I was finally able to try Duchess today. I ordered the turkey on wheat. I also got chips and found cookies that I used to buy when I was in elementary school! It brought back memories for me. I enjoyed the sandwich very much. I noticed there are a lot of regulars that come in to support this nice lady. I will definitely be back!

Took my middle schooler here for lunch today. He was shocked that his ham sandwich and cookies and cream milkshake cost less than a Starbucks drink. Great quality and value!

This lady is the BEST. If you're willing to wait, (and the smart ones are,) this place is the best bang for buck going. Sandwiches like a good corner store run by your grandma!

I love it here. Thanks to the friends on Facebook who posted it in their reels. This place is close to my family, which makes it convenient for me. This spot only sells 6 kinds of sandwiches. No sandwich is more than $3.50, and it's a cash-only store. The owner is Miss Maggie, if I can remember correctly. She is an angel. She works mostly by herself, and she is very fast. From my 2 visits, I tried 3 of them. I'm not a fan of Liverwurst or Roast Beef. At this place, you'll get a freshly made sandwich, option to buy a beverage or chips, and still keep the change you found in your sofa this morning. I will be back!

Really yummy sandwiches! This place is old school and so delicious. It is like stepping back in time and you can't beat it. The whole family loves it and has their special same orders. The price is awesome too! I don't know how she does it! We could eat it for lunch or dinner!

A local institution. Great food. Support it please! Sandwiches and milkshakes like grandma.

This is the best example of a mom & pop shop. This place is the real deal. The owner does everything by herself. The wait may be a bit long but it's just fine once you get your turn. The sandwiches are simple and huge. You will not be disappointed.

The Duchess Variety Store is a charming stop just outside Ellicott City. It looks like this was once a convenience store because the interior is larger than the fitures currently inside. What's there matters tho! The gal running the place has been running things since they opened in 1972. You will feel like you stepped into your grandmother's kitchen for a lunch. The sandwiches offer two options, white or wheat bread. She's got all your typical fixings: lettuce, tomato (sliced by hand per sandwich!), mayo, mustard, salt and pepper. She peppers each layer of the sandwich and it makes for a delightful and oh so filling lunch. We ordered two turkey sandwiches and one roast beef sandwich. As of October 2023, the price was $3.50 per sandwich, which is really unheard of given how much meat is in the sandwich. Each is wrapped in parchment or waxed paper and placed in a paper sack with a napkin! Details! They also offer milkshakes made to order and believe me, she can make them three at a time or more! For only $3.75, its a total deal! She also offers ice cream cones for $1.25 and there are at least 10 flavors! I wish there were seating, but that would likely take away from the speed at which she makes the sandwiches, shakes and ringing up the orders. So get your lunch and milkshake and take a ride, one further exit on Route 29 to Centennial Park and enjoy the fresh air with your lunch. Will we return? Yes Yes and yes!!!

Park up. Come inside. Step back in time. Want something fancy? Go elsewhere. Here, you'll get a sandwich made just like you would make it at home in the 70's..... For only $3.50, I got the most stacked Roast Beef sandwich I've ever had outside of my house... If you're like me, you might feel guilty paying so little for such a sandwich, so you'll grab chips and a drink from the cooler.... We all want to keep this business open!!

Hidden gem indeed. Great quality and great quantity. Be patient as it is being ran by a sweet, one-woman army, but its defintely worth the wait. For the price, I ordered 2 different sandwiches to try. They weigh just as much as on a regular deli for a fraction of the price. They are both fresh and delicious and for sure more than enough for one sitting. Support small businesses like this. Highly recommended.