Chelsea Market & Deli in Arlington

The staff here is so incredibly rude and disrespectful. Multiple times I've called in and they've been rude taking my order and they hang up before I am even done ordering. The food is great and I am never disappointed, but the staff is so awful I will not be back this time.

I have become a mildly obsessed with Chelsea Market & Deli.  First, the owner, Sean, is so kind and the customer service by everyone is fantastic.  That is reason enough to keep going back. I probably get a cappuccino there between 7 and 14 times per month.  It is right across the plaza from Starbucks, but *so* much better than Starbucks.  I have not tried everything on their food menu, but I have worked my way through quite a lot of it.  My favorites are:  Calzone (pepperoni and spinach - the calzones are HUGE and sadly for me I can eat the entire thing in one sitting); pizza; buffalo chicken wrap, and their Soho (without cheese if you want it vegan).  AND, their empanadas are insanely good.  Apparently a Cuban woman makes the empanadas and it is obvious by the equality.  The only empanada flavor I don't love is their pizza one - it is good, but not nearly as good as the other flavors, and honestly if you want pizza flavor you should order their awesome pizza which you can also get by the slice.  I have also gone with a group for breakfast and between our group, we tried most things on their large breakfast menu and everyone loved what they got.  There are no tables inside, but there are lots of tables outside on the plaza so it is easy to order and eat outside.  You can also order online and pay ahead, and they will have your food ready for you at a designated pickup counter.  As for the market (vs. deli), if you want som...

Excellent product selection, good food, friendly store owner, and rad music. Most reliable convenience store there is.