Last summer, The Washington Post asked readers and food writers, “What’s the best sandwich in DC?” and ranked winners across eleven categories. In the Philly cheesesteak category, the top spot went to Soko Butcher at 7306 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park, MD.
Now, the neighborhood butcher shop and deli is officially expanding into Virginia. Soko Butcher announced that its new location at 15 Loudoun Street in Leesburg will open Friday, May 22 from 11 am to 7 pm. The new shop will feature indoor and outdoor seating along with an all-day happy hour. Plans for a future Arlington location have also previously been discussed.
In 2023, our very own “Mr. MoCo” released a list of favorite steak and cheese subs in the county, with Soko Butcher landing at the top. A limited-edition collaboration cheesesteak followed, further cementing the shop’s reputation. Washington Post readers later ranked Soko’s offering as the best Philly cheesesteak in the area…