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Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington
SUNdeVICH is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

1. SUNdeVICH

8.7
1314 9th St NW (in alley btwn N & O St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Logan Circle - Shaw · 102 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Get the Istanbul, ground beef & lamb or the Shiraz, beef tongue. Both are amazing!!

Taylor Gourmet is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

2. Taylor Gourmet

624 E St. NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Penn Quarter · 27 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Everything on the menu looks great, but I loved the Broad Street which is a chicken cutlet hoagie with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. If you're with a friend also get the Taylor Sampler side.

Luke's Lobster is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

3. Luke's Lobster

8.0
624 E St NW (btwn 6th & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 69 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Lobster Schooner combo is great. Just the right amount of butter and mayo on the bun complement the lobster perfectly. Go with the sarsaparilla root soda as well!

4. Red Hook Lobster Pound DC

7.1
Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 47 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: I got the lobster roll, Maine-style, very delicious but thankfully I got chips as well or else I'd still be hungry, the roll is not that big.

Pepe Food Truck [José Andrés] is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

5. Pepe Food Truck [José Andrés]

7.8
(See Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · 15 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Butifarra 'Burger' is a must, the pork is cooked well and the alioli and brava sauce complete the sandwich. May look small but doesn't leave you hungry. Get a sangria with it as well!

AZN Eats is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

6. AZN Eats

Moving Target (Check Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · NoMa · 4 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: AZN Kalbi (short rib) cheesesteak is the way to go! The bread is nice and fresh, and the provolone is gooey! The short ribs are cooked to perfection. Don't forget to ask for kimchi!

What The Pho? is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

7. What The Pho?

6.3
1522 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Southwest Employment Area · 6 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The bread isn't perfect but other than that, the lemon-grass chicken bánh mì sandwich is pretty damn good. Don't forget to ask for jalapeños!

Phonation is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

8. Phonation

7.1
Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 4 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: No doubt about it, the bbq pork banh mi is the way to go! Trust me on this one!

BBQ Bus DC is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

9. BBQ Bus DC

7.8
Moving Target (Check Twitter for Current Location) ((Check Twitter for Current Location)), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Southwest Employment Area · 15 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Wow! The Spicy Chicken Jalapeño Sandwich is delicious and has a great smoky taste! Don't forget the #24 sauce if you're a heatseeker!

Breadline is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

10. Breadline

1751 Pennsylvania Ave NW (Btw 17th & 18th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 28 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Prociutto di Parma is a sure bet! Comes on walnut bread with fig jam, mascarpone & gorgonzola cheese.

Taylor Gourmet is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

11. Taylor Gourmet

485 K St. NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Mount Vernon Square · 68 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Can't go wrong with the Cottman Avenue, Italian-breaded chicken cutlet with pepperoni, roasted red peppers, basil and fresh mozzarella served on original bread topped with sesame seeds.

The Rolling Ficelle is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

12. The Rolling Ficelle

6.6
137 R St SW (Check Twitter for location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 13 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Gorky Ficelle is just excellent: Danish ham layered with sliced mozzarella, tomato, chopped kalamata olives, pesto and fresh basil on fantastic fresh baked bread.

Jetties is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

13. Jetties

7.5
1921 I St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 23 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Excellent sandwich spot! I highly recommend the Surfside, it's roasted turkey, Havarti, bacon, avocado and whole grain mustard on sourdough bread.

Red Apron is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

14. Red Apron

1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C.
Butcher · Ivy City · 26 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The italian beef is amazing. The meat is great and the giardiniera is fantastic. Just the right amount of heat too! Don't forget to try the great beer selection too!

New York Deli Truck is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

15. New York Deli Truck

Moving Target (Check Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Northwest Washington · 1 tip

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: I highly recommend the Corned Beef Special! Great price and great taste!

Taylor Gourmet is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

16. Taylor Gourmet

1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 14 tips and reviews
Taylor Gourmet is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

17. Taylor Gourmet

1200 19th St. NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 24 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Cherry Street Hoagie is delicious! It's Roast Beef, Cherry Pepper Garlic Sauce, Arugula and Brie.

St. Arnold's on Jefferson is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

18. St. Arnold's on Jefferson

8.7
1827 Jefferson Pl NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 55 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Spicy Italian Sandwich with peppers and onions is pretty damn good!

Skillet Sandwich Shop pop-up @ Black Whiskey is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

19. Skillet Sandwich Shop pop-up @ Black Whiskey

1410 14th St NW (P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Logan Circle - Shaw · 2 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Great pop-up inside of Black Whiskey. Go with the Dark and Stormy, made with Heritage Pork, Onion Marmalade, Arugula on bread from Lyon Bakery.

Woodward Table is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

20. Woodward Table

1426 H St. NW (at 15th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 65 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Provençale sandwich at WTF is fantastic, it's packed with grilled eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, onions, goat cheese, basil, olive/sundried-tomato pesto and peppers on house-baked bread

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

21. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

1800 M Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 25 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Go with what they're famous for, The Bobbie, it's packed with homemade turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo. Delicious!

Taylor Gourmet is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

22. Taylor Gourmet

1908 14th St NW (T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · U-Street · 60 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Philly Landfill is a monster of a sandwich packed with Genoa salami, roast pork, peppered ham, roasted red peppers and sharp provolone.

Wagshal's Deli is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

23. Wagshal's Deli

7.6
4855 Massachusetts Ave NW (at Yuma St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Deli · AU Park - Friendship Heights - Tenley · 39 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: They call their brisket sandwich famous for a reason, the meat just melts in your mouth with every bite.

Bub and Pop's is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

24. Bub and Pop's

8.5
1815 M St NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 59 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Bub's Italian hoagie is one of the best in the area: Genoa salami, prosciutto, capicola, pepperoni, aged provolone, arugula, roma tomatoes, hoagie relish, mayo, Bub’s vinaigrette & pecorino Romano.

G Street Food is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

25. G Street Food

7.4
1030 15th St NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 7 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: They do their Chicken Banh Mi right! Lemongrass and ginger marinated chicken, pickled daikon and carrot, cucumber, cilantro, fresh jalapenos & mayo. Served on our baguette and simply delicious!

Red Apron Butchery is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

26. Red Apron Butchery

709 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Deli · Penn Quarter · 32 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Wow, the Muffuletta sandwich is delicious! It consists of Bologna, Mortadella, Salami, Smoked Ham, Provolone, Mustard and Olive Salad served on Focaccia. You won't be disappointed!

Booeymonger is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

27. Booeymonger

7.9
5252 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Jenifer St NW), Washington, D.C.
Deli · Friendship Heights · 42 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Scheherazade is pretty good, a little on the sweet side but still delicious. Fresh sliced turkey breast, Swiss cheese and mango chutney with alfalfa sprouts and mayonnaise on a French baguette.

28. Pho Viet

8.6
3513 14th St NW (at Parkwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vietnamese Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 55 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Bánh mì here is one of the best I've had. It comes with a side of fried sweet potatoes and a soft drink, definitely worth it!

G by Mike Isabella is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

29. G by Mike Isabella

2201 14th St NW (at W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · U-Street · 52 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You probably can't go wrong with anything here but I recommend th Spiced Baby Goat sandwich made with harissa, lemon potatoes and oregano. For a side get the homemade chips or homemade chicharrones.

Izē's Deli & Bagelry is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

30. Izē's Deli & Bagelry

8.2
11622 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
Bagel Shop · 30 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: A classic NY deli in Rockville, the double-stuffed sandwiches are the go-tos! I recommend the East Side Classic: piled high roast beef, turkey and cheddar cheese served with horseradish on marble rye.

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

31. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.5
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Fried Chicken BLT is a great sandwich balancing the savoriness of the fries chicken and bacon with the sweetness of the doughnut bun.

Which Wich is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

32. Which Wich

1025 Vermont Ave NW (L Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 1 tip

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Go with the signature Wicked 'wich', it comes with five meats: turkey, ham, roast beef, pepperoni & bacon along with a choice of three cheeses and various other toppings. Solid sandwich option in DC!

Taylor Gourmet is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

33. Taylor Gourmet

7280 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD
Sandwich Spot · 29 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: If you're lucky, get the Memphis Raines Parkway: Crystal hot sauce-drenched chicken cutlet, crispy cucumbers, Gorgonzola, black pepper & parmesan buttermilk dressing, kale & cabbage slaw & red onion.

Fishnet is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

34. Fishnet

5010 Berwyn Rd (Before 51st Street), College Park, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The grilled Spanish mackerel is very delicious and I highly recommend it. Go with the horseradish remoulade sauce, it compliments the sandwich perfectly!

PAUL Farragut North is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

35. PAUL Farragut North

1000 Connecticut Ave NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 26 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Sandwich Rosette is simple but delicious. French salami, butter, and cornichons on a sesame seed baguette.

Dirty South Deli is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

36. Dirty South Deli

1250 New York Ave NW (13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 1 tip

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Mr. Chips sandwich was named Best of DC for 2015 by Washington City Paper. This delicious sandwich has chopped pork, bread & butter jalapeño, Manchego, cilantro, and citrus mayo on a brioche bun.

Taylor Gourmet is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

37. Taylor Gourmet

6.8
Terminal 2, C Gates (DCA Airport), Arlington, VA
Sandwich Spot · 8 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Need breakfast? Look no further, get the Queen Street: Logan’s Hot Italian Sausage, Farm Eggs, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Sweet Provolone.

White Apron Specialty Sandwiches is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

38. White Apron Specialty Sandwiches

445 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 18 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Can't go wrong with the Reggiano Italian sandwich made with capicola, genoa salami, mortadella, reggiano cheese, roasted red pepper relish, white balsamic vinaigrette, tomatoes, and frisée-arugula.

Glen's Garden Market is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

39. Glen's Garden Market

2001 S St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Grocery Store · Northwest Washington · 76 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: If you're lucky, you can get their amazing Beer-brined Berkshire pork loin sandwich with braised collards and pimento cheese on a cheddar biscuit. Delicious!

Wicked Waffle is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

40. Wicked Waffle

1712 I (Eye) St. NW (btwn 17th & 18th Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 54 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Peking Duck is a delicious combination of a crispy waffle, savory duck meat, and sweet hoisin sauce.

The Cuban Corner Restaurant is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

41. The Cuban Corner Restaurant

825 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD
Cuban Restaurant · East Rockville · 26 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Opt for the Emparedado Cubano Especial: slices of roasted pork, virginia ham, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles and Spanish sausage on excellent pressed Cuban bread. One of the best Cubans you'll have!

PoppaBox is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

42. PoppaBox

6.9
1928 I St. NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 13 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Poppa Bear waffle sandwich doesn't mess around! Loaded with fried chicken breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, provolone, and topped with chipotle sauce. Go get it!

Gourmet Bazaar is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

43. Gourmet Bazaar

1321 Rockville Pike Ste A (Country Club Rd), Rockville, MD
Gourmet Store · Central Rockville · 1 tip

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Pistachio Mortadella "Persian submarine sandwich brings a taste of Tehran to the U.S.," topped w/ Middle Eastern pickles, tomatoes, parsley, onions, & "Persian sub sauce" on a nice soft sub roll.

Lunchbox is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

44. Lunchbox

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW (Chevy Chase Pavilion), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Friendship Heights · 10 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Mulberry Street is stuffed with all the cold cuts you want in an Italian sub.

Duke's Grocery is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

45. Duke's Grocery

8.9
1513 17th St NW (btwn Church St & P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Northwest Washington · 131 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Spicy McHaggis is a knockout sandwich! Seared haggis, fried egg, grain mustard, hot sauce, & rocket on sourdough bread!

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

46. GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar

6.4
1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Fast Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 30 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Can't go wrong with the delicious Kim-Cheese-Steak.

Bozzelli's Italian Deli is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

47. Bozzelli's Italian Deli

6.1
1025 Vermont Ave NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 3 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Opt for the tasty and colorful Italian Sub, you will not be disappointed!

Loeb's New York Deli is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

48. Loeb's New York Deli

7.6
1712 I St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Deli · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 22 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Among other great things, this DC institution makes a great Italian sub!

A Baked Joint is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

49. A Baked Joint

9.3
440 K St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Mount Vernon Square · 120 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Order the Veggie #1 sandwich made with roasted sweet potato, smoked eggplant puree, goat cheese, peppers agrodolce, crispy kale & of course a poached egg, all between crunchy but soft focaccia bread.

Modern Market is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

50. Modern Market

6.1
1010 Vermont Ave NW Ste 102, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 2 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Diablo Sandwich has got a nice kick to it! Made with grilled steak, roasted cabbage jalapeno slaw, gochujang aioli, & fresh lime on ciabatta.

Jetties is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

51. Jetties

7.6
701 8th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 4 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Jetties crushes it with their seasonal Pineapple Pele sandwich, made with rosemary braised pork loin, topped with caramelized onions, watercress, goat cheese, & Spicy Pineapple ketchup on a sub roll.

Carving Room Kitchen & Bar is one of Must-visit Sandwich Places in Washington.

52. Carving Room Kitchen & Bar

300 Massachusetts Avenue NW (btwn H & 4th Sts NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 29 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: They've got a killer 9-day dry-cured Pastrami on rye with mustard.