Food Scene
I am a vegetarian with kids but I still know the food scene. Feel free to message me directly if you are looking for something particular or special.
Asian Fusion and bar at night
AMAZING cafe (lattes, pastries, etc. during the day) Head directly upstairs for coffee and food service.
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NEAsian Fusion and bar at night
AMAZING cafe (lattes, pastries, etc. during the day) Head directly upstairs for coffee and food service.
Great delivery option. Call directly for most efficient service.
24 locals recommend
IMM on H Thai and Sushi Bar
1360 H St NEGreat delivery option. Call directly for most efficient service.
Sospeso
1344 H St NERestaurant and cafe. Friendly service, great food!
Indoor market with tons of stalls and vendors. Something to eat for everyone! The restaurant inside "Bidwell" is amazing as well. Great juice, smoothies, premade food, butcher, baker, fish etc.!
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEIndoor market with tons of stalls and vendors. Something to eat for everyone! The restaurant inside "Bidwell" is amazing as well. Great juice, smoothies, premade food, butcher, baker, fish etc.!
Great spot for large groups, families, sports people and of course serious beer drinkers! Huge outdoor patio with separate rooftop deck.
142 locals recommend
Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NEGreat spot for large groups, families, sports people and of course serious beer drinkers! Huge outdoor patio with separate rooftop deck.
The best bet for take out or delivery pizza (free delivery to our area) call directly. The large salad options are yummy and easily feed 3-4. (202) 396-6000
14 locals recommend
Sicilian Pizza
1004 Florida Ave NEThe best bet for take out or delivery pizza (free delivery to our area) call directly. The large salad options are yummy and easily feed 3-4. (202) 396-6000
VEGAN! Accommodating someone who is plant based? This is a great, casual option for ALL. Even a meat eater will be pleasantly surprised. Save room for dessert.
52 locals recommend
Fare Well
406 H St NEVEGAN! Accommodating someone who is plant based? This is a great, casual option for ALL. Even a meat eater will be pleasantly surprised. Save room for dessert.
Okay a raw food / Juice bar is not for everyone I suppose but if that is your thing, this place is not to be overlooked. The coconut "crab" cake is one of my favorites. You can't go wrong with a bunch of sides either! It has recently moved to a space at 408 H St NE AKA Hempburger (take the streetcar!)
25 locals recommend
Khepra's Raw Food Juice Bar/ Hempburger Cafe & Juice Bar
Okay a raw food / Juice bar is not for everyone I suppose but if that is your thing, this place is not to be overlooked. The coconut "crab" cake is one of my favorites. You can't go wrong with a bunch of sides either! It has recently moved to a space at 408 H St NE AKA Hempburger (take the streetcar!)
This is quickly becoming our "go to" coffee shop. The baked goods are inventive and divine, the coffee is top notch and they have heavier food (soup, salad, sandwiches and change daily as well). As an added bonus the serve alcohol and are open during dinner hours as well.
13 locals recommend
Pluma by Bluebird Bakery
391 Morse St NEThis is quickly becoming our "go to" coffee shop. The baked goods are inventive and divine, the coffee is top notch and they have heavier food (soup, salad, sandwiches and change daily as well). As an added bonus the serve alcohol and are open during dinner hours as well.
There is a reason this place has a long line. It is delicious! Bullfrog bagels is locally owned and has a bit of a cult following. Don't worry the line moves fast and if you wake early, you will beat the crowds. It is a great place to walk and get some breakfast to bring back to your sleepy mate. Note they close at 2pm I believe.
47 locals recommend
Bullfrog Bagels on H Street
1341 H St NEThere is a reason this place has a long line. It is delicious! Bullfrog bagels is locally owned and has a bit of a cult following. Don't worry the line moves fast and if you wake early, you will beat the crowds. It is a great place to walk and get some breakfast to bring back to your sleepy mate. Note they close at 2pm I believe.
No frills take out place. Great spot to run out and grab breakfast to bring back to the apartment. Affordable and yummy! (Not to be confused with the other Tony's at the corner of H St, which is not nearly as good).
15 locals recommend
Tony's Breakfast
1387 H St NENo frills take out place. Great spot to run out and grab breakfast to bring back to the apartment. Affordable and yummy! (Not to be confused with the other Tony's at the corner of H St, which is not nearly as good).
Parks & Nature
Fun place to get a glimpse of urban nature parks. The map is a bit off. The entrance to the parks and trails is off of Benning road. Walk toward the trees and river and look for the sign at the far side of the parking lot. It's a true urban gem! You can take the streetcar from 15th and Benning Road NE and head East, Get off at 25th St NE and walk south/east into the large parking lot.
21 locals recommend
Kingman And Heritage Islands Park
575 Oklahoma Ave NEFun place to get a glimpse of urban nature parks. The map is a bit off. The entrance to the parks and trails is off of Benning road. Walk toward the trees and river and look for the sign at the far side of the parking lot. It's a true urban gem! You can take the streetcar from 15th and Benning Road NE and head East, Get off at 25th St NE and walk south/east into the large parking lot.
Wonderful water views, tons of great places to eat and relax. Fun place to cool off in the fountains.
145 locals recommend
The Yards Park
355 Water St SEWonderful water views, tons of great places to eat and relax. Fun place to cool off in the fountains.
Simply breathtaking anytime of year! The B2 bus that can be caught on 15th and Isherwood will take you right past there.
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NESimply breathtaking anytime of year! The B2 bus that can be caught on 15th and Isherwood will take you right past there.
Miner Elementary School
601 15th St NENearest awesome playground. Great for 1.5-8 year olds.
Local swimming pool (summer months)! Technically you have to be a resident but if you just say you are a guest and are happy to pay (I think it might be $5) they will likely just wave you through.
Rosedale Recreation Center
1701 Gales St NELocal swimming pool (summer months)! Technically you have to be a resident but if you just say you are a guest and are happy to pay (I think it might be $5) they will likely just wave you through.
Shopping
Open air market on Saturday and Sunday (iconic DC scene). Produce, arts, crafts, flea market. Historic building is open daily except Monday (closed)
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEOpen air market on Saturday and Sunday (iconic DC scene). Produce, arts, crafts, flea market. Historic building is open daily except Monday (closed)
Essentials
Discount grocery with surprising natural food and organic selection. Bring your own bags and a quarter for the cart.
74 locals recommend
ALDI
3025 Hamilton StDiscount grocery with surprising natural food and organic selection. Bring your own bags and a quarter for the cart.
Slow Nickel Series-Laundromat
1101 C St NELaundry
Closest "high end" grocery. You can catch the streetcar for free at 16th and Benning Road NE and take it all the way to 3rd Street to go there.
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWClosest "high end" grocery. You can catch the streetcar for free at 16th and Benning Road NE and take it all the way to 3rd Street to go there.
You can take the street car from Benning Road and 16th St NE to 3rd St NE. This is the closest specialty market, natural foods, and they even have a bar in this one!
287 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEYou can take the street car from Benning Road and 16th St NE to 3rd St NE. This is the closest specialty market, natural foods, and they even have a bar in this one!
Our newest Trader Joe's. Underground parking can be accessed on the North Side of Florida Ave NE just west of 4th St NE.
328 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StOur newest Trader Joe's. Underground parking can be accessed on the North Side of Florida Ave NE just west of 4th St NE.
They provide drop off and fold service which is handy when traveling. It is the closest if not the nicest of laundromats though. I prefer the one on C and 11th St NE.
Capital Laundry Mat
1653 Benning Rd NEThey provide drop off and fold service which is handy when traveling. It is the closest if not the nicest of laundromats though. I prefer the one on C and 11th St NE.
I literally hate going to this store. It is not well run or stocked. I recommend other grocery stores above this one. However, it is close and within walking distance so buyer beware.
855 locals recommend
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWI literally hate going to this store. It is not well run or stocked. I recommend other grocery stores above this one. However, it is close and within walking distance so buyer beware.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Pie Shop (upstairs at Dangerously Delicious Pies) is a great small music venue and neighborhood bar. Wonderful hidden patio in the back.
Dive bar, DJ, late night (best for 20-30 somethings). Uber is better to get there. I would not walk at night.
25 locals recommend
Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club
1103 Bladensburg Rd NEDive bar, DJ, late night (best for 20-30 somethings). Uber is better to get there. I would not walk at night.
Huge multilevel bar with DJs and private rooms (not really a hotel though). The downstairs is a live music venue. The rooftop is not to be missed.
188 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NEHuge multilevel bar with DJs and private rooms (not really a hotel though). The downstairs is a live music venue. The rooftop is not to be missed.
Solid friendly bar with great pub food and beer. The pasta and samosas are some of my favorites. Great seasonal rotating menu. Good for sports watching too.
100 locals recommend
The Queen Vic
1206 H St NESolid friendly bar with great pub food and beer. The pasta and samosas are some of my favorites. Great seasonal rotating menu. Good for sports watching too.
Great craft cocktails with yummy affordable Chinese street food available in the bar from the spot downstairs.
161 locals recommend
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NEGreat craft cocktails with yummy affordable Chinese street food available in the bar from the spot downstairs.
DC's first brewery since prohibition. Ask your host to borrow a growler. Check their website for tasting/tour hours.
47 locals recommend
DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastDC's first brewery since prohibition. Ask your host to borrow a growler. Check their website for tasting/tour hours.
Another great brewery in an industrial/developing area called "Ivy City". There are a few distilleries nearby as well.
79 locals recommend
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NEAnother great brewery in an industrial/developing area called "Ivy City". There are a few distilleries nearby as well.
Distillery. Great Vodka and Rye. Fun atmosphere.
25 locals recommend
Republic Restoratives Distillery and Craft Cocktail Bar
1369 New York Ave NEDistillery. Great Vodka and Rye. Fun atmosphere.
Fun Gin based bar hidden on a rooftop in an alley! Access the place by walking down the alley on the East Side of 8th St SE between E and G then follow the chicken footprints on the ground! All set up with blankets and heaters for fall!
15 locals recommend
BETSY
514 8th St SEFun Gin based bar hidden on a rooftop in an alley! Access the place by walking down the alley on the East Side of 8th St SE between E and G then follow the chicken footprints on the ground! All set up with blankets and heaters for fall!
Wonderful spot in a vacant lot just across from Nats Stadium. They brew delicious beer and have a lovely outdoor setting with picnic tables right on the water.
10 locals recommend
Bardo Brewing
25 Potomac Ave SEWonderful spot in a vacant lot just across from Nats Stadium. They brew delicious beer and have a lovely outdoor setting with picnic tables right on the water.
Is Dry Cider your thing? This place is a gem. Generally open weekends but call or check instagram first as they are sometimes closed for events. Great wi-fi and Kid and dog friendly.
6 locals recommend
Supreme Core Cider
2400 T St NEIs Dry Cider your thing? This place is a gem. Generally open weekends but call or check instagram first as they are sometimes closed for events. Great wi-fi and Kid and dog friendly.
Great pie (downstairs) great music, great beer list and music, comedy, shows etc. (upstairs)
102 locals recommend
Pie Shop
1339 H St NEGreat pie (downstairs) great music, great beer list and music, comedy, shows etc. (upstairs)
Arts & Culture
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEMetro, Bus, Bike, Streetcar
I have tried to provide you with the locations of the nearest stops to the apartment.
Miner Elementary School
601 15th St NEThere is a Capitol Bikeshare location on 15th St NE in front of the school.
Stadium-Armory Station
192 19th St SENearest Metro (Silver, Orange, Blue line)
Catch the D6 bus toward Union Station here. This is the easiest way to get to Union Station, Chinatown, the White House and even drops you off just a few blocks north of the National Mall.
C St NE & 15th St NE station
Catch the D6 bus toward Union Station here. This is the easiest way to get to Union Station, Chinatown, the White House and even drops you off just a few blocks north of the National Mall.
The nearest stop is 15th and Benning Road NE (cross to the middle of the street and catch the streetcar towards "Union Station" to see all of H st NE. The last stop is atop the hill and you cross to enter the backside of Union Station. Giant Grocery is at 3rd St NE and Whole Foods is at the 6th St Stop.
28 locals recommend
DC Streetcar
2550 Benning Rd NEThe nearest stop is 15th and Benning Road NE (cross to the middle of the street and catch the streetcar towards "Union Station" to see all of H st NE. The last stop is atop the hill and you cross to enter the backside of Union Station. Giant Grocery is at 3rd St NE and Whole Foods is at the 6th St Stop.