Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Amazing local coffeehouse, restaurant, and bar...one of my all-time favorite spots. Kid friendly.
252 locals recommend
Tryst
2459 18th St NWAmazing local coffeehouse, restaurant, and bar...one of my all-time favorite spots. Kid friendly.
Roofers Union
2446 18th St NWHas a great rooftop bar and restaurant
Libertine
2435 18th St NWAmazing Po'Boys and cocktails - outdoor eating
Pho 14
1436 Park Rd NWAward winning vietnamese food
Bagels, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. Delicious. CASH ONLY!
21 locals recommend
So's Your Mom
1831 Columbia Rd NWBagels, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. Delicious. CASH ONLY!
My Mom's favorite restaurant; Turkish tapa's and lemon drop martinis. Enough said!
20 locals recommend
Meze Restaurant
2437 18th St NWMy Mom's favorite restaurant; Turkish tapa's and lemon drop martinis. Enough said!
Julia's Empanadas
1221 Connecticut Ave NWAfter-midnight hunger... a local favorite
the DINER
2453 18th St NW24 hour popular diner!
El Rey
919 U St NWDelicious taco's, drinks special, really nice outdoor/indoor seating
YUM. Great dining for anyone (including an awesome vegan selection) and lots of drinks.
36 locals recommend
Smoke & Barrel
2471 18th St NWYUM. Great dining for anyone (including an awesome vegan selection) and lots of drinks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NWGreat outdoor eating
Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NWThe infamous bar in Adams Morgan
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWLarge rooftop bar, excellent assortment of Whiskey
Kid friendly. Great casual dining area and great rooftop dining!
23 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom Adams Morgan
2436 18th St NWKid friendly. Great casual dining area and great rooftop dining!
The best views of DC (White House, Monument, Pennsylvania Avenue). Its worth the $$$ cocktail, trust me. They serve food too
73 locals recommend
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWThe best views of DC (White House, Monument, Pennsylvania Avenue). Its worth the $$$ cocktail, trust me. They serve food too
Classy happy hour and nightlife establishment. Rooftop and three floors of great music
85 locals recommend
Eighteenth Street Lounge
1230 9th Street NorthwestClassy happy hour and nightlife establishment. Rooftop and three floors of great music
Brixton
901 U St NWRooftop bar, great spot
Everything Else
CVS
1418 P St NWFor all the essentials
Yes! Organic Market Adams Morgan
1825 Columbia Rd NWGroceries and food
Violet Boutique
1924 8th St NWA cute clothing and accessory boutique
Sightseeing
I am steps from the Zoo/and yes, it's free. When exiting my building, turn Right on Adams Mill Road. Go to the end of the street, turn Left, and you'll see the entrance for the zoo. Simple :)
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWI am steps from the Zoo/and yes, it's free. When exiting my building, turn Right on Adams Mill Road. Go to the end of the street, turn Left, and you'll see the entrance for the zoo. Simple :)
I love everything about the Botanic Garden. Enjoy seeing exotic plants, flowers, and all kinds of things that grow from the desert to the rainforest.
253 locals recommend
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWI love everything about the Botanic Garden. Enjoy seeing exotic plants, flowers, and all kinds of things that grow from the desert to the rainforest.
Eastern market is an indoor/outdoor farmers market that includes fresh food, breakfast/lunch options, and lots of small retail stores.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEEastern market is an indoor/outdoor farmers market that includes fresh food, breakfast/lunch options, and lots of small retail stores.
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWit's Lincoln!
Essentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWGrocery store