Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
On the larger side for a Trader Joe's, it has all the essential groceries.
342 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NW On the larger side for a Trader Joe's, it has all the essential groceries.
CVS
645 H St NENearby CVS for necessities. Open from 8am to 10pm.
Food Scene
The Wydown Coffee Bar
1924 14th St NWThey have the best scones we've ever had.
Great for a fairly priced brunch/lunch. Frequently hosts community poets and presentations.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWGreat for a fairly priced brunch/lunch. Frequently hosts community poets and presentations.
DC Noodles
1412 U St NWAwesome noodles (Pad Thai/Pad See Ew) and a good price.
Go here for the freshly made Pop-Tarts and deserts! They're also well known for their breakfast served all day. The lunch/dinner menu is hit or miss.
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEGo here for the freshly made Pop-Tarts and deserts! They're also well known for their breakfast served all day. The lunch/dinner menu is hit or miss.
According to Yelp, it's the best ice creams shop in DC, and we'd agree!
52 locals recommend
Ice Cream Jubilee
301 Water St SEAccording to Yelp, it's the best ice creams shop in DC, and we'd agree!
Lupo Verde
1401 T St NWHigher-end Italian restaurant.
Very popular and romantic French brasserie. Make sure you make a reservation beforehand on Open Table; the wait can be quite long otherwise.
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWVery popular and romantic French brasserie. Make sure you make a reservation beforehand on Open Table; the wait can be quite long otherwise.
Drinks & Nightlife
Though it can get a little crowded late at night (true of most U St bars), it's more tame during the early evening and is a great place to grab a quiet drink.
30 locals recommend
The Fainting Goat
1330 U St NWThough it can get a little crowded late at night (true of most U St bars), it's more tame during the early evening and is a great place to grab a quiet drink.
International tapas/small plates. Has a fun "golden age of travel" theme.
89 locals recommend
Compass Rose
1346 T St NWInternational tapas/small plates. Has a fun "golden age of travel" theme.
Speakeasy that's a bit on the pricey side, but it's a great place to start the night with a drink or two. Entrance is on 14th/S, on the S St side. Look for the discrete sign pointing you to the basement bar's entrance.
40 locals recommend
2 Birds 1 Stone
1800 14th Street NorthwestSpeakeasy that's a bit on the pricey side, but it's a great place to start the night with a drink or two. Entrance is on 14th/S, on the S St side. Look for the discrete sign pointing you to the basement bar's entrance.
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWPopular music venue with several bars and stages inside.
U Street Music Hall
Major music venue featuring high-profile artists.
Parks & Nature
Best dog park in the area. Very clean and fenced-in, it has plenty of space to run around.
11 locals recommend
S Street Dog Park
Best dog park in the area. Very clean and fenced-in, it has plenty of space to run around.
Arts & Culture
Little-known museum that's extremely interesting.
55 locals recommend
African American Civil War Museum
1925 Vermont Ave NWLittle-known museum that's extremely interesting.