Blue Duck Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

1. Blue Duck Tavern

8.6
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 203 tips and reviews

Stephanie P.Stephanie Phillippy: Must order apple pie and sweet honey vanilla ice cream

Annie J.Annie Jeng: Best homemade honey vanilla ice cream in the world!!!!! Honey after-taste is deliciously strong...highly recommend!!!! Pumpkin creme brûlée and apple pie are delicious too!!!

Annie J.Annie Jeng: Honey vanilla ice cream, apple pie, and pumpkin creme brûlée!!

Red Velvet Cupcakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

2. Red Velvet Cupcakery

7.8
675 E St NW (at 7th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Cupcake Shop · Penn Quarter · 106 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Samuel: The Vanilla Bean cannot be beat.

SoxinlySoxinly: The best vanilla bean cupcakes I've ever had!

tolutolu: Vanilla Bean

District Doughnut is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

3. District Doughnut

8.3
749 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Capitol Hill · 32 tips and reviews

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: brown butter is the best!♥ friendly service - pb&j, vanilla bean glazed, n dulce de leche were delicious too ;)

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: These handcrafted rounds of love come in a variety of enticing flavors like decadent (bruléed!) Dulce de Leche, PB&J, and blueberry and almond cream.

Jonathan G.Jonathan Gormley: They open in the morning and close whenever they sell out of the day's doughnuts, so if you want some get there ideally before noon ☺

Curbside Cupcakes is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

4. Curbside Cupcakes

7.4
1250 Linden Pl NE (See Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 28 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Vanilla Bean cupcake is delicious, and even more delicious when it's free!

foodie h.foodie huxtable: The best cupcakes on 4 wheels. GET snickerdoodle + vanilla bean + strawberry delight + apple strudel + carrot cake + tequila sunrise ...and then give them to ME.

Kim B.Kim B.: Best cupcakes in the city! Love the classic vanilla, chocolate w/ vanilla top, cookies & cream and peanut butter! So good!

Kafe Leopold is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

5. Kafe Leopold

8.4
3315 Cadys Aly NW (btwn N 33rd St & N Bank St), Washington, D.C.
Austrian Restaurant · Georgetown · 176 tips and reviews

🌀 JJ 🌀 H.🌀 JJ 🌀 Hong: Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is good!

Soo Jin H.Soo Jin Hur: Try mohr im hemd (flourless chocolate mousse) with vanilla icecream!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Start off with the Heurigenplatte, which offers some great cured meats & cheeses, along with a sweet fig jam and dried fruits.

Medium Rare is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

6. Medium Rare

8.2
3500 Connecticut Ave NW (at Ordway St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Cleveland Park · 94 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Grandma's apple pie with vanilla ice cream is a good way to end a great dinner!

Nick P.Nick Pamperin: Such a great place and affordable.....plus it's in Cleveland Park.....have drink nearby and enjoy a great night

Elyse G.Elyse G: This is quite possibly one of the best places in DC to go on a date. Great food at a reasonable price! http://bit.ly/dE24bM

Compass Rose is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

7. Compass Rose

8.2
1346 T St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · U-Street · 55 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You'll find some fantastic and unique cocktails like the Not Worth the Sin in Rome made with Michter's bourbon, averna, orange grasp berry juice, and vanilla bean.

ThrillistThrillist: Get the khachapuri. It's a Georgian dish resembling a cheese, butter, and egg calzone. It’s more addictive than Double-Stuffed Oreos. Also spring for the deep-fried baked potato. Read more.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Khachapuri is their most popular dish for good reason! This delicious dish consists of cheese-filled bread, and organic egg, and local butter. I bet you can't order just one!

Ben's Upstairs is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

8. Ben's Upstairs

7.4
1001 H St NE (at 10th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 6 tips and reviews

ReserveReserve: If you’re looking to relive your childhood days at your local carnival or fair, the Chocolate Fudge Funnel Cake topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge, and walnuts, can help you do that. Read more.

Katrina E.Katrina Elise: Cozy, good music and good food. I'm glad it will have a footprint in the neighborhood. Great for brunch!

Tamara L.Tamara Lumpkin: Rooftop deck is nice when the wearing is accommodating. The fans and mister help to cut the humidity. 😬

Right Proper Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

9. Right Proper Brewing Company

8.4
624 T St NW (btwn Wiltberger & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · U-Street · 95 tips and reviews

Abir Q.Abir Qasem: Beer and the best vanilla ice cream

EmilyEmily: Wonderful beer selection + ciders. Grab drinks in the large bar area while you wait for your table. Absolutely order Mac and cheese you won't regret it. They also have cheese a la carte to go.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: After a few delicious beers, you're going to need to eat to continue, enter the Wood-Grilled Burger on a brioche bun with Duke's mayo and house-smoked Tillamook cheddar, add Benton's smoked bacon.

Central Michel Richard is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

10. Central Michel Richard

8.4
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

kelly m.kelly mcnamara: Get the short ribs. The oysters were some of the best I've ever had. Top it all off with vanilla ice cream.

EpicuriousEpicurious: Look for hanger steak paired with possibly the best frites in town and salmon cooked to near-melting, served with lentils that are both creamy and tangy. Read more.

Washington PostWashington Post: Best bets: lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard. The fried chicken is also incredible. Read more.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

11. CUT by Wolfgang Puck

8.4
1050 31st St NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 2 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kasic: They do a great pre fixe menu on Christmas Eve

Robert T.Robert Trio: Cut has a spectacular breakfast 🥞

Mai Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

12. Mai Thai

7.6
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Georgetown · 26 tips and reviews

Maya F.Maya Farrow: Try the Brown Sugar Fried pineapple with vanilla ice cream!!! It is to die for!!! AMAZING!!

Babybeartree L.Babybeartree L: Red Curry Jae is superb! Wonderful taste and it's veggie!!

Enrique G.Enrique Granados: Be sure to get the pad thai it's great ! Also be sure to try the thai iced tea it terrific.

Bar Pilar is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

13. Bar Pilar

8.1
1833 14th St NW (btwn S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Recent standouts on the menu have been roasted mushrooms w/ braised leeks; crispy potatoes w/ malt aïoli; honey-glazed carrots w/ shallots and thyme; strawberry-rhubarb crumb pie w/ vanilla ice cream

Prashant P.Prashant Patel: Slow and Low Whiskey...ON TAP!!! Delicious whiskey with a perfect sweetness due to being fermented with orange peel and honey. Makes for a wonderful Old Fashioned.

EaterEater: Bar Pilar is one part restaurant — with a seasonal menu that veers from classic fried chicken to the more intriguing pan-fried calves brains — and one part watering hole. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

14. Chick-fil-A

8.2
2410 Market St NE, Washington, D.C.
Fast Food Restaurant · Northeast Washington · No tips or reviews
dLeña is one of The 15 Best Places for Vanilla Bean in Washington.

15. dLeña

8.4
476 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 6 tips and reviews

BobbyBobby: Can’t go wrong with any of the guacamole options. The seafood enchiladas and empanadas were solid too.

April A.April Armstrong: The CrabCake Tostada, Grilled Mushroom Tacos, and Wood Grilled chicken were delicious 😋

Malu T.Malu Tirzell: Try the ceviche, mushroom tacos. The corn cake for dessert is amazing.