Washington, D.C./ Food & Drinks
Published on February 26, 2020
Explore 3 best cheap delis in WashingtonA. Litteri | Photo: Christopher W./Yelp

Looking to try the best delis in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable delis in Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. Wisemiller's Deli

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Topping the list is Wisemiller's Deli. Located at 1236 36th St. NW in Georgetown, it is the highest-rated cheap deli in Washington, boasting four stars out of 108 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Hal R., who reviewed the deli on Feb. 7, wrote, "In full disclosure, I am a Georgetown student, and a bad review of Wisemiller's, or Wisey's Deli, would likely lead to me being socially ostracized. Nonetheless, I love Wisey's. ... A hardy sandwich with generous portions of chicken, cheese and mayo makes college a little bit less stressful. Wisey's is the embodiment of no-frills dining."

Noah J. noted, "Wisemiller's, aka Wisey's, is a Georgetown institution. ... I learned I am a Chicken Madness guy. ... I learned about Utz chips, having just moved from California, where there are none. I learned to make two meals out of one less-than-$10 sandwich."

2. A. Litteri

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Next up is A. Litteri, situated at 517-519 Morse St. NE in NoMa. With 4.5 stars out of 320 reviews on Yelp, the deli and specialty food spot has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

The business has been "serving the area the finest authentic Italian deli meats for three generations" the business states on its Yelp profile.

Specialties include freshly prepared hot and cold sandwiches and pizzas. Orders can be customized. The store also sells a variety of pastas, wines, olive oil and other Italian items.

3. So's Your Mom

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Finally, there's So's Your Mom, an Adams Morgan favorite with four stars out of 315 reviews. Stop by 1831 Columbia Road NW to hit up the deli next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

Yelper E J., who reviewed So's Your Mom on Feb. 2 wrote, "This place never disappoints. It's a neighborhood staple, and on a Saturday, they are packed. Great bagels and sandwiches."

And David H. wrote, "Sausage egg and cheese is a pretty good deal at $4.95. Whitefish salad is standard. Corned beef/pastrami — I wish it was served warm, but I do like the red onions/rye bread."


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