed the Stacie. The Hottie was toasted and is basically like eating Thanksgiving but in a sandwich. I'm obsessed with the brie and cranberry combination. Probably the best sandwich there but I'll have to try the others to confirm. The location in Germantown is a bit hard to find, but there's ample open parking in front of an office building that looks pretty quiet. If you see the walkway with the blue umbrellas, that's the entrance. There's some seating inside and the staff were friendly and service was quick.

It was a bit confusing locating them as there's no directory when you walk in, but rather a smaller…read moresign at the far end of the hall pointing to them. The inside is adorable and has a few tables and chairs with bar height seating facing outside, which looks out to the courtyard seating, it's pretty cute for an office park. My favorite thing to get is a build your own sandwich (BYOS). Their hot pepper relish is so yummy!!! And you have to get a blondie when you go, 10/10 recommend!!! Got there around 1 pm, they close at 3 pm, and the service was efficient and the staff was kind too! Definitely go here as your local sandwich shop!

If you are looking for a mom & pop beer, wine and sandwich spot, you found it here at the Cedar…read moreGrove Store. The sandwiches are very hearty, have a great taste and fill you up for the day! We ordered the turkey sub, Italian cold cut without the meat and the beanoid during our last visit here. The Italian cold cut without the meat is very delicious and I appreciate them making it meat free! The Beanoid may be a bit much for those who aren't sauce people. To those who don't eat meat: they will make their sandwiches without meat even though they don't advertise that. Pro tip: beat the lunch rush and get there before 11:45. Parking is limited but available. #yelpMDburbs

I tried their subs and Deli really good. The service is really excellent there. The atmosphere is…read moreold but it's the aesthetics of the place. That's what I'm supposed to do very cold beer why selection of wine and beer?

(5) ~ Excellent Brunch Overall Food & Service. NOTES: Order at the counter & there is extra parking…read morein the back. They have (2) large "communal" tables for larger groups, although replacing those with (4) x Four-person Tables would allow for more flexibility:) FAVORITE DRINKS: ** Ice Water = (4.35) Very good & Glad they offer this now:) Definitely filtered;) ** Coffee (Central America) = (4.35) Very fresh & they have cinnamon at the coffee counter too;) ** Orange Juice = (4.15) Very tasty FAVORITE FOOD: ** Sourdough Bagels = (5) Excellent! Wish they served these on the weekends, b/c they would easily sellout!:) Maybe they could sell these Monday -to- Friday to increase business during the week, such as Plain; Asiago Cheese; Cheese & Jalapeno; etc. ** Both Plain & Strawberry/Pecan Cinnamon Rolls = (4.5) Very Tasty & Unique! I believe these were sourdough too;) ** Homemade Hot Sauce (called Ortega sp?) = (4.5) Very Tasty! Apparently, they sell by the bottle too;) ** Sourdough Biscuits = (4.25) Very cool ** Avocado Toast (sunny) = (4.35) Very tasty & I switched to Sourdough Biscuits & added bacon to it;) This is my New Favorite Savory Brunch Dish add their Hot Sauce "ortega" too;) ** Sourdough French Toast w. mixed berry compote = (4.35) Very shareable. When you spread the whipped cream on top you don't need any syrup;) ** Bacon = (4.15) Very tasty & My favorite meat side that I added to my Avocado Toast. OTHER DRINKS TRIED: ** Strawberry Mint Juice = (4) very tasty ** Black Coffee (Central America) = (4) very good ** Alkaline Water Bottle = (4) very good ** Dulce de Leche Latte = (4) very good * Mango Juice (fresh) = (3.75) Fresh, although I prefer Orange juice, so if they add Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice that would be Excellent;) * Organic Columbia Coffee = (3.75) Strong Tasting OTHER FOOD TRIED: ** Sourdough Bread = (4.5) Very Authentic, although I prefer larger slices... ** Farmhouse Sandwich (sunny) = (4.5) Very Tasty! Comes w. two eggs and Turkey Sausage. If they used their Sourdough Bagels, I would rate it a (5), but currently the Sourdough Bagels are only available on Mondays... ** Huevos Rancheros = (4.5) Very Good! ** Vanilla Cheesecake w. Strawberry Sauce = (4.35) Very good ** Classic Benedict = (4.35) Very good comes w. Homefries ** Corned Beef Hash (Sunny) (see photo) = (4.25) Very good & Homemade. I would prefer larger onion slices, similar to the size of the potatoes & beef vs their current smaller diced size... ** Key Lime Pie = (4.25) Very good, especially the Graham Crust;) ** Steak & Eggs Benedict = (4) very good, although the steak quality went down from last time...Got mine w. Home fries ** S'mores Cookie = (4) very good ** Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake = (4) very dense ** Quesadilla w. Blueberries = (4) very good & not too sweet;) ** Breakfast Burrito = (4) very good. Got mine w. pickled onions; steak & pickled onions ** Bacon, Egg (sunny) & Cheese Sandwich = (4) very good, but the bread fell apart while eating it... And It's multigrain and I prefer just plain sourdough... ** Homefries = (4) very good home fries. ** Pork Sausage Links = (4) very good ** Bread Pudding = (4) very good & not too sweet;) ** Quesadilla Muffin = (4) very good & not too sweet ** Mixed Berry Crepes (special) = (4) very good * S'mores Cheesecake = (3.75) Good * Chocolate Chip Cookie = (3.75) Good, but I like mine even softer;) * Vanilla Buttercream Blueberry Cupcake = (3.75) Good, but I like softer buttercream, this was too hard. And Lemon Buttercream would taste better with the blueberry cake;) * Blueberry Cupcake = (3.75) Good Blueberry Muffin w. Cream Cheese icing * Black Bottom Muffin = (3.5) unique * Turkey (sage) Sausage = (3.5) good * Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookie = (3) A-OK, but I like softer...

Gardenia is just what I needed for a relaxing and filling breakfast…read more I showed up for the Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes (and Chicken and Waffles), and was recommended to try their Pupusas. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Everyone greeted me with a kind and genuine smile. I could feel that everyone was proud to represent their amazing establishment, and cared immensely for the customer experience and quality of food. Also, the medium/dark coffee they served was outstanding and paired perfectly with both sweet and savory dishes. Thanks to everyone at Gardenia, I am excited to return again.

The wrap that I got was decent but the service was slower than I would have liked. My boyfriend…read morereally enjoyed their seasonal eggnog shake and their drink selections though.

Very good costumer service. I was immediately welcomed when I entered the store. Big shoutout to…read moreSam who is a sandwich maker at this particular shop. I was worried about the food options they had and he made it very clear. He made funny jokes while making my sandwich which made my experience great. Every staff member was very friendly and made this a 10/10 visit. I highly recommend this shop.

Although the original chain of locations of the Woodside Deli closed its two other locations, and…read moremost recently after a 12-year in Rockville in 2019, the third location of the Woodside Deli in Germantown is still in business under different ownership. A staple in home style cooking since 1947, this location hasn't missed a beat. A bit worn around the edges, the restaurant and staff are still serving delicious meals- quickly. The deli offers a wide variety of selections and they serve it up quickly. Stop back in and enjoy a meal!

I ordered corn beef on rye and matza ball soup.My friend ordered corn beef on rye and chicken soup…read more The owner looked at me and said " of course you're getting Matza ball soup.". what kind of comment is that? Haven't had to deal with such stereotypic racism in a long time. I would say their Matza ball soup was ok. If you want really good Matza ball soup, more authentic as well, go to the Double T diner In Annapolis. You won't be disappointed.

Delicious and cozy pizza, subs, and other goodies. Shop their market while you wait! I love old…read moreschool places like this that you can consistently count on to be good. Feels like you've stepped back to a simpler time pre Internet! -Italiano sub was perfectly balanced and didn't get soggy on their hard Italian bread. May be the best Italian sub I've ever had- the crusty bread was a first for me! -Tacchino sub was good but would be better with some type of pickle. Felt very rich. -two cannolis hand filled to order! The filling had chocolate chips in it. The pastry shell was perfect and not too fried. We've gotten their pizza before too- def recommend! Fantastic crunch and they make their own mozzarella. We also like to get their homemade pizza dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella, ravioli, and pasta for quick weeknight dinners. Their dried pasta selection is impressive and includes gluten free pasta. They are kind, warm, and knowledgeable- I feel very taken care of when I go! Call in your order bc they don't do online ordering. Don't sleep on this gem!

Saturday 1/24/26…read more It's been a little over 2 years since my last visit, and a re-visit was definitely due, so I'm here. I made a call in pick up order and got the chicken parm sub $11.75 and gemellis pepperoni special $24. Also, the service for ordering and picking up was quick and easy. - The chicken parm sub was solid, but the main problem was the lack of tomato sauce. - The pepperoni special was a miss for me, and that's unfortunate cause I remember it being way better last time. It's cheesy, but the lack of tomato sauce and the dough/bread being underwhelming/ weak really ruins the taste experience. Overall, it seems that Gemelli has definitely fallen off in terms of the quality & taste that I've enjoyed previously. Don't know if I'd be back, but I do know that their chicken parm and polpette subs are still worthy choices in my eyes.

This is yet another great local restaurant. The food is always super fresh. The staff is very…read morefriendly and service is quick. I had never had fire house sub Until I moved to the city now, It is the only sub shop I got to. They have a great menu and are always adding new items. Inside is comfortable and inviting and it is very clean.

The service was mediocre. The cashier was chitchatting with a customer about his social media…read moreaccounts and brand and exchanged Instagram handles while we waited in line to order. The one person who was preparing food walked away to fold and make boxes. Customer service is just nonexistent in so many fast casual places. The spicy Cajun chicken sandwich I ordered was really good, at least. It was $11 so a bit pricier than the value and sandwich size I got. The Gambrills, MD location is a whole FIVE dollars cheaper for the same size and same sandwich. I didn't do my research. There's no cell phone service in this part of Germantown so I couldn't use my rewards app. This location also doesn't have Wi-Fi. I just can't find a Firehouse that I look forward to coming back to.

Food was delish!! Did the 1/2 and 1/2…read moreWedge salad and that's a wrap. I can't say enough good things about this place Consistenrly perfect!

Food: Consistency and quality of food has always been excellent!…read moreMenu: Very diverse selection of sandwiches, soups, salads, and excellent chili! Plenty of delicious desserts. Prices are a bit high, and I don't see or read about any specials. How ever, keep your food quality up to par and I'm sure you'll be fine. Service is quick and polite. Ambiance, I guess you could say quaint.