Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great for a cozy dinner or a cup of coffee as you peruse the bookstore located inside!
250 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWGreat for a cozy dinner or a cup of coffee as you peruse the bookstore located inside!
Renowned vegan restaurant located at the front of the building!
23 locals recommend
Evolve Vegan Restaurant
341 Cedar St NWRenowned vegan restaurant located at the front of the building!
Excellent coffee bar and bakery-- great for breakfast on the go!
23 locals recommend
La Mano Coffee Bar
304 Carroll Street NorthwestExcellent coffee bar and bakery-- great for breakfast on the go!
Delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner offerings (known for their oysters!). Also great for happy hour. Features live music several times a week!
142 locals recommend
Republic
6939 Laurel AveDelicious brunch, lunch, and dinner offerings (known for their oysters!). Also great for happy hour. Features live music several times a week!
Soupergirl
314 Carroll St NWYummy vegan soups, salads, and breads. A local favorite!
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveOffers Neapolitan-style pizzas with great outdoor seating.
Amazing Caribbean cuisine-- try the jerk chicken, beef or veggie patties, and a Cola Champagne. Beware, the food is spicy!! Take out only.
8 locals recommend
Spicy Delight
308 Carroll St NWAmazing Caribbean cuisine-- try the jerk chicken, beef or veggie patties, and a Cola Champagne. Beware, the food is spicy!! Take out only.
Delightful spot serving an array of tacos-- try the LA-style!
8 locals recommend
Taco-ma Yucatán chicken
353 Cedar Street NorthwestDelightful spot serving an array of tacos-- try the LA-style!
Adorable Thai restaurant that also serves sushi. Try the Drunken Noodles and Pineapple Mint Lemonade. Great for vegetarians!
50 locals recommend
Kin Da
6923 Laurel AveAdorable Thai restaurant that also serves sushi. Try the Drunken Noodles and Pineapple Mint Lemonade. Great for vegetarians!
Everything Else
Historic farmer's market on Sundays! Browse the best of local offerings including speciality meats, artisan breads and cheeses, organic fruits and veggies, and more!
46 locals recommend
Takoma Park Farmers Market
6931 Laurel AveHistoric farmer's market on Sundays! Browse the best of local offerings including speciality meats, artisan breads and cheeses, organic fruits and veggies, and more!
Red line metro stop with quick access to downtown Washington, DC. Silver Spring is also just one stop away!
109 locals recommend
Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWRed line metro stop with quick access to downtown Washington, DC. Silver Spring is also just one stop away!
7-Eleven
8101 Fenton St24 hour convenience perfect for late night snacking.
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWGreat for restocking any needed incidentals.
Capital Bikeshare: Takoma Metro
Rent a bike to explore the city!
Sightseeing
Beautiful National Park located in the middle of the city! Great for hiking, biking, jogging-- even horseback riding!
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWBeautiful National Park located in the middle of the city! Great for hiking, biking, jogging-- even horseback riding!
Shopping
GELATO! Almond praline, Thai coconut, Earl grey, Ginger vanilla, Maple walnut...good luck choosing just one flavor!
28 locals recommend
Dolci Gelati Cafe (Takoma Park)
7040 Carroll AveGELATO! Almond praline, Thai coconut, Earl grey, Ginger vanilla, Maple walnut...good luck choosing just one flavor!