GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar

My brother and I deliberated over a spot to get a quick lunch at while taking in the sights in DC. Eventually, we landed on GCDC, largely in part due to the clever name. The ordering system is simple and patrons place their own orders with a tablet set up. After landing on our selections, we found a seat in the upper level area. The lighting was kind of dark but it was cozy and we were able to chit chat as we ate. I ordered the pizza melt grilled cheese with a side of mac and cheese. The grilled cheese was delicious. It had a perfect pizza taste without being overwhelmingly saucy. The mac and cheese, however, would have benefited from a bit more cheese sauce.

I ordered ahead of time since their website said there was a 25-30min wait for pick up. The store doesn't have a lot of seating but people were quickly leaving so it wasn't difficult to find a place to sit. Southwest grilled cheese: I don't even like chorizo but this changed my opinion! I would def order again Truffle: soooo buttery, fresh mushrooms, and definitely cheesy. Tomato soup is my comfort food and it lived up to my expectation. It came out hot and paired excellent with the grilled cheese. It was hard to choose what to get since their menu has so many options but we like that!I can't wait to come back to try other menu items.

Came here on a weekend and ordered lunch. Hubby and I ate in and ordered the Buffalo Blue style grilled cheese with buffalo chicken and the Mediterranean style mac n cheese bow. Total came out to approximately $30.What's hot- Menu variety. It's a pretty decent variety, including veggies. It doesn't appear they have vegan options, though, so be prepared for that. You order your base/style and then any additions you'd like, such as meats, mac n cheese version, etc.... - Ordering system. You have the option of ordering on their website or you can order in-restaurant using their kiosks. There are only two kiosks. The thing that sucks about using their kiosk is that it's easy for the line to grow, especially when customers are new and aren't familiar with the menu, because it takes time. Hubby and I were lucky in arriving before their lunch rush. You have the option to order takeaway or dine-in.- Quality. Pretty good! Everything is very cheesy and flavorful. As I was spooning out my mac n cheese, the cheese spread and was stringy. I could taste the tomatoes and onions in my mac n cheese, which gave it a nice light freshness. Hubby liked his Buffalo Blue, because he could taste a spicy kick, which is what he wanted. Good portions, too. Enough to make you full, but not stuffed.- Price. For the quality and portions you get, it's good value for money. My mac n cheese was $14.50, because mac n cheese costs an extra $3.50, and hubby's grilled cheese was $13, because the additional chicken cost $2. That you can pay less than $20 per person in DC is a highlight.- Service. They're good about calling out your order number, especially more than once. There was one order, who took several minutes to pick up. The staffer made sure to call out the number several times, walk around the restaurant, go outside, and even said loudly that grilled cheese does not taste good when it's cold, hahaha.... - Location. Conveniently located to the heart of DC proper. There's parking nearby, but it's all paid parking and expensive, so be mindful.What's not- Service. Pretty good, but be prepared to wait, especially when they're busy. Because there appears to be a high number of tourists, they will probably be the ones who are confused and don't pay attention, which means it could take longer for you to get what you need.- Ordering system. If you don't order online and order at the restaurant, using their kiosk, be prepared to wait.- Layout. There are a few tables outside, a handful of tables and booths inside, and a counter. They're not equipped to handle large groups, nor a large number of diners, who want to stay and take their time. This place appears to rely on a large turnover, so be prepared for a rush.Final answerWould be willing to come back again, but not a first choice depending on the day and time.

Went with my family before visiting the Capitol. Great spot in DC for a quick bite! Street parking is hard to find but the walk is so beautiful, you'll enjoy the whole experience.

The cheesesteak sandwich had no meat on it and I was not sure if the meat was in fact short rib. It was a pick up order so I contacted the restaurant after I opened my sandwich and asked myself - where is the meat? The telephone number on the website is incorrect so I emailed them. 4 days later, no response. I would not return!

No beer dirty GC overpriced and the trash was overflowing. Wouldn't recommend although the GC itself was OK I suppose...

I stopped by a couple weeks ago on a Thursday during lunch with a friend. I liked that we could order on screens, but it would have been nice if we could look at a menu before ordering. I had to pull it up on my phone.After ordering, the service seemed pretty hectic. I went inside to pick up my order, and the employees sent me to two different places to get it. I also got an automated text before the food was actually ready, so I had to wait inside.The food was amazing, though! I had a Buffalo Blue grilled cheese and I loved the crispy bread and great flavors! This is a fun place to stop if you're a grilled cheese fan or are coming by with a friend.

Stopped by here after touring the White House. The weather was great and we sat on the street people watching and just enjoying the city. With that said, if you are nearby and need to eat. It's ok. But, I would not go out of my way for it. They looked amazing. The staff was friendly. But the flavor was not much more than average. I saw them and expected them to be tasty. But they weren't. Maybe they could addd more sauce to the California Dreamin. My son said the other sandwich was decent but nothing special.

Hey Travoodies Hey I don't know if you have ever tasted elevated grilled cheeses, but that's just what the Grilled Cheese Bar DC offers. Nestled downtown in a small space there packs some cheesy flavor you would love, the Grilled Cheese Bar has turned your traditional sandwich into something more. The space was small, but there was outside seating. The staff greets you, and is very engaging with the guests. It seems to be more of a self-serve type of establishment. Upon entering, you are able to place your order at the kiosk or take a seat to order from the table. It seems perfect to me because you do not have anyone hoovering you to take the order. You can just hit submit. It was such much to choose from that I did not know where to start. I finally settled on a Cubano Grilled Cheese with white bread, swiss cheese, roast pork, ham, pickles. and dijon mustard. For my side I decided on the mac & cheese. To wash it all down, I went with the homemade lemonade. Let me say, the first bite was everything that before I knew the sandwich was gone. The mac and cheese was simple and delicious. Overall it is 11 out of 10. HIGH RECOMMEND**********************************************************DM to join my Exclusicely Foodie or Traveler Group. Travel Safe & Eat Good #TheTravoodie #BlackFoodie #YelpEats #BlackTraveler#TravelInfluencer#blacktravelblogger#blacktravelfeed#globaleats#FoodBlogger#travelblogger#eatnorthamerica#globaleats#flavorfulfoodiez#theloserfamLike, Share, & Follow Me DM or Email for Collab#HeyTravoodies

Cute little spot that was recommended by colleagues. You can order via qr code or tablet inside. Ordering was easy. I had the pizza grilled cheese, and it was amazing. Very flavorful. They have dining available both inside and outside. Does get a decent lunch crowd, but food comes up pretty quickly.