Planning a trip to Washington?
Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
Open City
Breakfast Spot, Coffee Shop, and Diner$$$$
Woodley Park, Washington
The folks at Washington Post and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"Open City now has a hash brown bowl too!"(5 Tips)
"Bacon scrambler was delicious, and try the Cuban coffee too!"(7 Tips)
"Try the chai tea waffles or the egg, bacon and cheddar scramble."(5 Tips)
"Love the Open City burger with the chipotle mayo!"(4 Tips)
286 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- breakfast food
- coffee
- brunch food
- chai
- casual
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
EaterMay 12, 2017This favorite brunch destination in Woodley Park is also a great place to surf the web at any hour during breakfast, lunch or dinner. Choices range from buttermilk waffles to bacon-wrapped meatloaf.
Christopher MatthewMay 20, 2016Amazing atmosphere, fantastic service, and the food was incredibly delicious! Their espresso is also amazing! Get the cortado, best I've had in the city!
Janine BMarch 25, 2013Come at an off-peak hour to relax and enjoy the atmosphere! The coffee is too good not to spend a while with it. Loved the chorizo and scallion scramble. A DC fave!
Red DuckFebruary 19, 2014Without question one of THE BEST all day breakfast (and every other food!) spots in DC. Spacious with a full bar and amazing food.
Juana MerloApril 6, 2014Lovely place! Had a super yummy dinner (ahi tuna sandwich), so gourmet! Another time, I ordered food to go and they got my order wrong, so they treated me with a great cappuccino. Service & food rock.
Jeff SApril 13, 2013Nice place for breakfast with the family before running around. The coffee is great and the scrambles are delicious. Throw in some bacon and balance it out with fresh fruit. Comfortable too.
Mary GlazenerNovember 3, 2017Wonderful breakfast foods and other foods throughout the day. One of my favorite late night coffee or food spots when you just want to chat and eat.
Sarah AnneJanuary 1, 2015What a friendly, wonderful, delicious restaurant. My boyfriend took me here on our first date a year and a half ago, and it's been our favorite place ever since.
Behrad EatsJune 11, 2013Monday nights you get any burger and draft for $10. I got the Open City burger with cheddar and applewood-smoked bacon on a potato roll. Medium rare.
Washington PostSeptember 14, 2014Breakfast is available all day, and coffee is served in a giant mug with several animal crackers. Read more
Leanne AlyssaMarch 27, 2016Takoma Park sandwich is great! So is the pimento Mac and cheese and the chocolate silk pie. Best chai tea latte and masala chai I've ever had- Best brunch in woodley park! For lower wait times, ya gotta arrive before 11am or after 2pm. Otherwise expect to wait at least 40mins. Great coffee and tea!
Roll CMay 6, 2015Great for families. Closeby Omni Shoreham. The patio and greenhouse are both great seating options. Oh, animal crackers with drip coffee!
Corey SimonOctober 24, 2014The breakfast fare is good. I had an Open City Omelette, which was excellent. The pancakes are good and large, and the sides are substantial.
Multigrain chocolate chip pancakes are a delight and so are the animal crackers they serve with your coffee.
Jennifer DayJune 3, 2013Ask to be in Richard's section AKA the Crazy Uncle. He was great with the kids, great with menu suggestions and provided wonderful service! Try the OC Royale for a good variety.
wonderwillowFebruary 26, 2012Service was GREAT (a rarity in DC). We got a Cortado and a Cuban Coffee and neither were made properly. Food was great, although my tofu scramble was not an actual tofu scramble, still great flavor.
Darrin FriedmanNovember 14, 2011My favorite place ev-ah! Everything is good. The Burgers, the hand cut chips, breakfast -- everything. Just make sure you go back and try something different the next time.
Mark TooleyAugust 12, 2013Excellent vibe ...especially for breakfast. Although if you're looking for fruit, yogurt & granola, you'll be frustrated guys - they only sell it as separate sides, not a combo.
- They have rolled out a new menu here, falling more in line with their sister kitchens, The Coupe, and The Diner. Open City now has a hash brown bowl too!
Karen L.January 21, 2012Its coffee shop food, although good quality and good portions. Good neighborhood restaurant for breakfast or brunch. Not a place I would frequent for dinner or for a night out.
Jessica PlacenciaFebruary 15, 2015YAS! The food is sooooo good, drinks as well. Not your cheapest brunch but definitely one of the most delicious.
Order the green iced tea - it has JUST A HINT of pineapple. ;-)
Burger DaysJuly 4, 2011The Open City burger is a winner. Topped with melted aged white cheddar and thick cut, smoky bacon, it's served on a squishy, sesame-seeded potato bun. It's so choice.- DaveNovember 3, 2016Made my vegan tofu with egg. I complained and they remade it but I wouldn't trust this place with vegan orders. Shame because they have vegan items clearly marked on the menu. Decent coffee though.
Epic gluten free Mac n cheese. Amazing bacon and artichoke dip. And if you're feeling really hungry - the OC royale will help you out.
Andrea NewlandOctober 13, 2010LOVE this place. Known for its baristas that are properly trained, coffee is excellent. Brunch is good...Madame Croc sandwhich is the best! Right in the heart of the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan area...u
Richie StarkJanuary 2, 2014Brunch city! Delightful burger and all around quality brunch fare. Plus, good coffee (with animal crackers!)
Try the specials! New and delicious ones every week! All the employees that work at Open City work hard for you! They are all wonderful! Open City serves Fat Tire! Slurp.
Have breakfast here weekly when on business travel. Great coffee, good breakfast select. Been for lunch and dinner too, good then as well. Burger special with beer is favorite.
Phil WatsonJanuary 6, 2016Good cocktails (try the Bloody Mary) and good burgers. I've heard brunch is great too.
Morgan ThomasNovember 11, 2014Simple food, good coffee and I love the relaxed vibe. I love a place that serves breakfast all day.- Jeannette L.June 26, 2015The Chorizo Scramble is delicious. Get the hashbrowns as your side. Best hashbrowns I've ever had!
Anna SebournAugust 6, 2013I bring EVERYONE who comes to visit me here. It's worth whatever the wait time, because it has something for every palette.
Alanna GuzmanDecember 29, 2015Delicious buttermilk pancakes and unique hash browns. Cafe lattes are great too!- Andrea NewlandSeptember 5, 2011Had the meatloaf was ok the mashed potatoes and Mac n cheese were great,love the staff so friendly great place..Croque Madam or Monsieur for Brunch!
- Andrea NewlandFebruary 18, 2011and you must have the Croque madame! If you love coffee, this is also a great alternative to Starbucks...love my Bucks but still this is a fun local place for Brunch!
Earl MooreJuly 29, 2015Excellent coffee, omelettes, and waffles. Breakfast cocktails are awesome if you need one
My boyfriend loves the breakfast pizza! I love the bacon scramble and Chai waffle. :)
Manuel PachecoFebruary 13, 2014Quality keeps going down. Must be one of few brunch places in the city that charges to refill coffee...walk a few blocks and find a better place in adams morgan or dupont.
I always like my meal here…you can get breakfast late if you want. The service is usually timely…food comes out quick…lots a variety on the weekly specials- Reagan BarbosaFebruary 11, 2017Huevos Rancheros was super delicious. French toast was just ok, but the pancakes had a great texture.
James HolmesOctober 2, 2011Try the tofu scramble. Much better than the normal tofu and turmeric you see other places. The tahini makes it creamy. Best I've ever had.
Nathan KetsdeverNovember 16, 2009Check this out if you are in the area! They have a wide assortment of food (burgers, pizza, breakfast, & other stuff). It was a favorite hangout when I lived in DC. Runs about $8 to $10 as I recall.
Lauren DApril 21, 2012Really good mushroom pasta, though could have used a bit more salt... easy solution for that though! Awesome cream cheese desserts too!
719 Photos
Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Brunch all day, craft beers on tap, a thoughtful wine selection, Counter Culture coffee and a menu of fresh and delicious options.
Closed until 6:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 6:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 6:00 AM–1:00 AM
(202) 332-2331
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
See More
You might also like
- 6.2
"Get a panini made with the fresh challah bread. Perfectly soft, buttery and flaky!"
Katrina Tulloch - 7.8
"I had The Mayor, French Toast sticks, and garlic Parmesan tater tots! Everything was so good. The crack sauce added a nice touch to the sandwich."
Brenna Graham - 5.2
"T-Bone medium rare....mmmmmmmmm. everyone is so wonderful and helpful"
Jacqueline Braxton
Places people like to go after Open City
Appears on 493 lists
Burger Days Great D.C. Burgers of 2011
Created by Burger Days
6 items • 97 followers
D.C.'s Most Mouthwatering Burgers
Created by Foursquare City Guide
14 items • 67 followers
Created by Foursquare City Guide
15 items • 75 followers
