Guidebook for Petworth Area
Food Scene
The best small roastery and coffee brew place in Petworth.
Their courtyard is so peaceful.
Great teas, muffins and other treats.
149 residents recomanen
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWThe best small roastery and coffee brew place in Petworth.
Their courtyard is so peaceful.
Great teas, muffins and other treats.
El Torogoz Restaurant
4231 9th St NWMexican and Salvadoran plus full bar.
Recently renovated yet still with the neighborhood character. Weekend brunch too!
39 residents recomanen
Hitching Post Restaurant
200 Upshur St NWRecently renovated yet still with the neighborhood character. Weekend brunch too!
Great beer selection, high falutin' pub grub, awesome brunch, active local crowd.
199 residents recomanen
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdGreat beer selection, high falutin' pub grub, awesome brunch, active local crowd.
Modern, small plate restaurant with wonderful side courtyard. Chef is an Aussie too!
211 residents recomanen
Room 11
3234 11th St NWModern, small plate restaurant with wonderful side courtyard. Chef is an Aussie too!
Famous pizza, casual and easy going, great location to see the cool urbanites stroll by.
173 residents recomanen
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWFamous pizza, casual and easy going, great location to see the cool urbanites stroll by.
This is the best of all worlds - great coffee, ambient bar, delicious food and all in very chic freshly renovated corner location.
Plus its open 24 hours!
299 residents recomanen
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWThis is the best of all worlds - great coffee, ambient bar, delicious food and all in very chic freshly renovated corner location.
Plus its open 24 hours!
This stylish little bistro has some of the loveliest Italian food in the area. Great cocktails and a decent wine list.
96 residents recomanen
Maple
3418 11th St NWThis stylish little bistro has some of the loveliest Italian food in the area. Great cocktails and a decent wine list.
Think smoked meat, beer and great atmosphere. You have it at this fun eatery. Brunch is tasty too.
67 residents recomanen
Kangaroo Boxing Club
3410 11th Street NorthwestThink smoked meat, beer and great atmosphere. You have it at this fun eatery. Brunch is tasty too.
Yes Yes Yes wonderful urban Mexican food in the most fun setting. This is a must visit.
192 residents recomanen
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWYes Yes Yes wonderful urban Mexican food in the most fun setting. This is a must visit.
Eat Chicken PL.
3725 Georgia Ave NWThe famous greasy spoon chick joint.
Wendy's
2038 Wilson BlvdDown to tradition Wendy's burgers and fries.
Spice
826 Shepherd St NWTerrific neighborhood Jamaican sit down restaurant.
Dannie's Carry Out
830 Upshur St NWGood quality carry out Chinese food.
Subway
3829 Mount Vernon AvenueDown to basic sandwiches.
Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant
Very delicious and friendly Ethiopian restaurant
Terrific new neighborhood bar and eatery. Open 7 days per week. Very welcoming and lots of fun. Just 5 minutes walk from our BnB.
Laid-back haunt pairing inventive cocktails with classic drinks, pub grub & a library in cozy digs.
121 residents recomanen
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWTerrific new neighborhood bar and eatery. Open 7 days per week. Very welcoming and lots of fun. Just 5 minutes walk from our BnB.
Laid-back haunt pairing inventive cocktails with classic drinks, pub grub & a library in cozy digs.
Manny & Olga's Pizza
3624 Georgia Ave NWLate night pizza fix!
Safari DC
4306 Georgia Ave NWEthiopian, West Africian, Caribbean cuisine
The perfect neighborhood bar: family friendly early, great late night scene too. Good bar food, quality beer, amazing whisky, nice staff.
54 residents recomanen
Slash Run
201 Upshur St NWThe perfect neighborhood bar: family friendly early, great late night scene too. Good bar food, quality beer, amazing whisky, nice staff.
Pizza Hut
4205 Georgia Ave NWHot pizza from a nationally known favorite.
Independent super cool pizza bar also with salads, drinks and much more. Great for gatherings, family friendly and most important - delicious! Also fresh bagels and pastries weekend mornings.
175 residents recomanen
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWIndependent super cool pizza bar also with salads, drinks and much more. Great for gatherings, family friendly and most important - delicious! Also fresh bagels and pastries weekend mornings.
Kokeb Restaurant
3013 Georgia Ave NWDelicious eat in or carry out Ethiopian food
Rustic-style row house with multiple bars & outdoor spaces, serving elevated pub fare & draft beer.
71 residents recomanen
Homestead
3911 Georgia Avenue NorthwestRustic-style row house with multiple bars & outdoor spaces, serving elevated pub fare & draft beer.
Petworth Cafe
3657 Georgia Ave NWGreat place for a quick bite to eat heading out or coming home.
Washington Post top-10 DC restaurant. Light-filled, mellow room for riffs on Japanese & Asian fare, including sushi & artisan cocktails.
82 residents recomanen
Himitsu
828 Upshur Street NorthwestWashington Post top-10 DC restaurant. Light-filled, mellow room for riffs on Japanese & Asian fare, including sushi & artisan cocktails.
New delicious restaurant by the same folk who bought us Slash Run and Jackies - excellento!
Clever riffs on pizza, pasta, Italian nibbles & trendy cocktails in a laid-back lair & roof garden.
57 residents recomanen
Little Coco's
3907 14th St NWNew delicious restaurant by the same folk who bought us Slash Run and Jackies - excellento!
Clever riffs on pizza, pasta, Italian nibbles & trendy cocktails in a laid-back lair & roof garden.
Cheerful, all-day eatery drawing locals for breakfast bites, sandwiches & American comfort fare.
61 residents recomanen
The Highlands
4706 14th Street NorthwestCheerful, all-day eatery drawing locals for breakfast bites, sandwiches & American comfort fare.
This sleek & modern eatery showcases spicy Laotian dishes & classic cocktails with an exotic twist.
127 residents recomanen
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWThis sleek & modern eatery showcases spicy Laotian dishes & classic cocktails with an exotic twist.
The Sundevich talents are behind this small counter serve offering BBQ platters, sandwiches & fries.
9 residents recomanen
Small Fry
3212 Georgia Ave NWThe Sundevich talents are behind this small counter serve offering BBQ platters, sandwiches & fries.
Bustling restaurant & bar serving American fare in a publike interior or on the patio.
66 residents recomanen
The Heights Taproom
Bustling restaurant & bar serving American fare in a publike interior or on the patio.
Simple neighborhood storefront eatery popular for its pho, banh mi & other Vietnamese eats.
65 residents recomanen
Pho Viet Restaurant
3513 14th St NWSimple neighborhood storefront eatery popular for its pho, banh mi & other Vietnamese eats.
Simple neighborhood storefront eatery popular for its pho, banh mi & other Vietnamese eats.
119 residents recomanen
Pho 14
1436 Park Rd NWSimple neighborhood storefront eatery popular for its pho, banh mi & other Vietnamese eats.
Brick-walled soccer bar & beer garden with European & local brews, plus unique pub fare.
23 residents recomanen
The Airedale DC
3605 14th St NWBrick-walled soccer bar & beer garden with European & local brews, plus unique pub fare.
Filipino fare continues to gain ground, getting a cheffy touch at this distinctive Columbia Heights hideaway where intriguing dishes like tuna jaw are served along with more classic offerings such as lumpiang (similar to egg rolls) and rice noodles. The ambiance is equally transporting, with intricately woven shades, wood accents, wall hangings and family photos.
So cool they don't take reservations!
120 residents recomanen
Bad Saint
3226 11th St NWFilipino fare continues to gain ground, getting a cheffy touch at this distinctive Columbia Heights hideaway where intriguing dishes like tuna jaw are served along with more classic offerings such as lumpiang (similar to egg rolls) and rice noodles. The ambiance is equally transporting, with intricately woven shades, wood accents, wall hangings and family photos.
So cool they don't take reservations!
A chill bi-level spot offering American comfort fare, Filipino specialties & herb-infused cocktails.
46 residents recomanen
Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NWA chill bi-level spot offering American comfort fare, Filipino specialties & herb-infused cocktails.
Housemade tortillas with flavor-packed fillings, along with hearty chilaquiles and enchiladas, bring the tastes of Pueblo, Mexico to this unpretentious taqueria in Columbia Heights. P.S Margaritas and sangria can be ordered by the pitcher.
93 residents recomanen
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWHousemade tortillas with flavor-packed fillings, along with hearty chilaquiles and enchiladas, bring the tastes of Pueblo, Mexico to this unpretentious taqueria in Columbia Heights. P.S Margaritas and sangria can be ordered by the pitcher.
Shashemene Ethiopian Restaurant
1909 9th St NWDelicious eat in or carry out Ethiopian food
New restaurant, opposite Safeway, new concept in the the Chez Billy space.
The food takes inspiration from the Chinese street food Ma ate growing up (though he's quick to give Herman credit for developing the concept). Even before opening, Ma has seen the soup dumplings ($12 for an order of two), in varieties like pork and chive and beef and carrot celery etc.
This includes a new selection of regional teas from China, Japan, Taiwan and traditional English favorites; the launch of TTP’s boba teas; and pastries from Kyirisan pastry chef Mollie Bird. While all daytime items are available for “grab & go,” complimentary wi-fi and outlets will also be offered to all guests looking to lounge.
16 residents recomanen
Ten Tigers Parlour
3813 Georgia Ave NWNew restaurant, opposite Safeway, new concept in the the Chez Billy space.
The food takes inspiration from the Chinese street food Ma ate growing up (though he's quick to give Herman credit for developing the concept). Even before opening, Ma has seen the soup dumplings ($12 for an order of two), in varieties like pork and chive and beef and carrot celery etc.
This includes a new selection of regional teas from China, Japan, Taiwan and traditional English favorites; the launch of TTP’s boba teas; and pastries from Kyirisan pastry chef Mollie Bird. While all daytime items are available for “grab & go,” complimentary wi-fi and outlets will also be offered to all guests looking to lounge.
Great addition to the Park View neighborhood. I like how the neighborhood is developing so it now has bars you can walk to like areas in NYC and Brooklyn. You don't always want to take the bus or subway just to have a drink!
This is my favorite kind of bar, not a dive bar, but not a snobby cocktail bar either. They have interesting but not too weird cocktails. I liked the Gray Hat with vodka. lemon and creme de violette. They also have a happy hour everyday from 5 to 8, with all the cocktails $7. They also have a nice selection of wines and beers as well.
It has a cool black decor with Tiffany lamps. It has an old vintage type of feeling to the space. The bartenders are super friendly an
8 residents recomanen
Union Drinkery
3216 Georgia Avenue NorthwestGreat addition to the Park View neighborhood. I like how the neighborhood is developing so it now has bars you can walk to like areas in NYC and Brooklyn. You don't always want to take the bus or subway just to have a drink!
This is my favorite kind of bar, not a dive bar, but not a snobby cocktail bar either. They have interesting but not too weird cocktails. I liked the Gray Hat with vodka. lemon and creme de violette. They also have a happy hour everyday from 5 to 8, with all the cocktails $7. They also have a nice selection of wines and beers as well.
It has a cool black decor with Tiffany lamps. It has an old vintage type of feeling to the space. The bartenders are super friendly an
There are no tables inside but only a counter with round stool seats you can sit on. You order and pay first then eat. I ordered the "Hungryman Platter" which consisted of two scrambled eggs, two pieces of bacon, a sausage patty, and two buttermilk pancakes for about $6 or $7! The food was delicious & a great value. The cooks & guy who took my order were friendly.
7 residents recomanen
Tony's Place
622 Kennedy St NWThere are no tables inside but only a counter with round stool seats you can sit on. You order and pay first then eat. I ordered the "Hungryman Platter" which consisted of two scrambled eggs, two pieces of bacon, a sausage patty, and two buttermilk pancakes for about $6 or $7! The food was delicious & a great value. The cooks & guy who took my order were friendly.
This place is amazing. It's been on my radar but I hadn't stopped by before this week. My boyfriend and his friend stopped by for Sunday Ethiopian brunch and really liked it - they said it was very informal but they definitely ate their fill of solid Ethiopian fare and were very pleased. They also said the staff was incredibly nice. However, they brought me back a cup of coffee, black, that was SO good and smooth that I woke up Monday and hoofed it over there first thing to scope it out on my own.
I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant and praise the heavens, I have finally found a great breakfast sandwich shop in DC! Not too greasy, filling, and hot and fresh. The coffee was aga
32 residents recomanen
Heat Da Spot Café
3213 Georgia Ave NWThis place is amazing. It's been on my radar but I hadn't stopped by before this week. My boyfriend and his friend stopped by for Sunday Ethiopian brunch and really liked it - they said it was very informal but they definitely ate their fill of solid Ethiopian fare and were very pleased. They also said the staff was incredibly nice. However, they brought me back a cup of coffee, black, that was SO good and smooth that I woke up Monday and hoofed it over there first thing to scope it out on my own.
I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant and praise the heavens, I have finally found a great breakfast sandwich shop in DC! Not too greasy, filling, and hot and fresh. The coffee was aga
This chill coffee bar/Ping-Pong club morphs into a bar by night serving drinks & snacks.
90 residents recomanen
Doubles
3118 Georgia Ave NWThis chill coffee bar/Ping-Pong club morphs into a bar by night serving drinks & snacks.
We have a wonderful Farmer's Market, running May through November every Saturday morning.
Great farm direct produce and freshly prepared meals.
Perfect to visit combined with brunch!
9 residents recomanen
Petworth Market
4148 9th St NWWe have a wonderful Farmer's Market, running May through November every Saturday morning.
Great farm direct produce and freshly prepared meals.
Perfect to visit combined with brunch!
Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana
3714 14th St NWWe truly love their food!
Good coffee, bagels, sandwiches, pastries. Very friendly. No frills.
17 residents recomanen
Büna Coffeehouse
4400 Georgia Ave NWGood coffee, bagels, sandwiches, pastries. Very friendly. No frills.
Delicious hot Vietnamese soups, rolls, and rice dishes. Simple and satisfying. Good for takeaway.
7 residents recomanen
Pho Viet USA
3713 New Hampshire Ave NWDelicious hot Vietnamese soups, rolls, and rice dishes. Simple and satisfying. Good for takeaway.
Taqueria del Barrio
821 Upshur St NWGood for happy hour.
Essentials
Just what every neighborhood desires, a small independent organic grocery with great wine, beer and fresh produce.
Plus the rest!
161 residents recomanen
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWJust what every neighborhood desires, a small independent organic grocery with great wine, beer and fresh produce.
Plus the rest!
7 to 9 bless market
434 Shepherd St NWConvenience store, beer, wine and ice cream.
J & B Food Market
Convenience store, beer, wine, candies and more.
Charcuterie and Salumi speciality cafe/store.
Great sandwiches and fresh cured meats.
10 residents recomanen
Straw Stick & Brick Delicatessen
Charcuterie and Salumi speciality cafe/store.
Great sandwiches and fresh cured meats.
Open 24 hours. A large modern American supermarket, with a pharmacy and a Starbucks inside too.
855 residents recomanen
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWOpen 24 hours. A large modern American supermarket, with a pharmacy and a Starbucks inside too.
Shopping
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWPharmacy and convenience store.
Dress to impress with Ms Fia's fabulous pre-loved designer and retro women's clothing, shoes and accessories.
15 residents recomanen
Fia's Fabulous Finds
806 Upshur St NWDress to impress with Ms Fia's fabulous pre-loved designer and retro women's clothing, shoes and accessories.
Willow
4203 Upshur St NWClothes (women and men), gifts, homewares. Independently owned.
Books and magazines - from a storefront! Independently owned by the nice folks who have the pub next door.
31 residents recomanen
Upshur Street Books
843 Upshur St NWBooks and magazines - from a storefront! Independently owned by the nice folks who have the pub next door.
Favorite food market in the neighborhood. Big enough to satisfy, small enough to enjoy. Reasonable prices. Wine and beer.
161 residents recomanen
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWFavorite food market in the neighborhood. Big enough to satisfy, small enough to enjoy. Reasonable prices. Wine and beer.
Large grocery store from a national chain. All the basics, plus wine and beer.
855 residents recomanen
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWLarge grocery store from a national chain. All the basics, plus wine and beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite bar/pub in the neighborhood. Great scene with good food, too - including vegetarian. Frequently has live music, trivia nights, spoken word - and a great juke box too. Nice back patio.
252 residents recomanen
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestOur favorite bar/pub in the neighborhood. Great scene with good food, too - including vegetarian. Frequently has live music, trivia nights, spoken word - and a great juke box too. Nice back patio.
Red Derby
3718 14th St NWTrendy dive bar, the roof patio is so relaxing
Local bar that has a owner that loves soccer, so great to watch a game. The serve food and bar drinks too.
16 residents recomanen
The Pitch Tavern
4015 Georgia Ave NWLocal bar that has a owner that loves soccer, so great to watch a game. The serve food and bar drinks too.
The Pinch
3548 14th St NWGreat weekend brunch
Walter's Sports Bar
3632 Georgia Avenue NorthwestSports! And beer! And fun!
Fun new place on Georgia Avenue, next to a pre-loved music store.
During warm weather their patio is a dream.
Great food and drinks.
86 residents recomanen
The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWFun new place on Georgia Avenue, next to a pre-loved music store.
During warm weather their patio is a dream.
Great food and drinks.
Go-to spot for twenty- and thirty-somethings: late nights or brunch. Great patio in nice weather, often music or comedy in the evening.
216 residents recomanen
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWGo-to spot for twenty- and thirty-somethings: late nights or brunch. Great patio in nice weather, often music or comedy in the evening.
Arts & Culture
The place to go for indie music, spoken word and real good feeling neighborhood arts.
26 residents recomanen
Bloombars
3222 11th St NWThe place to go for indie music, spoken word and real good feeling neighborhood arts.
This fascinating kid friendly museum is located in the heart of Columbia Heights.
The Museum of Unnatural History
3331 14th Street NorthwestThis fascinating kid friendly museum is located in the heart of Columbia Heights.
Everything Else
We are very close to CUA, accessible by H8 bus.
71 residents recomanen
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave NEWe are very close to CUA, accessible by H8 bus.
Washington Sports Clubs
3100 14th St NWA large DC gym. Everything the fitness buff needs.
The much sought after big box store. Extended hours.
One metro stop from our BnB.
364 residents recomanen
Target
3100 14th St NWThe much sought after big box store. Extended hours.
One metro stop from our BnB.
DC's premier children's and general hospital center.
45 residents recomanen
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
106 Irving St NWDC's premier children's and general hospital center.
Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center
50 Irving St NWVeterans Medical Center
US Post Office
1101 Wilson BlvdUSPS - ready for your business, post a letter, buy a stamp.
Petworth Ace Hardware
1240 Upshur St NWBest independent hardware in the area.
Free jazz in the park during summer
Kids playground year round
Nice grass area for casual games and picnics
11 residents recomanen
Petworth Recreation Center
801 Taylor St NWFree jazz in the park during summer
Kids playground year round
Nice grass area for casual games and picnics
Kings Nail
832 Upshur St NWGreat for a quick mani/pedi. Open 7 days.
Sightseeing
President Lincoln's private retreat during the Civil War. Full of history and they offer an excellent docent tour. Must do!
126 residents recomanen
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWPresident Lincoln's private retreat during the Civil War. Full of history and they offer an excellent docent tour. Must do!
The second largest Basilica outside of Rome! Very beautiful architecture indeed.
134 residents recomanen
Basílica del Santuari Nacional de la Immaculada Concepció
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastThe second largest Basilica outside of Rome! Very beautiful architecture indeed.