The Washington Post asked “What’s the best sandwich in DC?” and split the results into eleven different categories. In the popular Philly cheesesteak category the winner came from Maryland– more specifically, right here in Montgomery County.
In 2023, our very own “Mr. MoCo” released a list of favorite steak and cheese subs in Montgomery County. Takoma Park’s Soko Butcher topped the list and a limited edition collaboration cheesesteak was even released. Now, Soko’s cheesesteak was ranked the best Philly cheesesteak in the area by Washington Post readers.
In early March, the Washington Post set out to find the best sandwiches in the DC area by asking readers for their favorite picks and reasons why they stood out. Nearly 150 responses were collected and categorized into 11 groups, such as Best Italian and Best Reuben. Readers then voted on the top three nominees in each category, with input from Washington Post staff. After tallying over 730 votes, winners were determined for each category, and the WaPo team sampled the winning sandwiches to ensure quality…