Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Best chili and cheese fries in all of DC! It makes for a great late night snack.
288 residents recomanen
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWBest chili and cheese fries in all of DC! It makes for a great late night snack.
Classic American fare, with a huge menu - famous for its homemade poptarts!
425 residents recomanen
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEClassic American fare, with a huge menu - famous for its homemade poptarts!
Lupo Verde
1401 T St NWGreat southern Italian and specialty cocktails
One of the best coffee shops in DC - large comfy couches and chairs, tables for working, a large menu selection of coffees, wines, beer, and light food.
252 residents recomanen
Tryst
2459 18th St NWOne of the best coffee shops in DC - large comfy couches and chairs, tables for working, a large menu selection of coffees, wines, beer, and light food.
Thaiphoon
2011 S Street NorthwestSome of the best Thai food in DC. A large selection at great prices.
Cheap, greasy and simple brunch fare, $3 mimosas, and a rooftop deck. What more could you ask for?
127 residents recomanen
Red Derby
3718 14th St NWCheap, greasy and simple brunch fare, $3 mimosas, and a rooftop deck. What more could you ask for?
Five Guys
Best burgers outside of a steakhouse!
Mi Cuba Cafe
1424 Park Rd NWSome of the best, authentic Cuban food you'll find.
Hole-in-the-wall Mexican food - $2 corn on the cob and tacos al pastor to die for.
192 residents recomanen
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWHole-in-the-wall Mexican food - $2 corn on the cob and tacos al pastor to die for.
Small plate tapas for brunch-dinner during the day, a rockin' latin dance floor and bar by night.
78 residents recomanen
Masa 14
1825 14th St NWSmall plate tapas for brunch-dinner during the day, a rockin' latin dance floor and bar by night.
One of the best pizza places in DC. Modern pizzeria chain serving gourmet pies with diverse sauces, plus dessert pizzas & house sodas.
210 residents recomanen
&pizza
1118 H St NEOne of the best pizza places in DC. Modern pizzeria chain serving gourmet pies with diverse sauces, plus dessert pizzas & house sodas.
Piola
2208 14th Street NorthwestCheap, good pasta and pizza; specialty cocktails.
The Codmother
1336 U St NWGreat restaurant and bar, known for its hit 90's music.
Small pop-up coffee bar, serving great coffee and baked goods.
67 residents recomanen
The Wydown Coffee Bar
1924 14th St NWSmall pop-up coffee bar, serving great coffee and baked goods.
New American kitchen with wood-fired pies & bistro fare served in industrial-chic digs.
226 residents recomanen
matchbox
521 8th St SENew American kitchen with wood-fired pies & bistro fare served in industrial-chic digs.
Elegant venue offering an American menu & live jazz, blues, funk, soul & R&B nightly.
31 residents recomanen
Jojo Restaurant & Bar
1518 U St NWElegant venue offering an American menu & live jazz, blues, funk, soul & R&B nightly.
Local standby for French bistro fare featuring daily happy-hour specials on wine, beer & mussels.
13 residents recomanen
Bistro La Bonne
2436 14th Street NorthwestLocal standby for French bistro fare featuring daily happy-hour specials on wine, beer & mussels.
Relaxed, funky bookstore, coffee shop, bar & local hangout with a vegan-friendly American menu. Great for chill, relaxed afternoon reading.
569 residents recomanen
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWRelaxed, funky bookstore, coffee shop, bar & local hangout with a vegan-friendly American menu. Great for chill, relaxed afternoon reading.
Middle Eastern: slick, late-keeping restaurant turning out falafel, fries & other chow in relaxed, casual surroundings.
125 residents recomanen
Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NWMiddle Eastern: slick, late-keeping restaurant turning out falafel, fries & other chow in relaxed, casual surroundings.
Essentials
Market and cafe great for grabbing essentials! Groceries, toiletries, fresh veggies and fruit. Only 1.5 blocks from the apartment!
58 residents recomanen
Streets Market and Cafe
2400 14th St NWMarket and cafe great for grabbing essentials! Groceries, toiletries, fresh veggies and fruit. Only 1.5 blocks from the apartment!
Target
3100 14th St NWFor your last minute needs!
Entertainment & Activities
One of the largest zoos in the country, and free entry! Only a 20 minute walk from the apartment.
771 residents recomanen
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWOne of the largest zoos in the country, and free entry! Only a 20 minute walk from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best pool in town - a small dive bar with free pool, low-key with great music and interesting people.
21 residents recomanen
Black Whiskey
1410 14th St NWThe best pool in town - a small dive bar with free pool, low-key with great music and interesting people.
Great late-night fare; from breakfast food to chicken wings to malted shakes, they've got all the diner food you could ask for.
96 residents recomanen
the DINER
2453 18th St NWGreat late-night fare; from breakfast food to chicken wings to malted shakes, they've got all the diner food you could ask for.
A great bar for dancing the night away and meeting fun people
28 residents recomanen
Policy Restaurant & Lounge
1904 14th St NWA great bar for dancing the night away and meeting fun people
One of the best homey bars/restaurants in the city; 2 floors, a jukebox, and plenty of dance space at night.
216 residents recomanen
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWOne of the best homey bars/restaurants in the city; 2 floors, a jukebox, and plenty of dance space at night.
Brixton
901 U St NWThree-level rooftop bar with dancing and great music.
Reclaimed industrial setting for basement bar serving barbecue & beer.
63 residents recomanen
American Ice Company
917 V St NWReclaimed industrial setting for basement bar serving barbecue & beer.
Smoke & Barrel
2471 18th St NWOne of the greatest places for beer, BBQ and bourbon in DC!
Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NWLive music and dancing; great margaritas!
Romantic wine bar/bistro offering small plates & entrees. Outside, there's a patio with bocce court.
52 residents recomanen
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWRomantic wine bar/bistro offering small plates & entrees. Outside, there's a patio with bocce court.
Everything Else
Yellow and green lines to easily get around the city.
259 residents recomanen
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWYellow and green lines to easily get around the city.
Yellow and green metro lines to easily get around the city.
166 residents recomanen
U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWYellow and green metro lines to easily get around the city.
Florida Liquors
2222 14th St NWBeer, wine and liquor as you need.