Dean & Deluca

Dean and Deluca is a staple in Georgetown and it sells sandwiches, high end chocolate, cheeses, bread, and other high end goods such as caviar and wine. I go here for the excellent sandwiches, but the rest I kinda skip over and I prefer shopping at trader joe’s for similar quality food.

I moved away from the DC area but everytime I come back, I make a trip to Dean and Deluca. They have a great selection of high end food and deserts. I always come and buy their macaroons that come in the quirkiest favors. From balsamic to your traditional Neapolitan flavors, you will find something for you! In addition to their lovely deserts, you need to order a sandwich too! In the warmer months, it’s fun to grab a sandwich, desert, and a drink to enjoy with friends on their outdoor patio.

Great selection, though you pay for it, especially when it comes to produce. But we already knew that, so let me dive into some more detail.
The coffee shop is cute — quaint and hidden, usually a very short line — with a nice outdoor patio for seating, which is huge. However, the iced white chocolate mocha was one of the worst I’ve had, and it had nothing to do with the ingredients. I’m not sure if barista training is a thing that takes place there, but they built the mocha as follows:
1. Ice put in a tall plastic cup.
2. White mocha syrup pumped onto the ice.
3. Fill with whole milk, leaving a little room for…
4. Espresso shots, right on top.
Now, I’m no barista, nor do I claim to be any sort of espresso beverage expert. But you can imagine what I was left with. White chocolate syrup like mud in the bottom of the cup. Ice was melted in 5 minutes. A drink that tasted like a watered down latte.
If Dean ups his espresso game and get the appropriate support and help from Deluca, I’ll make this my go to coffee shop. But until then, I’ll be watching you two.

This is my second time to Georgetown and I was happy to rerun to this store for some goodies. i love the setup and so far I’ve had good service the two times I have been!

I’ve always loved Dean & Deluca — such a lovely variety of treats, wines, salts. Great place to pick up gifts as well.

This review is for the espresso bar. Stopped in for a macchiato. Long wait. They got the order wrong (double instead of single) and didn’t apologize. Service was overall underwhelming with the person making drinks just barking orders at all her coworkers and then seemingly was unable to snap into a better mood to speak with clients.
Once they made my order over again, I was hoping it would be good coffee, but it was below average. Other places in DC like Peregrine or Maketto have raised the bar, and my expectations about what a good espresso is. I was thinking Dean & Deluca’s premium brand /​reputation might mean they would deliver something comparable but it wasn’t the case.

Wish I would have found this place sooner. Such a cool grocery store/​market. I’ve never seen a place like this before. I wish they had placed like this in California.
Everything looked so good.

I am very disappointed. At their prices you would expect high quality food items, but most of their dishes are tasteless. I had a beef samosa once and I hated it. I also tried a few of their salads which are ok. Their chili sweet shrimp which is 30 bucks a lbs really liked, but i got 4 shrimps for $ 15 which makes no sense! Their coffee is good quality though and pretty quick! The employees are super friendly too which is always good.
I value good customer service and this place definetley exceeds expectations in those terms! I am adding a star after being contacted by someone from the place on Unilocal.I didn’t follow up with them but I appreciate the effort !

I’ve walked by Dean & Deluca a couple of times and finally decided to check it out for a quick bite. It is such a cute place which offers a selection of sushi, sandwiches, and baked goods to name a few.
Now I’m giving this place three stars for the simple fact it is OVER PRICED. I purchased a sandwich that I kid you not was a little over $ 10. Granted the sandwich was good but $ 10 is a bit much for a sandwich if you ask me.
Last but not least their lack of customer service. The person at the sandwich station was completely RUDE and unwelcoming. So if anyone from Dean & Deluca’s Management is reading this I highly recommend reinforcing some customer service skills in your employees.

I recently just moved to the Washington D. C area in May and stumbled across my first dean and deluca. I have always been a fan of coffee of course and was hesitant as everything doesn’t always come out the way you expect.
Fortunately I met an amazing young lady at the expression station by the name of Kimberly who still to this day (this morning as well) makes every visit special and homie. She knows exactly what I want every single morning and it’s become a routine. She is a great employee and always shows outstanding customer service to everyone I’ve witnessed her come into contact with.
She knows what she’s doing and must be the manager as everyone looks up to her in that area.
She deserves a promotion and a raise!!! If you ever get a chance to come to Georgetown or even D. C for that matter, check out the Dean on M street and ask for Kimberly!

They have a really fun selection of tasty items. From dipping oil and fresh baked goods to sushi and wine. Its a little pricey, but very fresh and a selection to fit every pallet. This is the perfect place to shop for a picnic or lunch on the go.

A BIT PRICEY FOR SOME ITEMS BUT APPROPRIATE FOR OTHERS – COFFEE! = Kinda reminds me of a smaller Eataly (Chicago, IL) or Locale Market (St. Pete, FL) where the display of both packaged and fresh goods are a visual delight. Behind the central display counter are plates and plates of prepared food just waiting for you to point and own. In addition is a well-​sized pastry area, Coffee/​café, Wine storage, and even gourmet chocolates.
SEEKING COFFEE AND PASTRIES = While D&D has a few limitations (not a full-​fledged Coffee house) I enjoyed their ability to also combine their goods with Gelato. My BF decided his Cuban Espresso wasn’t authentic enough for his tastes. My own Sweet Coffee had all the sweetness gather at the bottom but would have been delicious if I had kept stirring. A S’Mores Bar accompanied and was wayyyy too sweet. Texture and appearance were great, but the ‘Graham Cracker’ parts contained lots of Sugar.
RELAXING IN THE LOCATION = The patio area was great for relaxing amidst all the Georgetown bustle. Plus bathrooms without having to go inside!

Love this place.
The sandwiches are tasteful and prepared in front of you. We tried a tomato mozzarella and basil one, a Comte baguette we made ourselves and original sushis.

This is one of the coolest grocery stores I have been in! They have a Sandwhich bar, an Espresso bar, a Dessert case, and plenty of other grocery sections. You have to pay attention to what you pick up, because it can get exspensive really quick. I’d definitely recommend coming here, if your are in the Georgetown area.

We strolled through Dean & DeLuca briefly late on a Saturday evening when we were in the neighborhood. We didn’t purchase anything, so this review is not at all premised on customer service. It’s just premised on our impression walking through the store. We really enjoyed looking at all the little treats in the display cases, including that very colorful display of macarons. They offer lots of other yummy dessert options as well. They have a number of offerings in their salty foods display, including curries, potato salads, fish (that salmon looked good), and even sushi!
They have a nice café as well. We noted that if we ever live in Georgetown, we would absolutely visit this place much more often!
They’re open until 9pm on a Saturday, so that’s nice!

Really fancy gourmet food. They seem to specialize in nice grab n’ go stuff. I only got a cookie which was crispy and gigantic. I was quite pleased.
It’s probably too expensive to shop every day but probably a good place to get lunch or pick up a nice hostess gift for dinner parties.

How I heard of this place: When my sister lived in the greater DC metropolitan area, we frequented the cafes, coffee shops and specialty stores along the cobbled streets of Georgetown. Dean & Deluca was one of our favorite spots to grab a picnic-​style lunch, enjoyed in their covered outdoor patio or while walking along M Street.
Type of cuisine: «Over its history, DEAN & DELUCA has earned a reputation as an icon of New York City culture and lifestyle. Revered as a hub for the discovery of new culinary trends and little known culinary traditions, DEAN & DELUCA is the only brand that has the cultural status and global brand awareness to be the defining brand in gourmet food retail around the world.»
Ambiance: «The original DEAN & DELUCA opened for business in September 1977 in SoHo, then an edgy artist and warehouse district in lower Manhattan, at the corner of Prince and Greene streets. The original store was designed to evoke a turn of the century food department, replete with ceiling fans spinning over a vast array of products that lined the soaring white walls of this enchanted emporium. It was an instant success; quickly overflowing with food, housewares and customers. On display was a staggering variety of produce and foodstuffs, including many never previously sold in the United States.»
What I ordered: Unable to make any one decision, my good friend, Hoda and I decided to share our options, family-​style. We started with the Risotto Cake ($ 8), followed by the Wild Rice Pilaf ($ 9.44), and the Roasted Balsamic Button Mushrooms & Pearl Onions ($ 10.40), rounding it out with a small container of Guacamole ($ 3.78).
What I loved: The roasted seasonal baby vegetables make my mouth water, even now! The guacamole with its fresh lime juice, abundance of chunky avocado and salt galore perfectly complemented the nutty flavors and mouth-​tiring chewing of the wild rice.
Why I loved it: Everyone is happy when she can order anything she wants, while enjoying her outdoor picnic in winter coats, scarves, and gloves with a roomful of amazing and talented women.
Cost: High (Prices based on weight of items selected)

Lots of reviews detail how expensive this place is, and yes, it is expensive. But it’s not meant to be your run-​of-​the-​mill grocery store. It’s a gourmet grocer, and for the «special» stuff, it doesn’t get any better. If I come across a recipe with a special gourmet item, I know I’ll be able to find it at Dean & DeLuca, and it will be top quality.
I’m lucky enough to work right near Dean & DeLuca in Georgetown and stop in pretty often for lunch. I’ve enjoyed the sushi options and many of the selections available at their homemade counter. I love the grilled skewered chicken which they smother in their incredible apricot mustard before grilling. I really like their pesto chicken salad as well.
I love visiting the store and trying new sauces, etc. from their incredible collection. It’s like my own little heaven on M Street and the perfect place for any home chef, gourmand, foodie, and/​or lover of all things luxurious.
I will say that I agree with some of the reviews saying that the staff doesn’t impress. I would appreciate more friendliness/​knowledge from Dean & DeLuca workers, but all in all, this place lives up to the hype.

after the tiny crab roll from luke’s and the half chocolate mint cupcake from georgetown, we became hungry again after walking around. wandered into dean & deluca to find something to eat.
had the chicken curry sandwich on wheat bread. the guy making my sandwich was funny. he made my sandwich with a smile and some jokes.
fresh ingredients. yes, the sandwich was on the pricey side but it was just what we needed to get us through the afternoon. (i did see subway sandwiches after we consumed it. ha!)
earlier we were going to get iced coffee but they made hot coffee and just put tons of ice in it so we passed. there are many grab n’ go options at D&D too.

This high end store is gourmet heaven for foodies! I’ve wanted to go here for a while and popped in with a friend while in Georgetown.
Right as I walked in I was entranced by the shelves of beautifully jarred products with intriguing labels. Strawberry balsamic preserves and lavender honey were just a few of the many tempting products that Dean & DeLuca offers. The cheese bar is also wonderful. They have some really great aged gouda cheeses that are so complex. They usually have samples that you shouldn’t miss out on. They have a nice selection of tea and I was pleased to see Kusmi tea available here. Their white «White House» tea is a great gift for anyone you’re visiting out of town. They also have plenty of gadgets for wine lovers, ranging from aerating devices to stemware accessories. The sushi bar is also great because they make fresh sushi and package it for reasonable prices.
I really loved the cold pasta salad selection that they had. I picked up a small package of spicy thai pasta salad with chicken that was an excellent lunch on the outdoor patio. The pasta had a slightly creamy sauce that was very spicy but enjoyable the slices of chicken breast and pasta. They had some other great options like citrus shrimp, lobster macaroni and cheese, squash spaghetti, ect;. It’s the perfect place to pick up items for a picnic on the Georgetown waterfront. You can also enjoy your snacks on the outdoor side patio. There was a live saxophone band playing which contributed to the lovely ambiance.
The only downside of D&D is that it’s not exactly budget-​friendly but it’s definitely worth the splurge once in a while!

Viele Leckereien und gepfefferte Preise. Obst und Salat ist nicht frisch, Rest ist je nach Geldbeutel empfehlenswert. Wer mehr Auswahl möchte, geht in der wisconsion Avenue zu wholefood (in Richtung Norden). Dabei kann man gleich einen Abstecher im Apple Store machen.