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The deceptively simple but soph Café Divan $$
isticated menu includes tuna Turkish Map 1 C2
carpaccio and flat iron steaks. 1834 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007
Tel (202) 338-1747
Wellpriced Turkish food served
in a stylish dining room, or as a
Georgetown takeout. Excellent doner kebabs
and meze platter.
Baked and Wired $
Café Map 1 C2 El Centro D.F. $$
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, 20007 Mexican Map 2 C2
Tel (703) 663-8727 1218 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007
Booming coffee brews and teas, Tel (202) 333-4100
plus, more importantly, some of Outstanding tacos, carnitas, and
the best pastries in the city. margaritas at the Georgetown
branch of this Mexican favorite.
Booeymonger $
American Map 1 C2 Das Ethiopian Cuisine $$
3265 Prospect St NW, 20007 Ethiopian Map 2 D2
Tel (202) 333-4810 1201 28th St NW, 20007 Colorful interior of the Italian
Consistently rated as the best Tel (202) 333-4710 restaurant Paolo’s
in “cheap eats.” Offers great A range of meat, seafood, and
sandwiches, sides, and soups. vegetable entrées are on the Le Pain Quotidien $$
menu here. Samplers are French Map 2 D2
Georgetown Cupcake $ available for the uninitiated. 2815 M St NW, 20007
American Map 1 C2 Tel (202) 315-5420
3302 M St NW, 20007 Kafe Leopold $$ A boulangerie (bakery) chain that
Tel (202) 333-8448 Austrian Map 1 C3 has both takeout and dinein at
Popular for its delicious designer 3315 M St NW, 20007 communal tables. Great brunch.
cakes, this shop has been featured Tel (202) 965-6005
on a reality series. Limited seating. A beautiful café in a lovely setting Paolo’s $$
near the canal, Kafe Leopold offers Italian Map 1 C2
ShopHouse Southeast Asian a range of wellprepared small 1303 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007
Kitchen $ entrées, plus stellar desserts Tel (202) 333-7353
Pan-Asian Map 2 D2 and coffee. Italian fare made California style.
2805 M St NW, 20007 Great for peoplewatching,
Tel (202) 627-1958 DK Choice especially in the outdoor café.
Build yourself a satisfying budget
meal from rice or noodles, meat Martin’s Tavern $$ Patisserie Poupon $$
or tofu, vegetables, and toppings. American Map 1 C2 French Map 1 C2
1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007 1645 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007
Simply Banh Mi $ Tel (202) 333-7370 Tel (202) 342-3248 Closed Mon
Vietnamese Map 1 C2 This Washington institution has A classic bistrobakery with light
1624 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007 been in the Martin family for fare including sandwiches, salads,
Tel (202) 333-5726 four generations. Stop here for and irresistible desserts. Possibly
Authentic sandwiches, spring comfort food, including oyster the best croissants outside
rolls, and pho in a groundlevel stew, welsh rarebit, and burgers. of Paris.
café. Some vegetarian options. For an intimate dinner sit in the
“dugout” – a cozy space at the Paul $$
Sweetgreen $ rear of the bar. This is where French Map 1 C2
American Map 1 C2 famous politicians have been 1078 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007
3333 M St, 20007 known to eat and drink, and Tel (202) 524-4630
Tel (202) 337-9338 where JFK proposed to Jackie. An outstanding bakery with a
One of a small local chain that Great atmosphere. small café serving croissants,
serves custommade salads and sandwiches, and quiches.
superb frozen yogurt.
Bodega $$
Spanish Map 1 C2
3116 M St NW, 20007
Tel (202) 333-4733
This conveniently located dining
room offers a variety of tapas
options and authentic paellas.
Café Bonaparte $$
French Map 1 C2
1522 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007
Tel (202) 333-8830
A tiny, romantic bistrobar serving
crepes and croques monsieur
(grilled ham and cheese
sandwiches), plus dessert. Alfresco dining at Kafe Leopold, Georgetown
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