Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Best baristas in the city. Fair trade, single origins available.
171 locals recommend
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEBest baristas in the city. Fair trade, single origins available.
So tasty, so quick! Think Chipotle for spicy Asian fusion.
9 locals recommend
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen
1516 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestSo tasty, so quick! Think Chipotle for spicy Asian fusion.
the DINER
2453 18th St NW24/7 restaurant and bar. A DC staple.
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWCoffee/bar/restaurant/bookstore. The one and only!
The ultimate DC food experience, Ben's is a landmark for 50+ years.
288 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWThe ultimate DC food experience, Ben's is a landmark for 50+ years.
More than 70 years of service and the closest thing to a Waffle House DC has.
27 locals recommend
Florida Avenue Grill
1100 Florida Ave NWMore than 70 years of service and the closest thing to a Waffle House DC has.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWRight next door!
Drinks & Nightlife
Number Nine
1435 P St NWUpscale gay bar.
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWUpscale foodie very close by
Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St NWStraight-friendly gay bar (a twist!)
Play hundreds of board games and drink dozens of beers. A fun, sometimes quiet night out.
43 locals recommend
Board Room
1737 Connecticut Ave NWPlay hundreds of board games and drink dozens of beers. A fun, sometimes quiet night out.
Everything Else
McPherson Square station
I Street NorthwestBlue/Orange/Silver line metro station
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWRed line metro station
Shopping
CVS
1418 P St NWNot even a block away.
Sightseeing
Well, really, you can't miss it. It's the center of the National Mall. Everything (free) to do in DC as a tourist is only blocks away from here.
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWWell, really, you can't miss it. It's the center of the National Mall. Everything (free) to do in DC as a tourist is only blocks away from here.