Guidebook for Hyattsville
Food Scene
Franklins is a local brewery/restaurant. The restaurant/bar has a cool local vibe and a General Store that you can wander through 5 times and still not see everything. They've got everything from unique gifts to wine and beer (a few good local options), candy, and toys. Just like any true General Store, it's packed to the gills. The food isn't anything special but they've got burgers, ribs, and some American classics. The beer and local experience is good.
90 locals recommend
Franklins
5123 Baltimore AveFranklins is a local brewery/restaurant. The restaurant/bar has a cool local vibe and a General Store that you can wander through 5 times and still not see everything. They've got everything from unique gifts to wine and beer (a few good local options), candy, and toys. Just like any true General Store, it's packed to the gills. The food isn't anything special but they've got burgers, ribs, and some American classics. The beer and local experience is good.
A local chain that's so much more than a coffee shop. It's a bar, a restaurant, a tiny book store, and most days you'll find people lounging/hanging out for hours... Hipsters-a-plenty. Check out their Happy Hour M-F 4pm-7pm.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWA local chain that's so much more than a coffee shop. It's a bar, a restaurant, a tiny book store, and most days you'll find people lounging/hanging out for hours... Hipsters-a-plenty. Check out their Happy Hour M-F 4pm-7pm.
Vigilante Coffee
4327 Gallatin StCheck out the local coffee shop for a nice treat!
Try their General Tso's cauliflower! Vegetarian or not, it's delicious.
15 locals recommend
Burtons Grill & Bar of Riverdale Park
4440 Van Buren StTry their General Tso's cauliflower! Vegetarian or not, it's delicious.
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastBreakfast or lunch tacos... large portions, fresh ingredients.
Decent local pizza (just skip the veggies, it's not their strength).
7 locals recommend
Three Brothers Italian Restaurant
13600 Baltimore AveDecent local pizza (just skip the veggies, it's not their strength).
Wood fired pizza with a variety of options, nice beer selection too!
109 locals recommend
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWWood fired pizza with a variety of options, nice beer selection too!
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWChipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWMOD Pizza
909 Ellsworth DrExcellent bagels, cream cheeses, and bagel sandwiches! They've also got their own coffee bar. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's spacious on the inside. Parking requires coins for the meters.
11 locals recommend
Bagel Place of College Park
7423 Baltimore AveExcellent bagels, cream cheeses, and bagel sandwiches! They've also got their own coffee bar. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's spacious on the inside. Parking requires coins for the meters.
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWExcellent authentic tacos at a small local place.
The food here is tapas style and everything we’ve had has been delicious! Shrimp tacos, crab cakes, bacon-wrapped dates, their salad… everything.
Riviera Tapas Bar
6202 Rhode Island AveThe food here is tapas style and everything we’ve had has been delicious! Shrimp tacos, crab cakes, bacon-wrapped dates, their salad… everything.
Parks & Nature
If you're up for a nice long walk, take the Northeast Branch Trail from just up the hill by the house and in either direction you can walk, run, or bike for miles. It's a nicely paved path and when the weather is nice, you'll see any number of locals out and about. From the trail at our street, you'll follow a portion of the Anacostia River. Some days, you may even see people fishing.
Northeast Branch Trail
Northeast Branch TrailIf you're up for a nice long walk, take the Northeast Branch Trail from just up the hill by the house and in either direction you can walk, run, or bike for miles. It's a nicely paved path and when the weather is nice, you'll see any number of locals out and about. From the trail at our street, you'll follow a portion of the Anacostia River. Some days, you may even see people fishing.
Shopping
Do you get excited about vintage/secondhand building building supplies? If so, put on your Fixer Upper hat and check this place out. You never know what you'll find in their large warehouse of goods... anything from doors, windows, and reclaimed wood to cabinets and church pews. They've got it all!
Community Forklift Nonprofit Reuse Warehouse
4671 Tanglewood DrDo you get excited about vintage/secondhand building building supplies? If so, put on your Fixer Upper hat and check this place out. You never know what you'll find in their large warehouse of goods... anything from doors, windows, and reclaimed wood to cabinets and church pews. They've got it all!
This is a very cool local co-op store! Definitely check it out for the Hyattsville Arts District true vibe. You'll find local art, furniture, local souvenirs, and vintage clothing.
9 locals recommend
Tanglewood Works
3613 Oak LaneThis is a very cool local co-op store! Definitely check it out for the Hyattsville Arts District true vibe. You'll find local art, furniture, local souvenirs, and vintage clothing.
Three Little Birds Sewing Co
5307 Baltimore AveCute sewing shop with beautiful fabrics!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEYes! Organic Market
5331 Baltimore AveSafeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWGiant Food
3521 East-West HwyThursdays from 3pm-7pm. Products available include seasonal fruits, veggies, grown with love and concern for your health and taste buds. They offer grass fed beef, pastured pork and pork sausages, jerky, dog treats, lamb, chicken, artisan breads and pastries, cookies, farmstead cheeses, small batch roasted coffees, handmade soaps and many other products.
Riverdale Park Farmers Market
6220 Rhode Island AveThursdays from 3pm-7pm. Products available include seasonal fruits, veggies, grown with love and concern for your health and taste buds. They offer grass fed beef, pastured pork and pork sausages, jerky, dog treats, lamb, chicken, artisan breads and pastries, cookies, farmstead cheeses, small batch roasted coffees, handmade soaps and many other products.
Wegmans
9001 McHugh DrIf you just love Wegmans like we do, it’s about a 15 min drive.
Entertainment & Activities
Cheer for the Terps in a major college sporting event! Parking is a bit of a challenge; a short Uber ride is completely worth it!
85 locals recommend
University of Maryland
Cheer for the Terps in a major college sporting event! Parking is a bit of a challenge; a short Uber ride is completely worth it!
Arts & Culture
Sightseeing in our Nation's Capital is something you shouldn't miss! Even if you've been here a hundred times, there's still something worth seeing. Most museums are free and if you just want to get outside, walk the National Mall, see Jefferson, Lincoln, the Capitol, but don't do it without your walking shoes!
Museums that are not free, may still be worth the spend. Our favorite monuments and museums include the Portrait Gallery, Natural History Museum, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Monument, WWII Monument, and the Air Force Monument.
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
Sightseeing in our Nation's Capital is something you shouldn't miss! Even if you've been here a hundred times, there's still something worth seeing. Most museums are free and if you just want to get outside, walk the National Mall, see Jefferson, Lincoln, the Capitol, but don't do it without your walking shoes!
Museums that are not free, may still be worth the spend. Our favorite monuments and museums include the Portrait Gallery, Natural History Museum, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Monument, WWII Monument, and the Air Force Monument.
We love the Portrait Gallery! It's the home of the presidential portraits and there are always new exhibits. The gift shop is lovely and the courtyard is a zen place to take a break from DC crowds and traffic.
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
We love the Portrait Gallery! It's the home of the presidential portraits and there are always new exhibits. The gift shop is lovely and the courtyard is a zen place to take a break from DC crowds and traffic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out the brewery, taste some local beer, and buy a souvenir/growler to take home with you. Just make sure you bring along a designated driver!
47 locals recommend
DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastCheck out the brewery, taste some local beer, and buy a souvenir/growler to take home with you. Just make sure you bring along a designated driver!
If you're up for a nice day trip, head out to Leesburg to our favorite winery. The rolling hills, outdoor seating, and peaceful views overlooking their vineyard are a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Monday thru Friday. Pack some snacks to enjoy when you buy a bottle of their wine. Remember to bring along a designated driver!
64 locals recommend
Stone Tower Winery
19925 Hogback Mountain RdIf you're up for a nice day trip, head out to Leesburg to our favorite winery. The rolling hills, outdoor seating, and peaceful views overlooking their vineyard are a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Monday thru Friday. Pack some snacks to enjoy when you buy a bottle of their wine. Remember to bring along a designated driver!
Just down the street, it’s a local option... you could even walk if you’re feeling ambitious!
sangfroid distilling
5130 Baltimore AveJust down the street, it’s a local option... you could even walk if you’re feeling ambitious!
Nice outdoor seating. Bring your own food from a local takeout option (you can even pick something up from Dum’s just around the corner), then run a tab inside and enjoy their patio. This is definitely where the locals go. They have heaters outside too!
18 locals recommend
Town Center Market
4705 Queensbury RdNice outdoor seating. Bring your own food from a local takeout option (you can even pick something up from Dum’s just around the corner), then run a tab inside and enjoy their patio. This is definitely where the locals go. They have heaters outside too!