So I read on Unilocal from other reviewers that Firehouse Deli has a vegan sandwich menu. I live really close to here as well and when I drove by I saw the giant VEGAN sign in lights, I finally got around to trying it out. It did not disappoint! Since my initial visit I’ve been back a few times and have been happy each time. This is a little hidden spot on the first floor of a bunch of businesses I presume. They are open primarily for lunch and as a convenience store/deli place presumably for all the people who work right around here. I assume its called Firehouse deli since the volunteer fire department is literally right next door. Its clearly not a sit-down place, although they do have some stools and tables and a tv set if you do want to sit for a quick meal before heading back to work. I usually order to-go here and they’ve always been pretty fast. You can also call in and pick up and go. They have a HUGE menu of salads, sandwiches, wraps, sides, soups, chili, etc. As for their vegan menu: its smaller of course than the larger menu but they still have a lot of options when you take into consideration the fact that most places don’t even carry faux meats and cheeses. The first sandwich I had here was an Avocado Turkey sub and I’ve always gotten fries as a side. I’ve also tried the vegan Meatball Sub on a cold rainy day(yummy!). They use quality vegan meats and cheeses here, as well as vegan mayo’s! They also offer vegan cupcakes but only on certain days of the week. On my first visit here they even gave me a free sample of their vegan chili! The prices are really good, especially for how expensive keeping vegan meats and cheeses in house must be. The portions are a good size, especially for lunch, full sub rolls and sandwiches. I really appreciate this place for keeping vegan stuff on the menu and I try to go here once in a while to support their business!
Chaz C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Kensington, MD
I have passed by this place many times and now regret it. The first point is they get is that they are a local establishment. I always love going local. So I needed food as I had neglected attaining sustenance at an appropriate time and luckily FD was there. Remember this place is quick, easy convenient food that would primarily cater to a lunch rush. If you want to be a foodie snob then GTFO. So with that in mind I had a delicious gyro sandwhich and was made quickly by a lovely polite lady behind the counter. I look forward to going here again not out of being hangry but out of choice.
Gary B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Montgomery Village, MD
This little joint serves delicious sandwiches and fries. There Ruben I had the other day was great, Steak n Cheese is great also.
Athena S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Gaithersburg, MD
They have a new menu with many great items! If you go around lunchtime it may be super busy but totally worth the wait.(They make the best reuben sandwiches.)
MJ W.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Washington, DC
I come here occasionally as part of my lunch rotation. Usually the food is fine, but today I had a terrible experience. I ordered a Montgomery wrap. After 15 minutes of waiting(along with others), my food was given to the wrong person. His was brought out and then they realized the mistake. They quickly remade my wrap but forgot the bacon and it was sloppily made. The chicken salad was also bland and watery. Will maybe try again, but this is certainly not what anyone expects coming to a deli to receive both quick service and quality food.
Tim D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 El Toro, CA
Fantastic little deli! Great hot subs with toasted buns, great Gyros also. Don’t pass this place by. It is located in the bottom office building.
Joelyne K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Laurel, MD
My coworker and I went there for lunch. I am vegan so I was interested in trying their vegan menu. I was not disappointed! I got the vegan steak and cheese sub with seasoned fries. The fries were incredibly delicious and so was the sub. I will certainly be going back. They had good prices too!
Dan D.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Philadelphia, PA
Great customer service. The young lady had many recommendations. I thought there could have been more bacon as well as turkey but all in all a clean sandwich. I will probably try a hot sad witch next time.
Katherine L.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Washington, DC
The reviews made me hope for more, a lot more. The food here is not my cup of tea, and in fact, I wish I had ordered more to comment on more, because, I do not wish to ever return. They have vegan food like meatballs, fake chicken, burgers(3 types of patties, one is Boca) and steak, all of which I imagine is from a local grocery store’s frozen food section. In a nutshell, this place charges me for food that I could make on my own without being awake or knowing what I am cooking or even doing. It’s fine for the home cook to make sandwiches like this and drag it to your weekday lunch, but to charge for it, though not a high price, well, it doesn’t make me very happy. Let me state that the vegan food isn’t terrible, though my sandwich was toasted so the bread was black in certain parts… but it tastes like they just wanted to make some vegan options but didn’t realize that vegan frozen meat substitutes tastes horrible just heated in the microwave with generic sauce/garnish/condiments on top and placed on a plate for you. The salad choices are not vegan, but you could conceivably ask them to build you one with iceberg lettuce and the vegetables they have(avocado, mushroom, onion, tomato, bell peppers), but they will probably charge you about $ 8 – 9 for it because several of those ingredients seem to be «premium» $ 0.50 additional charge for their presence in your food. They have fried items like french and sweet potato fries, but, given the small scale of this operation, I would bet that they fry it with the other food items, so the flavors probably carry over to negatively impact the fries. So, if you need a vegan sandwich because you’re here and are not allowed to go anywhere else, ok, you’ll survive, but you will probably need something healthful and tasty every meal for the next week to make up for the insult to your palate and health here. If you are happy with vegan junk food that you can make on your own but are too lazy to do so, then, you will be very happy here. However, for the non-vegans, this place was very popular for its size and location. People just keep coming in for the sandwiches on white bread with iceberg lettuce and cheese/mayo/meat, etc. So, maybe it’s great for non-vegan eating, but… I can’t comment on that.
William J.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 South Hill, VA
Great establishment, large selection on menu and very courteous staff. There is a wide variety of drinks and chips as well. The food tastes great, and fries as freshly made for each order. A new favorite place to eat.
Sujit B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Silver Spring, MD
Really good and clean.. Lots of parking enjoyed the food. Lots of options for chips and sides and drink options. Def would go back.
Steven Y.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Gaithersburg, MD
I’m a vegan, and finding a deli with more than a couple of options for me is rare. Firehouse offers tons of vegan meats and cheeses, and they even have suggestions for sandwiches. Some of their fake meats and cheeses are a bit gross — I’d stay away from the corned beef — but it’s easy to get a simple, delicious vegan or vegetarian meal here.
Sheena K.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Silver Spring, MD
I had an awesome turkey club from Firehouse yesterday. I ordered pick up for me and a few co workers in the office and each sandwich was around 5 – 6 dollars, of coarse mine was $ 7.75 due to extras, overall I plan on eating here regularly when ordering lunch. The turkey was oven roasted and not dry at all, the extra mayo might have also helped. Croissant clubs are my favorite sandwiches with B.L.T.P,(p for provolone) toasted to warm perfection. Might I also add I have a thing for banana peppers with a sprinkle of salt & pepper on top?
TJ B.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Gaithersburg, MD
This is a great authentic deli. Big menu, fresh ingredients, fast service, friendly and fair prices. There are so many crap«beer, wine, delis» around us that it’s nice to find a place you can trust to make you a solid sandwich. The sandwich sizes are fair, what you’d make at home. It isn’t going to be one of those huge sandwiches that you have trouble finishing, but they also don’t charge $ 10 for a sandwich. If you’re still hungry get a second serving or a bowl of homemade soup. It’s a great place that does not have a front that would draw you in. I’ve driven past this place for years and I’m glad I finally stopped. I’ll be a regular now for sure. There were a handful of small tables inside, a lunch counter to eat at, and three large tables outside. I felt like a tuna melt today so they grilled one up for me and it was perfect. Very good tuna fish that wasn’t heavy on the mayo or celery taste. Perfect. I tried the MD crab soup which was also good. I saw someone else order one of the salads and that looked fresh and well sized. Give it a try. If you like a good deli, you won’t be disappointed! They take pride in their food.
Jennifer A.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Daly City, CA
The is a great little place with an extensive menu that you can look at online. The food quality is fresh and the owner is super nice. They even bring food to your table, but I did go on a slow day. My only complaints are that the tables weren’t cleaned off, the place is small so you can really only fit one to two people to each of the six tables they have inside, and the chairs aren’t the most comfortable. There is some outdoor seating but when it’s cold or raining, this isn’t an option. The parking is free and plentiful which you don’t always find in a business park. I’d say this is worth a grab-and-go or for catering. Great, fresh quality. No complaints on the food. Also, there is a huge selection of drinks, including coconut juice! Too bad this place isn’t bigger. The menu size and drink selection would make you think the place is five times the size!
Lisa N.
Germantown, MD
My sandwich was pretty bland and tasteless. Stingy portions, and half a pickle. Einstein bagels down the street is much better.