1. Politics & Prose Bookstore
9.3
5015 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Nebraska Ave & 36th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Chevy Chase · 81 tips and reviews
Tyler Rose: Such an amazing book store in DC- you must go there while in town if you haven't been before!
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Politics & Prose caters to a well-read and politically savvy clientele. The cozy basement cafe serves coffee, drinks, sandwiches, salads and a vegan soup of the day. -- Green Guide Editor
Laurenellen McCann: Soup of the day is always vegan and always delicious.
2. Dolcezza Gelato
9.2
904 Palmer Aly NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 68 tips and reviews
Sündos Kad: When you visit Washington D.C. city center don’t forget to stop by this lovely “full of calories” shop 😜. Try Mascarpone with berries it’s really nice mixture of sweet and sour 😁 #ItalianGelato
Tom Maxwell: Affogato is a must try, of course. Gelato + espresso
Ryan: A pretty wide selection of stumptown coffee products available at this location. Best seating of any dolcezza in town.
5. The Capital Burger
9.1
1005 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Mount Vernon Square · 41 tips and reviews
The Aziz: One of the best in D.C. Their burger and sandwiches are amazing. Mushroom &Swiss burger is my favorite. From the start take the lobster & crabs cake or Truffle fries.
Jonathan Perez: They cook the burgers to perfection with great flavors, burger fans do not miss out!
Abdullah Alassaf: Atmosphere, service and food were awesome. Like it and definitely back again.
6. Zaytinya
9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 414 tips and reviews
Lyss: Spread Pikilia choice of three Recommendation: (Htipiti/BBaba Ghannouge/Hommus), Octopus Santorini, Crispy Skirt Steak, Ottoman Pilaf, Knisa Lamb Chops. Loved their bitterswt Turkish coffee <3 Read more.
Kara Allan: Shrimp with Dill, Escargot, Crab Cakes and Scallops are the best!
Washingtonian Magazine: A mezzanine dining area puts you above the crowds, but sometimes it’s more fun to mix it up below, particularly at the long communal table.
7. Busboys and Poets
8.8
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews
Cheeky McBumface: Fantastic inclusive place for people of colour and queer people. Lovely bar staff. Good beers. The bookshop is inspirational. The first place in DC that I've felt truly welcome.
beckalim: The place to take all visitors to D.C.
Travel Channel: Landing somewhere between a coffee shop, restaurant and social center, this location in Shaw puts local authors and artists in touch with one another over a quick bite.
13. Bread Furst
8.8
4434 Connecticut Ave NW (at Albermarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Van Ness - Forest Hills · 33 tips and reviews
Julia Cohen: Love the banh mi Vietnamese breakfast sandwich! Perfect french baguette with egg and pickled carrots. And of course all the sweet pastries...the daily specials always a treat!!!
Bon Appetit Magazine: Likely, you want some bread, and that is of course what you should get. Just don’t stop there—there is a slice of vanilla cake beckoning you just around the corner. Read more.
Ana Marie 💃: Love this place. Great bakery, awesome homemade hot and bbq sauce. Breakfast biscuits, vegetable strata, quinoa
Evgenia: Wonderful service and hotel. The best in DC. Restaurant is worth visiting!! Love it!
Travel + Leisure: Generations of presidents (Coolidge, Truman, Reagan) and stars such as Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor have checked in to the gray stone mansion, formerly the Carlton Hotel.
Amy Webb: We always stay at the Rege...