Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Nearby coffee shops and restaurants

Great Ethiopian coffee and breakfast sandwiches and very simple lunch stuff. They have the slowest service ever but are a beloved neighborhood local with amazing coffee. 2 min walk on H St.
120 locals recommend
Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H St NE
120 locals recommend
Great Ethiopian coffee and breakfast sandwiches and very simple lunch stuff. They have the slowest service ever but are a beloved neighborhood local with amazing coffee. 2 min walk on H St.
Great for a burger and beer(s). 2 min walk on H St.
94 locals recommend
Prather's On The Alley
455 I St NW
94 locals recommend
Great for a burger and beer(s). 2 min walk on H St.
Awesome Ethiopian restaurant. DC has a huge Ethiopian population and this happens to be one of the best. 3 min walk on H St
147 locals recommend
Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NE
147 locals recommend
Awesome Ethiopian restaurant. DC has a huge Ethiopian population and this happens to be one of the best. 3 min walk on H St
Amazing food market. Go for food and drinks. Awesome for breakfast, coffee, lunch, ice cream(!), dinner, drinks. Note that it's not open on Mondays and closes around 8pm. http://unionmarketdc.com/
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NE
906 locals recommend
Amazing food market. Go for food and drinks. Awesome for breakfast, coffee, lunch, ice cream(!), dinner, drinks. Note that it's not open on Mondays and closes around 8pm. http://unionmarketdc.com/
Wonderful little French restaurant/ bistro at at the corner of 5th and H - one block away. Great for brunch, lunch, drinks and dinner.
97 locals recommend
Le Grenier
502 H St NE
97 locals recommend
Wonderful little French restaurant/ bistro at at the corner of 5th and H - one block away. Great for brunch, lunch, drinks and dinner.
Great Indian food (and we lived in India for 2 years). Very casual place with super small interior but nice outside table area. Eat in or carry out. 2 blocks from apt.
148 locals recommend
Indigo
243 K St NE
148 locals recommend
Great Indian food (and we lived in India for 2 years). Very casual place with super small interior but nice outside table area. Eat in or carry out. 2 blocks from apt.
Amazing ramen shop with just a few tables and very hip atmosphere. Food is awesome.
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NE
256 locals recommend
Amazing ramen shop with just a few tables and very hip atmosphere. Food is awesome.
Great place to grab a delicious breakfast sandwich or lunch sandwich, a coffee/beer/glass of wine, esp if you're walking to/from Union Station. Carry out or there is a small but nice outside seating and very limited counter seating inside. 5 min walk from apartment.
38 locals recommend
Union Kitchen Grocery
538 3rd St NE
38 locals recommend
Great place to grab a delicious breakfast sandwich or lunch sandwich, a coffee/beer/glass of wine, esp if you're walking to/from Union Station. Carry out or there is a small but nice outside seating and very limited counter seating inside. 5 min walk from apartment.
Serving a local, more healthy menu. On H St. - 3 min walk.
47 locals recommend
DC Harvest
517 H St NE
47 locals recommend
Serving a local, more healthy menu. On H St. - 3 min walk.
Really cute Capitol Hill street packed with great bars and restaurants.
133 locals recommend
Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SE
133 locals recommend
Really cute Capitol Hill street packed with great bars and restaurants.
Corner shop and pizza place 1 min walk from the apartment. Take-out only.
17 locals recommend
Old City Market and Oven
522 K St NE
17 locals recommend
Corner shop and pizza place 1 min walk from the apartment. Take-out only.
Hip diner for vegan comfort food and drinks 2 min walk on H St.
52 locals recommend
Fare Well
406 H St NE
52 locals recommend
Hip diner for vegan comfort food and drinks 2 min walk on H St.
Great coffee and lots of seating within the adjoining apartment building. Excellent pastries.
57 locals recommend
The Wydown at the Apollo
600B H St NE
57 locals recommend
Great coffee and lots of seating within the adjoining apartment building. Excellent pastries.
Old-timey diner in a beautiful part of Capitol Hill. Great shakes and otherwise classic diner fare. Nice stop for casual lunch or breakfast if you're walking to/from the Mall/ Capitol. Filled with locals.
57 locals recommend
Jimmy T's Place
501 E Capitol St SE
57 locals recommend
Old-timey diner in a beautiful part of Capitol Hill. Great shakes and otherwise classic diner fare. Nice stop for casual lunch or breakfast if you're walking to/from the Mall/ Capitol. Filled with locals.
My pick if you're going to eat before/after seeing the White House. It's a 1 min walk from the front of the White House. Serves excellent tea and baked goods (no coffee) and healthy/ eclectic food options for breakfast or lunch. Note that it's CLOSED ON WEEKENDS.
6 locals recommend
Teaism Lafayette Park
800 Connecticut Ave NW
6 locals recommend
My pick if you're going to eat before/after seeing the White House. It's a 1 min walk from the front of the White House. Serves excellent tea and baked goods (no coffee) and healthy/ eclectic food options for breakfast or lunch. Note that it's CLOSED ON WEEKENDS.
466 locals recommend
Starbucks
3100 14th St NW
466 locals recommend
From Barmini graduate Devin Gong, hip restaurant/bar Copycat Co. combines craft cocktails with Northern Chinese bites like pot stickers, skewers, and bao buns. In addition to a permanent cocktail menu loaded with the classics, bartenders rotate through weekly (hand-drawn!) specialty menus featuring toddys, daiquiris, juleps, and more. Copycat is spread out across two floors: the first is for a quick beer and bao, while the upstairs is a relaxed lounge where you can unwind for hours.
161 locals recommend
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NE
161 locals recommend
From Barmini graduate Devin Gong, hip restaurant/bar Copycat Co. combines craft cocktails with Northern Chinese bites like pot stickers, skewers, and bao buns. In addition to a permanent cocktail menu loaded with the classics, bartenders rotate through weekly (hand-drawn!) specialty menus featuring toddys, daiquiris, juleps, and more. Copycat is spread out across two floors: the first is for a quick beer and bao, while the upstairs is a relaxed lounge where you can unwind for hours.
25 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1046 Potomac St NW
25 locals recommend
Acclaimed, Philadelphia restaurateurs offer globally flavored, plant-based dishes in chic digs.
47 locals recommend
Fancy Radish
600 H St NE
47 locals recommend
Acclaimed, Philadelphia restaurateurs offer globally flavored, plant-based dishes in chic digs.
Nando's is an international casual dining restaurant chain originating in South Africa. Founded in 1987, Nando's operates about 1,000 outlets in 30 countries. Go for great roasted chicken!
76 locals recommend
Nando's Peri-Peri
411 H St NE
76 locals recommend
Nando's is an international casual dining restaurant chain originating in South Africa. Founded in 1987, Nando's operates about 1,000 outlets in 30 countries. Go for great roasted chicken!
Classic Neapolitan-style pizzas can be paired with beer or cocktails in this relaxed, very large restaurant.
92 locals recommend
RedRocks H Street
1348 H St NE
92 locals recommend
Classic Neapolitan-style pizzas can be paired with beer or cocktails in this relaxed, very large restaurant.
The second outpost of a popular NYC restaurant brings laid back vibes of Brooklyn to Washington, DC. St. Anselm is an American tavern devoted to the pleasures of grilled meats and great ingredients simply cooked. While steak is a specialty, the creativity of Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley doesn’t stop there. Delicious food, eclectic wines (some on tap), and classic cocktails set the tone for a great experience. Paired with friendly service in an unpretentious setting adorned with quirky décor.
57 locals recommend
St. Anselm
1250 5th St NE
57 locals recommend
The second outpost of a popular NYC restaurant brings laid back vibes of Brooklyn to Washington, DC. St. Anselm is an American tavern devoted to the pleasures of grilled meats and great ingredients simply cooked. While steak is a specialty, the creativity of Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley doesn’t stop there. Delicious food, eclectic wines (some on tap), and classic cocktails set the tone for a great experience. Paired with friendly service in an unpretentious setting adorned with quirky décor.
O-Ku DC is a modern Japanese restaurant with a menu of innovative dishes using traditional Japanese techniques and the finest fish and ingredients from around the world. Grilled items are also amazing so there's lots to eat for non-sushi people. The 120-seat restaurant also has a lounge specializing in Japanese whiskey as well as a 40-seat rooftop bar, both featuring a sleek industrial design to complement the surrounding neighborhood.
22 locals recommend
O-Ku DC
1274 5th St NE
22 locals recommend
O-Ku DC is a modern Japanese restaurant with a menu of innovative dishes using traditional Japanese techniques and the finest fish and ingredients from around the world. Grilled items are also amazing so there's lots to eat for non-sushi people. The 120-seat restaurant also has a lounge specializing in Japanese whiskey as well as a 40-seat rooftop bar, both featuring a sleek industrial design to complement the surrounding neighborhood.
Extremely good and high priced Italian restaurant. It's in a warehouse-y area but it's very high end, delicious, and hard to get a reservation at. But worth it if you do!
48 locals recommend
Masseria
1340 4th St NE
48 locals recommend
Extremely good and high priced Italian restaurant. It's in a warehouse-y area but it's very high end, delicious, and hard to get a reservation at. But worth it if you do!
Casual but chic counter-serve for boldly flavored chicken plates or sandwiches & farm-fresh sides. Great for quick eat-in or take-out. Lots of healthy options.
27 locals recommend
Farmbird
625 H St NE
27 locals recommend
Casual but chic counter-serve for boldly flavored chicken plates or sandwiches & farm-fresh sides. Great for quick eat-in or take-out. Lots of healthy options.
Coffee shop run by two brothers with roots in the Midwest, The Wydown is fueled by a style of hospitality and service that never loses sight of its customers. Pop in for a quick cup or linger over a classic cappuccino, or come for drinks in the evening.
57 locals recommend
The Wydown at the Apollo
600B H St NE
57 locals recommend
Coffee shop run by two brothers with roots in the Midwest, The Wydown is fueled by a style of hospitality and service that never loses sight of its customers. Pop in for a quick cup or linger over a classic cappuccino, or come for drinks in the evening.
466 locals recommend
Starbucks
3100 14th St NW
466 locals recommend
La Cosecha is a contemporary market celebrating Latin American culture, food and art. Unique food, shopping and experiences curated in partnership with Latin American embassies and cultural tastemakers. Eat, drink and shop.
63 locals recommend
La Cosecha
1280 4th Street Northeast
63 locals recommend
La Cosecha is a contemporary market celebrating Latin American culture, food and art. Unique food, shopping and experiences curated in partnership with Latin American embassies and cultural tastemakers. Eat, drink and shop.

Essentials

Closest grocery
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW
803 locals recommend
Closest grocery
287 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NE
287 locals recommend
328 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland St
328 locals recommend

Everything Else

For your dry cleaning needs.
9 locals recommend
Georgetown Valet Dry Cleaners
405 H St NE
9 locals recommend
For your dry cleaning needs.

Sightseeing

Free, great for kids or adults, and a great escape during any DC season. One of my favorite spots.
253 locals recommend
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SW
253 locals recommend
Free, great for kids or adults, and a great escape during any DC season. One of my favorite spots.
Wonderful old food market about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. Check it out here: http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE
699 locals recommend
Wonderful old food market about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. Check it out here: http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/
Fabulous new atrium cafe and often a great special exhibit. Check it out here: http://www.npg.si.edu/
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
365 locals recommend
Fabulous new atrium cafe and often a great special exhibit. Check it out here: http://www.npg.si.edu/
The beautiful US Capitol building, with great views of the Mall and Washington Monument from the front steps.
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street Southeast
670 locals recommend
The beautiful US Capitol building, with great views of the Mall and Washington Monument from the front steps.
One of DC's most majestic buildings.
159 locals recommend
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First St NE
159 locals recommend
One of DC's most majestic buildings.

Arts & Culture

Visit the theater where President Lincoln was shot. You can also catch a show there sometimes. http://www.nps.gov/foth/index.htm
72 locals recommend
Ford's Theatre
511 10th St NW
72 locals recommend
Visit the theater where President Lincoln was shot. You can also catch a show there sometimes. http://www.nps.gov/foth/index.htm
In summer, hear live jazz in the sculpture garden, located just off the Mall, every Friday evening - bring picnic or visit the cafe there. In the Winter, ice skate on rink there. www.pavilioncafe.com
44 locals recommend
Pavilion Café
Constitution Avenue Northwest
44 locals recommend
In summer, hear live jazz in the sculpture garden, located just off the Mall, every Friday evening - bring picnic or visit the cafe there. In the Winter, ice skate on rink there. www.pavilioncafe.com

Entertainment & Activities

Washington's best music venue if you want to catch a show. http://www.930.com/concerts/
455 locals recommend
9:30
815 V St NW
455 locals recommend
Washington's best music venue if you want to catch a show. http://www.930.com/concerts/
A DC jazz and blues institution. http://www.bohemiancaverns.com/
23 locals recommend
Bohemian Caverns
2001 11th Street Northwest
23 locals recommend
A DC jazz and blues institution. http://www.bohemiancaverns.com/
Approx 6k seat music venue in a very cool new spot on the Potomac River - tons of restaurants and bars nearby. 10 min cab ride.
75 locals recommend
The Anthem
901 Wharf St SW
75 locals recommend
Approx 6k seat music venue in a very cool new spot on the Potomac River - tons of restaurants and bars nearby. 10 min cab ride.

Shopping

Wonderful weekend food and flea market.
45 locals recommend
The Flea Market At Eastern Market
C Street Southeast
45 locals recommend
Wonderful weekend food and flea market.