(First off, I would like to apologize that I am now just getting to this, i never forgot, life has just been chaotic.) On an amazing note, This place is out of this world. I have watched them build this from scratch and have passed by it on my way to sangamore safeway many, many, many times. My husband and I finally, for the first time decided to stopped by and give this place a try and it was the best decision we had ever made!! Their food and they're barbecue, is just out of this world. You can taste the amazing taste of all their BBQ options and how much love and effort these people put behind their barbecue. But it's not just the way they cook their BBQ, it's the way they go about making their Barbecue. It's the fine details of cooking, preparering and craftsmanship of their barbecue that speaks volumes. From the juiciness that seep out, when you first look at the meat and how the barbecue looks, to the slow heating process and how the juices run off and the meat falls off the bone, to the coloration of their BBQ meats and the smell that the Barbecue gives out, making you excited with eager anticipation of waiting for that first bit, to the final conclusion of everything coming together when you put your mouth to the very fist bite! Then how everything blends perfectly together, as if fireworks of flavor just went off in your mouth after you finally sit down and get to enjoy what you have been waiting for. The staff is super friendly, The environment is fun and peaceful, yet outgoing. They have outdoor and indoor seating, wonderful to have as the weather changes and because my husband and I tried the barbecue for the first time, the cook behind this amazing barbecue, gave us a free side order of their brisket, which i've never had until I came to this place. We also ended up ordering burnt ends on a roll and fried chicken gizzards which pairs wonderful with their own selection of Draft beers. They have an inside deli, selection of delicious deli meats, cheeses, sandwiches, chips, and so much more. They also have an arrangements of other foods and side dishes as well, if your wanting something small. You can also get amazing variety of desserts that they offer and I highly recommend. Honestly, if you haven't tried this location for their barbecue, you are definitely missing out. And if you're like me constantly passing by this place, don't wait another second. I've been to many wagshal's locations and by far this is our go to spot. This location will forever be our Top number one. We can't wait to go back when the weather starts getting a little warmer to fully sit outside and enjoy some more amazing barbecue. Many, many thanks to the staff and the head barbecue chef that makes this all possible. 10 stars from my husband and myself. read more

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I'll be honest... I come to this place mostly to grab something from their most excellent deli in the back or grab one of their amazing baked goods! Wagshal's is located on Massachusetts Ave, on a strip mall with ample parking. There are two separate spaces here with a CVS in the middle: one has a world-class butcher and the other has wines, some groceries and loads of amazing baked goods and deli offerings. My favorite? The pork empanadas! read more

Wagshal's Market - Deli - Meat Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I have been a shopper at Wagshal for many many years. Not sure what has happened but I bought their chicken pot pie and could hardly find any chicken Sadly have to give that one up. It had been a go to for dinner for me No more read more

Want to look like a fabulous chef for your party and not spend a fortune? Check out Wagshalls. I was in a panic since I had invited 10 for dinner and I did not have time to cook. I got a fantastic spread of apps, main (delicious brisket) multiple sides and dessert for an astounding low price for such wonderfully prepared food! I am back next big party and definitely before. What a neighborhood gem and great place for diverse and yummy food! read more

Sadly Wagshals is no longer has the quality, service nor atmosphere we had come to appreciate and trust over 25 years patronage. My tuna salad sandwich on toasted rye, one of our favorites, was watery today. It had little flavor and water fell out onto the wrapping. It would have been better if I had dumped a can of tuna o to bread at home! read more

Thought I'd give Wagshal's in Spring Valley another try. Ordered a simple egg and cheese biscuit sandwich - it was strictly okay. What I disliked was that the egg portion seemed to be the box/pour out kind. It was not appetizing. For 9$ not worth it. I'll stick to Bethesda bagels with them at least you get a fresh cracked egg in your sandwich plus more at about the same price. read more

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing as a concerned customer who regularly shops at your Spring Valley Market location. I am deeply disturbed by the unprofessional behavior I have witnessed and learned about involving one of your supervisors, Rolando. What I've seen and heard has caused me to seriously question the management practices at this location. Rolando has repeatedly displayed behavior that is not only inappropriate for a workplace, but also extremely uncomfortable to witness as a customer. His comments to staff are personal, intrusive, and cross boundaries that should be respected in any professional setting. If this type of conduct continues without accountability, I will seriously reconsider supporting this location. Your employees deserve better, and your customers expect better. read more

If you live in Spring Valley or AU Park, this is a wonderful little market to visit. It has nice produce, meat / seafood counters, and great assortment of indulgent cakes and other pastries. Yes, you could always go to the nearby Safeway or Giant for cheaper groceries. But the friendliness of staff makes this market extra special and the ease of parking makes the trip worth it. For hot bar food and other pantry staples, you can also hop over to the deli market which is 2-3 doors down. They have great assortment of bread, bbq sandwiches, and other good yums. read more

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A good reliable for quality fruit veggies and meat . Meat is very good and nicely cut especially if you give own instructions, Slightly high priced but worth it . read more

DREDFUL! Dried out empanadas that taste more like Mexican food than Spanish -no raisins (a classic ingredient). I requested it hot yet it was cold inside. The tough stale dried out pastry was a sincere disappointment. Asian Sesame Noodle Salad has so much soy sauce & salt , that made it inedible; and I like salty food. Also drenched in oil. - This was really bad $5.99 wasted. $14.99 Tuna sandwiches. All in all, this place is a no go. read more

Wagshal's Market - Sesame noodle salad. Way too salty, too much soy sauce and soaked in oil. Just awful! INEDIBLE. - Meat Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a unique market but is a bit crowded with inventory since the market is small. Produce has always been fresh! It is not a place I would frequent too often as prices are high compared to a traditional grocery store. Great option in a pinch! read more

decent selection of meat and fresh veggies, on the expensive side though. purchased a couple of a5 steaks, overall quality was decent but one tenderloin was much higher quality than the other (much less even marbling) which was unfortunate given they're all priced the same per lb. Would return though read more

To start off my blueberry muffin had only 2 blueberries, and the people, white locals seemed startled, and uncomfterble by my very afro latina appearence in thier deli. Although the hispanic worker at the register was very nice to me, the white owner or manager called over to him to see if he needed assistance, the deli had only one other cutstomer. I was at the register still trying to figure out what my boyfriend, who was on the phone with me, and I wanted to eat. The register had all the muffins, and baked goods. This was the most uncomfrorble, and rascist expeirence I ever had. Mind you, I am very light skinned, with big curly hair, but have dark features. My black and brown people do not buy from here, stop giving rascist companies, and neighborhoods our money. I came to this area to accompany my boyfriend to an appointment, never again. read more

Gone downhill in selection and uphill on pricing. $3.55 for a Can of Dr. Browns soda, warm - fridge was down. That's not the only thing that's down here. The quality is never good, the food bar is a healthy hazard. Avoid. read more

They charge you for the fat trimmed off of your steaks. No, seriously. Ordered two filets, they said "we weigh the steak in roast form and don't cut steaks." ???? At $45/pound you can't cut a steak? Then the clown behind the counter said "I'll cut you a break and we'll trim it this time", which was a lie. Paid $92 for 1 pound worth of steaks after trimming. Go to Morton's and at least have them cook it for you. I'll deal with trash customer service and outrageous prices because DC is DC, but don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining. You guys are garbage and I'll never be back. Butcher's Alley in Bethesda is a better option and is $10/pound less. read more

Wagshal's Market - Price gouging at its finest. - Meat Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was very disappointed with the prepared foods that I purchased for my family this holiday. The prepared beef brisket was bland and soaked in thick, unseasoned gravy. One package that serves 1 - 2 people was also $32 and not worth that at all since it tasted like hospital cafeteria meat. I also bought curried deviled eggs that were very bland and blah. Please do NOT buy these!! The final disappointment was the empanadas and look nice, but also have minimal flavor. This was my first time purchasing their prepared foods and I will not make this mistake again. Thankfully, other items purchased from other stores saved my holiday. The only thing that was tasty was the decorated sugar cookies that were good. read more

Went to Wagshal's to buy a filet and ground beef burgers. Service was. Impeccable and all staff were friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back and try their scrumptious looking desserts!! read more

Bought a dry aged steak here. It was pricey! But rancid and disgusting. I complained and Bill the mean owner told me I should have sniffed it at the butcher counter. read more

This market provides a wide range of fresh and prepared specialty foods and claims to have best beef brisket within 100 mile radius. If you're looking to cook products from local farmers then I would recommend coming here, but be aware that it comes with a price tag- yes even for DC.... in summary for my first experience here I give 5 for how friendly the staff were but a 3 for the food I had. The menu has a wide range of sandwiches and gourmet meals that one can choose from. We got the double decker sandwich( has brisket and pastrami) and the Ruben( pastrami only). The brisket had a strong disappointing gamey taste to it. Perhaps it was the meat that day but for what we paid for it I wouldn't order it in the future. I was also disappointed in that no chips or side of salad came with the rather expensive ($16and 13$) sandwiches. The fresh produce and meats from local farmers are reasons why I would come back in the future. If you're in the area you should stop by. read more

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Not sure what to say except that I found a stick in my salad tonight after a long day of stressful travel. Last time I go out on a limb with their food! read more

Wagshal's Market - Wagshal's Nixon Salad with bonus stick! Not to my taste, but perhaps a goat would enjoy! - Meat Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What an amazing store! It reminds me of a little mom and pop place in the small town I grew up in. It is amazing to go into a market where the butchers cut your meat in front of you. I also really like the freshly baked products, the lady at the counter told he they are made right there by their own pastry chef! Everything I have ever gotten here has been top notch, I highly recommend. read more

This spot is literally 1 mile from my house and this is the first time I've been. Needless to say it didn't disappoint. I came specifically with pastrami on my mind after reading a DCeater article about their sandwich. The pastrami on rye with deli mustard was simple delicious. Very tasty meat and the fresh rye was amazing. Biggest complaint is the amount of meat you get for $14. A few bucks overpriced. read more

There are 2 distinct parts to this Wagshal's--a meat/seafood/produce store ("market"); and a deli/hot foods store. They are found at opposite ends of the small mall. The deli/hot foods place has been in the midst of a transition for months. The space has expanded quite significantly and more "components" have been added, like a sit-down restaurant that features barbecue. What keeps me coming back are the sandwiches. One of my favorites is the Cuban--ask for the fab sauce on the side. Another killer sammie is the super double pastrami (or corned beef)--it can feed 3 persons easily. When I bring it home, family members mob me. The smoked brisket sandwich is also high quality. Wagshal's roasts all of its meats on-site and non-meat sammie fillings are created from scratch. The sandwich operation is pretty involved; the menu is long and impressive, and customers can create their own too. Sides are standard fare and usually well done. It can get hectic at peak hours and it's not inexpensive, but It has consistently been reliable for me over the years. This establishment holds fast to old-school cooking traditions when it comes to the basics of preparation, but it's also open to reinterpretation of the classics in execution. read more

Overrated, sandwiches are terrible, everything priced just right for the neighborhood, which means 33% higher than anywhere else. The sort of place you hope will be as good as it looks, but makes you want to throw your food into the manger's lap and say "here, you eat this!" read more

I stopped in to grab a quick sandwich for lunch, and wasn't disappointed. The italian was quite tasty; I normally like a higher meat-to-bread ratio, but the bread was nice and chewy, and the meat was flavorful enough that it worked for me. Next time I'm in this part of the city I will have to stop by to grab some meat from the butcher counter to give that a shot as well. read more

Wagshal's Market - Italian sandwich. - Meat Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our new go-to spot for premium-quality (prime, antibiotic/hormone-free) meats dry aged at low temperature for a 100 days, Wagshal's has been where we enjoyed some of our most favorite steak dinners at home. While certainly not inexpensive, Wagshal's delivers quality for beautiful dry-aged steaks (we have not yet tried any of the other meats, seafood, produce, or bakery products). On our first visit, we were drawn to the Skirt Steak. At most places (even gourmet butchers), it tends to be one of the first cuts to oxidize into a brownish hue. However, Wagshal's version was a beautiful fresh purple-red and tasted fantastic after a simple salt-and-sear. After a delicious meal, we saved some in the freezer and used them for some fancy quick-soup meals. We loved it so much that we went back to Wagshal's try their Short Ribs. Since they came in long pieces (6-10 inches), the butcher happily obliged to cut into smaller pieces. Truly exquisite with a sear and light broil, the Short Ribs were exquisite in flavor and texture (tender but with a little bite). Later, we returned to try the Ribeye, which had a smaller eye fat than we have seen at other butchers. It was so tender, mellow, and perfect simply done with a glass of Amarone. While the Ribeye is a nice splurge and easy eating, the Short Ribs is still our overall favorite thanks to its textural diversity and similar amount of flavor. We are fans of Wagshal's! Kudos to Master Butcher Pam and team! read more

Dirty and unsafe sanitation practices. Sandwich maker used same pair of foodservice gloves after touching multiple surfaces. High cross contamination risk. Cashier wiped nose without changing gloves or sanitizing his hands. High risk for foodborne illness or worse. Unsafe and dirty. Beware. read more

The sandwich was okay. The place is very cramped, and it is difficult to move around. Parking is acceptable.

Wag's is a great market. The butchers are fantastic. If you don't see it in the case, ask. They've accommodated a host of requests for me: duck fat, hunk bacon, specially ground meat. Special orders don't upset them. read more

I love the steaks here (thank you Pam the butcher) and the staff is always so helpful, whether it is tracking down an over-proofed rye whiskey in the deli or determining the proper number of shrimp for a dinner party. Holidays would not be holidays without the free range turkeys and delicious roasts! Their twice-baked potatoes are also sublime, I have been trying to make the recipe at home but its never quite the same. read more

Been shopping at the Mass ave store since early 80's. Friend in town suggested trying the Impossible burger for lunch. So we went to Mass ave store. I'd read that overcooking these ruins the entire experience so I specifically said don't over cook it, I want it more on the rare side. Very nice waitress came back and said all burgers are cooked medium to well done. I explained that it's not a meat burger and isn't supposed to be cooked like one. It's supposed to be slowly cooked at lower heats so it's juicy. Came back dry and overcooked. Medium to well done. Wrote an email to store manager. No reply. Few weeks later wrote an email to a higher up. No reply. First, if they get a new product then they should learn how to cook it properly. At the very least they should learn what it is and what it isn't. If not then don't sell it. Second, at $13 I really don't want to hear that I have no choice how a burger is cooked and I really really don't want to hear that something is going to be cooked exactly like things it's not. And finally no reply from two managers. Seriously. No reply from two managers. read more

I've been going to Wagshal's since I was a little girl. LOVE their brisket sandwich...so so good. And it's just a great little store.

Wagshal's Market is super expensive, but if you need something right away or want some fancy-looking thing to bring to a house party, Wagshal's Market is a reliable place. The quality of the meat and seafood food is top notch. Produce can be hit or miss. It can definitely get crowded on the weekends. read more

I called to see if they had any Wagyu ribeye steaks available, and after being transferred several times, was told that they didn't have any Wagyu. When I asked when they would be expecting some in, the guy told me that all shipments have been frozen from Australia - and that I should "give up" because no one will have Wagyu right now. When I asked if there was anything comperable to Wagyu that I could order, he said "nope" and basically hung up on me. Thanks for all the help buddy. Incidently, I called Balducci's after this - and the very nice guy on the other end was able to assure me that they had Wagyu ribeyes and that there were no problems with their shipments. read more

Quality of meat and fish are high, as are prices. They still pack in styrofoam, sadly. Employees are much more polite than the owner.

Friendly butcher/seafood counter service with a moderate variety to shop from. I feel like they invest too much real estate into condiments. Bakery rack had been largely picked through by the time I hit them after work, but the wall and a half of produce was fresh, if a touch steep on price. Couldn't resist the lamb shank and diver scallops, but I was definitely ogling the slab of pork belly and somehow missed the exotics fridge. A girl gets sad without more jerky options, but I'll be back to check out their turkey burgers, plus sandwiches from their deli space two doors down. read more

My parents raised me as a Hindu, so I've never eaten beef. Okay that's sort of a lie. I've had beef jerky once, and I once ate a Carl's Jr. Hamburger at a birthday party when I was six and felt really guilty about it. But other than that, I have yet to experience the bliss that is dead cow. Trust me, I get tempted. Reading reviews on yelp about ray's and those damn mini burgers makes me want to throw 24 years of chicken/turkey eating out the window. The only thing that keeps me sane is the glorious turkey burger. Trust me, I have eaten a lot of poultry. Turkey burgers usually suck. But this one is just so good. For about 5 or 6 bucks, you get a gigantic, flavorful, juicy burger in under 8 minutes. The tomatoes are bright and fresh, the cheese gooey and melty, and the spicy mayo makes it sexy. This burger makes me almost forget about the forbidden meat. Almost. Oh yeah, they also have a salad bar and a huge meat case. read more

I know Wagshal's but I actually didn't know about their in-house butcher. After a quick chowhound search on best places to buy beef in the city, I decided it was the spot to pick up some extra special dinner goods. I wasn't really prepared for the price - NY strip was 29.99 a pound - but since it was bf's birthday I let him pick his steak. It was a major splurge, but WOW was that dry aged beef was crazy good. Everyone said it was some of the best steak they had eaten ever (Argentine boyfriend knows how to cook a steak too) and I have to admit that it really was that good. We also got the spicy italian sausage and a loaf of french bread to put it on. The short version: it's going to cost you $$$$ but it's cheaper than eating out and damn worth it. read more

Since some of you out there call me "The Wag", it would be hard for me to not like this place since it has "Wag" in its name. This is how I feel about Wagshal's: Wagshal's is down the street from my OB-GYN, and the thought of hitting up Wagshal's salad bar, with its chicken skewers, banana peppers, and potato salad, after an appointment makes the stirrups not seem so bad. Even the speculum seems like a distant memory with the thought of tiny little apples and sashimi grade tuna. If only Wagshal's were located closer to a metro (or to my apartment), and if only they displayed the prices of the salad bar and produce more clearly. Then I would probably schedule more doctor's appointments, just to have an excuse to go. read more

Normally, I would give 5 stars because of quality and assortment of products. However, the rudeness of staff at the Mass Ave deli counter is disgusting and unnecessary. There are no prices listed for salads in the counter nor on the bill I got for 1/2 roast chicken - I was snapped at repeatedly by three different behind the counter staff for having the gall to ask cost and told I would find out when I went to pay. The cashier was very polite, helpful and kind but not showing prices seems arrogant, like "if you have to know, you can't afford it" mentality. Knock it off, provide some customer service and live up to a good reputation otherwise. read more