Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Lunchtime around 2pm is the quietest time. Barry swears by the Red Miso Ramen but I love the classic.
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NELunchtime around 2pm is the quietest time. Barry swears by the Red Miso Ramen but I love the classic.
Amazing bagels - people come from miles to grab them here. Try the Bagelwiches - delicious!
86 locals recommend
Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEAmazing bagels - people come from miles to grab them here. Try the Bagelwiches - delicious!
By day it's a fiercely cool hipster hang out. The best coffee around, delicious pastries but also a great restaurant in the evening serving SE Asian food. Try the fried spicy chicken for sure.
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NEBy day it's a fiercely cool hipster hang out. The best coffee around, delicious pastries but also a great restaurant in the evening serving SE Asian food. Try the fried spicy chicken for sure.
These guys make amazing Korean Mexican fusion food in this carry out space. The locals know it well, and you can call ahead to place your order as everything is made fresh.
33 locals recommend
Far East Taco Grille
409 15th St NEThese guys make amazing Korean Mexican fusion food in this carry out space. The locals know it well, and you can call ahead to place your order as everything is made fresh.
IMM on H Thai and Sushi Bar
1360 H St NEReally good Thai budget option.
Our of our faves. They serve delicious savoury and sweet pies, beers, quiche and salad. Great mid week and brunch deals. Known to sometimes have live music too.
102 locals recommend
Pie Shop
1339 H St NEOur of our faves. They serve delicious savoury and sweet pies, beers, quiche and salad. Great mid week and brunch deals. Known to sometimes have live music too.
Pow Pow
1253 H St NETheir wraps and salads are so good! Seriously tasty fast food joint.
Slightly more expensive than other places near us, but really worth it. They have great cocktails, brilliant desserts and change the menu every day, focusing on seasonal, sustainable food. Good for veggies.
176 locals recommend
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NESlightly more expensive than other places near us, but really worth it. They have great cocktails, brilliant desserts and change the menu every day, focusing on seasonal, sustainable food. Good for veggies.
Above the iconic Ben's Chili Bowl, this place has awesome views, especially at sunset
11 locals recommend
Ben's Upstairs
1001 H St NEAbove the iconic Ben's Chili Bowl, this place has awesome views, especially at sunset
Ben's Chili Bowl
1001 H St NELocal favourite, get the half smoke!
Great brunch and family friendly. Try the daily special scones - the lemon ones are our favourites!
36 locals recommend
Sospeso
1344 H St NEGreat brunch and family friendly. Try the daily special scones - the lemon ones are our favourites!
&pizza
1118 H St NEYou can order ahead with their app to skip the line.
Quick, healthy and delicious. Everything made on site, and friendly service.
27 locals recommend
Farmbird
625 H St NEQuick, healthy and delicious. Everything made on site, and friendly service.
Fare Well
406 H St NEVegan diner. The brownies are amazing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Loads of concerts here and bars upstairs too, including on the rooftop.
188 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NELoads of concerts here and bars upstairs too, including on the rooftop.
Great bar, with loads of outdoor space. Good for watching sports and great selection of beer. Good pretzels and sausages too.
142 locals recommend
Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NEGreat bar, with loads of outdoor space. Good for watching sports and great selection of beer. Good pretzels and sausages too.
Great music for late night dancing. Is often the last stop before home
119 locals recommend
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NEGreat music for late night dancing. Is often the last stop before home
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park
Favourite place to relax nearby.
Sightseeing
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastEssentials
Grab groceries and deli delights here - there's an in house butchers! Their subs are delicious!
12 locals recommend
Millie's Market
1452 D St NEGrab groceries and deli delights here - there's an in house butchers! Their subs are delicious!
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWLocal pharmacy
Excellent source of delicious fresh food and deli items. Great fresh sourdough!
287 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEExcellent source of delicious fresh food and deli items. Great fresh sourdough!
7-River Mart
250 11th St NEAll the essentials, plus fresh bread, vegetables and treats.
Shopping
The brand new, biggest REI on the East Coast is a few minutes from us and is awesome! They give great advice and have a delicious coffee store in house.
29 locals recommend
REI Co-op
201 M St NEThe brand new, biggest REI on the East Coast is a few minutes from us and is awesome! They give great advice and have a delicious coffee store in house.
Everything Else
Sherwood Recreation Center
640 10th St NEGreat playground for children.