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Chew on This: Where Will You Go For a Sandwich While Breadline Is Closed?

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The popular downtown DC lunch spot is closed for repairs after a bad report card from a health-code inspection. Where will you lunch while it's out of commission?

By Kate Nerenberg   Published Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Yesterday was an emotional rollercoaster on Washington’s sandwich front: First, we heard that Breadline, the downtown DC bakery and sandwich shop which always boasted long lines, was closing for good. Then we were elated when the Washington Post’s Going Out Gurus told us it was only temporary—the place had some health-code violations it needed to resolve. But Tim Carman of Washington City Paper procured the food safety inspector’s report card. And Breadline failed. Badly.

Where we can get a delicious sandwich until Breadline returns (fingers crossed)? Let us know in the comments!

Comments

Penn Grill is right the street at Pennsylvania & 18th. They’re sandwiches are awesome and the service is incredible.

Posted by: Prof. Baracus, Jun 29, 2009 08:56:00 PM

I can’t believe how many health violations they have!
What really freaks me out is the fact that they have rats in their establishment. That is disgusting.

Posted by: Mark, Jun 25, 2009 09:01:37 AM

I always go to The Brown Bag, they have the best sandwiches, the food is fresh and tasty.
They are always my first option when placing an order for my office meetings.

Posted by: Amanda, Jun 25, 2009 08:58:00 AM

I think people should go the the Brown Bag. The atmosphere is great and everything is very clean. The salads are fresher than chopped and they always have great specials. If your looking for a good sandwich, try the Big Apple Turkey or the Grilled Chicken Panini. Not to mention the staff is extremely helpful and friendly.

Posted by: Mike, Jun 25, 2009 08:30:03 AM

Forget sandwiches - go to Spice Express for some Authentic Indian food. Yum. (19th and K area).

Posted by: Anon, Jun 24, 2009 10:06:23 AM

Where do these people work that they have TIME to drive to Arlington for a sandwich??? Must be nice in these times...I’m lucky if I get to eat at my desk, if I eat at all!

Posted by: C.Cooper, Jun 24, 2009 10:02:31 AM

Potbelly’s!

Posted by: Sammy, Jun 24, 2009 08:42:59 AM

Dickeys frozen custard on 17th and I makes a great sandwich...fresh carved turkey (good Cubans too). And of course, there’s custard with sprinkles for dessert :)

Posted by: blt, Jun 24, 2009 07:13:54 AM

Teaism is close by and have a small but decent selection of unusual sandwich choices.

Posted by: http://www.goinggreendc.net, Jun 24, 2009 06:41:28 AM

I may be too plebeian but Potbelly is good, fresh and inexpensive, even if it is a chain.

Posted by: Geoffrey Forman, Jun 23, 2009 11:42:45 AM

A litteri’s in northeast or the Italian store in Arlington. Both rival Taylor in the sandwich arena

Posted by: mike, Jun 23, 2009 11:10:35 AM

The sausage and pepper and grilled egpplant sandwiches at Olazzo are really good. I have only been to the Silver Spring location.

Posted by: patrick, Jun 23, 2009 10:35:12 AM

Heidi’s has huge sandwiches and good for a chain around there, Dickey’s is a custard spot but has great press-type sandwiches on cuban bread.

Posted by: Mony, Jun 23, 2009 10:30:32 AM

I will always have a soft spot for Jetties (Foxhall) and Wisemillers (Georgetown) sandwiches.

Posted by: IKS, Jun 23, 2009 10:20:28 AM

The Ebbitt Express!!!! Great food, great prices -- everything that’s awesome about Old Ebbitt Grill but for when you’re on the run.

Posted by: Amy, Jun 23, 2009 10:13:19 AM

I know its not in DC but I like Jackson’s in Arlington... right by all those apartment buildings... it has the best paninis and egg sandwiches.

Posted by: Bobby, Jun 23, 2009 10:05:50 AM

The Earl in Arlington. Sure, you have to come across the bridge, but the sandwich is delicious and worth a trip to Court House or Clarendon for the effort.

Posted by: Shidoshi, Jun 23, 2009 10:02:33 AM

The sandwiches at the new Potenza bakery are pretty great, especially the one with roast beef and blood orange.

Posted by: Downtown DC luncher, Jun 23, 2009 09:58:53 AM

Loebs on 15th and I Street NW. Best NY style deli sandwiches in the area.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/loebs-restaurant-washington

Posted by: http://thriftydccook.blogspot.com/, Jun 23, 2009 09:58:47 AM

Taylor’s on H St. NE. Good Stuff!

Posted by: Amanda, Jun 23, 2009 09:57:31 AM

Taylor’s in NE on H and 11th has amazing sandwiches. Totally worth a 5 minute drive from downtown.

Posted by: JD, Jun 23, 2009 09:55:07 AM

There’s an amazing somewhat new spot on H St NE called Taylor Gourmet. I happened upon it one day and was amazed that i hadn’t heard of it yet. They have some of the best sandwiches, salads, and pasta I’ve EVER had in DC. Really. You should try it. http://www.taylorgourmet.com/

Posted by: Angel B., Jun 23, 2009 09:43:17 AM

Taylor’s at the H street corridor

Posted by: Sam, Jun 23, 2009 09:42:56 AM

Devon and Blakely, on F Street, has great sandwiches (and soups...and salads...and desserts...)!

Posted by: Carrie, Jun 23, 2009 09:41:48 AM

Best Sandwich Place on L street, near the Borders! It’s the best. Really.

Posted by: Catherine (washingtonian.com), Jun 23, 2009 09:38:09 AM

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