The best in DC

I have been going to Loeb's for years and they are truly the best in DC. They have stayed true to what was started 50 years ago by their late parents. It is nice to have a family run place instead of those chains that come and go. 50 years and still going strong...they must be doing something right. As for the person who did not want to pay 24 cents extra...shame on you...do you think they get their food for free? If you can not afford it then you should not be eating it.

Unbelievable!

I stopped by Loeb's today for lunch as they are very close to my office and ordered a sandwich and a bowl of their borst. After paying and waiting in line, they came back and told me that they were out of the borst. I said I would take the matza ball soup instead - they said I needed to pay them an additional 24 cents. I asked, since you were out of what I wanted do I really have to pay the additional 24 cents, and the man behind the counter said yes - you don't expect us to give this to you. At which point I canceled my soup order altogether. They have lost a customer over 24 cents.

bleh

I was blessed to visit Loebs on a beautiful Spring day just before lunch rush, so I could enjoy the outdoor seating. I paid $12 for a pastrami on pumpernickle, chips and a bottle of water. The Pastrami had über fat content and tasted like it had been fried in pig lard. The staff were all rather rude to me as a Loeb's virgin, and seemed more interested in keeping their regulars rather than balancing that with earning the business of new customers. If I ever go there again, it will only be because my arm was twisted, and I won't get the pastrami.