I would take the reviews about their cheesteaks with a grain of salt, especially if you've lived in SE PA or NJ and know what good cheesesteaks look and taste like. Their Royal cheesesteak is nothing different than what you can get at Santinis Italian deli or any other NOVA deli. Definitely would not be able to call it "Royal" in SE Pennsylvania or NJ. Just an average cheesesteak on a small sub roll with more lettuce, peppers, tomato and mushrooms than meat and cheese (filled more with the cheap ingredients than with meat and cheese). I lived in SE Pennsylvania so i know what good cheesteaks look and taste like. They can call it "Royal" all they want but that's just marketing mumbo jumbo, there's nothing special about their cheesteaks in size, taste and quality.
Amazing food. But took a little to get my food because they only had two people behind the counter during lunch time. One working register the other cooking. Would be great to see more workers, would make it the best deli in McLean.
Madison Deli is the best restaurant in McLean by far. My favorite deli ever. If I had a choice I wouldn’t choose any other deli. Staff is great and you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
I've been coming here for 16 years. The Steak and Cheese is solid.
That bulgoki sub is one of the best tasting subs I’ve ever had
This is a local gem! Discovered it while driving by and decided to pop in for lunch. Incredible staff and service and the food was on point! Highly recommend the Buffalo chicken sandwich!
This is probably my fat american side speaking, but I felt the sandwich was on the small side (not going to dock them for that). Overall very good. I liked the spicy peppers on the italian.
After living in McLean for six years, I decided to venture out beyond my usual spots to see if another deli might get onto my list of favs. Uh, not this one.The phone order person was friendly and efficient. Check! The November sandwich and onion rings were tasty, especially at the price. Check! Finding the place is tough the first time since the entrance is in the back of the building. Not a big deal.But the customer service - greeting (none) and general help with how to retrieve a phone order (none) left me wanting and feeling invisible. My experience was really disappointing given the clear “love” handed out by the same workers (especially the manager) to what I can only assume were regulars. Oh well. Guess it wasn’t meant to be.
Great staff and great food!
It was very quick service. Tasty food and very affordable.