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Playful-Translator49 t1_j21pwb4 wrote

I like mother ruckers for normal classic style subs, mgm roast beef for sliced meat sandwiches, their French dip is fire or dc city deli for corned beef or pastrami.

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Six-76 t1_j21py3q wrote

Grazie Grazie for Italian subs! They just opened up a second location that I haven't tried, but the one on the Wharf is consistently fantastic. A Literri and Mangialardos are also great! (Mangialardos has limited hours though.)

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Mumbleton t1_j21rht1 wrote

The meatball sub at Stachowski's in Georgetown is one of the finest sandwiches I've eaten in my life. Haven't been to Bub and Pops in years but they do good work over there as well.

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g0lfrlz t1_j21u96d wrote

Neither in DC, but Gemelli’s in Gaithersburg. Continental in Kensington for steak & cheese.

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Aiogher t1_j21u9p9 wrote

wisemillers is boring but great for no frills

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BettyDrapes t1_j21v6re wrote

Cornercopia in Navy Yard is underrated

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hemlockone t1_j21xcuk wrote

I'm partial to A Litteri, A Deli (edit: DC location closed), and TBSP

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Diva_Pluto t1_j21ysp2 wrote

Dupont Market - the Italian sandwich is incredible. Also much love to Sundevich

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Hawka48 t1_j220kp5 wrote

Mangialardo's, thank me later.

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parrot1500 t1_j220zip wrote

Bub and Pop's in DC have a roast beef and gardineri sandwich that, when eaten right there, will change your life it's so good.

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cheesyuser t1_j222p4r wrote

Capo Deli. The cuban, philly cheesesteak, and italian are all bomb.

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freelancerjourn t1_j223z5h wrote

Carlos Santucci deli in Silver Spring has amazing cheesesteaks, cold cuts and other sandwhiches. The Broiler in Arlington, VA does amazing cheesesteaks as well (I actually found out about them here on Reddit). Paisano’s (multiple locations) has great sandwhiches as well. I would definitely rank Carlos Santucci as my number one, though. Honorable Mentions: Zburger and Charleys.

Editing to say I re-read the title and realized you specifically were looking in DC. But hopefully these recommendations will help you for the greater DC area as well.

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ARiverRunsThroughIt_ t1_j225fnv wrote

For a classic Italian sun try a literi at Union mkt (non in the actual building but in that area). they’ve been there forever and are a classic.

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aster01ds t1_j2274ua wrote

As someone from the bay, anybody know of a good dutch crunch in the area?

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Wonderful-Emu-8716 t1_j227r2g wrote

Not in DC, but if you are in Bethesda Cornucopia is great (don't expect to get the sandwich quickly though)

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EthanFl t1_j22hfro wrote

MGM in NE. Only open in the afternoon though.

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jpradeepreddy t1_j22ifk7 wrote

Potbelly.

I don't know if you consider it sub or not but it still tastes way better than the subway.

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skullquest0 t1_j22oltj wrote

Compliments Only, get a Crunchy Boi and bask in it’s glory.

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JMan9391 t1_j22om0j wrote

The Italian Place is Alexandria is one of my faves that hasn’t been brought up yet.

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bassmaster_gen t1_j22svv8 wrote

I’m from PA so Capriotti’s in Roslyn is my go-to, iykyk

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MickeyHokkaido t1_j22yd71 wrote

Subbs by Carl, most likely (Subbs by Carl2208 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC). But if you're expanding to the DMV, Fillipo's in Wheaton, MD is probably exactly what you're looking for.

Great sub sandwiches stem from a few things:

Excellent freshly baked bread: DC does not have this that I have seen.

Meat-slicer thin freshly sliced cuts: No one I have seen here does this.

A house pièce de ré·sis·tance - Carl's has a cool chile-vinegar-spread. Carl has also been around for at least 40 years... They cut their cold-cuts thicker than this Philly-boy would prefer, but you know what? They make the best subs [lol, subbs] in the city, so it's all good. I think even in 2022, African American businesses that are producing amazing things are getting overlooked. (I should put a /s, because obviously African American businesses are being overlooked, sorry, allies.)

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OhHowIMeantTo t1_j22zl57 wrote

Replying to AceMcClean (#1,138,700)

Prices have gone up everywhere. And people lately seem to think that Bub and Pops is overcharging for a whole sandwich when they don't realize that their whole sandwich is 2 to 3 servings. Their half sandwich is still more than 1 serving, and much more what you would expect a sandwich to cost

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OhHowIMeantTo t1_j22zwnc wrote

Replying to Diva_Pluto (#1,133,655)

An underrated spot! I used to live on Swann, and heading down the alley to Dupont when out of ideas for a meal was always a good option, especially while hungover for their breakfast burritos. They also have a good beer and gourmet food selection.

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thekingoftherodeo t1_j23hu9d wrote

Not a sub shop per se, but adjacent to it would be Earl's in Arlington. Always had a good, if expensive, experience there.

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bigkutta t1_j23nrm7 wrote

Already mentioned A Litteri and Bub and Pops

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UnpredictableMike t1_j23nz4w wrote

Subbs by Carl, 2200 blk of Rhode Island Ave NE. I figure it’s not the regular stomping grounds for a lot of folks judging by the other suggestions, but well worth the trip.

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Smarkie t1_j23of4f wrote

Stachowski's on P Street in Georgetown.

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TorontoNeverSkeets t1_j23qwgv wrote

DC is limited on good sandwich places, but here are the musts:

-A Littieri on Morse NE next to Union Market (don't order their Italian, ad hoc your own sandwich to your liking as otherwise the Italian is rather bland if you ask me).

-Salumeria in Brookland (go Mondays as their bread seems the most fresh then, also needs some of your guidance but nonetheless pretty good)

-Bub and Pops on M/Dupont: huge ass sandwiches, but they're pretty good even if you want to eat leftover sandwiches the rest of the week.

-Stachowski's in G-Town: if you can tolerate G-Town I highly recommend this place. Just hell getting there if you ride a bike, take transit, or drive.

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Some people have mentioned Carl's Subbs. They're worth a visit too (bring cash), but I'd stop at all these above, first.

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Prepare to be underwhelmed if you're a sandwich connoisseur, though- sorry. DC just doesn't have anything close to what you'd find in NYC, Philly, Portland, NO, Toronto, etc.

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mastakebob t1_j23v6lw wrote

Replying to Hawka48 (#1,133,971)

I'll die on this hill: Mango's gmen sub is trash. Bread is stale and oversized, there's 2 inches of iceberg heart lettuce and 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of meat.

I'm exaggerating a bit, but it's not a satisfying sub (unless you like stale bread and dry lettuce as a meal).

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mastakebob t1_j23yc86 wrote

Replying to Playful-Translator49 (#1,132,154)

Mother Ruckers is walking distance for me so it has a special place in my heart. And it's probably the closest to that 'mid-tier Philly hoagie' that I grew up with, so it's def a personal favorite. And their meat/$ ratio is top notch. And they carry Herr's brand potato chips. They're my go-to for an Italian for all those reasons.

But I'll be the first to admit that they're not gonna win any quality or gourmet awards. Very 'working class Philly corner shop' sammiches. Different strokes.

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DarknessOverLight12 t1_j240m3p wrote

Replying to mastakebob (#1,145,850)

I been going there since I was a kid and I ALWAYS get the soft roll. The one time I got the hard roll I swear I thought my jaw was gonna fall off. Like u, I don't understand how hard stale ass bread is the "right" way but I wouldn't advise it for first-timers

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Gumburcules t1_j248zkg wrote

Replying to DarknessOverLight12 (#1,146,012)

> I don't understand how hard stale ass bread is the "right" way

I've always assumed it's the "right way" because traditionally people made them in the morning and ate them at lunch, at which point a soft roll would be a soggy mess but a hard roll has softened up nicely.

I can rarely finish an entire G-man in one sitting, so I usually take the other half home for dinner and it definitely gets nice and soft.

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tiakeuta t1_j24bh8y wrote

The cheesesteak or the roast pork at Bub and Pops.

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4look4rd t1_j24fxz7 wrote

Dominion in Falls Church used to have the best French dip I’ve ever had. Perfect jus, actual ribeye steak, and nice crusty bread.

They changed it and now everything is bang on average and not worth the trip.

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B3astit t1_j24j628 wrote

Santucci’s Deli in Silver Spring is on point. Probably the best subs I’ve had in the DMV

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Skimster t1_j24psbo wrote

The Minelli sandwich at Grazi Grazi is [chef’s kiss].

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Smosh_Bear t1_j24rqdb wrote

If you’re in NE, Salumeria 2703 on 12th St

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orion2145 t1_j24uq34 wrote

Subbs by Carl is an institution

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aup123 t1_j255ttd wrote

PG County not DC, but New York Italian Deli in Brandywine is the best sandwich ive had outside of Jersey.

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Obvious-Design8030 t1_j256t28 wrote

Replying to brodies (#1,149,101)

Oh man, I remembered that there was a scandal and I got a bit caught up in the anger at the time, but boy does that look trivial in retrospect. Did he do something else, too? Like some worker issue maybe. I might be confusing that with another local restaurant guy.

Anyway, Grazie Grazie is solid. I wouldn't say best in the city for myself, but very good.

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webbmoncure t1_j25o9pq wrote

Replying to ButtTussler (#1,132,590)

Just don’t confuse the Italian Store in Arlington for the Italian Place in Alexandria. The subs from the former are amazing; the subs from the latter are, for lack of better words, disappointing.

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mikmass t1_j2676u1 wrote

Chicken cutlet @ Grazie Grazie chef’s kiss

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Vivid-Mortgage9855 t1_j26a3xf wrote

I've lived here 14 years and have yet to find a sub that I love. Market2Market in Del Ray, Alexandria is probably the closest.

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octodo t1_j26h1g4 wrote

Replying to parrot1500 (#1,134,036)

My favorite sandwich place, everything on their menu is extremely good. The cheesesteak isn't as good as stuff I've had in Philly but their meatball is unbelievable, and the Italian is one of the best I've ever had.

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