Guidebook for DC!
Food Scene
Nearby cafe with coffee and boba teas alongside a simple menu. Indoor and outdoor seating.
43 residents recomanen
Jacob's Coffee House
401 8th St NENearby cafe with coffee and boba teas alongside a simple menu. Indoor and outdoor seating.
The Wydown at the Apollo
600B H St NEGreat coffee and simple breakfast options.
Chill Ethiopian cafe, with indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy coffee, tea and a simple cafe menu.
120 residents recomanen
Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H St NEChill Ethiopian cafe, with indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy coffee, tea and a simple cafe menu.
This little Italian cafe serves up fantastic cappuccinos and bakery items. Lovely little place to sit inside or out. Also available are high-end Italian food stuffs and prepared food.
17 residents recomanen
Radici
303 7th St SEThis little Italian cafe serves up fantastic cappuccinos and bakery items. Lovely little place to sit inside or out. Also available are high-end Italian food stuffs and prepared food.
If you're craving inventive and delicious egg bases dishes, this place is not to be missed! Amazing egg sandwiches, French toast and some of the best potatoes we've ever tried.
I Egg You
If you're craving inventive and delicious egg bases dishes, this place is not to be missed! Amazing egg sandwiches, French toast and some of the best potatoes we've ever tried.
Grab a coffee, a breakfast sandwich and some fixings for dinner at this specialty grocer/cafe.
38 residents recomanen
Union Kitchen Grocery
538 3rd St NEGrab a coffee, a breakfast sandwich and some fixings for dinner at this specialty grocer/cafe.
Located in Union Market, this little shop is our favorite for all smoked fish at breakfast and lunch. The gravalox bagel with all the fixings is a favorite, as well as the smoked salmon blt and the smoked egg salad!
Neopol Savory Smokery
1309 5th St NELocated in Union Market, this little shop is our favorite for all smoked fish at breakfast and lunch. The gravalox bagel with all the fixings is a favorite, as well as the smoked salmon blt and the smoked egg salad!
Tucked inside the Star & Shamrock Bar on H Street, this Bullfrog Bagels counter serves bagels, smear, and smoked fish. There's a second location near Eastern Market.
47 residents recomanen
Bullfrog Bagels on H Street
1341 H St NETucked inside the Star & Shamrock Bar on H Street, this Bullfrog Bagels counter serves bagels, smear, and smoked fish. There's a second location near Eastern Market.
Delicious and creative small plates and family style dishes earned this lovely restaurant a spot on Bon Appetit's best places to eat. To get a seat, you must wait in line before 5pm to put in your name for later in the evening. Dining with a group? Make a reservation in advance for the prix fixe menu.
303 residents recomanen
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEDelicious and creative small plates and family style dishes earned this lovely restaurant a spot on Bon Appetit's best places to eat. To get a seat, you must wait in line before 5pm to put in your name for later in the evening. Dining with a group? Make a reservation in advance for the prix fixe menu.
Amazing Filipino food with creative dishes and excellent coffee. Open all day as well as for breakfast.
Hiraya
Amazing Filipino food with creative dishes and excellent coffee. Open all day as well as for breakfast.
Set inside an old carriage house on the grounds of the old Naval Hospital, this sophisticated restaurant in an intimate setting offers a fixed price menu & wine pairings.. Headed by the Chef of nearby Michelin-starred Pinneaples & Pearls.
48 residents recomanen
Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SESet inside an old carriage house on the grounds of the old Naval Hospital, this sophisticated restaurant in an intimate setting offers a fixed price menu & wine pairings.. Headed by the Chef of nearby Michelin-starred Pinneaples & Pearls.
This is a wonderful Middle Eastern inspired restaurant. Lots of great options for delicious food in a great location by the waterfront. They also have a lunchtime option that's more simple and affordable called Yellow in the same space.
7 residents recomanen
albi
1346 4th Street SoutheastThis is a wonderful Middle Eastern inspired restaurant. Lots of great options for delicious food in a great location by the waterfront. They also have a lunchtime option that's more simple and affordable called Yellow in the same space.
If you're looking for unique and delicious Cambodian and Taiwanese food, Maketto is your place. Go for a more casual lunch, or make reservations for a fantastic dinner. Don't miss out on the Fried Chicken or Whole Grilled Fish.
284 residents recomanen
Maketto
1351 H St NEIf you're looking for unique and delicious Cambodian and Taiwanese food, Maketto is your place. Go for a more casual lunch, or make reservations for a fantastic dinner. Don't miss out on the Fried Chicken or Whole Grilled Fish.
Worth the wait for this no reservations gem of a Trinidadian restaurant with fabulous cocktails, jerk chicken wings, fish and chanas.
27 residents recomanen
Cane
403 H St NEWorth the wait for this no reservations gem of a Trinidadian restaurant with fabulous cocktails, jerk chicken wings, fish and chanas.
Lots of tasty food options here. Take a seat and order from any of the restaurants directly from your phone - Mexican, burgers, pizza, Asian, craft beer and more
40 residents recomanen
The Roost
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SELots of tasty food options here. Take a seat and order from any of the restaurants directly from your phone - Mexican, burgers, pizza, Asian, craft beer and more
Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGreat authentic Mexican spot on Capitol Hill.
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEGreat Moules/Frites and Beer in a fun pub-like setting.
Great local option for authentic Thai food. Don't miss the mango sticky rice for dessert!
Tiki Garden Thai Street Food
Great local option for authentic Thai food. Don't miss the mango sticky rice for dessert!
Washington, DC is known for its fantastic Ethiopian food, including this local favorite. Go with a group, or with two. Order the vegetarian sampler and add the fried fish, the Doro Wot or Awaze Tibs. Feeling adventurous, try the Kitfo. And pair with honey wine.
147 residents recomanen
Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NEWashington, DC is known for its fantastic Ethiopian food, including this local favorite. Go with a group, or with two. Order the vegetarian sampler and add the fried fish, the Doro Wot or Awaze Tibs. Feeling adventurous, try the Kitfo. And pair with honey wine.
Delicious quality and unique Chinese food open for dinner only. Dine-in or order in.
32 residents recomanen
CHIKO
423 8th St SEDelicious quality and unique Chinese food open for dinner only. Dine-in or order in.
New to the neighborhood, but the best and freshest sushi we've had since our time in Japan. If willing to splurge, try the chef's tasting menu with wagyu beef.
8 residents recomanen
Sushi Hachi
735 8th St SENew to the neighborhood, but the best and freshest sushi we've had since our time in Japan. If willing to splurge, try the chef's tasting menu with wagyu beef.
Casual Indian street food at a reasonable price, conveniently located on bustling Barrack's Row.
33 residents recomanen
Bombay Street Food
1413 Park Rd NWCasual Indian street food at a reasonable price, conveniently located on bustling Barrack's Row.
This Ethiopian spot is more casual than nearby Ethiopic, but is just as tasty. Try their veggie sampler for an authentic Ethiopian experience, and don't forget to add on a whole fried fish. Fair warning, you need to like sharing and eating with your hands here!
7 residents recomanen
Addis Ethiopian Restaurant
707 H Street NortheastThis Ethiopian spot is more casual than nearby Ethiopic, but is just as tasty. Try their veggie sampler for an authentic Ethiopian experience, and don't forget to add on a whole fried fish. Fair warning, you need to like sharing and eating with your hands here!
No-fuss breakfast and lunch counter in Eastern Market. Try the BLT with egg or the blueberry short stack. Lunch menu includes fried fish and crab cake sandwiches. Gets very busy on Saturday and Sundays, but more peaceful on weekdays.
37 residents recomanen
The Market Lunch
225 7th St SENo-fuss breakfast and lunch counter in Eastern Market. Try the BLT with egg or the blueberry short stack. Lunch menu includes fried fish and crab cake sandwiches. Gets very busy on Saturday and Sundays, but more peaceful on weekdays.
Very good thin crust individual/share-for-2 pizzas, with multiple locations across DC, dining in or out. Pick your own toppings, or try one of the house "hits". We like the "Moonlight" and the "Maverick"
210 residents recomanen
&pizza
1118 H St NEVery good thin crust individual/share-for-2 pizzas, with multiple locations across DC, dining in or out. Pick your own toppings, or try one of the house "hits". We like the "Moonlight" and the "Maverick"
Entertainment & Activities
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
First Street SoutheastFantastic, concise tour of the US Capitol.
Stunning building to explore within walking distance. Exhibits and tours available. Apply for a library card in advance, and use the reading room!
314 residents recomanen
Biblioteca del Congrés
101 Independence Ave SEStunning building to explore within walking distance. Exhibits and tours available. Apply for a library card in advance, and use the reading room!
Explore exotic orchids indoors, and stretches of native gardens outdoors in this little nature oasis in the middle of the city.
253 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic dels Estats Units
100 Maryland Ave SWExplore exotic orchids indoors, and stretches of native gardens outdoors in this little nature oasis in the middle of the city.
Don't be fooled by the "pop-up" moniker. This is a solid theater serving up the best of indie cinema, alongside wine, beer and popcorn. Pair it with a meal at nearby Union Market, and you've hit date-night gold!
89 residents recomanen
Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market
550 Penn St NEDon't be fooled by the "pop-up" moniker. This is a solid theater serving up the best of indie cinema, alongside wine, beer and popcorn. Pair it with a meal at nearby Union Market, and you've hit date-night gold!
The Miracle Theatre is a second-run movie theater and live performance venue, and the newest oldest movie theater in Washington, DC. The original building, the Meader Theater, opened on December 27, 1909 as a vaudeville theatre with a mix of entertainment, including motion pictures and live performances.
21 residents recomanen
The Miracle Theatre
535 8th St SEThe Miracle Theatre is a second-run movie theater and live performance venue, and the newest oldest movie theater in Washington, DC. The original building, the Meader Theater, opened on December 27, 1909 as a vaudeville theatre with a mix of entertainment, including motion pictures and live performances.
Essentials
Slow Nickel Series-Laundromat
1101 C St NEClose convenient store with decent wine and beer selection and all other necessities.
22 residents recomanen
7-River Mart
250 11th St NEClose convenient store with decent wine and beer selection and all other necessities.
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEStop by here before or after a trip to Eastern Market!
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEGiant Food
1345 Park Rd NWAmazing Italian food shop that serves everything from subs made-to-order, countless types of canned tomatoes, pasta, cheeses, meats and wine. This place has been here forever, and is one of the last remaining old storefronts in the Union Market area. Don't miss it if you love to cook!
45 residents recomanen
A. Litteri
517 Morse St NEAmazing Italian food shop that serves everything from subs made-to-order, countless types of canned tomatoes, pasta, cheeses, meats and wine. This place has been here forever, and is one of the last remaining old storefronts in the Union Market area. Don't miss it if you love to cook!
Shopping
Eastern Market is a historic food hall that is open Tues-Sun. On weekends, farmers, artist and antique vendors set up stands outside of the market. It's a fantastic place to find an interesting print, a piece of jewelry or other finds.
699 residents recomanen
Mercat de l'Est
225 7th St SEEastern Market is a historic food hall that is open Tues-Sun. On weekends, farmers, artist and antique vendors set up stands outside of the market. It's a fantastic place to find an interesting print, a piece of jewelry or other finds.
Love this large local independent bookstore near Eastern Market, with a little bit of everything for young to old.
24 residents recomanen
East City Bookshop
645 Pennsylvania Ave. SELove this large local independent bookstore near Eastern Market, with a little bit of everything for young to old.
This ultimate gaming store, this place has everything an experienced or novice gamer would want. Not sure what you might be looking for? Ask the very knowledgeable staff!
33 residents recomanen
Labyrinth Games & Puzzles
645 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis ultimate gaming store, this place has everything an experienced or novice gamer would want. Not sure what you might be looking for? Ask the very knowledgeable staff!
Owned and managed by the most adorable couple, this little book and toy shop has everything to delight the little person in your life.
Fairy Godmother-Childrens Books & Toys
319 7th St SEOwned and managed by the most adorable couple, this little book and toy shop has everything to delight the little person in your life.
Colorful store packed with beautiful woven rugs sourced from around the world. Owner Mehmet will find exactly what you're looking for and give you a lesson in how the rugs are woven.
Woven History & Silk Road
315 7th St SEColorful store packed with beautiful woven rugs sourced from around the world. Owner Mehmet will find exactly what you're looking for and give you a lesson in how the rugs are woven.
Store owner Leah will help you find every high-quality tool, knife or machine to whip up a fantastic meal in this little gem of a kitchen goods store.
26 residents recomanen
Hill's Kitchen
713 D St SEStore owner Leah will help you find every high-quality tool, knife or machine to whip up a fantastic meal in this little gem of a kitchen goods store.
This little market offers fresh spices sold by the ounce, select home goods, and tea, coffee and bakery items.
8 residents recomanen
Souk
705 8th St SEThis little market offers fresh spices sold by the ounce, select home goods, and tea, coffee and bakery items.
New local bookstore with a curated blend of books for young to old readers.
19 residents recomanen
Solid State Books
600F H St NENew local bookstore with a curated blend of books for young to old readers.
Arts & Culture
Presents international modern and contemporary art in all media, distinguished by in-depth holdings of major artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. As part of the Smithsonian, the museum is free to the public.
230 residents recomanen
Museu Hirshhorn
7th Street SouthwestPresents international modern and contemporary art in all media, distinguished by in-depth holdings of major artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. As part of the Smithsonian, the museum is free to the public.
The collection here is simply astounding, and could take hours to view. Check out the newly renovated East Wing, including the Calder room and blue rooster on the roof!
385 residents recomanen
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestThe collection here is simply astounding, and could take hours to view. Check out the newly renovated East Wing, including the Calder room and blue rooster on the roof!
One of our favorites, this museum specializes in portraiture of any style, form, genre and era. After viewing, grab a coffee and snack in the beautiful and peaceful atrium. Like most of the museums in DC, this one is also free!
365 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional de Retrats
One of our favorites, this museum specializes in portraiture of any style, form, genre and era. After viewing, grab a coffee and snack in the beautiful and peaceful atrium. Like most of the museums in DC, this one is also free!
Parks & Nature
A short drive from DC, this National Park is a favorite of ours for hiking, featuring the "Billy Goat Trail," famed for its fun and somewhat challenging rock scramble.
226 residents recomanen
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion DrA short drive from DC, this National Park is a favorite of ours for hiking, featuring the "Billy Goat Trail," famed for its fun and somewhat challenging rock scramble.
A few blocks from the apartment, this leafy park is a local favorite. Great for walking, picnicking or people-watching on a nice day.
85 residents recomanen
Lincoln Park
A few blocks from the apartment, this leafy park is a local favorite. Great for walking, picnicking or people-watching on a nice day.
The National Arboretum serves up the perfect combination of highly-manicured gardens and wild fields. The most notable structures are the National Capitol Columns, which originally supported the old East Portico of the United States Capitol and now rise open to the sky. They also boast one of the largest collections of bonsai in North America. Entry is free!
252 residents recomanen
Arboretum
The National Arboretum serves up the perfect combination of highly-manicured gardens and wild fields. The most notable structures are the National Capitol Columns, which originally supported the old East Portico of the United States Capitol and now rise open to the sky. They also boast one of the largest collections of bonsai in North America. Entry is free!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hill Prince
1337 H St NEClassy bar serving up great cocktails at reasonable prices.
Fancy cocktails served in a classy indoor setting and casual outdoor patio. Affordable and tasty Asian street-snacks like pork buns, dumplings and skewers offset the bar bill.
161 residents recomanen
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NEFancy cocktails served in a classy indoor setting and casual outdoor patio. Affordable and tasty Asian street-snacks like pork buns, dumplings and skewers offset the bar bill.
Cash-only dive bar serving up local beer and whiskies. Weekend DJ serves up the perfect playlist for dancing in this fun, hip setting.
119 residents recomanen
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NECash-only dive bar serving up local beer and whiskies. Weekend DJ serves up the perfect playlist for dancing in this fun, hip setting.
No-frills no-nonsense dive bar serving up good beer in a casual setting.
61 residents recomanen
The Pug
1234 H St NENo-frills no-nonsense dive bar serving up good beer in a casual setting.
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NETake a tour and taste some local brews.
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEBrews & eats in historic, industrial digs.
Local brewery with seating on the riverfront by the Nationals baseball stadium.
10 residents recomanen
Bardo Brewing
25 Potomac Ave SELocal brewery with seating on the riverfront by the Nationals baseball stadium.
DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastLocal Brews, tastings and tours.
Great German beer garden owned by our friends. It's a large, family friendly space, often with special activities and events going on.
40 residents recomanen
Wunder Garten
1101 First St NEGreat German beer garden owned by our friends. It's a large, family friendly space, often with special activities and events going on.
Amazing brewery from NYC. If you've heard of it then you know what you're getting. If not, be prepared for some huge IPAs (amongst other offerings) that will tantalize your taste buds.
12 residents recomanen
Other Half Brewing Co.
1401 Okie Street NortheastAmazing brewery from NYC. If you've heard of it then you know what you're getting. If not, be prepared for some huge IPAs (amongst other offerings) that will tantalize your taste buds.