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 • Updated On: January 7, 2016
A Baked Joint is one of DC.

1. A Baked Joint

9.3
440 K St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Mount Vernon Square · 120 tips and reviews
Busboys and Poets is one of DC.

2. Busboys and Poets

1025 5th St NW (at K St. NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 298 tips and reviews
Graffiato is one of DC.

3. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews
Crepes Parfait is one of DC.

4. Crepes Parfait

8.1
(See Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Southwest - Waterfront · 6 tips and reviews
CAVA is one of DC.

5. CAVA

707 H St NW (btwn 7th & 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Chinatown · 23 tips and reviews
Crepes on the Walk is one of DC.

6. Crepes on the Walk

701 7th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews
Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro is one of DC.

7. Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro

713 H St NW (btwn 7th & 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Chinatown · 278 tips and reviews
Batter Bowl Bakery is one of DC.

8. Batter Bowl Bakery

403 H St. NE, Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Near Northeast · 21 tips and reviews
Bakers & Baristas is one of DC.

9. Bakers & Baristas

501 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Penn Quarter · 26 tips and reviews
Sidamo Coffee & Tea is one of DC.

10. Sidamo Coffee & Tea

8.1
417 H St NE (btwn 4th & 5th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Near Northeast · 59 tips and reviews
Poste Moderne Brasserie is one of DC.

11. Poste Moderne Brasserie

555 8th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St Nw), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 97 tips and reviews
Rasika is one of DC.

12. Rasika

9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 193 tips and reviews
Le Grenier is one of DC.

13. Le Grenier

502 H St NE (at 5th St NE), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Near Northeast · 34 tips and reviews
Merzi is one of DC.

14. Merzi

415 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 53 tips and reviews
OYA is one of DC.

15. OYA

777 9th St NW (at H St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews
Dolcezza Gelato is one of DC.

16. Dolcezza Gelato

9.3
904 Palmer Aly NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 68 tips and reviews
Fiola is one of DC.

17. Fiola

8.5
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at Indiana Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 67 tips and reviews
Pitango Gelato is one of DC.

18. Pitango Gelato

8.5
413 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Penn Quarter · 131 tips and reviews
Zaytinya is one of DC.

19. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 411 tips and reviews
Acadiana is one of DC.

20. Acadiana

901 New York Ave NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews
RareSweets is one of DC.

21. RareSweets

963 Palmer Alley NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 15 tips and reviews
Centrolina is one of DC.

22. Centrolina

8.0
974 Palmer Aly NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 15 tips and reviews
b DC Penn Quarter is one of DC.

23. b DC Penn Quarter

801 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Penn Quarter · 57 tips and reviews
Co Co. Sala is one of DC.

24. Co Co. Sala

929 F St NW (btwn 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of DC.

25. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.2
924 Blagden Alley NW (btwn M, N, 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 131 tips and reviews
Big Bear Cafe is one of DC.

26. Big Bear Cafe

8.6
1700 1st St NW (at R St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 118 tips and reviews
Brasserie Beck is one of DC.

27. Brasserie Beck

1101 K St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 125 tips and reviews
Compass Coffee is one of DC.

28. Compass Coffee

8.7
1535 7th St NW (btwn P & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 53 tips and reviews
Peregrine Espresso is one of DC.

29. Peregrine Espresso

8.3
1309 5th St NE (in Union Market), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Ivy City · 22 tips and reviews
Bacio Pizzeria is one of DC.

30. Bacio Pizzeria

8.4
81 Seaton Pl NW (at 1st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 17 tips and reviews
The Red Hen is one of DC.

31. The Red Hen

9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 85 tips and reviews
Dolcezza Factory is one of DC.

32. Dolcezza Factory

550 Penn St NE (at 6th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Ivy City · 16 tips and reviews
Café du Parc is one of DC.

33. Café du Parc

7.5
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 14th St), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 52 tips and reviews
Slipstream is one of DC.

34. Slipstream

1333 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Logan Circle - Shaw · 82 tips and reviews
Shawafel is one of DC.

35. Shawafel

1322 H St NE (at 13th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 36 tips and reviews
Estadio is one of DC.

36. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews
Pound The Hill is one of DC.

37. Pound The Hill

621 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn 6th & 7th Sts. SE), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews
Seventh Hill is one of DC.

38. Seventh Hill

327 7th St SE (at Pennsylvania Ave. SE), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 44 tips and reviews
Maketto is one of DC.

39. Maketto

9.0
1351 H St NE (Linden Ct), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 65 tips and reviews
Pitango Gelato is one of DC.

40. Pitango Gelato

1451 P St NW (btw 14th & 15th St), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Circle - Shaw · 47 tips and reviews
Peregrine Espresso is one of DC.

41. Peregrine Espresso

8.2
660 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 7th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews
Oohh’s & Aahh’s is one of DC.

42. Oohh’s & Aahh’s

7.4
1005 U St NW (btwn 10th & 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · U-Street · 97 tips and reviews
Wicked Waffle is one of DC.

43. Wicked Waffle

1712 I (Eye) St. NW (btwn 17th & 18th Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 54 tips and reviews
The Wydown is one of DC.

44. The Wydown

1924 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · U-Street · 55 tips and reviews
Belga Cafe is one of DC.

45. Belga Cafe

7.9
514 8th St SE (at E St SE), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 81 tips and reviews
Cava Mezze - DC is one of DC.

46. Cava Mezze - DC

527 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 93 tips and reviews
Rose's Luxury is one of DC.

47. Rose's Luxury

9.1
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers is one of DC.

48. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews
Crepeaway is one of DC.

49. Crepeaway

8.5
2001 L St NW (at 20th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 38 tips and reviews
Lauriol Plaza is one of DC.

50. Lauriol Plaza

8.2
1835 18th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 264 tips and reviews
Ice Cream Jubilee is one of DC.

51. Ice Cream Jubilee

8.8
301 Water St SE (4th Street, SE), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Navy Yard · 47 tips and reviews
Zorba's Cafe is one of DC.

52. Zorba's Cafe

8.1
1612 20th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 68 tips and reviews
Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato is one of DC.

53. Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato

9.1
1704 Connecticut Ave NW (at R St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Washington · 105 tips and reviews
Rasika West End is one of DC.

54. Rasika West End

9.3
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · West End · 116 tips and reviews
Tryst is one of DC.

55. Tryst

8.7
2459 18th St NW (btwn Columbia Rd & Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 298 tips and reviews
George's King of Falafel & Cheesesteak is one of DC.

56. George's King of Falafel & Cheesesteak

9.0
1205 28th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Georgetown · 51 tips and reviews
Cafe Tu-O-Tu is one of DC.

57. Cafe Tu-O-Tu

7.9
2816 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 29th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Georgetown · 22 tips and reviews
Farmers Fishers Bakers is one of DC.

58. Farmers Fishers Bakers

8.7
3000 K St NW (at Washington Harbour), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 221 tips and reviews
Cafe Milano is one of DC.

59. Cafe Milano

8.3
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 81 tips and reviews
Martin's Tavern is one of DC.

60. Martin's Tavern

8.7
1264 Wisconsin Ave NW (at N St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 92 tips and reviews
Olivia Macaron is one of DC.

61. Olivia Macaron

8.6
3222 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Georgetown · 33 tips and reviews
Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co. is one of DC.

62. Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co.

9.0
3214 P St NW (at Wisconsin Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Georgetown · 74 tips and reviews
Café Bonaparte is one of DC.

63. Café Bonaparte

1522 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Volta Pl. NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 59 tips and reviews
Kafe Leopold is one of DC.

64. Kafe Leopold

8.6
3315 Cadys Aly NW (btwn N 33rd St & N Bank St), Washington, D.C.
Austrian Restaurant · Georgetown · 176 tips and reviews
1789 Restaurant is one of DC.

65. 1789 Restaurant

8.3
1226 36th St NW (at Prospect St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 38 tips and reviews
Lebanese Taverna is one of DC.

66. Lebanese Taverna

7.8
1101 S Joyce St (Pentagon Row), Arlington, VA
Lebanese Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery is one of DC.

67. Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery

8.7
1515 N Courthouse Rd (15th St), Arlington, VA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 150 tips and reviews
2 Amys is one of DC.

68. 2 Amys

8.8
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 167 tips and reviews
Nicecream Factory is one of DC.

69. Nicecream Factory

8.8
2831 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · Clarendon - Courthouse · 36 tips and reviews
Northside Social is one of DC.

70. Northside Social

9.0
3211 Wilson Blvd (at Washington Blvd), Arlington, VA
Coffee Shop · Lyon Village · 272 tips and reviews
Buzz Bakeshop is one of DC.

71. Buzz Bakeshop

7.3
818 N Quincy St Ste 102 (at Wilson Blvd), Arlington, VA
Bakery · Ballston - Virginia Square · 82 tips and reviews
Yayla Bistro is one of DC.

72. Yayla Bistro

7.6
2201 N Westmoreland St (N Washington st), Arlington, VA
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Falls Church · 13 tips and reviews
Grace's Mandarin is one of DC.

73. Grace's Mandarin

7.9
188 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD
Chinese Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar is one of DC.

74. Max Brenner Chocolate Bar

7263 Woodmont Ave (btw Elm & Capital Crescent Trl), Bethesda, MD
Dessert Shop · 32 tips and reviews
Misha's Coffee is one of DC.

75. Misha's Coffee

8.1
917A King St (King St.), Alexandria, VA
Coffee Shop · Old Town · 91 tips and reviews
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie is one of DC.

76. Fontaine Caffe & Creperie

8.5
119 S Royal St (btwn King St & Prince St), Alexandria, VA
French Restaurant · Old Town · 35 tips and reviews
The Majestic is one of DC.

77. The Majestic

8.5
911 King St, Alexandria, VA
American Restaurant · Old Town · 65 tips and reviews
la Madeleine French Bakery & Café Alexandria is one of DC.

78. la Madeleine French Bakery & Café Alexandria

7.9
500 King St (at S Pitt St), Alexandria, VA
French Restaurant · Old Town · 65 tips and reviews
The Wharf is one of DC.

79. The Wharf

8.1
119 King St, Alexandria, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Old Town · 46 tips and reviews
Epicure Cafe is one of DC.

80. Epicure Cafe

11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA
Café · 17 tips and reviews
Häagen-Dazs is one of DC.

81. Häagen-Dazs

8.6
3120 M St NW (at 31st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Georgetown · 13 tips and reviews

Alaa S.Alaa Shaker: Check out the Georgetown 'trivia' map on the wall to your left while you enjoy their delicious ice cream!

DC-3 is one of DC.

82. DC-3

423 8th St SE (btwn D & E St SE), Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · Capitol Hill · 56 tips and reviews

Alaa S.Alaa Shaker: Best hot dogs you can get in DC! Pick something different on the menu with every visit. You won't be disappointed!

Storm Bros. Ice Cream Factory is one of DC.

83. Storm Bros. Ice Cream Factory

8.0
130 Dock St, Annapolis, MD
Ice Cream Parlor · 14 tips and reviews

Alaa S.Alaa Shaker: Delicious, huge scoops! Grab some and go sit by the water.

Four Sisters is one of DC.

84. Four Sisters

8190 Strawberry Ln (at Lee Hwy), Falls Church, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 92 tips and reviews

Alaa S.Alaa Shaker: The pho is amazing. Great for large groups. Try the Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot for a change. Everything on the menu is delicious!

Taylor Gourmet is one of DC.

85. Taylor Gourmet

485 K St. NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Mount Vernon Square · 68 tips and reviews

Alaa S.Alaa Shaker: Best subs in DC! Get the JFK: breaded chicken, portobello mushroom & goat cheese on whole wheat. Eat outside and enjoy the sun :)

Captain Cookie and the Milk Man is one of DC.

86. Captain Cookie and the Milk Man

2000 Pennsylvania Avenue (see Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Capitol Hill · 16 tips and reviews

Alaa S.Alaa Shaker: The ice cream sandwich is amazing. And people won't stop fighting which tastes better, the ice cream or the cookies!

Burger, Tap & Shake is one of DC.

87. Burger, Tap & Shake

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · George Washington University · 167 tips and reviews

Alaa S.Alaa Shaker: Get the Apache Sweat Lodge or even make your own. They've got sweet potato fries too!

Bobby's Burger Palace is one of DC.

88. Bobby's Burger Palace

2121 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 141 tips and reviews

Alaa S.Alaa Shaker: The burgers are great, but I don't get how they don't have mushrooms in any of them. Not even as an extra topping. Look out for the featured burgers, they're pretty good!

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of DC.

89. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.4
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

Alaa S.Alaa Shaker: One of the must-try stops in U St if not in DC. Cash only!

Mio is one of DC.

90. Mio

1110 Vermont Ave NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 32 tips and reviews
M.E. Swing Co. is one of DC.

91. M.E. Swing Co.

1702 G St NW (at 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 56 tips and reviews
Blue Duck Tavern is one of DC.

92. Blue Duck Tavern

8.8
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews
Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of DC.

93. Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 119 tips and reviews
Menomalé Pizza Napoletana is one of DC.

94. Menomalé Pizza Napoletana

8.9
2711 12th St NE (at Evarts St NE), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Brookland · 55 tips and reviews
Baked & Wired is one of DC.

95. Baked & Wired

9.2
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews
Il Canale is one of DC.

96. Il Canale

8.1
1065 31st St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 96 tips and reviews
Filomena Ristorante is one of DC.

97. Filomena Ristorante

9.0
1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 183 tips and reviews
Medium Rare is one of DC.

98. Medium Rare

8.4
3500 Connecticut Ave NW (at Ordway St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Cleveland Park · 96 tips and reviews
Boccato Gelato & Espresso is one of DC.

99. Boccato Gelato & Espresso

8.4
2719 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Coffee Shop · Lyon Village · 63 tips and reviews
Bastille is one of DC.

100. Bastille

8.4
606 N Fayette St (N Fayette St and Pendleton St), Alexandria, VA
French Restaurant · Braddock Road Metro · 23 tips and reviews
BGR - The Burger Joint is one of DC.

101. BGR - The Burger Joint

106 N Washington St (at King St), Alexandria, VA
Burger Joint · Old Town · 67 tips and reviews
Nando's Peri-Peri is one of DC.

102. Nando's Peri-Peri

7.9
4839 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD
Portuguese Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews
Tout de Sweet is one of DC.

103. Tout de Sweet

8.6
7831 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD
Bakery · 16 tips and reviews