Takoma Park’s SOKO Butcher earned recognition in both the “Best Sandwich” and “Best Butcher Shop” categories in Washington City Paper’s Best of D.C. awards. The sandwich category includes offerings from restaurants across D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Founded by chef and butcher Brad Feickert, SOKO opened in Takoma Park in 2022. The business specializes in locally sourced, ethically raised meats and traditional butchery, with a menu featuring sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items and house-made specialties.
The latest recognition follows another honor for SOKO’s sandwich menu. Last summer, The Washington Post named the shop’s cheesesteak the winner of its Philly cheesesteak category in a feature ranking the region’s best sandwiches. Known as “The Philly,” it is made with prime rib and house-made cheese wiz.
SOKO expanded into Virginia earlier this year, opening at 15 Loudoun Street in downtown Leesburg on May 22. The shop sold nearly 10,000 sandwiches during its first two-plus weeks, with demand exceeding expectations. SOKO sold out on multiple days and temporarily paused sandwich production to give its staff a break.
