Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Try the $7 ful for breakfast with injera bread, or any of their delicious food.
46 locals recommend
Keren Cafe & Restaurant
1780 Florida Ave NWTry the $7 ful for breakfast with injera bread, or any of their delicious food.
Indulgent and delicious brunch, or happy hour with a view. Make sure to sit by the window if you can!
60 locals recommend
Roofers Union
2446 18th St NWIndulgent and delicious brunch, or happy hour with a view. Make sure to sit by the window if you can!
This is not upscale food. But if you want quick and dirty Mexican, this a go-to for an authentic and delicious weeknight dinner.
32 locals recommend
Pica Taco
1406 Florida Ave NWThis is not upscale food. But if you want quick and dirty Mexican, this a go-to for an authentic and delicious weeknight dinner.
This is a Dupont Circle institution. A Korean-run bagel shop that feels like you're back in the 1990s. Bring cash and don't be scared of the line.
18 locals recommend
Bagels Etc.
2122 P St NWThis is a Dupont Circle institution. A Korean-run bagel shop that feels like you're back in the 1990s. Bring cash and don't be scared of the line.
Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastIncredible pizza and a vibey scene.
Another DC institution. This is named after Langston Hughes, who was working as a busboy in DC when he was discovered as a poet. Go early and check out the bookshop while you wait. The food is resoundingly average, to be honest, but the atmosphere and unique DC experience is worth it.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWAnother DC institution. This is named after Langston Hughes, who was working as a busboy in DC when he was discovered as a poet. Go early and check out the bookshop while you wait. The food is resoundingly average, to be honest, but the atmosphere and unique DC experience is worth it.
Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd NWVibes and excellent food.
Go for the rooftop happy hour with excellent Japanese food, or on Sundays for the iconic drag queen brunch.
62 locals recommend
Perry's Restaurant
1811 Columbia Rd NWGo for the rooftop happy hour with excellent Japanese food, or on Sundays for the iconic drag queen brunch.
A classic Adams Morgan coffee shop. It's huge but it's still hard to find seating. I love this place.
252 locals recommend
Tryst
2459 18th St NWA classic Adams Morgan coffee shop. It's huge but it's still hard to find seating. I love this place.
Check out the LINE. Get coffee in the morning, or visit one of their upscale restaurants in the evening - try A Rake's Progress for a gourmet local dining experience.
29 locals recommend
The LINE DC
1770 Champlain St NWCheck out the LINE. Get coffee in the morning, or visit one of their upscale restaurants in the evening - try A Rake's Progress for a gourmet local dining experience.
JINYA Ramen Bar
1336 14th St NWSome of the best ramen I have had outside of Japan.
Upscale Thai. Try one of the red curries that has grapes, winter melon, or papaya. And the young mango salad!
17 locals recommend
Baan Thai
1326 14th St NWUpscale Thai. Try one of the red curries that has grapes, winter melon, or papaya. And the young mango salad!
Dolcezza Gelato and Coffee
1704 Connecticut Ave NWGelato. Need I say more?
Mola
3155 Mt Pleasant St NWSpanish tapas. Go for the happy hour and don't look back!
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
3110 Mt Pleasant St NWReally delicious and inventive homemade ice creams.
A gourmet food market and deli. Try the freshly made sandwiches!
60 locals recommend
Each Peach Market
3068 Mt Pleasant St NWA gourmet food market and deli. Try the freshly made sandwiches!
Mr. Yogato
1515 17th St NWFrozen yogurt in a very strange environment. Domo arigato Mr Yogato!
Brunch brunch brunch 24/7! Get a seat at the bar so you don't have to wait in line.
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEBrunch brunch brunch 24/7! Get a seat at the bar so you don't have to wait in line.
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy hour with Mediterranean meze! They have really delicious hummus and zatar, and a gorgeous list of middle eastern inspired cocktails. Try the F*ck Trump cocktail!
10 locals recommend
The Green Zone
2226 18th St NWHappy hour with Mediterranean meze! They have really delicious hummus and zatar, and a gorgeous list of middle eastern inspired cocktails. Try the F*ck Trump cocktail!
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWAn incredible local beer menu. This is a DC institution.
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEReally cool brewery in the growing Navy Yard region. Great food too!
Parks & Nature
Really beautiful trails that wind down to Rock Creek Park. Be careful as it can be muddy!
39 locals recommend
Dumbarton Oaks Park
R Street NorthwestReally beautiful trails that wind down to Rock Creek Park. Be careful as it can be muddy!
The Rock Creek Park trails are the best for running and hiking in DC! Really beautiful views under the bridges and it's beautiful at sunset.
7 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park Trails
Rock Creek TrailThe Rock Creek Park trails are the best for running and hiking in DC! Really beautiful views under the bridges and it's beautiful at sunset.
The National Arboretum is amazing. Visit the Japanese bonsai museum if you get a chance!
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
The National Arboretum is amazing. Visit the Japanese bonsai museum if you get a chance!
Glover Park
Really pretty trails to walk through, hidden in a suburban neighbourhood.
Capital Crescent Trail
Capital Crescent TrailAn amazing trail for long runs or bike rides.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store, with great selection if you need any groceries.
337 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastThis is the closest grocery store, with great selection if you need any groceries.
Hana Market
2000 17th St NWReally cute little Japanese market with unique food items!
Shopping
The Outrage
1811 14th St NWThis is the resistance.