Hedzole
Hedzole is a West African restaurant at 5505 Colorado Ave NW in the 16th Street Heights area of upper Northwest DC. It has a 4.9-star Google rating across 152 reviews.
Reviewers describe fresh, flavorful Ghanaian cooking and frequently mention jollof rice, red red, salmon, coconut rice with tomato sauce, shito, a goat bowl, tender chicken and house sorrel. They describe a small, cozy dining room and a welcoming, family-style atmosphere where regulars are remembered. Reviews are consistently positive.
Google lists limited hours: 3–8 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 1–8 PM Friday and noon–5 PM Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. It lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
5505 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 3–8 PM
- Thursday: 3–8 PM
- Friday: 1–8 PM
- Saturday: 12–5 PM
- Sunday: 12–5 PM
Good to know
What are Hedzole's hours?
Wednesday–Thursday 3–8 PM, Friday 1–8 PM, Saturday–Sunday 12–5 PM, closed Monday and Tuesday (per Google, October 2026).
What should I order at Hedzole?
Reviewers often mention jollof rice, red red, salmon, coconut rice, the goat bowl and sorrel.
Can I get Hedzole to go?
Yes. A reviewer mentions ordering food to go in addition to dining in.
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