Greek Deli & Catering

"Lines used to snake down the street during busy weekday lunch hours at this decades-old favorite, known for its lemony avgolemono soup, meatballs, spanakopita, and more. Greek Deli & Catering is now on DoorDash to cater to those working from home." - Tierney Plumb

"Lines snake down the street during busy weekday lunch hours at this decades-old neighborhood favorite, known for its lemony avgolemono soup, meatballs, spanakopita, and more. Today, Greek Deli & Catering is on DoorDash to cater to those working from home." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"Avgolemono If you’re a soup skeptic, the soups at Greek Deli could turn you into a believer. This Dupont deli has been a lunchtime hotspot for over 30 years, and despite having just two soups on the menu—lentil, and chicken and lemon—they're both ridiculously good. If we had to pick, it's the avgolemono that we'd gladly hand over our last $10 for. Like a cozy blanket, it's super thick with a rich chicken broth base that comes alive with a zing of lemon zest, orzo noodles, and shredded chicken. " - omnia saed

"Greek Deli and Catering is a DC institution that has served the Dupont lunchtime rush for over 30 years. Come weekdays around 11am and you’ll find a long, slow-moving line beginning to take shape inside the compact shop, while a single table invites those looking to dine in. If you're pressed for time, placing your order ahead for pick-up is ideal. But if you’re not, standing in the line is the best way to enjoy the shop, which is filled with photos and memorabilia, like signed photos of President Barack Obama and George Bush bypassing partisan lines for generously portioned lamb gyros and the city’s best avgolemono." - Omnia Saed

"This renowned Greek deli from chef/owner Kostas Fostieris recently made it past year 30, and its beloved avgolemono soup remains a best seller. The weekday-only counter offers takeout and delivery during a short lunchtime window (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff