Greek Deli & Catering — Restaurant in Washington

Dear Greek Deli & Catering,

It's a shame we had to breakup because all your dishes have been pretty good (delicious and fattening mostly) and you're so close to my office, but I really can't stand being insulted on top of finding half of an entire eggshell in two breakfast gyros... one for me and one I had purchased for a friend who had never experienced Greek Deli & Catering before (who will probably also never eat there again).

When I called you after finding such an offensive amount of eggshell in my breakfast gyros you sounded so sweet, so caring, so utterly understanding, like you really believed in Kostas pledge to his customers "My friends, for 18 years I have strived for perfection in the food I prepare and serve to you..." You even told me to mention it the next time I visited because you wanted to "make it up" to me.

Then today, when I visited you and remembered to talk to you about it, not yell, just talk to you quietly and politely (so the other g 'zillion customers in your always long line wouldn't have to hear about such a terrible thing), you acted like it was my fault. You acted like I was stupid for not expecting eggshells in my breakfast gyro. You even rattled on incoherently about how I should expect to find some chicken bones when I eat chicken you've prepared, or fish bones when I eat fish you've prepared--in addition to the eggshells I had already discovered were your secret ingredient. Then you said something about how you make everything from scratch and that if I wanted no eggshells in my breakfast that I should get breakfast from 7 eleven... I didn't really have anything else to say to you after that. Oh Kostas, clearly you didn't care about me at all, I was just one of a thousand to you... what did I really matter?!

The consolation baklava you carelessly tossed at me might as well have just hit me in the back of the head as I ran away crying from all the abuse I had to withstand from you.

I can't believe it had to end like this, but you know what? It's probably for the better... all your comfortable, greasy food has left me feeling bloated and gross for far too long... the next time you see me walking by, I'll be thinner and healthier because I'm not shoving your artery clogging junk down my throat any more. You were definitely not the best I've ever had, but I still feel sorry for you for not remembering your pledge to perfection, or even professionalism to say...

One of my favorite places on EARTH. I love the avgolemono soup the mostest. For sandwiches, the lamb souvlaki and cold tuna pita are awesome. I often also get the greek combo (and, as others have said, anything from the steam table is great!). Meatloaf special is terrific if you can catch it. Prices may seem steep, but consider the leftovers and it's GREAT value.

NOVEMBER 2025 UPDATE: Have mandatory return to office? Greek Deli is something to look forward to! As a long-time customer, I honestly feel that the food has maintained its quality under the new owners - that is to say, it's still hearty, delicious, and excellent. This makes sense because some of the same kitchen team who made the food before are still there! The soups are still amazing - I still love avgolemono, but don't sleep on the lentil! Did the bread somehow get better??? Was the delicious sumac chicken always there and somehow I missed it? A small and really nice change: sandwiches come in a clamshell container with a small side of lemony potato (tuna pita is still wonderful!). There has been one significant change under the new owners: a "small plate" of your choice of protein plus orzo and veggies and bread, which feels more accessible size- and price-wise for lunch (although the "small" is only relative, because I still have plenty of leftovers for dinner!).

The new owners are lovely as well. Djuana has taken the helm at the register, and she is so kind! I remain grateful for Greek Deli being my weekday treat. I look forward to...

I bought a Greek Salad w/meat. The WORST GREEK SALAD I EVER HAD!! First, they use iceberg lettuce! The worst lettuce in the world with no flavor or vitamins/minerals in it at all. For the price, we could at least have a better upgrade of lettuce! Second, there were only 2 small olives, 2 banana peppers, NO onions! Really! The salad dressing was TASTELESS and had absolutely NO (greek) vinagarette flavor at all, very horrible. The greek (white/yogurt) sauce was also TERRIBLE, absolutely NO flavor. And the price was $15.99. WOW. What a horrible salad! Never again!!!! The previous owners of this restaurant did not have a problem with their salads, at least they tasted Greek. I wouldn't dare try a real meal item with the prices they charge. HORRIBLE...