Compliments Only - Calumet-Norvelt

These sandwiches are amazing. Easily in contention for best in the city. Guys working the store are super friendly and work hard to get orders out fast. The sandwiches aren’t cheap (sandwich/chips/drink easily $25). Probably a function of the broader DC/US food inflation so I don’t particularly hold it against them, I just don’t go as often as I would if they were more reasonably priced.

Came on a weekday and it wasn’t too busy. I got a crunchy boi. The sub is pretty packed with a good amount of turkey. Even after my 30 min walk, it was still ‘crunchy’. However, there was a little too much mayo, and I love mayo (mayo>ketchup). I also feel like it needs more flavoring like spices or herbs; the pickles helped with this but it needs something else. Overall, great sub and I would try their other subs.Service was great and friendly. It’s more of a takeout location; limited seating inside and three small tables for outdoor seating. Subs are around $15-18; little cheaper if you build your own.

Staff is super kind. Sandwiches are really good! Couldn’t recommend enough!

Totally lived up to the hype, great shop. I add hot peppers to the crunchy boi and love the combo.

I had the Crunchy Boy and the Vesuvio (the meatball sub) 2 of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a long time. These guys were so friendly, so creative, and so down to earth. You really got the sense that they just love making creative sandwiches and sharing them with their customers. As a sandwich conossuer, I was inspired! I will absolutely be back.