Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWPour-over only, so expensive, but very good.
Tryst
2459 18th St NWLarge, good place for breakfast and good coffee. Has outdoor seating.
Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar
Fantastic espresso drinks.
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGreat espresso drinks.
Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NWTasty, a little more fancy. Very loud so try to sit outside.
Tail Up Goat
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWNew fancy restaurant.
So's Your Mom
1831 Columbia Rd NWGreat deli and takeout.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWFor when you need lots of calories.
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWBest cupcakes in DC, plus Stumptown coffee.
Mellow Mushroom Adams Morgan
2436 18th St NWTasty pizza with whole wheat crust.
Very tasty seafood-oriented place, same chef and owner as a the former Cashion's Eat Place.
7 locals recommend
Johnny's Half Shell
Very tasty seafood-oriented place, same chef and owner as a the former Cashion's Eat Place.
Hard to find because it's downstairs, but a very chill vibe and great coffee.
6 locals recommend
Sweet Science Coffee
35 N Street NortheastHard to find because it's downstairs, but a very chill vibe and great coffee.
Coffee shop, music store, and bar and concert venue in one!
22 locals recommend
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House
540 Penn Street NortheastCoffee shop, music store, and bar and concert venue in one!
Everything Else
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWGreat deli and takeout.
Essentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWThe local Safeway!
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastFor if you didn't find it at Safeway!
The Press Dry Cleaning & Laundry
1963 Calvert St NWYes! Organic Market Adams Morgan
1825 Columbia Rd NWOrganic and health food-oriented.
Sightseeing
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWHere's the zoo!
Drinks & Nightlife
Ben's Next Door
1211 U Street NorthwestA divey experience.
Dan's Cafe
2315 18th St NWAnother divey experience.
Roofers Union
2446 18th St NWGreat rooftop and bar food.
The Black Squirrel
2427 18th Street NorthwestGreat beer selection.
A little more classy, plus a speakeasy in the basement (make a reservation).
123 locals recommend
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWA little more classy, plus a speakeasy in the basement (make a reservation).
Getting Around
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Station
2700 Connecticut Ave NWParks & Nature
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWGreat for jogging.