Brit & Rudy’s guidebook
Cafes, restaurants & bars you can walk to
Coffee shops , restaurants & bars all within walking distance from house
Heat da Spot is a community hot spot and coffee shop on our block at Keefer Pl and Georgia Ave. It's a family owned and run cafe serving American & Ethiopian breakfast, coffee, smoothies, etc. and won People magazine's 2018 best breakfast in Washington DC (Ethiopian breakfast is usually available on Sundays 1-3pm). Be prepared to wait for service, especially on the weekends when busy. Get to know the owners--- they are lovely!
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Heat Da Spot Café
3213 Georgia Ave NWHeat da Spot is a community hot spot and coffee shop on our block at Keefer Pl and Georgia Ave. It's a family owned and run cafe serving American & Ethiopian breakfast, coffee, smoothies, etc. and won People magazine's 2018 best breakfast in Washington DC (Ethiopian breakfast is usually available on Sundays 1-3pm). Be prepared to wait for service, especially on the weekends when busy. Get to know the owners--- they are lovely!
Doubles is a hip coffee shop 1 block south on Georgia Ave. They have everything from wifi, to quality coffee and loose leaf teas, to ping pong tables upstairs, and a private patio outside. They serve alcohol at night, and often have concerts featuring local DC artists on some week nights.
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Doubles
3118 Georgia Ave NWDoubles is a hip coffee shop 1 block south on Georgia Ave. They have everything from wifi, to quality coffee and loose leaf teas, to ping pong tables upstairs, and a private patio outside. They serve alcohol at night, and often have concerts featuring local DC artists on some week nights.
Call Your Mother is a "Jew-ish Deli" serving fresh-baked bagel goods, coffee, etc. It sits 1 block north at Georgia Ave and Lamont. The place is incredibly popular and there is often a line around the corner on weekends. Go early on a weekday if you'd like to beat the line and get a bagel. Otherwise, be prepared to wait or consider hiring a person on task rabbit to wait in line for you...this is an option in DC and at popular restaurants in our neighborhood!
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Call Your Mother
3301 Georgia Ave NWCall Your Mother is a "Jew-ish Deli" serving fresh-baked bagel goods, coffee, etc. It sits 1 block north at Georgia Ave and Lamont. The place is incredibly popular and there is often a line around the corner on weekends. Go early on a weekday if you'd like to beat the line and get a bagel. Otherwise, be prepared to wait or consider hiring a person on task rabbit to wait in line for you...this is an option in DC and at popular restaurants in our neighborhood!
Pizza joint across the street attached to No kisses bar. Has a nice back patio area
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Sonny’s Pizza
3120 Georgia Ave NWPizza joint across the street attached to No kisses bar. Has a nice back patio area
Midlands is a large craft beer garden a couple of blocks north on Georgia Ave. It's a casual spot with both indoor and outdoor spaces, TV projectors for major sports events, a pool table, darts, and small bites available. Kids and dogs are allowed. There is an occasional line on weekends.
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The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWMidlands is a large craft beer garden a couple of blocks north on Georgia Ave. It's a casual spot with both indoor and outdoor spaces, TV projectors for major sports events, a pool table, darts, and small bites available. Kids and dogs are allowed. There is an occasional line on weekends.
The No kisses bar is attached to Sonny's Pizza 1 block south on Georgia Ave. It shares a cool outdoor space with Sonnys Pizza and Colony Club
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No Kisses Bar
3120 Georgia Avenue NorthwestThe No kisses bar is attached to Sonny's Pizza 1 block south on Georgia Ave. It shares a cool outdoor space with Sonnys Pizza and Colony Club
Delicious Georgian (Georgia the country) food around the corner on Georgia Ave.
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Tabla
3227 Georgia Avenue NorthwestDelicious Georgian (Georgia the country) food around the corner on Georgia Ave.
Lovely wine bar literally across the street from apt. Has great wine selection, large outside area, and live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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St. Vincent Wine
3212 Georgia Ave NWLovely wine bar literally across the street from apt. Has great wine selection, large outside area, and live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Hook Hall is a beer garden turned multipurpose venue in a large in and outside space: depending on the day and time of year, you can find a large party and sports venue, a cocktail and mixology lounge, the Park View farmer's market, a family games space
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Hook Hall
3400 Georgia Ave NWHook Hall is a beer garden turned multipurpose venue in a large in and outside space: depending on the day and time of year, you can find a large party and sports venue, a cocktail and mixology lounge, the Park View farmer's market, a family games space
Queen’s English
3410 11th St NWLondon-inspired Chinese spot nearby on 11th street
Hip malaysian restaurant on 11th street strip with good outdoor seating.
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Makan
3400 11th St NWHip malaysian restaurant on 11th street strip with good outdoor seating.
Great place to do everything from grab a bite with family to study in cozy chairs to drink at the bar during trivia night. The Coupe can get busy on the weekends, especially around brunch and they don't take reservations
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The Coupe
3415 11th St NWGreat place to do everything from grab a bite with family to study in cozy chairs to drink at the bar during trivia night. The Coupe can get busy on the weekends, especially around brunch and they don't take reservations
Mexican restaurant 2 blocks east of Georgia Ave at Lamont St
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El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWMexican restaurant 2 blocks east of Georgia Ave at Lamont St
Pantry
3716 Georgia Ave NWGood Thai food nearby
Dive bar with food options 2 blocks east of Georgia Ave on Kenyon St
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The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWDive bar with food options 2 blocks east of Georgia Ave on Kenyon St
NuVegan Café
2928 Georgia Ave NWBlack-owned, hip food spot further north on Georgia Ave
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Mr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen
3632 Georgia Ave NWBlack-owned, hip food spot further north on Georgia Ave
SPICEBIRD
Fast casual Malaysian take out at makan
Great Ethiopian coffee a few blocks south on Georgia Ave
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Harrar Coffee & Roastery
2904 Georgia Ave NWGreat Ethiopian coffee a few blocks south on Georgia Ave
Good pizza joint with inside and outside space
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RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWGood pizza joint with inside and outside space
awesome food from Laos. They have a standard menu and a special menu for the adventurous diner
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Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWawesome food from Laos. They have a standard menu and a special menu for the adventurous diner
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWGreat no frills Mexican restaurant
Pho 14
1436 Park Rd NWGood no frills Vietnamese place
Pho Viet Restaurant
3513 14th St NWSports-bar. Malaysian inspired and next door/shared space and food with Makan restaurant.
The Thirsty Crow
3400 11th Street NorthwestSports-bar. Malaysian inspired and next door/shared space and food with Makan restaurant.
BUDDY'S DC
Sports bar at corner of 11th and Lamont
Johnny's All American
Dive sports bar at 11th and Lamont
Cinco Soles
Cider spot with food on Georgia Ave. family friendly
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Capitol Cider House
3930 Georgia Ave NWCider spot with food on Georgia Ave. family friendly
Other Key Amenities & Retailers
Walkable/short car distance places to access key amenities like general retail stores, grocery stores, places to exercise & take in the arts, etc.
There is a CVS at Georgia Ave/New Hampshire Ave interesection on your way to Georgia/Petworth metro stop
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CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWThere is a CVS at Georgia Ave/New Hampshire Ave interesection on your way to Georgia/Petworth metro stop
Odd Provisions
3301 11th St NWSmall organic grocery with odds & ends products
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWGiant Food
1345 Park Rd NWYes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWTarget
3100 14th St NWBest Buy
3100 14th St NWBed Bath & Beyond
3100 14th St NWMarshalls
3100 14th St NWYoga Heights
3506 Georgia Ave NWHave salsa, zumba, etc. classes for adults and couples, along with salsa, ballet, etc. classes for kids
The Salsa With Silvia Dance Studio
3232 Georgia Ave NWHave salsa, zumba, etc. classes for adults and couples, along with salsa, ballet, etc. classes for kids
SWEAT DC
3325 Georgia Ave NWHIT training+ classes
Washington Sports Clubs
3100 14th St NWgym
Small community arts space with great content for kids, and art shows for adults
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Bloombars
3222 11th St NWSmall community arts space with great content for kids, and art shows for adults
Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
807 V Street NorthwestTheatre down the hill
Pool open during part of the year at the Banneker recreation center across the street from Howard University
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Banneker Pool
2500 Georgia Ave NWPool open during part of the year at the Banneker recreation center across the street from Howard University
Whole Foods at Florida Ave and Sherman <1 mile away down the hill at the start of Howard University
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Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWWhole Foods at Florida Ave and Sherman <1 mile away down the hill at the start of Howard University
Bruce Monroe Community Park
Park at Irving and Georgia Ave.
Banneker Recreation Center
2500 Georgia Ave NWLarge recreation center/park down hill on Georgia Ave
Parkview Recreation Center
693 Otis Pl NWpark a short walk north on Warder and Otis Place NW
Small kids park nearby
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11 & Monroe Playground - Trolley Turnaround Park
1101 Monroe St NWSmall kids park nearby
La Herradura Supermarket
3412 Georgia Ave NWDecent "Bodega-style" market a few blocks north on Georgia Ave
La Herradura Supermarket
3412 Georgia Ave NWLa Herradura Supermarket
3412 Georgia Ave NWBodega style grocery store with almost anything you need nearby
Reunion Hot Yoga
Yoga Heights
3506 Georgia Ave NWYoga Heights
3506 Georgia Ave NWGreat restaurants, cafes & bars in DC
Some of our favorite restaurant, bar & cafe destinations around DC that may be off of the beaten path but are within a short drive/bus or metro ride
Variety of restaurants, La Cosecha (latin american market), Hi-lawn (outside bar on top of union market), pop-up stores & activities at Union Market. Great for all ages.
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Рынок Union Market
1309 5th St NEVariety of restaurants, La Cosecha (latin american market), Hi-lawn (outside bar on top of union market), pop-up stores & activities at Union Market. Great for all ages.
Far East Taco Grille
635 Florida Ave NEDelicious Mexican-Korean tacos
Maydan
1346 Florida Ave NWNorth African cuisine and hip bar
Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd NWDelicious Afghani food and intimate space
The LINE DC
1770 Champlain St NWGreat restaurants, lovely area for drinks
Nice cafe (Baker's Daughters), library and all around space to meet folks for coffee, a meal, and a drink in their speakeasy
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Eaton DC
1201 K St NWNice cafe (Baker's Daughters), library and all around space to meet folks for coffee, a meal, and a drink in their speakeasy
Al Volo Osteria
1790 Columbia Rd NWItalian cuisine
Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWFun French restaurant in Dupont
A DC staple and must for travelers and partiers alike.
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWA DC staple and must for travelers and partiers alike.
A DC staple and oldest soul food restaurant in DC
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Florida Avenue Grill
1100 Florida Ave NWA DC staple and oldest soul food restaurant in DC
Great gelato and plenty of locations all over town
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Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee
1418 14th St NWGreat gelato and plenty of locations all over town
Fast casual, healthy & hearty salads, started in Washington DC
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sweetgreen 14th W
1325 W Street NorthwestFast casual, healthy & hearty salads, started in Washington DC
Fast casual mediterranean cuisine with locations all over the city
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CAVA
3105 14th St NWFast casual mediterranean cuisine with locations all over the city
Rasika
633 D St NWUpscale Indian food
China Chilcano
418 7th St NWPeruvian Asian fusion food...delicious
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NWUpscale Mexican food
Zaytinya
701 9th St NWUpscale Greek/Mediterranean food
Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NEfun outside beer garden on H st
Doi Moi
1800 14th St NWupscale southeast asian food
Tryst
2459 18th St NWgreat cafe with wifi and fun people watching in Adams Morgan
Upscale Spanish food on the beautiful waterfront strip of the Wharf
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Del Mar de Fabio Trabocchi
791 Wharf St SWUpscale Spanish food on the beautiful waterfront strip of the Wharf
Farm to table cuisine for all ages on the waterfront in Georgetown
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Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K Street NorthwestFarm to table cuisine for all ages on the waterfront in Georgetown
Fiola Mare
3100 K St NWUpscale Italian restaurant on waterfront in Georgetown
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWDaikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestFederalist Pig
1654 Columbia Rd NWgood local bbq
French cuisine for brunch, lunch, or dinner with a vibe.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWFrench cuisine for brunch, lunch, or dinner with a vibe.
THE GRILL
99 Market Square Southwestgood grilled food and new american options on the wharf
Upscale restaurant otherwise known as Kinship. delicious food.
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Kinship
1015 7th St NWUpscale restaurant otherwise known as Kinship. delicious food.
Black-owned fast casual spot down the hill from our house at Florida Ave. Can walk on a nice day.
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HalfSmoke
651 Florida Ave NWBlack-owned fast casual spot down the hill from our house at Florida Ave. Can walk on a nice day.
Manifest
1807 Florida Avenue NorthwestA barbershop turned speakeasy. Great vibe, drinks, and privacy.
Upscale mexican + speakeasy and live music downstairs depending on the week
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dLeña
476 K Street NorthwestUpscale mexican + speakeasy and live music downstairs depending on the week
The bar on top of the watergate hotel is one of the best in the city
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The Watergate Hotel
2650 Virginia Ave NWThe bar on top of the watergate hotel is one of the best in the city
Causa/ Bar Amazonia
920 Blagden Alley Northwesthot Peruvian spot in blagden alley
Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NWGreat new american spot near blagden alley
Never Looked Better
130 Blagden Alley NorthwestChill speakeasy in blagden alley
Tiger Fork
922 Blagden Alley NWHong Kong style food in blagden alley
Calico
50 Blagden Alley NWChill drinks spot in blagden alley
A DC staple for good food, good vibes, books, music, and laughter
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWA DC staple for good food, good vibes, books, music, and laughter
Ciel Social Club
601 K Street NorthwestGreat bar and views at top of AC hotel
12 Stories
75 District Square SWGood late night lounge with waterfrontviews
Fantastic Mediterranean food and views on the wharf. Good late night cabana lounge
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La Cosecha
1280 4th Street NortheastFantastic Mediterranean food and views on the wharf. Good late night cabana lounge
SHŌTŌ Washington DC
Delicious Japanese food with hip crowd in downtown dc
Supra
1205 11th St NWDelicious Georgian food and wine
Dauphine’s
New Orleans-inspired food. Good downtown happy hour