Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great, friendly baristas. Cool industrial vibe and location in an alley.
163 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWGreat, friendly baristas. Cool industrial vibe and location in an alley.
Great coffee shop and cafe. Farmer's market on Sundays in the summer and fall.
354 locals recommend
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWGreat coffee shop and cafe. Farmer's market on Sundays in the summer and fall.
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWLocal coffee shop owned in part by veterans.
Local brewery with lots of seating that serves dinner (late)!
124 locals recommend
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NELocal brewery with lots of seating that serves dinner (late)!
Great farm-to-table restaurant. Best to make reservations in advance.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWGreat farm-to-table restaurant. Best to make reservations in advance.
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWGet the chili cheese fries. Open late.
matchbox
750 E St NWGreat pizzas, family friendly, good ambiance.
Open early for breakfast. Has wifi so you can work during the day, and great tapas & drinks in the evening.
92 locals recommend
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWOpen early for breakfast. Has wifi so you can work during the day, and great tapas & drinks in the evening.
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWGreat barbecue. Limited seating, so plan on takeout.
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestGreat cocktails and food. Fun industrial setting.
Great food, but can get very busy. The full menu is available at the bar, which is first come, first served.
109 locals recommend
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWGreat food, but can get very busy. The full menu is available at the bar, which is first come, first served.
Serves twists on street food from Thailand. They also do take-out. In the summer, they have outdoor seating. Limited menu, but great for a quick bite.
43 locals recommend
BKK Cookshop
1700 New Jersey Ave NWServes twists on street food from Thailand. They also do take-out. In the summer, they have outdoor seating. Limited menu, but great for a quick bite.
Open early, it serves delicious pastries and good coffee. Expect twists on traditional items. Somewhat pricey, but very tasty. No hot items and mostly sweets.
31 locals recommend
Buttercream Bakeshop
1250 9th St NWOpen early, it serves delicious pastries and good coffee. Expect twists on traditional items. Somewhat pricey, but very tasty. No hot items and mostly sweets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWPopular outdoor beer garden. Has heaters for cold weather.
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWLocal bar where you can catch the game.
Everything Else
Yoga District - Bloomingdale
1830 1st St NWChill yoga studio. Drop-ins welcome and only $10!
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWNearest grocery store. In-store bar.
Arts & Culture
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWWhere you may be going for concerts, shows, or the Caps.
9:30
815 V St NWGreat shows.
Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWBoutique theater where you can get drinks & food.
Regal Gallery Place & 4DX
701 7th St NWMultiple screens. Great place to see blockbusters.
There are free shows nightly at 6 pm. Check the website for the performers, as it varies by day.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWThere are free shows nightly at 6 pm. Check the website for the performers, as it varies by day.
Sightseeing
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWGreat exhibits - fun for kids and adults.
National Mall
A can't miss.
Don't miss the pandas! Free admission, but be prepared to walk.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWDon't miss the pandas! Free admission, but be prepared to walk.
Shopping
Windows Cafe & Market
101 Rhode Island Ave NWCorner market where you can get snacks, drinks, sandwiches.