Guidebook for Washington
Food, food, food
Kin Da
6923 Laurel AveExcellent Thai food, affordable with a nice atmosphere.
Busboys is a great full service restaurant with a tasty menu but it's also a great spot for a coffee or a beer, to work a bit on your laptop or to socialize. Part bookstore, part social justice organizing hub, it's a great destination on many days.
250 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWBusboys is a great full service restaurant with a tasty menu but it's also a great spot for a coffee or a beer, to work a bit on your laptop or to socialize. Part bookstore, part social justice organizing hub, it's a great destination on many days.
LIBRARY TAVERN
5420 3rd St NWRestaurant and bar with yummy Persian food.
Wapa Café - Boutique
6230 Georgia Ave NWGreat little coffee shop very near the house.
Republic
6939 Laurel AveTrendy Takoma Park hotspot.
A Takoma Park staple with great vegetarian fare and no attitude, just kindness and community.
90 locals recommend
Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll AveA Takoma Park staple with great vegetarian fare and no attitude, just kindness and community.
Soup Up
709 Kennedy St NWPeaches Kitchen Restaurant & Catering Service
6214 3rd St NWHiwot Ethiopian Restaurant And Dream Lounge
5333 Georgia Ave NWGreat Ethiopian.
Ledo Pizza
7435 Georgia Ave NWPassable pizza - not the most gourmet but better than Dominoes.
Senbeb Cafe
6224 3rd St NWWonderful vegan spot in walking distance. Excellent soul food options.
This is a long established neighborhood institution with fabled egg rolls the size of burritos if you're just in the mood for Chinese take out comfort food.
6 locals recommend
Twin Dragon Carry-Out
5504 3rd St NWThis is a long established neighborhood institution with fabled egg rolls the size of burritos if you're just in the mood for Chinese take out comfort food.
Fantastic wood fired pizza and full Italian menu that is also very vegan friendly. Gelato on site! Plus they have a large outdoor patio which is lovely in the warmer weather.
94 locals recommend
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveFantastic wood fired pizza and full Italian menu that is also very vegan friendly. Gelato on site! Plus they have a large outdoor patio which is lovely in the warmer weather.
This is my current favorite coffee shop that seamlessly transitions into a bar at night. Excellent food, very friendly staff. And they often have live music, too.
64 locals recommend
Takoma Beverage Company
6917 Laurel AveThis is my current favorite coffee shop that seamlessly transitions into a bar at night. Excellent food, very friendly staff. And they often have live music, too.
Delicious local bakery for both sweet and savory treats.
35 locals recommend
Spring Mill Bread Company
7300 Carroll AveDelicious local bakery for both sweet and savory treats.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a full service restaurant but I put it in the drinks/nightlife category because it has a wonderful pub atmosphere. Great spot for dinner, too! Always a thoughtful draft beer menu and delicious appetizers.
39 locals recommend
Moreland's Tavern
5501 14th St NWThis is a full service restaurant but I put it in the drinks/nightlife category because it has a wonderful pub atmosphere. Great spot for dinner, too! Always a thoughtful draft beer menu and delicious appetizers.
I haven't been to this new spot yet but hear good things about wine and cheese pairings.
Cheesemonster Studio
713 Kennedy St NWI haven't been to this new spot yet but hear good things about wine and cheese pairings.
If you're looking for a hipster-y dive bar, look no further. Best margaritas around.
20 locals recommend
Jackie Lee's
116 Kennedy St NWIf you're looking for a hipster-y dive bar, look no further. Best margaritas around.
I'm listing this twice so you don't miss it - perfect for a meal, daytime coffeeshop working, or an evening cocktail. Such a lovely spot.
64 locals recommend
Takoma Beverage Company
6917 Laurel AveI'm listing this twice so you don't miss it - perfect for a meal, daytime coffeeshop working, or an evening cocktail. Such a lovely spot.
Essentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWclosest grocery store, open very late
Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrTakoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveEntertainment & Activities
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadArt House/Independent Cinema
Regal Majestic Stadium 20 and IMAX
900 Ellsworth DrLarger multiplex cinema.
Getting Around
Takoma station
327 Cedar St NW