Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Bethesda Bagels
4819 Bethesda AveDelicious bagel sandwiches- big enough to share.
Best pizza in the city in my opinion! Amazing share plates and simple Italian and seasonal appetizers as well. Can’t beat this cute, homey spot. It’s very small, but no reservations- only take walk ins.
57 locals recommend
Etto
1541 14th St NWBest pizza in the city in my opinion! Amazing share plates and simple Italian and seasonal appetizers as well. Can’t beat this cute, homey spot. It’s very small, but no reservations- only take walk ins.
If you're a latte lover, try the vanilla bean and also try their gelato, which is so delicious!
48 locals recommend
Dolcezza Gelato and Coffee
1704 Connecticut Ave NWIf you're a latte lover, try the vanilla bean and also try their gelato, which is so delicious!
Hip little cafe and bookstore with food, wine and draft beer. Eat your brunch surrounded by books, there is truly no where else like this in DC.
151 locals recommend
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWHip little cafe and bookstore with food, wine and draft beer. Eat your brunch surrounded by books, there is truly no where else like this in DC.
Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar
The best little desserts, cookies, treats, etc, that you can grab and go. They have the most fun options and are always changing it up. Unicorn blondies and their chocolate cookies are to die for.
31 locals recommend
Buttercream Bakeshop
1250 9th St NWThe best little desserts, cookies, treats, etc, that you can grab and go. They have the most fun options and are always changing it up. Unicorn blondies and their chocolate cookies are to die for.
Don't let anyone tell you that Georgetown Cupcake has the best cupcakes. Go to Baked & Wired if you are in Georgetown for the massive "cake-cups" that are perfect to share, with hilarious (yet sometimes inappropriate) names. Favorites include...all of them.
141 locals recommend
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWDon't let anyone tell you that Georgetown Cupcake has the best cupcakes. Go to Baked & Wired if you are in Georgetown for the massive "cake-cups" that are perfect to share, with hilarious (yet sometimes inappropriate) names. Favorites include...all of them.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Big Hunt
1345 Connecticut Ave NWLive comedy shows here- you never know who might show up to perform!
Bar Charley
1825 18th St NWPricier cocktails, but this bar at the W Hotel boasts some of the best views of the city.
73 locals recommend
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWPricier cocktails, but this bar at the W Hotel boasts some of the best views of the city.
AMAZING cocktails. Definitely pricey, but it is all about the experience and there is no other place quite like this in DC. The presentation of the cocktails is what makes this fun. Treat yourself! Kind of a speakesy vibe- must make a reservation and you have to be buzzed into the door.
16 locals recommend
barmini by José Andrés
501 9th St NWAMAZING cocktails. Definitely pricey, but it is all about the experience and there is no other place quite like this in DC. The presentation of the cocktails is what makes this fun. Treat yourself! Kind of a speakesy vibe- must make a reservation and you have to be buzzed into the door.
Best cocktails in DC- if you are into mixology- they have a tasting menu here and you must make reservations. Definitely pricey, but if you are willing to try new things- try this place.
62 locals recommend
Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NWBest cocktails in DC- if you are into mixology- they have a tasting menu here and you must make reservations. Definitely pricey, but if you are willing to try new things- try this place.
Shopping
Specialty items, food to go, local selections. Though a bit pricey, Glen's is great if you want to have dinner in a pinch. Great selection of local foods and drinks.
81 locals recommend
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWSpecialty items, food to go, local selections. Though a bit pricey, Glen's is great if you want to have dinner in a pinch. Great selection of local foods and drinks.
A store full of adorable things, mostly for the home and great gifts.
69 locals recommend
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NWA store full of adorable things, mostly for the home and great gifts.
Getting Around
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWMetro stop nearby
Arts & Culture
Must get tickets in advance of visiting. Stunning museum that you could spend an entire day in. Food court is also amazing.
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWMust get tickets in advance of visiting. Stunning museum that you could spend an entire day in. Food court is also amazing.
One of my favorite museums in the city. Now displaying the new Obama portraits.
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
One of my favorite museums in the city. Now displaying the new Obama portraits.
Essentials
Safeway
5101 Wilson Blvd