Lincoln's Waffle Shop is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

1. Lincoln's Waffle Shop

7.8
504 10th St NW (btwn E & F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Diner · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 130 tips and reviews

David C.David Conrad Galvan: best hole in the wall burgers Read more.

David R.David Rives: Pretty good hole in the wall breakfast place. One true sign of a good spot? ALWAYS crowded. Sit at the bar for faster service.

Kaili K.Kaili Kalima: This is the greatest little hole in the wall. Located across the street from the Ford Theatre and next door to the house where Lincoln Died. Great food, Great Prices and Great Workers.

El Sol is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

2. El Sol

8.4
1227 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 30 tips and reviews

Saul G.Saul G: Great little hole in the wall. Relleno, burrito and beef enchiladas were outstanding. Margarita was spot on and price was right. Will definitely be back!

Sabrina G.Sabrina Guzman: Tacos al pastor y carne asada were so so good! We also got a torta de bistec and the meat was so tender. We'll be back!

morgmorg: Huge upgrade from El Sauce. Decent food AND you won't get stabbed

Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

3. Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

8.5
331 Pennsylvania Ave SE (4th St), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Dustin H.Dustin Haley: Great old fashion hole in the wall. Food is great, service is characteristically no frills, yet good.

Mikala M.Mikala McCauley: Hole in the wall, but food is good!!

Tony W.Tony Waterloo: Classic DC spot. A great spot for a drink and meal with DC'a locals. Love it! Plus they have Natty Boh!

Jimmy T's Place is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

4. Jimmy T's Place

8.2
501 E Capitol St SE (at 5th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Capitol Hill · 29 tips and reviews

Dustin H.Dustin Haley: Great hole in the wall diner on the Hill. Homemade Ice-cream shakes for dessert.

David F.David Fajardo Pulido: The best breakfast we had in Washington: fast service, affordable price and lots of options. Very close to the Capitol. Highly recommended.

Adam W.Adam Wells: Do not sit at dirty tables. You won't be served if you do and it's your own fault for ignoring the sign.

Oki Bowl DC & Sake is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

5. Oki Bowl DC & Sake

1817 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 27 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Cool and funky decor at this hole in the wall ramen shop. I recommend the savory Kimchi Ramen made with kimchi, Nippon tofu, scallion and nori with pork belly added on.

Matt B.Matt Bernstein: Cool hole in the wall place with a funky atmosphere. The oki curry ramen had a ton of flavor.

Rosemary M.Rosemary M: Get the octopus leg (a light tempura grilled octopus), monkfish liver & the curry ramen; so damn good!

Donburi is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

6. Donburi

2438 18th St NW (at Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 69 tips and reviews

Jacobo G.Jacobo Gómez: Amazing hole in the wall for tonkatsu don in Adams Morgan

CassidyCassidy: everything is great, but if you're here why not go for the full Monty moriwase? don't forget the sneaky excellent miso soup with tons of seaweed and enoki mushrooms.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Chicken & Pork Katsudon with curry sauce is nothing short of excellent. Juicy breaded chicken, flavorful crispy pork, and flavorful curry sauce over a bed of wonderful rice.

The Round Robin Bar is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

7. The Round Robin Bar

7.8
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 33 tips and reviews

Eden E.Eden Ess: Best little historic hole in the wall.

JLJL: They have the best blue cheese stuffed olives I have ever tasted 🍸

Library L.Library Lady: “You adopt the universal habit of the place and call for a mint-julep, a whiskey-skin, a gin-cocktail...for the conviviality of Washington sets in at an early hour,” wrote Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1862

Greek Deli & Catering is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

8. Greek Deli & Catering

8.0
1120 19th St NW (btwn L & M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 55 tips and reviews

GABRIELA M.GABRIELA M: amazing! little hole in the wall that is really a little piece of Greece in Dupont circle!

Laurie M.Laurie Mayers: The line moves fast! I got pork marinated in lemon & wine and green beans w peas & tomatoes. Fantastic food. Read more.

Sean M.Sean McGrath: The food was good. Order the food.

El Rinconcito Cafe is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

9. El Rinconcito Cafe

8.8
1129 11th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 66 tips and reviews

Juan A.Juan Argote: Small hole in the wall serving authentic food. I really enjoyed their milanesa with the sweet plantains.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: We recommend: Cheese and black-bean pupusas; yuca, fried and topped with pork and a vinegary slaw; carne desilada, a platter of shredded beef, avocado, rice, and beans.

Vincent M.Vincent Macaluso: Nachos so good you'll slap your mamacita.

Las Placitas is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

10. Las Placitas

7.7
1100 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · SW Ballpark - Navy Yard · 3 tips and reviews

CharChar: Wow, this place is a great hole in the wall, El Salvadorian restaurant. Lomo Soltado is amazing. Fantastic service, they gave me and my date free shots! Will return soon!

Rob D.Rob Doole: Food is good, service is good, margaritas are great!

Greg E.Greg Eaheart: Great food, great service. We will definitely be back soon.

Pica Taco is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

11. Pica Taco

8.0
1629 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 22 tips and reviews

Mimi N.Mimi Nguyen: Reminds me of the hole in the wall places I'd find back in Orange County. Loved the lengua, carnitas, fish tacos, and breakfast burritos!

Monty H.Monty Hill: Great little find. Spinach quesadillas are the way to go!

Chorizo tacos are clutch performers.

The Big Hunt is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

12. The Big Hunt

1345 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn N St & Dupont Cir NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 111 tips and reviews

CeCeGCeCeG: Huge hole in the wall. No thanks :(

Audrey A.Audrey A: Excellent service. Kitchen closes at midnight, so order early. Food is standard bar food, but there is a good selection of beers available. Nice, hole in the wall type bar.

Mandy J.Mandy Jenkins: There's a lot to explore here, but be sure to check out the back deck. It's quiet, secluded and all awesome.

Sacrificial Lamb is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

13. Sacrificial Lamb

7.4
1704 R St NW (btwn 17th St & New Hampshire Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 30 tips and reviews

Carlos M.Carlos Montano: Hole in the wall with really tasty food. Get the #2 Chicken Kabob with naan meal. Recommended!

Andrew W.Andrew Wiseman: Really tasty wraps. Great carry out spot, call ahead to get it quicker.

Sarah B.Sarah Burns: Chickpeas are always amazing.

Oohh’s & Aahh’s is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

14. Oohh’s & Aahh’s

7.3
1005 U St NW (btwn 10th & 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · U-Street · 97 tips and reviews

Melissa M.Melissa Monsalve: Absolute hole in the wall, but also absolutely worth every bite. The chicken is bomb and mac & cheese is heaven

James S.James Stolp: Fantastic food! Fried catfish, greens, grits and cheese, cornbread, sweet tea, great fries chicken. They're doing it right!

Warren ♏.Warren ♏ Johnson ♏: The Mac & Cheese is some kind of GOOD...

Bagels Etc is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Washington.

15. Bagels Etc

7.8
2122 P St NW (at 22nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bagel Shop · Northwest Washington · 49 tips and reviews

Yong K.Yong Kwon: Nondescript, hole in the wall. Soft, chewy bagels - no crust and relatively small, but still delicious. Definitely a giant among midgets in the DC world of bagels

IlariaIlaria: Great place for bagels or coffee! You should try the pizza bagel

Bluto H.Bluto Hamilton: Do yourself a favor and try their bagels. Doesn't look like much from the street but prob the best in Dupont