Subbs by Carl

you want a sub sandwich go to carl,s.you wont go any where else for a sub.no joke.on my way right know.just try one and there prices are very cheap and a very good brand of meats an bread no not bread there sub rolls always fresh and toppings good quality.

DC staple food spot. I got the turkey provolone with lettuce mayo and oil. Taste perfect. Place was clean. The owner Carl was pleasant as always. It's a cash only spot. Thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich.

Subbs is so delicious! They are one of the only things I miss about working in DC. I will need to make a visit over there from VA soon.

I have been eating Carl's Subbs for almost 3 decades. My husband and his father have been eating them a lot longer. Carl knows my family by name. He treats his customers like family. This man works in his own shop. He greets his customers with a smile, a joke, by their names, and the food is always made to order. This is a small shop and therefore you'll be in and out of there in no time. I cannot ever remember a time that Carl has ever messed up my sandwich. He always gets it right. He's a humble person and the community loves and adores him. Carl's Subbs is a CASH ONLY business. Please do not go into this establishment with a debit / credit card or Google / Apple Pay thinking you're going to change the way Carl has been doing business his entire life. Stop by the ATM, grab some cash, and be ready to pay for your order. Most subbs run about $10 bucks each. So multiply that by how many people you are buying subbs for and get your money out of the ATM accordingly. Thank you! Lastly, Carl's has merch now!! He has a nonprofit called EGOS and all merchandise proceeds go towards educational purposes. These items can be purchased with cash as well. I purchased the Tupac T-shirt today for $20 bucks. Pac said, "All Eyes On Me." I love Carl's. I would suggest you swing through for a bite. Carl's closes promptly at 5:00 pm. He doesn't take anymore calls for orders after 4:30 pm and he locks the doors precisely at 4:45 pm. If you're not inside the door by 4:44 pm, you're SOL (Short On Luck or S**t Out of Luck) because you'll miss that sammich tuh-day. You already know Carl's Subbs is a 5 Stars.

A very good deli sandwich shop in NE Washington DC on Rhode Island Avenue. This place isn't glamorous on the inside, by any means, however the sandwiches are very delicious and filling. This sandwich shop has an old-DC, urban sandwich shop vibe. Concrete slab floors, old refrigerators housing classic DC soft drinks, and a chips rack that showcases all of the old school DC chips such as Bon Ton bbq corn chips, Utz, Martins, etc.. I've been a customer of Carl's for years and it is so noteworthy how consistent the quality of his subs are. These subs are relatively larger than subs you might get at sandwich shops in DC. The meat is sliced to order. One thing of note is the meat here is thick-cut. I've never asked whether the meat can be cut thinner, so if that is something you are interested in it might be worth asking Carl or whoever takes your order. Carl is the older, shorter gentleman at the register who normally takes orders. You'll know it's him because he is the only employee who actively engages all customers. Carl is very straight-forward and speaks with wisdom. What I love about Carl is he is very friendly and engages people, naturally, with genuine concern and respect. This place doesn't have any handheld menus as the sandwich options are taped to the top of the wall to the right of the lobby upon entering the shop. My go-to is always the pastrami with everything, including hots (hot cherry pepper relish). Overall a very good experience. Give them a try.

So on this day I was simply craving a Carl's Sub. That's it. I pulled up to his well known spot, & the reviewer in me could not help but to...REVIEW!! So that's what I did...AGAIN!! Subbs by Carl y'all....Where I am: Subbs by Carl.Location Reviewed: 2208 Rhode Island Ave N.E. Washington D.C..Menu Includes:Subs-Genoa Salami, Cooked Salami, Pepper Ham, Capicola, Mortadella, Pepperoni, Roast Beef, Turkey, Bologna, Pastrami, Provolone, American Cheese, Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Onions, Hot or Mild Peppers, Chips, & Bottled Beverages..Items Reviewed:Their Roast Beef Sub #10(with lettuce, tomato, mayo, provolone, onions, & hot peppers $8.98). STAMP!! These sandwiches ALWAYS hit the spot. Thick, fresh, & topped perfectly!!Their Turkey Sub #9(with lettuce, tomato, mayo, provolone, onions, & hot peppers $8.45). STAMP!! This spot has been consistent for YEARS!! Again, thick, fresh, & topped perfectly!!Their Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, & Provolone Sub #17 (same toppings as the aforementioned 2 $8.45). STAMP!! This is my GO TO!! Spicy, a good balance of saltiness, just a great sub!!Martin's Red Hot Chips $1, & a Peach Orange Nantucket $2. STAMP!! I put the nostalgic hot chips IN the sandwiches, & wash it down with the good drink!!.Customer Service: I've never personally had a bad experience in here. But I've seen a couple folks that weren't good customers, get not so great customer service. Know what you want...you will get skipped (look at the menu on the wall before getting in line...CASH ONLY)!!.Online Navigation: N/A. It's no official website, but folks have posted their menu, & reviews all across social media (Me)!!.Parking: Rough. Period..Recommendations: Any Sandwich. Period. That #17 is my favorite!!=STAMP=LIKE THAT=DELICIOUS =DECENT=PASS=NAH#Bigschlimsreviews

Been eating there for over 30 years. The best cold cut subs in DC hands down. They only sell cold subs.

they truly are the best subs in town, and the nicest people! they are so genuine and kind. subs are thick and tasty. you definitely need to stop here!

Carl is the nicest guy you'll ever meet. Not even in a customer service way, he just radiates positive energy and is happy to be serving you good food. On that note, his subs are spectacular. They're so good that I would still give this place 5 stars even if Carl had slapped me in the face when I walked in.6 stars for Subbs by Carl! Just make sure you bring cash, they don't have a card reader.

Dish right here is good quality eating I couldn't ask for a better sub 10 out of 10 we go again.