Guidebook for Capitol Hill / H st NE

Renee
Guidebook for Capitol Hill / H st NE

Food Scene

I am a vegetarian with kids but I still know the food scene. Feel free to message me directly if you are looking for something particular or special.
Asian Fusion and bar at night AMAZING cafe (lattes, pastries, etc. during the day) Head directly upstairs for coffee and food service.
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Maketto
1351 H St NE
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Asian Fusion and bar at night AMAZING cafe (lattes, pastries, etc. during the day) Head directly upstairs for coffee and food service.
Great delivery option. Call directly for most efficient service.
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IMM on H Thai and Sushi Bar
1360 H St NE
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Great delivery option. Call directly for most efficient service.
Restaurant and cafe. Friendly service, great food!
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Sospeso
1344 H St NE
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Restaurant and cafe. Friendly service, great food!
Indoor market with tons of stalls and vendors. Something to eat for everyone! The restaurant inside "Bidwell" is amazing as well. Great juice, smoothies, premade food, butcher, baker, fish etc.!
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Рынок Union Market
1309 5th St NE
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Indoor market with tons of stalls and vendors. Something to eat for everyone! The restaurant inside "Bidwell" is amazing as well. Great juice, smoothies, premade food, butcher, baker, fish etc.!
Great spot for large groups, families, sports people and of course serious beer drinkers! Huge outdoor patio with separate rooftop deck.
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Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NE
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Great spot for large groups, families, sports people and of course serious beer drinkers! Huge outdoor patio with separate rooftop deck.
The best bet for take out or delivery pizza (free delivery to our area) call directly. The large salad options are yummy and easily feed 3-4. (202) 396-6000
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Sicilian Pizza
1004 Florida Ave NE
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The best bet for take out or delivery pizza (free delivery to our area) call directly. The large salad options are yummy and easily feed 3-4. (202) 396-6000
VEGAN! Accommodating someone who is plant based? This is a great, casual option for ALL. Even a meat eater will be pleasantly surprised. Save room for dessert.
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Fare Well
406 H St NE
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VEGAN! Accommodating someone who is plant based? This is a great, casual option for ALL. Even a meat eater will be pleasantly surprised. Save room for dessert.
Okay a raw food / Juice bar is not for everyone I suppose but if that is your thing, this place is not to be overlooked. The coconut "crab" cake is one of my favorites. You can't go wrong with a bunch of sides either! It has recently moved to a space at 408 H St NE AKA Hempburger (take the streetcar!)
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Khepra's Raw Food Juice Bar/ Hempburger Cafe & Juice Bar
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Okay a raw food / Juice bar is not for everyone I suppose but if that is your thing, this place is not to be overlooked. The coconut "crab" cake is one of my favorites. You can't go wrong with a bunch of sides either! It has recently moved to a space at 408 H St NE AKA Hempburger (take the streetcar!)
This is quickly becoming our "go to" coffee shop. The baked goods are inventive and divine, the coffee is top notch and they have heavier food (soup, salad, sandwiches and change daily as well). As an added bonus the serve alcohol and are open during dinner hours as well.
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Pluma by Bluebird Bakery
391 Morse St NE
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This is quickly becoming our "go to" coffee shop. The baked goods are inventive and divine, the coffee is top notch and they have heavier food (soup, salad, sandwiches and change daily as well). As an added bonus the serve alcohol and are open during dinner hours as well.
There is a reason this place has a long line. It is delicious! Bullfrog bagels is locally owned and has a bit of a cult following. Don't worry the line moves fast and if you wake early, you will beat the crowds. It is a great place to walk and get some breakfast to bring back to your sleepy mate. Note they close at 2pm I believe.
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Bullfrog Bagels on H Street
1341 H St NE
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There is a reason this place has a long line. It is delicious! Bullfrog bagels is locally owned and has a bit of a cult following. Don't worry the line moves fast and if you wake early, you will beat the crowds. It is a great place to walk and get some breakfast to bring back to your sleepy mate. Note they close at 2pm I believe.
No frills take out place. Great spot to run out and grab breakfast to bring back to the apartment. Affordable and yummy! (Not to be confused with the other Tony's at the corner of H St, which is not nearly as good).
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Tony's Breakfast
1387 H St NE
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No frills take out place. Great spot to run out and grab breakfast to bring back to the apartment. Affordable and yummy! (Not to be confused with the other Tony's at the corner of H St, which is not nearly as good).

Parks & Nature

Fun place to get a glimpse of urban nature parks. The map is a bit off. The entrance to the parks and trails is off of Benning road. Walk toward the trees and river and look for the sign at the far side of the parking lot. It's a true urban gem! You can take the streetcar from 15th and Benning Road NE and head East, Get off at 25th St NE and walk south/east into the large parking lot.
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Kingman And Heritage Islands Park
575 Oklahoma Ave NE
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Fun place to get a glimpse of urban nature parks. The map is a bit off. The entrance to the parks and trails is off of Benning road. Walk toward the trees and river and look for the sign at the far side of the parking lot. It's a true urban gem! You can take the streetcar from 15th and Benning Road NE and head East, Get off at 25th St NE and walk south/east into the large parking lot.
Wonderful water views, tons of great places to eat and relax. Fun place to cool off in the fountains.
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Парк Ярдс
355 Water St SE
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Wonderful water views, tons of great places to eat and relax. Fun place to cool off in the fountains.
Simply breathtaking anytime of year! The B2 bus that can be caught on 15th and Isherwood will take you right past there.
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Национальный арборетум Соединенных Штатов
3501 New York Ave NE
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Simply breathtaking anytime of year! The B2 bus that can be caught on 15th and Isherwood will take you right past there.
Nearest awesome playground. Great for 1.5-8 year olds.
Miner Elementary School
601 15th St NE
Nearest awesome playground. Great for 1.5-8 year olds.
Local swimming pool (summer months)! Technically you have to be a resident but if you just say you are a guest and are happy to pay (I think it might be $5) they will likely just wave you through.
Rosedale Recreation Center
1701 Gales St NE
Local swimming pool (summer months)! Technically you have to be a resident but if you just say you are a guest and are happy to pay (I think it might be $5) they will likely just wave you through.

Shopping

Open air market on Saturday and Sunday (iconic DC scene). Produce, arts, crafts, flea market. Historic building is open daily except Monday (closed)
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Истерн-Маркет
225 7th St SE
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Open air market on Saturday and Sunday (iconic DC scene). Produce, arts, crafts, flea market. Historic building is open daily except Monday (closed)

Essentials

Discount grocery with surprising natural food and organic selection. Bring your own bags and a quarter for the cart.
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ALDI
3025 Hamilton St
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Discount grocery with surprising natural food and organic selection. Bring your own bags and a quarter for the cart.
Laundry
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Slow Nickel Series-Laundromat
1101 C St NE
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Laundry
Closest "high end" grocery. You can catch the streetcar for free at 16th and Benning Road NE and take it all the way to 3rd Street to go there.
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Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW
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Closest "high end" grocery. You can catch the streetcar for free at 16th and Benning Road NE and take it all the way to 3rd Street to go there.
You can take the street car from Benning Road and 16th St NE to 3rd St NE. This is the closest specialty market, natural foods, and they even have a bar in this one!
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Whole Foods Market
600 H St NE
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You can take the street car from Benning Road and 16th St NE to 3rd St NE. This is the closest specialty market, natural foods, and they even have a bar in this one!
Our newest Trader Joe's. Underground parking can be accessed on the North Side of Florida Ave NE just west of 4th St NE.
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Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland St
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Our newest Trader Joe's. Underground parking can be accessed on the North Side of Florida Ave NE just west of 4th St NE.
They provide drop off and fold service which is handy when traveling. It is the closest if not the nicest of laundromats though. I prefer the one on C and 11th St NE.
Capital Laundry Mat
1653 Benning Rd NE
They provide drop off and fold service which is handy when traveling. It is the closest if not the nicest of laundromats though. I prefer the one on C and 11th St NE.
I literally hate going to this store. It is not well run or stocked. I recommend other grocery stores above this one. However, it is close and within walking distance so buyer beware.
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Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW
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I literally hate going to this store. It is not well run or stocked. I recommend other grocery stores above this one. However, it is close and within walking distance so buyer beware.

Drinks & Nightlife

The Pie Shop (upstairs at Dangerously Delicious Pies) is a great small music venue and neighborhood bar. Wonderful hidden patio in the back.
Dive bar, DJ, late night (best for 20-30 somethings). Uber is better to get there. I would not walk at night.
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Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club
1103 Bladensburg Rd NE
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Dive bar, DJ, late night (best for 20-30 somethings). Uber is better to get there. I would not walk at night.
Huge multilevel bar with DJs and private rooms (not really a hotel though). The downstairs is a live music venue. The rooftop is not to be missed.
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Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NE
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Huge multilevel bar with DJs and private rooms (not really a hotel though). The downstairs is a live music venue. The rooftop is not to be missed.
Solid friendly bar with great pub food and beer. The pasta and samosas are some of my favorites. Great seasonal rotating menu. Good for sports watching too.
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The Queen Vic
1206 H St NE
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Solid friendly bar with great pub food and beer. The pasta and samosas are some of my favorites. Great seasonal rotating menu. Good for sports watching too.
Great craft cocktails with yummy affordable Chinese street food available in the bar from the spot downstairs.
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Copycat Co.
1110 H St NE
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Great craft cocktails with yummy affordable Chinese street food available in the bar from the spot downstairs.
DC's first brewery since prohibition. Ask your host to borrow a growler. Check their website for tasting/tour hours.
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DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road Northeast
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DC's first brewery since prohibition. Ask your host to borrow a growler. Check their website for tasting/tour hours.
Another great brewery in an industrial/developing area called "Ivy City". There are a few distilleries nearby as well.
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Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NE
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Another great brewery in an industrial/developing area called "Ivy City". There are a few distilleries nearby as well.
Distillery. Great Vodka and Rye. Fun atmosphere.
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Republic Restoratives Distillery and Craft Cocktail Bar
1369 New York Ave NE
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Distillery. Great Vodka and Rye. Fun atmosphere.
Fun Gin based bar hidden on a rooftop in an alley! Access the place by walking down the alley on the East Side of 8th St SE between E and G then follow the chicken footprints on the ground! All set up with blankets and heaters for fall!
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BETSY
514 8th St SE
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Fun Gin based bar hidden on a rooftop in an alley! Access the place by walking down the alley on the East Side of 8th St SE between E and G then follow the chicken footprints on the ground! All set up with blankets and heaters for fall!
Wonderful spot in a vacant lot just across from Nats Stadium. They brew delicious beer and have a lovely outdoor setting with picnic tables right on the water.
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Bardo Brewing
25 Potomac Ave SE
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Wonderful spot in a vacant lot just across from Nats Stadium. They brew delicious beer and have a lovely outdoor setting with picnic tables right on the water.
Is Dry Cider your thing? This place is a gem. Generally open weekends but call or check instagram first as they are sometimes closed for events. Great wi-fi and Kid and dog friendly.
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Supreme Core Cider
2400 T St NE
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Is Dry Cider your thing? This place is a gem. Generally open weekends but call or check instagram first as they are sometimes closed for events. Great wi-fi and Kid and dog friendly.
Great pie (downstairs) great music, great beer list and music, comedy, shows etc. (upstairs)
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Pie Shop
1339 H St NE
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Great pie (downstairs) great music, great beer list and music, comedy, shows etc. (upstairs)

Arts & Culture

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Центр исполнительских искусств Атлас
1333 H St NE
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Metro, Bus, Bike, Streetcar

I have tried to provide you with the locations of the nearest stops to the apartment.
There is a Capitol Bikeshare location on 15th St NE in front of the school.
Miner Elementary School
601 15th St NE
There is a Capitol Bikeshare location on 15th St NE in front of the school.
Nearest Metro (Silver, Orange, Blue line)
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Stadium-Armory Station
192 19th St SE
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Nearest Metro (Silver, Orange, Blue line)
Catch the D6 bus toward Union Station here. This is the easiest way to get to Union Station, Chinatown, the White House and even drops you off just a few blocks north of the National Mall.
C St NE & 15th St NE station
Catch the D6 bus toward Union Station here. This is the easiest way to get to Union Station, Chinatown, the White House and even drops you off just a few blocks north of the National Mall.
The nearest stop is 15th and Benning Road NE (cross to the middle of the street and catch the streetcar towards "Union Station" to see all of H st NE. The last stop is atop the hill and you cross to enter the backside of Union Station. Giant Grocery is at 3rd St NE and Whole Foods is at the 6th St Stop.
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DC Streetcar
2550 Benning Rd NE
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The nearest stop is 15th and Benning Road NE (cross to the middle of the street and catch the streetcar towards "Union Station" to see all of H st NE. The last stop is atop the hill and you cross to enter the backside of Union Station. Giant Grocery is at 3rd St NE and Whole Foods is at the 6th St Stop.