Ivan’s DC Guidebook
Our Favorite Place to Eat and Drink
Welcome to Washington DC! We are located in the Shaw neighborhood. There are many coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance. Hope you and your guests enjoy your stay.
An airy, modern, industrial cafe & roaster offering artisanal brews, pastries, sandwiches & more. Coffee beans are roasted locally in DC. Perfect place to wake up in the morning or grab a quick fix in the afternoon.
174 locals recommend
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWAn airy, modern, industrial cafe & roaster offering artisanal brews, pastries, sandwiches & more. Coffee beans are roasted locally in DC. Perfect place to wake up in the morning or grab a quick fix in the afternoon.
Outdoor beer garden serving German brews at picnic tables year-round, plus wine & cocktails. Perfect place to hangout, grab a beer, and have finger foods. Get there early because there is always a line to get in.
205 locals recommend
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWOutdoor beer garden serving German brews at picnic tables year-round, plus wine & cocktails. Perfect place to hangout, grab a beer, and have finger foods. Get there early because there is always a line to get in.
Charlie Chaplin/1920s–themed eatery for Japanese fare & cocktails named after the actor's films. Great place to grab ramen noodles (surprisingly authentic!) and very tasty frozen cocktails. You have to make reservation ahead of time.
113 locals recommend
Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestCharlie Chaplin/1920s–themed eatery for Japanese fare & cocktails named after the actor's films. Great place to grab ramen noodles (surprisingly authentic!) and very tasty frozen cocktails. You have to make reservation ahead of time.
Casual Thai kitchen & bar lures locals with traditional dishes, specialty cocktails & vegan options. Great foods and Thai + American infused cocktails. Reasonability priced. Walk-in is usually available.
109 locals recommend
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWCasual Thai kitchen & bar lures locals with traditional dishes, specialty cocktails & vegan options. Great foods and Thai + American infused cocktails. Reasonability priced. Walk-in is usually available.
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NW
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street Northwest