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Restaurants (80)

Restaurant in Brightwood, Washington, DC.

Busboys and Poets

Busboys and Poets on Carroll St NW in Takoma, DC is a restaurant, bar, bookstore and event space with a long menu that reviewers praise for its vegan and gluten-free options.

4.4 (2470)

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Oohh's & Aahh's

Oohh's & Aahh's is a soul food restaurant on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood known for heaping plates of fried chicken, whiting, wings and mac and cheese, with mixed recent reviews.

4.3 (2088)

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Ledo Pizza Georgia Ave, DC

Ledo Pizza on upper Georgia Ave NW serves the chain's rectangular, flaky-crust pizza plus wings and Italian standards; reviewers call this location friendly and easy to park at.

4.5 (1184)

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Brightwood Pizza & Bottle

Brightwood Pizza & Bottle on Kennedy St NW pairs sourdough pizza with a large cider list and a beer and wine shop; reviewers praise the staff and laid-back bar atmosphere.

4.5 (976)

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The Highlands

The Highlands is an all-day cafe on 14th St NW in Petworth serving breakfast, brunch, sandwiches and comfort food; reviewers mention chicken and waffles and eggs Benedict.

4.5 (833)

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Hitching Post Restaurant

Hitching Post is a longtime soul food restaurant and bar on Upshur St NW in Petworth, known in reviews for crispy spinach, fried catfish, crab cakes and cornbread.

4.4 (832)

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Andrene's

Andrene's is a counter-service Caribbean and soul food spot on Kennedy St NW in Brightwood Park known for jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, beef patties and coco bread.

4.4 (783)

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Little Coco's

Little Coco's is an Italian restaurant on 14th St NW in Petworth serving pizza, pasta and cocktails, with a roof garden; reviewers highlight the cacio e pepe and aperitivo hour.

4.5 (781)

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Mita Ethio-Japanese Cafe

Mita Ethio-Japanese Cafe on Kennedy St NW serves both Ethiopian dishes and sushi, plus coffee and a small market, and holds a 5-star Google rating across 736 reviews.

5 (736)

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Twin Dragon Carry-Out

Twin Dragon Carry-Out is a small Chinese takeout spot on 3rd St NW known for its egg rolls, including steak and cheese; recent reviews are mixed, with complaints about service.

4.1 (706)

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Menya Hosaki

Menya Hosaki is a ramen shop on Upshur St NW in Petworth, known in reviews for spicy tonkotsu ramen and chicken karaage, and for long waits during its limited hours.

4.6 (677)

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Catrachitos Restaurant

Catrachitos Restaurant on 14th St NW is a casual Honduran spot known for baleadas and plates with tajadas, with large portions, low prices and a busy takeout trade.

4.3 (575)

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Peaches Kitchen Restaurant & Catering Service

Peaches Kitchen is a Jamaican-American restaurant and caterer on 3rd St NW in Manor Park known for oxtail, jerk chicken and from-scratch desserts, with mixed reviews on wait times.

4.1 (511)

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Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant

Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant on Eastern Ave NW at the DC–Silver Spring line serves Ethiopian and vegetarian dishes over injera; reviewers mention kitfo, veggie combos and generous portions.

4.3 (397)

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Spice

Spice is a low-key Jamaican restaurant on Shepherd St NW in Petworth; reviewers mention brown stew chicken, curry and jerk, with mixed reports on service and portions.

4.3 (391)

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DC AL TOQUE BAR

DC Al Toque is a Venezuelan restaurant and bar on 14th St NW in Petworth, known in reviews for cachapas, arepas, pabellón and seafood soup, with a 4.6-star Google rating.

4.6 (348)

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J & J's Mex-Taqueria

J & J's Mex-Taqueria is a casual Mexican spot on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood serving tacos with chorizo, carne asada, pork, shrimp and veggie fillings, plus catering.

4.4 (345)

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Moh Moh Licious

Moh Moh Licious is a small Nepalese and Indian restaurant on upper Georgia Ave NW known for momo dumplings, biryani, thukpa soup and chaat, popular for takeout.

4.6 (296)

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Atxondo

Atxondo is a Spanish tapas restaurant on 14th St NW in Petworth with a terrace, known for small plates, seafood paella, fingerling potatoes, churros and seasonal cocktails.

4.8 (276)

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Cinder BBQ

Cinder BBQ on Upshur St NW in Petworth is listed by Google as temporarily closed. It had a 4.4-star rating across 258 reviews.

4.4 (258)

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Mary Bar Grill

Mary Bar Grill is a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant on 9th St NW in upper Northwest DC, best known among reviewers for its pupusas, birria tacos and margaritas.

4.9 (231)

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Deset Ethiopian Restaurant

Deset Ethiopian Restaurant serves classic Ethiopian dishes with a full bar on Georgia Ave NW in upper Northwest DC; reviewers often praise the veggie combo and friendly staff.

4.4 (231)

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Cantina Paraiso 🇲🇽

Cantina Paraiso, a Mexican restaurant at The Parks at Walter Reed in upper Northwest DC, is listed by Google as temporarily closed.

4.7 (220)

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Kenny's Carry Out

Kenny's Carry Out is a Chinese and American carryout on 5th St NW in upper Northwest DC, where reviewers mention wings, steak and cheese subs and shrimp fried rice.

4 (214)

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San Matteo

San Matteo is an Italian restaurant on Upshur St NW in upper Northwest DC, known among reviewers for its octopus, fritto misto, pastas and a popular happy hour.

4.6 (205)

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El Dorado Bread Restaurant

El Dorado Bread Restaurant, a Mexican and Central American restaurant on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood, is listed by Google as permanently closed.

4 (198)

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Shellfish Market

Casual fixture for seafood broils, cheesesteaks, fried dishes and fried rice as well as cocktails, beer and wine.

4.3 (194)

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Dannie's Kitchen

Dannie's Kitchen is a no-frills Chinese carryout on Upshur St NW in upper Northwest DC, serving wings, subs and seafood plates; reviews are mixed.

3.8 (194)

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JAM DOUNG STYLE #2

Jam Doung Style #2 is a family-run Jamaican restaurant at Takoma Eats on Kansas Ave NW in upper Northwest DC, known for oxtail, jerk wings and brown stew chicken.

4.6 (182)

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Elizabeth | Pupusería & Deli

Elizabeth Pupusería & Deli is a small Salvadoran spot on 14th St NW in upper Northwest DC, where reviewers praise affordable, made-to-order pupusas.

4.3 (177)

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Hen & Fin

Hen & Fin, a fried fish and chicken restaurant at 4532 Georgia Ave NW in upper Northwest DC, is listed by Google as temporarily closed.

4.2 (174)

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Soup Up

Soup Up is a small soup and sandwich shop on Kennedy St NW in Brightwood Park known for rotating homemade soups, spring rolls, jerk chicken on coco bread and fresh juice.

4.8 (171)

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Taqueria Distrito Federal

Taqueria Distrito Federal is a Mexican taqueria on Kennedy St NW in Brightwood, where reviewers praise homemade tortillas, tongue tacos and pupusas.

4.4 (169)

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Mama Chepa Cocina Latina

Mama Chepa Cocina Latina is a Salvadoran restaurant on 1st St NW in upper Northwest DC serving pupusas, birria tacos and horchata, with a weekday happy hour.

4.6 (162)

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Crab World Seafood Restaurant

Crab World Seafood Restaurant is a takeout seafood and Chinese carryout on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood serving crab boils, lobster tail, lemon pepper wings and fried rice.

4.1 (161)

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Athena Grill

Athena Grill is a Greek restaurant on 14th St NW in upper Northwest DC serving gyros, souvlaki, falafel and grilled branzino, open 11 AM to 11 PM daily.

4.1 (160)

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Laud Naija Shawarma @ Takoma Eats

Laud Naija Shawarma serves Nigerian shawarma, jollof rice and zobo at Takoma Eats on Kansas Ave NW in upper Northwest DC; chicken shawarma is the reviewer favorite.

4.6 (158)

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Chimalli Restaurant

Chimalli Restaurant is a Mexican and Central American spot on 14th St NW in upper Northwest DC known for grilled chicken, tacos and big margaritas, open late.

4.2 (148)

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Mi Casita Taqueria

Mi Casita Taqueria on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood serves Mexican and Salvadoran food and bread from 6 AM daily; reviews are sharply divided.

3.4 (145)

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14th Snack Bar

14th Snack Bar is a quick-stop deli on 14th St NW in upper Northwest DC, open early on weekdays, known among reviewers for its chicken salad.

4.5 (138)

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Xelaju´s Bakery

Xelaju's Bakery is a Guatemalan and Mexican bakery and restaurant on 14th St NW in upper Northwest DC, praised for its bread, pastries, garnachas and shucos.

4.8 (133)

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El Pulgarcito Restaurant and Bar

El Pulgarcito is a late-night Latin American and Mexican restaurant and karaoke bar at 5313 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park, open until 3 AM daily.

3.7 (130)

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Plaza Teontepec - cocina y taqueria

Plaza Teontepec is a Pueblan taqueria at 6214 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood, rated 4.8 stars, with reviewers often praising its handmade tortillas, barbacoa and carnitas tacos.

4.8 (130)

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Barrilito Bar & Restaurant

Barrilito is a Salvadoran restaurant and bar at 3911 14th St NW with a patio, late hours and a 4.3-star rating; reviewers mention curiles, birria tacos and karaoke nights.

4.3 (115)

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Shanghai dumpling

Shanghai Dumpling is a takeout-focused Chinese restaurant at 3925 14th St NW, open until 12:30 AM, with a 4.5-star rating and reviewers praising its dry pot and ma po tofu.

4.5 (114)

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Hiwot Ethiopian Restaurant & Dream Lounge

Hiwot Ethiopian Restaurant & Dream Lounge serves Ethiopian food at 5333 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park, open until midnight, with a 4.3-star rating and a well-liked veggie plate.

4.3 (109)

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Juneberry Garage

Juneberry Garage is a family-friendly restaurant and bar on the Walter Reed campus at 6810 Cameron Dr NW, rated 4.8 stars for smash burgers, beer and outdoor seating.

4.8 (106)

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La Villa Restaurante

La Villa Restaurante is a late-night Pan-Latin restaurant at 6115 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood, where reviewers mention enchiladas, meaty carne tacos and strong drinks.

4.3 (99)

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Centeno's Restaurant

Centeno's Restaurant at 827 Kennedy St NW is a Salvadoran and Latin American restaurant and bar with a large menu, a full bar and pool tables.

4.2 (93)

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Mama Tee's Kitchen

Mama Tee's Kitchen is a soul food restaurant at 828 Upshur St NW in Petworth, rated 4.7 stars, known among reviewers for cornbread, crab cakes, wings and big portions.

4.7 (91)

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Takoma Eats

Takoma Eats at 6120 Kansas Ave NW is a kiosk-and-locker food hall housing several delivery-focused kitchens, including West African, Jamaican and crepe vendors.

4.3 (89)

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China Taste

China Taste is a Chinese carryout at 6215 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood offering wings, lunch specials and delivery, with a 3.5-star rating and mixed reviews.

3.5 (72)

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Entitlement Lounge

Entitlement Lounge is a cocktail and hookah lounge at 829 Upshur St NW in Petworth with a DJ, dinner menu and late weekend hours, rated 4.6 stars.

4.6 (70)

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Poplar

Poplar is a small vegetarian tasting-menu restaurant at 701 Kennedy St NW in Brightwood Park, with a weekly changing seasonal menu, house-made wine and cider, and reservations recommended.

4.9 (60)

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Platinum Amala Spot

Platinum Amala Spot is a pickup and delivery West African kitchen on Kansas Ave NE, where reviewers often order amala, egusi, jollof rice and suya.

4.1 (57)

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Julia's Empanadas

Julia's Empanadas on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood bakes Chilean empanadas and salteñas; reviewers also recommend the fruit empanadas.

4.5 (56)

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The Class Deli

The Class Deli at 6415 Chillum Pl NW in Manor Park is a weekday breakfast and lunch counter known for its steak and cheese, breakfast sandwiches and burritos.

4.7 (53)

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Fortune Express

Fortune Express is a family-run Chinese carryout at 4726 14th St NW with affordable prices, delivery and an online ordering option for steamed dishes.

4.1 (51)

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Simon's Wok & Grill

Simon's Wok & Grill is a Chinese carryout at 5501 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park, known among reviewers for wings, egg rolls and egg foo young.

4.1 (51)

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District Larder Co.

District Larder Co. is a deli, bar and specialty market on Upshur St NW in Petworth, known for big Italian subs and house-cured meats.

4.7 (50)

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La plaza by chicatana

La Plaza by Chicatana is a Mexican-inspired tapas and wine bar on 14th St NW (20011), rated 5.0 stars for its gambas, cocktails and mezcal.

5 (47)

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Serengeti Restaurant Lounge

Serengeti Restaurant Lounge at 6210 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood serves East African dishes like smoked goat and whole fried tilapia with ugali, praised for large portions.

4.3 (45)

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Mereb Bar and Restaurant

Mereb Bar and Restaurant at 5215 Georgia Ave NW serves Ethiopian and Eritrean food with generous combo platters, traditional coffee and late-night hours.

4.9 (44)

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Fresh Bites Kitchen

Fresh Bites Kitchen is a kitchen inside Takoma Eats at 6120 Kansas Ave NW serving rice bowls, crepes, sandwiches and juices, with Ethiopian-inspired and vegan options.

4.7 (43)

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Ricoton DC

Ricoton DC is a family-run Paraguayan and Latin American restaurant at 4532 Georgia Ave NW in Petworth, with a perfect 5-star Google rating; reviewers rave about the empanadas and burritos.

5 (39)

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Melkamu Abegaz

Melkamu Abegaz is a small Ethiopian restaurant and grocery at 4913 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park, rated 4.9 stars on Google; reviewers mention lamb and beef dishes and a friendly owner.

4.9 (36)

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Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge at 4306 Georgia Ave NW in Petworth is rated 4.8 stars; reviewers mention big combo platters, tibs and friendly staff.

4.8 (33)

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Aladdin’s Kitchen II

Aladdin's Kitchen II, a halal Middle Eastern spot at 6230 Georgia Ave NW known for gyros, kabobs, wings and pizza, is listed by Google as temporarily closed.

4 (33)

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Elizabeth Bar and Grill

Elizabeth Bar and Grill is a late-night Spanish and Tex-Mex bar and grill at 5217 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park, open until 2–3 AM, with a 4.3-star Google rating.

4.3 (30)

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Mariachi Restaurant Bar and Grill

Mariachi Restaurant Bar and Grill is a Tex-Mex restaurant, bar and lounge at 5217 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park, open until 4 AM daily, with a 4.0-star Google rating.

4 (27)

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Johanas

Johanas is a Dominican and Latin American restaurant at 4728 14th St NW that says it has served since 1993; Google lists lunch hours, Monday through Saturday.

4.2 (26)

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Amari Restaurant & Lounge

Amari Restaurant & Lounge is a newer lounge at 7815 Georgia Ave NW offering food, cocktails, hookah, patio dining and weekend DJs, with a 4.6-star Google rating.

4.6 (25)

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Epic Restaurant and Lounge

Epic Restaurant and Lounge is a restaurant in Brightwood at 4809 Georgia Ave NW.

3.4 (24)

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Samadhi restaurant end bar

Samadhi restaurant end bar is an american restaurant in Brightwood at 6209 Georgia Ave NW.

4.9 (23)

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Luna Restaurant

4.1 (21)

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Agelgil Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant

Agelgil Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant is an ethiopian restaurant in Brightwood at 5427 Georgia Ave NW.

4.3 (21)

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Senbeb Natural Foods Co-Op

Senbeb Natural Foods Co-Op is a vegan restaurant in Brightwood at 6224 3rd St NW.

4.8 (17)

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Gold Coast Market & Cafe

Gold Coast Market & Cafe is an ethiopian restaurant in Brightwood at 4622 14th St NW.

5 (11)

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Kenny Nur

Kenny Nur is a restaurant in Brightwood at 831 Kennedy St NW.

5 (9)

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IkaL cocina Mexicana

IkaL cocina Mexicana is a mexican restaurant in Brightwood at 5913 Georgia Ave NW.

5 (8)

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Cafes & Coffee (25)

Brightwood's coffee scene is small but welcoming, with seven spots to choose from across the neighborhood. From local roasters to cozy cafes and lounges, there's a place here for whatever your day calls for.

La Coop Coffee

La Coop Coffee is a roomy coffee shop on Kennedy St NW in Brightwood Park with a patio and kids' play corner; reviewers like the americano, dirty horchata and specialty lattes.

4.7 (600)

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Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks on Carroll St NW in Takoma opens at 5 AM daily for coffee, espresso and breakfast; reviews are mixed, with praise for friendly staff and complaints about speed.

4.3 (465)

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Büna Coffeehouse

Büna Coffeehouse is an Ethiopian-owned cafe on Georgia Ave NW in Petworth serving espresso, matcha and smoothies alongside Ethiopian dishes like tibs and American breakfast fare.

4.8 (442)

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Lost Sock Roasters

Lost Sock Roasters is a coffee roaster and cafe on 4th St NW in Takoma, DC known for its coffee, empanadas and creative breakfast sandwiches; note there is no Wi-Fi.

4.6 (441)

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Dunkin'

Dunkin' on Quincy St NW at Georgia Ave in Petworth serves coffee, donuts and breakfast from 5 AM; reviews are mixed, with praise for friendly staff and complaints about speed and stock.

3.8 (343)

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Senbeb Cafe

Senbeb Cafe is an all-vegan soul food carryout on 3rd St NW in Manor Park, inside the Senbeb wellness center, known for vegan fried fish, mac and cheese and collards.

4.6 (285)

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Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks on Piney Branch Rd NW in upper Northwest DC serves coffee, espresso and breakfast from 6 AM daily; reviews are mixed between friendly service and slow or short-staffed visits.

4 (277)

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Ididos Coffee & Social DC

Ididos Coffee & Social is a bright coffee shop and all-day cafe on Kennedy St NW in Brightwood Park with free Wi-Fi, espresso drinks, flatbreads, burgers and baked goods.

4.9 (206)

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Rue Café

Rue Café is a neighborhood coffee shop on 14th St NW in Petworth known for its dirty chai, a spicy chicken salad sandwich and a plant-filled patio that has served cocktails.

4.8 (203)

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Cafe on 9th

Cafe on 9th is a small breakfast and coffee cafe on 9th St NW in Petworth with a 4.8-star Google rating, known for egg sandwiches, smoothies, specialty lattes and strawberry matcha.

4.8 (193)

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Little Food Studio

Little Food Studio is a tiny walk-up cafe on Upshur St NW in Petworth serving espresso drinks, pastries like sausage rolls and pecorino scones, and breakfast sandwiches.

4.8 (166)

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Zeke’s Coffee of DC - Uptown

Zeke's Coffee Uptown at 4602 14th St NW is a roaster's cafe with an outdoor patio and laptop-friendly tables, praised for smooth coffee and seasonal lattes.

4.6 (128)

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Gold Coast Café & Mart

Gold Coast Café & Mart at 5501 Colorado Ave NW in 16th Street Heights is a cafe, deli and corner market known for breakfast sandwiches, lattes and smoothies.

4.4 (119)

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Starbucks Coffee Company

This Starbucks at 3830 Georgia Ave NW in Petworth is open 6 AM–8 PM daily; it has a 3.3-star Google rating, with reviews mixed on service.

3.3 (89)

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Casa Mia Italian Eatery & Cafe

Casa Mia Italian Eatery & Cafe at 4600 14th St NW serves pizza on long-fermented dough, stuffed focaccia sandwiches and house-made gelato, with a 4.9-star Google rating.

4.9 (85)

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 6800 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood serves custom smoothies, wraps and sandwiches daily, with friendly service but inconsistent smoothies per some reviews.

4.1 (78)

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Turning Natural

Turning Natural is a juice bar at 6833 4th St NW near Takoma serving cold-pressed juices, smoothies and plant-based food, with a 4.1-star rating and well-liked spinach pies.

4.1 (77)

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Afropia Café & Hookah Lounge

Afropia Café & Hookah Lounge at 1211 Tuckerman St NW in Brightwood is a relaxed hookah lounge known for foil-free hookah, teas, lattes and fresh juice.

4.5 (71)

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Sabina's Cafe

Sabina's Cafe is a woman-owned Ethiopian coffee shop at 6902 4th St NW in Takoma, known for its pink decor, traditional coffee ceremony and $2 coffee Mondays.

4.8 (70)

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Three Whistles - Brightwood

Three Whistles Brightwood at 5832 Georgia Ave NW is an all-day coffee shop, bistro and bar with coworking space, known for lattes, fried cornbread and deviled eggs.

4.9 (64)

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Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks on Dahlia St NW in upper Northwest DC (20012) opens daily at 5 AM; reviewers single out friendly baristas and a clean, comfortable space.

4.2 (57)

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Maleda Ethiopian Cafe

Maleda Ethiopian Cafe at 6204 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood serves Ethiopian vegetarian platters, sambusas and coffee, and shows Premier League matches on weekends.

4.8 (50)

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Wake Me, Shake Me

4.9 (20)

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Jaylas Juice Bar

Jaylas Juice Bar is a juice shop in Brightwood at 4239 9th St NW.

4.5 (17)

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Tz'ikin Cafe

4.8 (8)

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Bars & Pubs (17)

Brightwood's bar scene offers eight welcoming spots to gather, from neighborhood taverns and lounges to a sports bar and an Ethiopian-influenced option. Whether you're after a casual drink, a place to catch a game, or a relaxed evening out, this corner of Washington, DC has a range of choices to explore.

Moreland's Tavern

Moreland's Tavern is a multi-level bar and grill at 14th and Kennedy St NW serving burgers, wings, mussels and local beer; reviews are mostly positive but mixed on service.

4.5 (594)

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Jackie Lee's

Jackie Lee's is a late-night neighborhood bar on Kennedy St NW in Brightwood Park known for smoked wings and ribs, beer-and-shot combos, trivia and vintage games.

4.8 (404)

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Champion Kitchen

Champion Kitchen is a late-night lounge and bar on upper Georgia Ave NW with hookah, a DJ and Ethiopian food; recent reviews raise concerns about pricing and bills.

4.1 (353)

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The Pitch Tavern

The Pitch Tavern, a sports bar and lounge at 4015 Georgia Ave NW in upper Northwest DC, is listed by Google as temporarily closed.

4.5 (223)

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Merry Pin DC

Merry Pin DC is a craft store, cafe and bar on upper Georgia Ave NW with workshops, an upstairs crafting space and happy hour Tuesday through Friday.

4.7 (187)

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Snappy’s Small Bar

Snappy's Small Bar is a second-floor dive bar on Georgia Ave NW in upper Northwest DC with an outdoor patio, combo drink deals and snacks like dino nuggets.

4.9 (165)

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PRMP Brow & Beauty Studio

PRMP Brow & Beauty Studio is an eyebrow and waxing studio at 7600 Georgia Ave NW, rated 4.9 stars, where reviewers often credit its brow mapping and precise shaping.

4.9 (122)

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SEVEN SEAS RESTAURANT

Seven Seas Restaurant / Rincon Venezolano at 5915 Georgia Ave NW is a Brightwood family restaurant and sports bar with Venezuelan and Mexican food and a strong rum list.

4.5 (105)

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Neptune Room

Neptune Room is a friendly neighborhood dive bar at 5405 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park, known for affordable drinks, a big canned-beer list, vinyl DJs and outside food welcome.

4.9 (90)

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illusion bar and lounge

Illusion Bar and Lounge is a two-floor sports and hookah bar at 5213 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park, open late Thursday through Sunday, with a 4.1-star rating.

4.1 (68)

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Marte bar & lounge

Marte Bar & Lounge is a late-night bar and grill at 4815 Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park, known among reviewers for hookah, wings, karaoke and dancing, with a 4.7-star rating.

4.7 (39)

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Qategna

Qategna is a hookah lounge and bar at 1207 Tuckerman St NW in Brightwood with Ethiopian food, happy hour prices on hookah and drinks, and plenty of parking.

4.8 (34)

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Premier Bar & Lounge

Premier Bar & Lounge is a lounge bar in Brightwood at 7307 Georgia Ave NW.

4.5 (19)

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Commanders Dc Bar and Lounge

Commanders Dc Bar and Lounge is a bar in Brightwood at 5217 Georgia Ave NW.

4.6 (11)

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Boulevard Lounge

Boulevard Lounge is a laid-back bar in Brightwood that draws a steady stream of regulars for its chill atmosphere and hookah. With a 4.5 rating and friendly service, it's an easygoing spot to unwind.

4.5 (8)

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KIDY LOUNGE

KIDY LOUNGE is a bar in Brightwood at Washington, DC 20011.

4 (5)

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Y SPORT BAR AND LOUNGE

Y Sport Bar and Lounge is a laid-back neighborhood spot in Brightwood praised for its cool atmosphere and great vibe. With a perfect rating from early visitors, it's the kind of place locals leave looking forward to coming back.

5.0 (4)

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Bakeries (11)

Brightwood's bakery scene brings a welcoming mix of sweet and savory options to this corner of Washington, DC. With four spots to explore, neighbors can find everything from classic baked goods to specialty treats close to home.

Donut Run

Donut Run is a donut shop on 4th St NW in Takoma known for its vegan donuts, with a 4.7-star Google rating; Boston cream, French toast and apple fritters are reviewer favorites.

4.7 (797)

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Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats

Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats, a vegan bakery and cafe on Carroll St NW in Takoma, DC, is listed by Google as permanently closed.

4.3 (713)

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Crown Bakery

Crown Bakery is a family-run Trinidadian bakery and restaurant on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park known for beef and curry chicken pies, roti, jerk chicken and Sunday brunch.

4.6 (353)

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Pan Lourdes Bakery

Pan Lourdes Bakery on Georgia Ave NW is an early-opening Mexican and Central American bakery selling pan dulce, custom cakes, pupusas, tamales and tortas at low prices.

4 (178)

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Lulabelle's Sweet Shop

Lulabelle's Sweet Shop on Upshur St NW in upper Northwest DC sells ice cream, baked goods, coffee and gifts; reviewers love the honey graham and pistachio flavors.

4.6 (152)

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Donna Faye's Bakery

Donna Faye's Bakery is a Kennedy Street bakery known for mini pound cakes in flavors like cookie butter and key lime, plus cookies, brownies and matcha drinks.

4.8 (99)

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The Charmery Walter Reed

The Charmery Walter Reed is a handcrafted ice cream shop at 7175 12th St NW at the Walter Reed development, rated 4.7 stars for rotating flavors, vegan options and shakes.

4.7 (74)

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The Peach Cobbler Factory

The Peach Cobbler Factory is a dessert shop at 6908 4th St NW near Takoma selling cobblers, banana pudding and cinnamon rolls, with a 3.9-star rating and mixed reviews.

3.9 (73)

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Eshet Injera

Eshet Injera is a bakery in Brightwood at 829 Kennedy St NW.

4 (16)

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Walmart Bakery

Walmart Bakery is a bakery in Brightwood at 310 Riggs Rd NE.

3.3 (7)

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Walmart Bakery

Walmart Bakery is a bakery in Brightwood at 5929 Georgia Ave NW.

2.8 (6)

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Fast Casual (24)

Fast food restaurant in Brightwood, Washington, DC.

Honeymoon Chicken

Honeymoon Chicken is a halal fried chicken spot on Georgia Ave NW in Petworth; reviewers single out the Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, honey butter rolls and hot honey chicken sandwich.

4.4 (2569)

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McDonald's

A long-running McDonald's in Brightwood serving the classic burgers, fries, and coffee that locals know well. With a 3.7 rating across more than 2,000 reviews, it's a busy neighborhood stop where many appreciate friendly staff, easy parking, and self-order kiosks—though service and cleanliness can be hit or miss.

3.7 (2012)

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood Park serves fried chicken, chicken sandwiches and sides daily until 11 PM, with a drive-thru that reviewers mention often.

4.1 (1700)

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Wendy's

Wendy's on Georgia Ave NW in Petworth is a 24-hour fast-food burger restaurant with a drive-thru; reviews are mixed, with frequent complaints about long waits.

3.1 (1547)

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Timber Pizza Co. Petworth

Timber Pizza Co. on Upshur St NW in Petworth makes wood-fired pizza and empanadas, with a 4.7-star Google rating; reviewers also mention its wedding catering.

4.7 (1269)

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Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut on Georgia Ave NW in Petworth offers delivery, carryout and dine-in pizza and wings, open until 2 AM daily; reviews are mixed.

3.5 (686)

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Five Guys

Five Guys on Riggs Rd NE in the Fort Totten area serves made-to-order burgers, fries, hot dogs and milkshakes, with a 4.4-star Google rating and praise for a clean store.

4.4 (598)

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Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A on Riggs Rd NE in the Fort Totten area serves chicken sandwiches, nuggets and salads, and reviewers say it is set up mainly for drive-through. Closed Sunday.

3.7 (564)

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Tony's Place

Tony's Place is an early-opening breakfast and lunch counter on Kennedy St NW in Brightwood Park serving eggs, grits, sandwiches and chicken and waffles; reviews are largely negative.

3.9 (498)

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Ice ‘n Slice

Ice 'n Slice is an Ethiopian-inspired pizza restaurant on Georgia Ave NW in Petworth, known for doro wat, kitfo and merkato pizzas, with a 4.8-star Google rating.

4.8 (400)

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Domino's Pizza

Domino's Pizza on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood offers delivery and carryout pizza and wings until midnight or later; many recent reviews complain about delivery and phone service.

3.4 (395)

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Haydee's Restaurant 🇲🇽

Haydee's Restaurant is a late-night Mexican cantina on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood with margaritas, happy hour, live bands and karaoke nights.

4.3 (245)

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Nick’s Pizza DC

Nick's Pizza DC serves wood-fired pizza and specialty sandwiches on Upshur St NW in upper Northwest DC, with a 4.9-star rating and frequent praise for fresh ingredients.

4.9 (216)

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Wingstop

Wingstop on Riggs Rd NE in Northeast DC serves classic and boneless wings for carryout and delivery, though its 2.8-star rating reflects frequent service complaints.

2.8 (207)

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Wonder Chicken

Wonder Chicken is a family-run Chinese and fried chicken carryout on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood known for wings, pork fried rice, egg rolls and cheap combo platters.

4.4 (184)

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La Villa Pizzeria

La Villa Pizzeria is a corner pizzeria on 14th St NW in upper Northwest DC serving pizza, calzones, wings and pasta, open until 4 AM on weekends.

4 (183)

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Subway

This Subway on Tuckerman St NW in upper Northwest DC serves build-your-own sandwiches and salads, with early weekday opening; reviews are mixed on order accuracy.

3.8 (171)

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Wings on Deck

Wings on Deck is a wings and Southern sides spot on 4th St NW in upper Northwest DC, where reviewers rave about the mac and cheese and lemon pepper wings.

4.5 (160)

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Hedzole

Hedzole is a cozy Ghanaian restaurant on Colorado Ave NW in 16th Street Heights with a 4.9-star Google rating, known for jollof rice, red red, salmon, goat bowls and sorrel.

4.9 (152)

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Subway

This Subway on Riggs Rd NE in Northeast DC serves build-your-own sandwiches and salads; reviewers often praise friendly staff and fresh ingredients.

3.7 (147)

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Angelico Pizzeria

Angelico Pizzeria is a pizza shop at 7311 Georgia Ave NW offering pies, sandwiches and pasta for dine-in, takeout or delivery, with a 4.1-star rating.

4.1 (99)

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Slice and Pie

Slice and Pie is a pizza restaurant in Brightwood at 1155 Dahlia St NW.

4.2 (13)

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Kebab and Beyond

Kebab and Beyond is a beloved Brightwood fast food spot where flavorful, well-priced kebabs and fragrant saffron rice keep locals coming back. With a 4.8 rating and dishes that reviewers say melt in your mouth, it's a standout for those seeking delicious, Zabiha halal fare.

4.8 (10)

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Milanga Place, Washington, DC

Milanga Place, Washington, DC is a takeout restaurant in Brightwood at 6120 Kansas Ave NW.

5 (5)

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