Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Only open to the public on Friday and Saturday morning, this Italian-French bakery has been in the neighborhood for decades and mostly provides wholesale bread to restaurants. Go early (by 9am) to get delicious filled croissants, cannoli, biscotti and other specialty pastries and chat with the friendly owners!
6 residents recomanen
Catania Bakery
1404 North Capitol St NWOnly open to the public on Friday and Saturday morning, this Italian-French bakery has been in the neighborhood for decades and mostly provides wholesale bread to restaurants. Go early (by 9am) to get delicious filled croissants, cannoli, biscotti and other specialty pastries and chat with the friendly owners!
This is a great neighborhood restaurant/bar with friendly staff, good food and great drinks. The outside seating is wonderful when the weather is nice. Dog and baby-friendly, it's a great place to hang out with the locals!
252 residents recomanen
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestThis is a great neighborhood restaurant/bar with friendly staff, good food and great drinks. The outside seating is wonderful when the weather is nice. Dog and baby-friendly, it's a great place to hang out with the locals!
One of the best restaurants in town. Go for great drinks, small plates and pasta. If you can't get a reservation, it's usually possible to grab a seat at the cozy bar if you go early or late.
359 residents recomanen
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWOne of the best restaurants in town. Go for great drinks, small plates and pasta. If you can't get a reservation, it's usually possible to grab a seat at the cozy bar if you go early or late.
This local coffeeshop is just a block away - great coffee, baked goods and friendly staff. Plus, it's on the way to the Metro so you can grab coffee and a light breakfast on your way out to see the sights!
149 residents recomanen
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWThis local coffeeshop is just a block away - great coffee, baked goods and friendly staff. Plus, it's on the way to the Metro so you can grab coffee and a light breakfast on your way out to see the sights!
Entertainment & Activities
If you're in town and craving a yoga class, this studio is close-by and has a wide variety of different class types offered throughout the day. It's very easy to sign up online, up to 15 minutes before class starts, and very affordable at $12/class.
56 residents recomanen
Yoga District - Bloomingdale
1830 1st St NWIf you're in town and craving a yoga class, this studio is close-by and has a wide variety of different class types offered throughout the day. It's very easy to sign up online, up to 15 minutes before class starts, and very affordable at $12/class.
Essentials
A 15 minute walk from the apartment and on the way to/from the Metro. Get any groceries you need plus they have a pharmacy.
337 residents recomanen
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastA 15 minute walk from the apartment and on the way to/from the Metro. Get any groceries you need plus they have a pharmacy.