Bub & Pop's - Washington, D.C.

Titanic. Gargantuan. Leviathan(ish? . All words that I would use to describe the 12” Pepperoni Pizza Steak from Bub and Pop’s just as much as I would for mythical sea monsters. Both that sandwich, and the Real Obama which my wife ordered in a much more reasonable 6” size, were dizzyingly packed to the brim with juicy, mouth watering meat, cheese, sauce, and vegetables. It’s the type of sandwich that you need to gasp for breaths between bites so it doesn’t drag you beneath the depths of a flavour abyss. Holding it all barely together are delightfully crunchy and chewy hoagie rolls that do a titanic effort but ultimately leave you needing a sink and towel, depending on the sandwich you order. The Real Obama might be forgiving enough to let you rush off to a quick WH Press Conference, but abandon all hope, ye who enter (the pepperoni pizza steak into your mouth . If this review leaves you chuckling, wondering if I’m being a tad dramatic (but maybe not as much as Jules Vern or Herman Melville , then just know that the sandwich made me do it.

There are things I fear more than choosing something different in Bub and Pop's menu, out of worry that it won't be as good as the first item on the menu, Bub's Italian. Fried shrimp on the rich boy, roast Porchetta on the Philly, I may never know thei/r taste because the Italian is pure perfection.

I cringe a little every time I come by and pick up my 24 dollar hoagie BUT the point is I still come thru because it’s the best sandwiches in the city without even a lick of competition. If my poor budget and waistline would allow me such a luxury I would lunch here daily. CALL AHEAD! The lamest folks are those who don’t call ahead and stand there awkwardly trying to read a paper menu that is on the website. Save yourself a 15-20min wait by being proactive. To the management, I recommend adding National Bohemian (in a can of course) to your beer menu. Otherwise keep up the great food!

Good but certainly not great sandwich. The biggest problem was the service: it took us 30+ minutes to get our sandwich after they lost our order. Don’t think I ever need to return.

Had an excellent experience using Bub and Pop's as a catered order for lunch before my wedding. Arrived delicious, hot and fresh. Very nice people to work with. Thanks again!