Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great nearby location in historic Blagden Alley -- not a whole lot of seating, but worth stopping in for some great espresso or tea.
163 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NW Great nearby location in historic Blagden Alley -- not a whole lot of seating, but worth stopping in for some great espresso or tea.
So good! Literally across the street -- order something off of the "El Salvadorean" page of the menu (can't go wrong with the ropa vieja). Not a lot of seating, but it's easy to order ahead and pickup if you can't get a spot. Very reasonable prices.
27 locals recommend
El Rinconcito Cafe
1129 11th St NWSo good! Literally across the street -- order something off of the "El Salvadorean" page of the menu (can't go wrong with the ropa vieja). Not a lot of seating, but it's easy to order ahead and pickup if you can't get a spot. Very reasonable prices.
A larger coffee shops with wifi an lots of places to sit. Their nitro cold-brew coffee is my favorite :)
174 locals recommend
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NW A larger coffee shops with wifi an lots of places to sit. Their nitro cold-brew coffee is my favorite :)
Very close location, delicious dishes, cocktails, and atmosphere.
42 locals recommend
All-Purpose Shaw
1250 9th St NWVery close location, delicious dishes, cocktails, and atmosphere.
Wonderful place for breakfast sandwiches and great coffee. My favorite is their creme brulee french toast (only available on the weekends though).
61 locals recommend
A Baked Joint
430 K St NWWonderful place for breakfast sandwiches and great coffee. My favorite is their creme brulee french toast (only available on the weekends though).
A bit higher-end, but great cocktails, tacos, and killer guacamole.
41 locals recommend
Espita Mezcaleria
1250 9th St NWA bit higher-end, but great cocktails, tacos, and killer guacamole.
Consistently rated as some of DC's best tacos! Very reasonable prices, not impossible to get a seat.
20 locals recommend
El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria
1227 11th St NWConsistently rated as some of DC's best tacos! Very reasonable prices, not impossible to get a seat.
Amazing sandwiches! 15 or so options, each are based on a different country's cuisine.
104 locals recommend
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWAmazing sandwiches! 15 or so options, each are based on a different country's cuisine.
Fantastic new Cantonese-inspired cuisine. Also some very neat cocktails that incorporate Chinese herbs.
39 locals recommend
Tiger Fork
922 Blagden Alley NWFantastic new Cantonese-inspired cuisine. Also some very neat cocktails that incorporate Chinese herbs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lost & Found DC
1240 9th St NWOne of my favorite neighborhood dives. Laid back vibe, lots of seating in the back (and a free foosball table!). Good cocktails and beer selection.
34 locals recommend
A&D
One of my favorite neighborhood dives. Laid back vibe, lots of seating in the back (and a free foosball table!). Good cocktails and beer selection.
Best sound system in DC -- drop in here for some fun late-night dancing.
129 locals recommend
U Street Music Hall
Best sound system in DC -- drop in here for some fun late-night dancing.
9:30
815 V St NW One of the best-rated music venues in the country!
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWRelaxed, no-frills venue that has some great shows.
Essentials
Super close and has all the essentials and more, but overall selection and quality is not as good as Trader Joe's or Whole Foods.
21 locals recommend
Capitol Supermarket
1231 11th St NW Super close and has all the essentials and more, but overall selection and quality is not as good as Trader Joe's or Whole Foods.
My favorite grocery store -- gets pretty crowded on Sunday nights and right after work on weekdays.
342 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NW My favorite grocery store -- gets pretty crowded on Sunday nights and right after work on weekdays.
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWDistrict Liquors
1211 11th St NWGood nearby spot to get booze -- solid all-around selection for beer and wine.
Getting Around
Closest metro station -- green and yellow lines.
88 locals recommend
Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Station
700 M St NW Closest metro station -- green and yellow lines.
Super convenient Bikeshare station -- just 30 seconds out the back door of the building. I recommend using the Spotcycle app to check for available bikes.
Capital Bikeshare 11th & M St NW
Super convenient Bikeshare station -- just 30 seconds out the back door of the building. I recommend using the Spotcycle app to check for available bikes.
This Bikeshare station usually has bikes and empty slots if the one on M St is full/empty.
12 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare Station
This Bikeshare station usually has bikes and empty slots if the one on M St is full/empty.
Metro Center Station
607 13th St NWMain metro station -- red, orange, silver, and blue lines.
Parks & Nature
Big and beautiful! Great nearby place to go to escape from the noise and get some fresh air.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
Big and beautiful! Great nearby place to go to escape from the noise and get some fresh air.
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWJust amazing -- definitely pay it a visit!