Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar - Foggy Bottom
1916 I St NWMeghann's favorite coffee shop in DC!
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWExcellent for breakfast and brunch, a DC institution.
Dozens of interesting flavors, and they change all the time. Great coffee too!
48 locals recommend
Dolcezza Gelato and Coffee
1704 Connecticut Ave NWDozens of interesting flavors, and they change all the time. Great coffee too!
The best display of cupcakes and pies ever! They also have great coffee.
141 locals recommend
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWThe best display of cupcakes and pies ever! They also have great coffee.
Chaia Tacos Georgetown
3207 Grace St NWMeghann & Daniel's favorite tacos!
Rasika West End
1190 New Hampshire Ave NWInventive (and expensive) Indian food for a treat.
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen
2805 M Street NorthwestGreat, inexpensive take-out.
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEThe best restaurant in DC!
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestOne of our favorites! Modern Japanese sharing plates.
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NWThe best Mexican, and the best margarita, in DC!
Table
903 N Street NorthwestClever dishes with locally grown ingredients.
This is the only decent place to eat at the Smithsonian, and it's amazing! Traditional American Indian dishes.
196 locals recommend
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street SouthwestThis is the only decent place to eat at the Smithsonian, and it's amazing! Traditional American Indian dishes.
2000 K St NW
K-street bagel! Freshly roasted turkey sandwiches from around 11.30am are the best!
Speakeasy-style southern food. Great location on lively 14th Street.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWSpeakeasy-style southern food. Great location on lively 14th Street.
Tico
1926 14th St NWPeruvian/South American sharing plates. Awesome cocktails.
RICE
1608 14th St NWWonderful thai food - eat in or take out.
Best thai food in DC, fixed-price ($30-$40), family style, BYOB. Reservation only.
106 locals recommend
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWBest thai food in DC, fixed-price ($30-$40), family style, BYOB. Reservation only.
The best Greek food in DC! Limited seating, better for take-out. Portions are huge!
Greek Deli & Catering
1120 19th St NWThe best Greek food in DC! Limited seating, better for take-out. Portions are huge!
Ris
2275 L St NWRight across from the apartment, great fixed-price lunch menu,
Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
223 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastCheese and wine! Great for lunch!
&pizza
1400 K St NWYummy, quick pizza!
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWStone-baked pizza!
Great breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. All sustainable, local produce. Great cocktails. Service can be grumpy. Reservation needed!
183 locals recommend
Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGreat breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. All sustainable, local produce. Great cocktails. Service can be grumpy. Reservation needed!
Kellari Taverna
1700 K St NWA place where DC-folks lunch. The best Greek sweets to take on your way out.
Boqueria
1837 M St NWTapas!
Sightseeing
We love to take the elevator to the roof, get a drink at the bar, and take it onto the roof to enjoy the view of DC.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWWe love to take the elevator to the roof, get a drink at the bar, and take it onto the roof to enjoy the view of DC.
Tidal Basin
20245 National DrThe best place to see the cherry blossom!
See the giant pandas, and a lot of other cool stuff.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWSee the giant pandas, and a lot of other cool stuff.
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWNice for an evening walk.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StClosest groceries to the apartment.
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWSecond closest groceries to the apartment.
Shopping
Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWMeghann & Daniel's favorite museum!
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish Whiskey Public House
1207 19th St NWGreat wine, whisky, and beer menu. God happy hour deals.