Andrea & Margaret’s guidebook

Andrea & Margaret
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Andrea & Margaret’s guidebook

Food scene

A few of our neighborhood faves!
A local favorite that feels like a scene from Friends. Couches and tables fill this cafe and give it a casual, friendly spot for congregating with friends or working remotely.
252 locals recommend
Tryst
2459 18th St NW
252 locals recommend
A local favorite that feels like a scene from Friends. Couches and tables fill this cafe and give it a casual, friendly spot for congregating with friends or working remotely.
Delicious European style brunch spot run by Ukrainian sisters.
D Light Cafe & Bakery
2475 18th Street Northwest
Delicious European style brunch spot run by Ukrainian sisters.
With patio and indoor seating, this place is always buzzing with life and has is very family friendly-with chocolate chip pancakes.
51 locals recommend
Open City
2331 Calvert St NW
51 locals recommend
With patio and indoor seating, this place is always buzzing with life and has is very family friendly-with chocolate chip pancakes.
Delicious, inexpensive, quick, grab & go lunch or dinner. The Jamaican empanada is our FAVE.
20 locals recommend
Julia's Empanadas
1221 Connecticut Ave NW
20 locals recommend
Delicious, inexpensive, quick, grab & go lunch or dinner. The Jamaican empanada is our FAVE.
Amazing BBQ & Sides!
28 locals recommend
Federalist Pig
1654 Columbia Rd NW
28 locals recommend
Amazing BBQ & Sides!
Layers of flavor, wonderful service for dining in or carryout. Excellent service.
9 locals recommend
Jyoti Indian Cuisine
2433 18th St NW
9 locals recommend
Layers of flavor, wonderful service for dining in or carryout. Excellent service.
Delicious handmade pasta - great for dine in or carryout.
15 locals recommend
Al Volo Osteria
1790 Columbia Rd NW
15 locals recommend
Delicious handmade pasta - great for dine in or carryout.
A ramen treat day or night - it's communal table makes for a fun atmosphere.
54 locals recommend
Sakuramen Ramen Bar
2441 18th St NW
54 locals recommend
A ramen treat day or night - it's communal table makes for a fun atmosphere.
Delightful and always busy Afghan restaurant. Try the appetizer sampler platter for a delicious sampling.
53 locals recommend
Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd NW
53 locals recommend
Delightful and always busy Afghan restaurant. Try the appetizer sampler platter for a delicious sampling.
Michelin Star DC restaurant will make your mouth water. Pricey but worth the splurge if you are a foodie.
62 locals recommend
Tail Up Goat
1827 Adams Mill Rd NW
62 locals recommend
Michelin Star DC restaurant will make your mouth water. Pricey but worth the splurge if you are a foodie.
The atmosphere, menu, and drinks make this place a solid choice. If you like spirits - paired with your meal, this place will delight you.
123 locals recommend
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NW
123 locals recommend
The atmosphere, menu, and drinks make this place a solid choice. If you like spirits - paired with your meal, this place will delight you.
5-star food, wine, service & atmosphere
7 locals recommend
Reveler's Hour
1775 Columbia Rd NW
7 locals recommend
5-star food, wine, service & atmosphere
Great spot to catch and game and have reliably good bar food.
Macintyre's
2621 Connecticut Ave NW
Great spot to catch and game and have reliably good bar food.
Gorgeous New Hotel - Cafe in Lobby is open to the public and a great spot to do some remote work.
29 locals recommend
The LINE DC
1770 Champlain St NW
29 locals recommend
Gorgeous New Hotel - Cafe in Lobby is open to the public and a great spot to do some remote work.
Divine cakes & treats - with upstairs eating area.
13 locals recommend
The CakeRoom
2006 18th St NW
13 locals recommend
Divine cakes & treats - with upstairs eating area.
#1 ranked Thai DC restaurant. Layers and layers of flavor will delight!
106 locals recommend
Beau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NW
106 locals recommend
#1 ranked Thai DC restaurant. Layers and layers of flavor will delight!
Wonderful salads-started by local Georgetown students and has gone public.
sweetgreen
888 17th Street Northwest
Wonderful salads-started by local Georgetown students and has gone public.
Legit breakfast tacos! Handmade tortillas full of deliciousness…long weekend line so go early!
La Tejana
Legit breakfast tacos! Handmade tortillas full of deliciousness…long weekend line so go early!
Delicious breakfast sandwiches and dinner fare. Great vibe in mount pleasant hispanic neighborhood - short stroll from here.
56 locals recommend
Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW
56 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast sandwiches and dinner fare. Great vibe in mount pleasant hispanic neighborhood - short stroll from here.
Delicious Thai just steps from here in Woodley Park. Sit down or Carry out
Donsak Thai Restaurant
Delicious Thai just steps from here in Woodley Park. Sit down or Carry out

Sightseeing

DC is remarkably biker friendly. Download the Capital Bikeshare App to quickly rent a bike for an hour or day. The trailhead behind the Omni Hotel will take you straight to Georgetown and The Lincoln Memorial.
211 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare
211 locals recommend
DC is remarkably biker friendly. Download the Capital Bikeshare App to quickly rent a bike for an hour or day. The trailhead behind the Omni Hotel will take you straight to Georgetown and The Lincoln Memorial.
Great spot to grab a kayak on a pretty day.
75 locals recommend
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NW
75 locals recommend
Great spot to grab a kayak on a pretty day.
A nice walk from the Cottage- and enjoy a Panda cake pop on your way out at Baked by Yael.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
771 locals recommend
A nice walk from the Cottage- and enjoy a Panda cake pop on your way out at Baked by Yael.
Wonderful for all ages - learn about DC and history while riding bikes through the city with a live tour guide.
Unlimited Biking
Wonderful for all ages - learn about DC and history while riding bikes through the city with a live tour guide.
Trails surround you here! To get off the tourist path, simply search rock creek park trails. Enchanting views and strolls await!
Rock Creek Park
Trails surround you here! To get off the tourist path, simply search rock creek park trails. Enchanting views and strolls await!

Neighborhoods

A short walk - great people watching, restaurants, cafes & shopping. The city's largest farmers market is there on the weekends - year round and does not disappoint.
301 locals recommend
Dupont Circle
301 locals recommend
A short walk - great people watching, restaurants, cafes & shopping. The city's largest farmers market is there on the weekends - year round and does not disappoint.
Bike, walk or Uber to Georgetown (no METRO stop there) for excellent shopping and restaurants.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
664 locals recommend
Bike, walk or Uber to Georgetown (no METRO stop there) for excellent shopping and restaurants.
Local, neighborhood shop with Cool souvenirs and gifts-worth a peek!
17 locals recommend
Urban Dwell
1837 Columbia Rd NW
17 locals recommend
Local, neighborhood shop with Cool souvenirs and gifts-worth a peek!

City advice

Getting around

Metro is easy to navigate

Simply buy the SmartTrip pass for your stay.
Getting around

Circulator Busses are only $1

These buses make "circles" in the city on set routes. There is one on the Mall that will take you to all the tourist spots for hopping on and off - especially good for tired feet or kids that need a break. They accept cash or your SmartTrip METRO card.
Getting around

Capital Bikeshare is FUN & EASY

Download the App and rent a bike from hundreds of DC locations by the minute. One of the best ways to see the city is on a bike.