Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Zeke's Coffee is a small batch coffee roastery located in the Woodridge neighborhood of Washington, DC (east of Brookland), specializing in organic, fair trade, and sustainable Arabica beans. Zeke's features single-origin coffees and own custom blends. So if you want your coffee Frenched Pressed, Dripped, poured over, iced or with a taste of Nitro; Zeke's is the place to go!
66 locals recommend
Zeke's Coffee
2300 Rhode Island Ave NEZeke's Coffee is a small batch coffee roastery located in the Woodridge neighborhood of Washington, DC (east of Brookland), specializing in organic, fair trade, and sustainable Arabica beans. Zeke's features single-origin coffees and own custom blends. So if you want your coffee Frenched Pressed, Dripped, poured over, iced or with a taste of Nitro; Zeke's is the place to go!
If you have a taste for some authentic Tex-Mex eats; this is the place to go. It is a very casual eating experience. They are also known for their popular happy hours.
36 locals recommend
San Antonio Bar & Grill
3908 12th St NEIf you have a taste for some authentic Tex-Mex eats; this is the place to go. It is a very casual eating experience. They are also known for their popular happy hours.
If you are hooked on Starbucks we also have this location conveniently located at walking distance.
466 locals recommend
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWIf you are hooked on Starbucks we also have this location conveniently located at walking distance.
Their Brookland location is in the heart of the arts district. They have a casual atmosphere offering a diverse menu of American Cuisine. Thier outdoor patio has a view of The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Catholic University of America’s campus. If you have time the Basilica is a gorgeous place to visit. Even though it is of the Catholic denomination, the doors are open to all for site seeing.
250 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWTheir Brookland location is in the heart of the arts district. They have a casual atmosphere offering a diverse menu of American Cuisine. Thier outdoor patio has a view of The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Catholic University of America’s campus. If you have time the Basilica is a gorgeous place to visit. Even though it is of the Catholic denomination, the doors are open to all for site seeing.
Our Favorite!! "This fairly new restaurant is located in the quaint Brookland neighborhood just seconds from Catholic University and The Basilica of the National Shrine. They offer excellent American cuisine in a very intimate and casual atmosphere. They have a great brunch and excellent bar all with outside seating.
169 locals recommend
Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street NortheastOur Favorite!! "This fairly new restaurant is located in the quaint Brookland neighborhood just seconds from Catholic University and The Basilica of the National Shrine. They offer excellent American cuisine in a very intimate and casual atmosphere. They have a great brunch and excellent bar all with outside seating.
This indoor marketplace offers a variety of food vendors such as mini restaurants, gourmet coffees, desserts, bakers, and delis. It is a fun place with something for everyone
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEThis indoor marketplace offers a variety of food vendors such as mini restaurants, gourmet coffees, desserts, bakers, and delis. It is a fun place with something for everyone
Essentials
This gym is conveniently located in the Ivy City neighborhood just minutes from our location. Please contact Planet Fitness directly to inquire about guest passes
29 locals recommend
Planet Fitness
1406 Okie St NEThis gym is conveniently located in the Ivy City neighborhood just minutes from our location. Please contact Planet Fitness directly to inquire about guest passes
Located on the H Street corridor with free underground parking. This is a great location for your everyday groceries and other necessities.
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWLocated on the H Street corridor with free underground parking. This is a great location for your everyday groceries and other necessities.
Shopping
Also, located in Ivy City is this organic food market. Mom's also has a small cafe offering quick organic eats.
84 locals recommend
MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NEAlso, located in Ivy City is this organic food market. Mom's also has a small cafe offering quick organic eats.
If you feel like splurging on some high-end items; City Center is the Place to go. Here you will find some very well known retailers like Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tumi, and Dior.
126 locals recommend
CityCenterDC
825 10th St NWIf you feel like splurging on some high-end items; City Center is the Place to go. Here you will find some very well known retailers like Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tumi, and Dior.
Parks & Nature
The Arboretum is a 446 Acre heaven for nature enthusiasts. It has several gardens and collections both international and local. It is also now the home of The National Capitol Columns. Moved from the U.S. Capitol in the 1980s they now sit majestically at The Arboretum.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
The Arboretum is a 446 Acre heaven for nature enthusiasts. It has several gardens and collections both international and local. It is also now the home of The National Capitol Columns. Moved from the U.S. Capitol in the 1980s they now sit majestically at The Arboretum.
Drinks & Nightlife
On H street between 300-1409 H Street NE, you can find a variety of Restaurants, Bars, and nights clubs. Red Rocks is one of our favorites.
171 locals recommend
H Street Northeast
H Street NortheastOn H street between 300-1409 H Street NE, you can find a variety of Restaurants, Bars, and nights clubs. Red Rocks is one of our favorites.
Check out to see if any of your favorite music performers are in town with you. This music venue is within walking distance of our location.
36 locals recommend
Echostage
2135 Queens Chapel Rd NECheck out to see if any of your favorite music performers are in town with you. This music venue is within walking distance of our location.
Everything Else
Do not miss out on this newly unveiled D.C. destination. Our new waterfront neighborhood opened during the winter of 2017. The South West waterfront comes with a spacious music venue, restaurants, and shops. It is a great destination for dinner and drinks.
Water Street Southwest
Water Street SouthwestDo not miss out on this newly unveiled D.C. destination. Our new waterfront neighborhood opened during the winter of 2017. The South West waterfront comes with a spacious music venue, restaurants, and shops. It is a great destination for dinner and drinks.
Sightseeing
Regardless of your faith if you have the opportunity to visit this architectural masterpiece; go. It is beautiful inside, and tourists are welcome to walk through.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastRegardless of your faith if you have the opportunity to visit this architectural masterpiece; go. It is beautiful inside, and tourists are welcome to walk through.