Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great place for coffee, tea, food, and a good place to work on your laptop.
64 locals recommend
Takoma Beverage Company
6917 Laurel AveGreat place for coffee, tea, food, and a good place to work on your laptop.
Soupergirl
314 Carroll St NWHealthy, fresh, local and non-expensive food.
Down-home, family friendly, accessible and great food. Like a healthy diner that also offers great Asian food (try the udon noodle soup!).
90 locals recommend
Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll AveDown-home, family friendly, accessible and great food. Like a healthy diner that also offers great Asian food (try the udon noodle soup!).
Wapa Café - Boutique
6230 Georgia Ave NWFun local coffee shop along eclectic Georgia Ave.
Republic
6939 Laurel AveGreat, hip, restaurant for dinner, brunch, happy hour or drinks.
China Sea Carryout
6450 Georgia Ave NWWhen you need cheap Chinese food, this place does the trick!
Empanada's are a DC staple- great for a quick, portable, hot snack or meal.
20 locals recommend
Julia's Empanadas
1221 Connecticut Ave NWEmpanada's are a DC staple- great for a quick, portable, hot snack or meal.
Haydee's Restaurant
3102 Mt Pleasant St NWGreat authentic Mexican food, margaritas and live music.
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWEvolve Vegan Restaurant
341 Cedar St NWVegan Soul Food!
Fabulous wood-fired pizza, great for families, and for happy hours/drinks.
94 locals recommend
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveFabulous wood-fired pizza, great for families, and for happy hours/drinks.
Teddy's Roti Shop
7304 Georgia Ave NWWest Indian Cuisine
Coffee by day (bring your laptop, it's definitely workspace friendly), cocktails by night... friendly & lively at all hours.
30 locals recommend
Kaldi’s Social House
918 Silver Spring AveCoffee by day (bring your laptop, it's definitely workspace friendly), cocktails by night... friendly & lively at all hours.
Moh Moh Licious
7414 Georgia Ave NWDumplings!!
Entertainment & Activities
Fabulous swimming pool, basic and clean gym. Non-DC residents may need to pay a small fee.
7 locals recommend
Takoma Community Center
300 Van Buren St NWFabulous swimming pool, basic and clean gym. Non-DC residents may need to pay a small fee.
Yoga Heights Takoma
255 Carroll St NWEasy drop-in yoga
Shopping
Thrifty's Georgia Avenue Thrift Store
6101 Georgia Ave NWFabulous thrift store for those who like the art of the hunt!
Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NWParks & Nature
There is an entrance to a hiking trail at Whittier Street, just one block up, and about 6 blocks West of our home.
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWThere is an entrance to a hiking trail at Whittier Street, just one block up, and about 6 blocks West of our home.
Essentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW5 min walk away!
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NW24 Hour Pharmacy
United States Postal Service
4005 Wisconsin Ave NWMail, stamps, packages, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWGreat food, artsy atmosphere, social justice bookstore inside.
Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWLive Jazz
Local brewery, great outdoor patio & food, also kid-friendly :)
43 locals recommend
Denizens Brewing Co.
1115 East-West HwyLocal brewery, great outdoor patio & food, also kid-friendly :)
Sightseeing
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln visited this Fort, and was here that he was the only U.S. President to be actively fired on in battle.
This is a beautiful, wide grassy park perfect for a picnic, to play games, or watch the sunset.
Fort Stevens
6001 13th St NWDuring the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln visited this Fort, and was here that he was the only U.S. President to be actively fired on in battle.
This is a beautiful, wide grassy park perfect for a picnic, to play games, or watch the sunset.