Devon Blakely - Washington

Straightforward and reliable. I tried the avocado and cheddar sandwich, and it was delicious! This airy deli offers counter service and has outdoor seating. They have a wide variety of options, including freshly made soups, sandwiches, and salads.

During my first visit to Washington DC, I made my initial stop at Devon & Blakey. I was searching for a meal that was both healthy and easy on the wallet. Although I had never been to D&B before, I appreciated how well-organized their business model is, emphasizing customer choice and efficiency. With multiple staff members at each of the four stations, I was able to quickly browse a wide array of appetizing 'healthy' options. The setup felt like a roundabout, which was enjoyable, especially since I was quite hungry by that point!

I was thrilled to see that there were 20 soups on the menu! I ended up sticking with the classic chicken noodle, though, haha. The sandwiches were fresh and delicious. They were a bit on the pricey side, but I guess I’m just not accustomed to the prices in Washington.

I go here at least once per week. Tons of soups and sandwich options and essentially unlimited salad combinations. The highly efficient ordering system can be confusing at first, but it means you get in/out really quickly. Great for vegetarians. Probably not great for those with severe allergies. Good prices. Friendly staff.

They have such great variety of soups with some vegetarian choices, not something you see everywhere. Their sandwiches are also very good, no wonder that they always sell out of the pre-made ones by 1:30.