Washington, D.C., District of ColumbiaBrunch
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Brunch in Washington, D.C.
Breakfast and brunch spots people rate highest.
18 places
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Breakfast and brunch spots with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.
4.9· 28kPeruvian · Golden Triangle1. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
Modern Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar near Dupont Circle serving ceviche, pisco cocktails and weekend brunch.
4.9· 1.5kCafé · Golden Triangle2. {petite} maman
Small-format maman café near Dupont/Farragut serving pastries, cookies and espresso drinks, weekdays only.
4.8· 16kSoul food · Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District3. Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley
Downtown Southern comfort food restaurant and cocktail bar with brunch and live music.
4.8· 6.3kBakery · Georgetown4. maman
Georgetown outpost of a French-inspired bakery café serving pastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch, known for its nutty chocolate chip cookie.
4.9· 849Ethiopian café · Park View5. Heat Da Spot Café
Georgia Avenue café with sofas serving breakfast, sandwiches and American and Ethiopian dishes; open Tuesday to Sunday until 3 PM.
4.8· 928Ethiopian · Logan Circle6. Eatopia Eatery
Ethiopian restaurant and cultural space on U Street with cocktails, brunch, live jazz and cooking classes.
4.7· 4.7kMediterranean · Logan Circle7. Agora Dc Mediterranean Restaurant
Turkish and Mediterranean small-plates restaurant on 17th St with cocktails, a brick-walled dining room and a patio.
4.7· 4.3kBalkan · Barracks Row8. AMBAR Restaurant, Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill restaurant serving Balkan small plates and regional spirits, with weekend brunch and an all-you-can-eat option.
4.7· 3.0kLatin American · Chinatown9. Seven Reasons
Upscale Latin American restaurant in a brick building near Penn Quarter, with a Venezuelan-leaning menu, chef's tastings and cocktails.
4.8· 640Place · Chinatown10. Flight Club D.C.
Upscale social darts venue with tech-tracked dart games, cocktails, and food near the Convention Center.
4.7· 1.6kJapanese · Adams Morgan11. Perry's Restaurant
Multi-level Adams Morgan restaurant serving Japanese fare and sushi, with a rooftop bar and a drag brunch.
4.8· 619American · Lyon Village12. Westville Clarendon
Vegetable-forward American restaurant in Clarendon known for its Market Plate of daily sides, brunch and cocktails.
4.7· 1.2kMediterranean · West End13. Imperfecto
Michelin-starred Foggy Bottom restaurant serving seafood, steak and seasonal Latin-Mediterranean dishes, with wine pairings and weekend brunch.
4.6· 21kRestaurant · Golden Triangle14. Old Ebbitt Grill
Victorian-style tavern near the White House serving American fare and a large raw bar, open until 2 AM.
4.7· 825Smoothie · Chinatown15. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Chain cafe near Judiciary Square serving custom smoothies, sandwiches and wraps.
4.6· 8.3kFrench brasserie · Logan Circle16. Le Diplomate
Parisian-style brasserie on 14th Street serving French classics and weekend brunch, with a large outdoor patio.
4.7· 717Wine bar · Courthouse17. Verre Wine Bar
Arlington wine bar and restaurant with a wine list, bruschettas, flatbreads and charcuterie boards, plus brunch.
4.7· 642Italian · Chinatown18. Cucina MORINI
Southern Italian restaurant and bar near Mount Vernon Square from the Osteria Morini team, serving pasta, focaccia and cocktails.
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