Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Delicious French pastries; perfect for breakfast or dessert
61 locals recommend
Le Caprice DC Café Bakery
3456 14th St NWDelicious French pastries; perfect for breakfast or dessert
Beau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NWNice local Thai spot -- good for dining in or delivery!
Great spot for adventurous dining. They serve delicious, spicy Lao cuisine in a lovely ambiance. Try happy hour for inexpensive Lao bar snacks and cocktails.
127 locals recommend
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWGreat spot for adventurous dining. They serve delicious, spicy Lao cuisine in a lovely ambiance. Try happy hour for inexpensive Lao bar snacks and cocktails.
Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NWWell-regarded Filipino food and a great cocktail program
There is better food/drinks at some other places, but the picnic tables right in the heart of the Mt. Pleasant main street are perfect for a beer or margarita and some fajitas on a warm spring evening.
26 locals recommend
Don Juan Restaurant
1660 Lamont St NWThere is better food/drinks at some other places, but the picnic tables right in the heart of the Mt. Pleasant main street are perfect for a beer or margarita and some fajitas on a warm spring evening.
Tasty tacos and excellent, inexpensive margaritas abound at this hipster hotspot. Happy hour is really cheap, and the roof deck is lovely. Go early to snag a spot for the family, and definitely get the Elote (corn on the cob with buttery sauce, spices, and queso fresco).
192 locals recommend
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWTasty tacos and excellent, inexpensive margaritas abound at this hipster hotspot. Happy hour is really cheap, and the roof deck is lovely. Go early to snag a spot for the family, and definitely get the Elote (corn on the cob with buttery sauce, spices, and queso fresco).
Essentials
Sweet little organic market sells fresh produce, meats, dairy, condiments, candies and treats, high-end cheese, and yummy sandwiches, alongside a well-curated selection of wines. Watch out for the prices, though -- it's easy to spend more than you plan to!
60 locals recommend
Each Peach Market
3068 Mt Pleasant St NWSweet little organic market sells fresh produce, meats, dairy, condiments, candies and treats, high-end cheese, and yummy sandwiches, alongside a well-curated selection of wines. Watch out for the prices, though -- it's easy to spend more than you plan to!
Local grocery sells the essentials, including a wide selection of Latinx products.
20 locals recommend
BestWorld Supermarket
3178 Mt Pleasant St NWLocal grocery sells the essentials, including a wide selection of Latinx products.
Very closeby convenience store for beer, wine, and essential groceries. Open late and early.
12 locals recommend
Argyle Market
3220 17th St NWVery closeby convenience store for beer, wine, and essential groceries. Open late and early.