Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
My very good friends own this charming bakery. Mention that Tanya sent you!
39 locals recommend
Grassroots Gourmet
104 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestMy very good friends own this charming bakery. Mention that Tanya sent you!
Pizza, drinks, and a great weekend Brunch. Dogs allowed on the patio.
86 locals recommend
Rustik Tavern
84 T Street NorthwestPizza, drinks, and a great weekend Brunch. Dogs allowed on the patio.
AMAZING restaurant. Pricey, but worth it for a special occasion. I recommend making reservations.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWAMAZING restaurant. Pricey, but worth it for a special occasion. I recommend making reservations.
Aroi
1832 1st St NWThai restaurant with other pan-Asian options. Good for eat-in or take-out.
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWCute coffee shop! Turns into a full restaurant in the evenings.
Sala Thai
2300 Washington Pl NEGood thai food--and does delivery!
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWPizza for eat-in or take-out.
Quick food right at the entrance to the metro station. There are also a few other fast food options and sit-down restaurants at this location. (Jersey Mike's Subs, Carolina Kitchen, etc.)
2300 Washington Pl NE
Quick food right at the entrance to the metro station. There are also a few other fast food options and sit-down restaurants at this location. (Jersey Mike's Subs, Carolina Kitchen, etc.)
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NEGreat food, craft beer, outdoor seating. Family friendly.
SUBWAY®Restaurants
632 Rhode Island Ave NEFast food -- sandwiches
Drinks & Nightlife
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWDrinks and food. Brunch, too. Dogs allowed on the patio.
Hipster dive bar. Cheap drinks. Friendly folks. Dog-friendly (yes!)
145 locals recommend
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWHipster dive bar. Cheap drinks. Friendly folks. Dog-friendly (yes!)
Everything Else
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWGrocery Store
12-15 minute walk to this community park and playground. Has a fully-fenced in dog park with a separate area for small dogs. From my apartment, take Rhode Island Avenue to U Street to 2nd Street.
17 locals recommend
Le Droit Park
12-15 minute walk to this community park and playground. Has a fully-fenced in dog park with a separate area for small dogs. From my apartment, take Rhode Island Avenue to U Street to 2nd Street.
Secret park! Really. Great place to picnic or nap. They allow dogs in one part of the park, too. Access it through the alley on U Street.
76 locals recommend
Crispus Attucks Park
23 U St NWSecret park! Really. Great place to picnic or nap. They allow dogs in one part of the park, too. Access it through the alley on U Street.
Playground, free tennis courts, football/soccer field, community garden (all are welcome to take herbs!).
Edgewood Playground
300 Evarts St NEPlayground, free tennis courts, football/soccer field, community garden (all are welcome to take herbs!).
Clean Express
Dry cleaner
Closest metro station. 12 minute walk to this red line stop.
93 locals recommend
Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood station
919 Rhode Island Ave NEClosest metro station. 12 minute walk to this red line stop.
20 minute walk to this yellow and green line metro station.
148 locals recommend
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NW20 minute walk to this yellow and green line metro station.
Essentials
Windows Cafe & Market
101 Rhode Island Ave NWSmall store with basic groceries