Compact, cash-only mainstay for sandwiches & hand-spun milkshakes in simple surroundings. Based on 273 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.9 stars. Price $
✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
4126 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–4 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Unusual Company
Duchess is the goto sandwich shop that reminds you of the simple sandwiches your grandmother made you. Ms. Maggie is fabulous and the $3.50 ham with everything is the bomb!
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David Boyd
Honestly, my wife saw this place reviewed by someone on TikTok as a place to go to in Maryland, and it looked intriguing to me so I put it on my list to try
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John D
They sell sandwiches for $2.50-$3.50 insanely affordable, and the sandwhiches are actually massive. The store is run by a super sweet lady. The restaurant is pretty small and can be hard to notice unless you know it is there. They also serve ice cream for 1.25 a scoop and 3.50 for an ice cream. The store also offers a selection of cold drinks and aboit 15 different types of potato chips. There is no sitting room inside.
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Scott Santos
Been going here for lunch whenever I’m in the area. Based on my experiences from today I thought I’d make this review for anyone who hasn’t been here yet as a heads up on what to expect. The sandwiches are always amazing every time I go and I have no issues with the business itself. However, few things to note:
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Anthony Liberto
A review brought me here and a review I’ll leave. place is exactly as described a little hole in wall but it was very well maintained. I couldn’t believe how clean everything was. super resonable pricing( incredible in this day and age) put together by a very nice lady who obviously cares a lot about her business and customers. was happy to spend money here and that’s a special thing anymore. will repeat.
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JET C-
Sweet old lady making one of the best deli meat sandwiches in town. Price to food ratio is amazing!
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Vince M
If your Mom makes great sandwiches like mine you’ll love this place. Keep in mind there are only a few choices. This lady isn’t my Mom, but she has clear Mom sandwich skills. The milkshake wasn’t for me, but I’d try it again (basically a couple scoops + milk in a blender).
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Jeremy Bergolios
Cheap but good eats. The meat is always piled high and topped with a perfect combination of salt, pepper, onions, and other condiments should you choose.
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Brian B
Sure, its your average sandwich, but with lots of meat. The price alone should bring you in. The fact that it’s made by an older lady with love and care will keep you coming back.
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Aaron Gartrell – Realtor
This week’s episode of “Where’s Aaron Eating?!” is going to sound very similar to last weeks stop at Pioneer Pit Beef. We’ve all driven by this place a couple hundred times, the menu is limited and the sandwiches are awesome. This week we visit Duchess, that classic sandwich and milkshake place right on Old Columbia Pike. Walk in, get in line and watch the lady work her magic. One employee and she serves up everything with care. It’s as if you stopped by Grandmoms and she’s making you a sandwich on white or wheat, mustard or mayo, American or Swiss, lettuce, tomato and onion and with salt and or pepper. Oh, and your options are the classics, ham, turkey, roast beef, salami bologna, liverwurst or just cheese. I walked out with an awesome sandwich, crab chips and a coke for $7. I can’t believe it’s been 20+ years since I walked into this place. Do yourself a favor and put it on your calendar in the next couple weeks. It’s not gonna go down as the best in Baltimore but if being served with love and care was the top priority she’d win every time. Oh, did I mention they have homemade milkshakes for $3.50??!!!! Check this place out folks. They don’t make ‘em like this any more. #wheresaaroneating
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