Need more sandwiches in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich outlets in Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
Topping the list is a location of the chain Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken. Located at 1308 G St. NW in downtown, it is the most popular affordable sandwich spot in Washington, boasting four stars out of 1,128 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Akshay L., who reviewed Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken on March 4, wrote, "If you are not into the savory sweet mix, don't worry — it has a wide variety of creative and refreshing doughnuts to satisfy that sweet tooth. I got the savory biscuit and fried chicken, and I have to say, it was pretty flavorful."
2. Wisemiller's Deli
Next up is Georgetown's Wisemiller's Deli, situated at 1236 36th St. NW. With four stars out of 108 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
Yelper Hal R., who reviewed Wisemiller's Deli on Feb. 7, wrote, "I love Wisey's. A hardy sandwich with generous portions of chicken, cheese and mayo makes college a little bit less stressful."
Noah J. noted, "Wisemiller's, a.k.a Wisey's, is a Georgetown institution. I learned I am a Chicken Madness guy. I learned to make two meals out of one less-than-$10 sandwich."
3. A Baked Joint
Mount Vernon Square's A Baked Joint, located at 430 K St. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced spot 4.5 stars out of 1,847 reviews.
The site has more information on A Baked Joint.
"After 14 years with Baked & Wired, we wanted to bring the same quality espresso and baked goods to the other side of town," the business states on its Yelp profile. "Here, we've added fresh, homemade bread that is paired with the right ingredients to make the sandwiches we grew up on, but with a lil' gourmet twist."
Regarding signature items, "This sister store to Baked & Wired offers the same type of food we eat at home — simple cooking done well."
4. Wicked Waffle
Wicked Waffle in downtown is another high-traffic, cheap go-to, with four stars out of 1,312 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1712 I St. NW to see for yourself.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about Wicked Waffle.
"Welcome to Wicked Waffle, home of the reborn, made-to-order waffle," the business explains on its Yelp profile. "This is no Eggo, ladies and gentlemen. We are anything but a Waffle House."
Curious to know more?
"Chef Thierry Jugnet comes to Wicked Waffle by way of France, where he has worked under famed chef's Paul Bocuse and Alain Chapel, as well as D.C.'s best tables," the Yelp page states. "In a Washington Post review, chef Jugnet is quoted as saying, 'I was shocked when I came to this country to see how waffles were made.'"
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Made to order fresh French Belgium-style waffle sandwiches," it writes on Yelp. "We offer gluten-free options. Waffle breakfast sandwiches, lunch and savory dinner waffles, and of course, dessert waffles."
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