Interested in trying some new spots for sandwiches in Arlington? You're in luck: we've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill.
Atrium Cafe
901 N. Nelson St., Ballston
Atrium Cafe is a fast-casual spot, offering sandwiches, poke and Korean barbecue bowls, and more. It's the seventh location of the DC chain, according to ARLnow, and the first outside of the District.
With a four-star Yelp rating out six reviews, its has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Christina L., who reviewed Atrium Cafe on July 7, wrote, "We had a quick lunch here the other day and really liked it. They have a wide selection of things you can get for food: sandwiches, poke bowls, Korean barbecue bowls, and smoothies."
Yelper Alex M. wrote, "Found out these guys are the original Atrium Cafe owners that opened up several locations around DC back about 20 years ago, so was really excited they opened up this spot right off Virginia Square."
Atrium Cafe is open from 7 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekends.
Extreme Pizza
3444 Fairfax, Ballston-Virginia Square
Extreme Pizza is a national pizza chain, that also offers a long list of sandwiches.
Those options include a range of pizza-type fixings to go in between the sliced bread, including vegetarian selections.
Extreme Pizza's current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of six reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper Don C., who reviewed Extreme Pizza on June 21, wrote, "The pizza here is delicious! but... the wings are the bomb! It was my first time trying them and all I can say is... finger-licking good!!"
Connor N. noted, "The manager personally greeted us at the door when we walked up. That's the type of customer service you don't see anymore. And it wasn't just the manager, the rest of the crew staffing the restaurant that night were extremely personable and fun to talk to."
Extreme Pizza is open from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. daily.
Bread & Water Company
1201 S. Joyce St., Aurora Highlands
Bread & Water Company is a bakery, breakfast and brunch spot that serves a variety of gourmet sandwiches. It's also the second Northern Virginia location for the company, which has had a presence at area farmers markets for years
"Among the chalkboard lunch specials," describes the Washingtonian, "is a turkey sandwich featuring not only a house-made croissant but also breast meat brined and cherrywood-smoked in-house (not to mention a tasty onion jam). A slate of 'super waffles' are baked to order — thick, fluffy squares loaded with extras (my favorite: kielbasa and egg)."
With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out of 32 reviews on Yelp, Bread & Water Company has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Kyle G., who was one of the first users to visit Bread & Water Company on July 1, wrote, "Tried the ham and fontina sandwich, as well as one of the stuffed waffles and they were so good! The staff was really friendly and welcoming to their cute storefront at Pentagon Row."
Suzanne C. noted, "Been here twice for lunch, and I will definitely be going again. Great quality food for a moderate price. I've tried a vegetable quiche and the chicken salad sandwich."
Bread & Water Company is open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Monday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday, and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekends.
