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7th Street Hill Cafe

3.5 (32 reviews)
Open 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Samina M.

Quaint coffee shop in Eastern Market that is the perfect place for a caffeine pick-me-up and pastry! Came in with a friend and enjoyed an Iced Americano with Irish Crème Syrup - my favorite mix. The coffee was tasty and hit the spot while I was experiencing a slight food coma from Han Palace brunch. The service was speedy and the store was clean. It is very heavy on the mom & pop ambiance - a charm I really appreciated seeing in the city. A great place to crack open a good book or get work done! I will definitely be back!

Strawberry banana smoothie and small latte
Katy T.

Service was TERRIBLE. She was flat and rude. The coffee sucked and was watered down. Do not go here it's all around bad.

Cinnamon scone + chai latte
Michelle B.

I stopped in to get some studying done and grab a treat. The floors were dirty with crumbs from previous patrons as well as tables being dirty with said crumbs. This did not massively take away from my experience as I was able to sit and study regardless but be advised. Cinnamon scone (warmed) 5/5!! I was so delighted with this it's soft and melts in your mouth with a delicious cinnamon flavor Hot chai latte 5/5!! The chai is a wonderful blend of spices and was made super quickly You do need to request the bathroom key to have access to one of the two bathrooms available!

turkey sausage, egg and cheese on a croissant
Abonie B.

First time here and I enjoyed myself! Wonderful ambience, lovely service, affordable prices and the food was pretty okay for cafe food. Will be back!

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Doug B.

Cute little Eastern Market cafe. Fast and efficient service. Coffee and tea choices withs some nice breakfast , wrap, and other options. Outdoor and indoor seating is a plus. Great views. Clean bathrooms. Give them a try

Dona P.

Great iced decaf coffee that's been steeped and chilled which takes the bitterness and acid out of it, and it was a treat !! It's also the most reasonably priced coffee on the hill ... worth a stop in if everywhere else is slammed on the weekends !

Linda O.

This place was formerly Port City Java, a franchise operation. The counter staff told me that it's had an overhaul of sorts very recently and now is an independent coffee house. Some of the same furniture remains however it's clearly had a fresh paint job and new flooring installed. Kitty-corner from Eastern Market, the space is ideal for observation. I like to sink into one of the comfy chairs on the side of the cafe that faces Eastern Market directly and watch it come to life in the morning. The coffee and food are good; no complaints. Service is friendly. It's the location that's a big draw for me.

Watery ice coffee with almond milk
Paolo M.

Glad to have a place to plop down, plug-in, work, have coffee, and people-watch next to a window in a non-pretentious and affordable place near Eastern Market. However, the negative reviews about the service and offerings resonate with me: grumpy, inattentive service over mediocre coffee and pastries. The older man and woman working the counter were having a drawn-out argument about work schedule that was slightly annoying, but somewhat endearing when you later realize it's a love-hate relationship. It's hard to complain when the place does the job when you walk away from the counter and find a seat to work. Besides, the Pan Quotidien and Starkbucks nearby seem worse.

Sunday afternoon coffee and flee market
Tariq A.

Super affordable cafe. Where else can you find a $3 egg and cheese burrito. Nice staff and great location, the Sunday Flee market is right in front of this cafe

Taro latte (hot)
Fred S.

Perfect little coffee shop. I've had their black coffee and it's good, but this time I tried their taro latte and it didn't disappoint. I'll be coming back to this place often.

Asked for light ice and they filled up cup! $6

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cute little shop in the neighborhood that's been around for a while (after port city java) with great breakfast wraps and pastries!

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4.5(437 reviews)
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This is a busy little sandwich shop that has a small dining area and some seating out front on the…read moresidewalk. There is metered street parking and commercial lots/garages within a reasonable walking distance from here. They serve wraps, salads, and cold and hot sandwiches. I ordered the Korean Steak Sandwich. It took them about 10 to 15 minutes to prepare my sandwich. They should use a number system for order pickups because people, including myself, had difficulty determining which order they were serving. Many of the sandwich names sounded alike. My sandwich was kind of small for the price, and it wasn't very filling. It was, however, very good. It was flavorful and packed with flavor. The service was ok. It was nothing special. They did their job and did not go beyond or be overly friendly. All in all, I would recommend checking this deli out for some really good sandwiches. They really do live up to their name, the Best Sandwich Place.

3.5 stars! This is a…read moregreat location and they are super quick with making your food & checking you out! I came here after seeing a lot online about their Chicken Caesar Wrap. Personally, don't think the hype meets the expectations. But with that said, it's still a good wrap and I'd get it again but I don't think it's the best wrap I've had or worth going out of your way for. If you're hungry and near by, sure go get it but don't make any special trips just for this wrap. Id love to try their other options on the menu at some point!

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4.2(38 reviews)
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I went to Chopsmith because I was looking for a place to grab a solid sandwich, and it definitely…read moredelivered. The sandwich I got on my first visit was really good and exactly what I was hoping for. I ended up going back a few days later and ordered the chicken parm, thinking it would be another sandwich. It actually came as a salad instead. On the in-store menu it looked like it was listed under sandwiches, so I'm not sure if it was user error or just a menu layout issue, but it's something to double check when ordering. That said, the chicken parm itself was still good, I just wasn't expecting it on a salad. Overall, the food quality is there, just make sure you're ordering exactly what you want. Also, they're on InKind, so definitely take advantage of that if you use it. Don't feel forced to order from the kiosk, you do have the option to order from the front.

I wandered into Chopsmith on my lunch break completely unprepared. There were so many options that…read moreI was honestly a little lost at first, but I am glad I stuck with it because the turkey club ended up being one of the best club sandwiches I've ever had. Cilantro and lemon aioli on a club? I would have never thought of that combination, but it works. Between those flavors and the high quality bacon they use, every bite hit exactly how it needed to. Truly impressive. I ordered through the kiosk, so I can't really comment much on customer service. They just called my name when it was ready, and everything ran smoothly, so no issues there. I am already planning my return because that buffalo caesar wrap is calling my name next. If it tastes anything like that turkey club, I already know I'll be back again.

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4.6(467 reviews)
0.9 miNavy Yard
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I don't even know where to start with this. Last friday, I had a remarkable dinner here, and I was…read morewowed from the moment I stepped inside. As much as I love the cocktail bar next door, I had no idea this epic place was here. The inside is a bit dark, yet so welcoming and cozy. It's the waiting area if you are either early for your reservation or waiting for others in your party. They are kind enough to give you a glass of water and the cocktail menu in case you want to get started. We were fancy and did the hearth table and WHAT a journey it was. From surprise drink tastings and bites to pretty much trying all new food items and combinations, I would absolutely do it again. I could name the things that I had, but you may or may not know what they are. All I can say was that it was seven delightful courses that left me just right. The friendly, professional staff made it even better. Check the reservations and to the hearth table. Do it.

KenScale: 8.5/10 Visit: March 2026…read more My wife Jun and I have been to Albi multiple times already and on every visit we end up ordering the exceptional lamb kebabs for our final savory dish. Earlier this year, I saw that the restaurant started offering a large duck rice dish on the menu and, knowing how much Jun loves duck, tried to see if I can book a table. We had a reservation in January but we had to cancel that due to a last-minute trip to New York, and really struggled to find an open seating on a reasonable hour (we just had no appetite for a dinner past 9 p.m.) until recently last month. As we opened up the menu, we were very sad to learn that the duck was no longer on the menu (our server couldn't give a definitive time on when the dish will be back), but that didn't dampen our enthusiasm for another outstanding meal at Albi. Since my last review of the restaurant was in 2023, I figured a re-review was in order, especially given that this visit was our 10th total. When it comes to Middle Eastern spreads, it's hard to beat what Albi offers along with a giant pita bread. At this point, Jun had tried the mushroom hummus with confit egg yolk multiple times, and yet she couldn't again stop marveling how addictively delicious the hummus was with alluringly smoky flavor of mushroom. One new spread that we saw for the first time and decided to order was msabaha with embered firefly squid and white peas covered in tahini; not surprisingly, it was another standout dish even if squid is not an ingredient one would ordinarily see in these spreads. Another item on the menu that we tried for the first time (and really liked) was malfouf, a wrap of cabbages stuffed with smoked beef cheek and red shatta condiment. By now, we have seen multiple variations of the lamb kebabs at Albi and every time we walked out of the restaurant happily stuffed. For the current season, we were greeted with loin and smoked belly shish accompanied by vegetables of charred turnips and brassicas. The lamb's texture as usual was quite outstanding, and the charred vegetables (as well as a side dish of Fattoush salad with orchard fruits and smoked feta) also offered a wonderful complement to the meat. If someone asks me to list the most iconic dishes in DC, I won't hesitate to include the lamb kebabs from Albi. During our trip to Jordan in February, we fell in love with a popular dessert called knafeh (made with pastry dough layered with cheese and soaked in syrup); we never had a chance to try the same from Albi until this visit, and Jun remarked that the delightful knafeh was just like how she remembered from a restaurant in Petra, except the pomegranate sorbet that was placed in the middle. It seems like getting a reservation at Albi is becoming more and more difficult over time. The reservation window opens on the first day of each month and once past that first day, it is really challenging to find a seating during early and prime-time dinner windows, especially for the main dining room. This visit was the first time we had to be seated at the bar as we were slightly late to the reservation party, but the bar seating actually wasn't bad at all, as we chatted with the friendly bartenders from time to time while enjoying the food. As always, the beverage list at Albi is outstanding, featuring many Middle East-based cocktails and wines. As we increasingly find ourselves in our culinary journey together these days visiting our old favorites more often rather than checking out new places all the time, Jun and I are very thankful that Albi is in DC. It still is firing on all cylinders even after being around for several years in the DC dining scene, and deserves to be one of the best restaurants in the city.

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4.1(100 reviews)
1.0 miNavy Yard
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My friends and I were looking around the stadium for a place to grab lunch. Since it was close we…read moredropped in. We were very happy with our decision to visit here because the food was so yummy. The inside of the restaurant is fairly small with not a ton of seating but even more seating is provide outside with nice hightop tables and it is covered. To order you go down a line to place your order of meats and sides. I ordered the lunch special that was $11.99 for 1/4 chicken, 2 sides, and a drink. Plenty of food for this price. I ordered chicken, plantains, and black beans. The order also automatically comes with white rice. Everything was very hot and tasted fresh. I enjoyed all the seasonings and made for a great lunch. There was a few drinks offered on the menu with only 1 having whiskey in it so I was a bit unsure as to why the name.

In short, a delicious experience. I think it's pretty cool that they have two sides to the…read moreestablishment: a bar and then a more family-friendly food-focused side. Needless to say, k was in the side with the booze! Very chill, casual bar vibes. It was a little sporty, is perfect since the Nationals play right across the street. We were there on opening game day too, so they had a few great drink specials. And our bartender was cool! Now about the food...we had the whole chicken, which came with 4 sides. The portions of the sides were great and the food with tasty. I see why "chicken" is in this place's name. It was juice and flavorful. I also had a Hot Boy (old fashioned), which was balanced and nice, but I will say I anticipated more spice because of the name and description. Lastly, they have a fun little shot ski offer and it's pretty cost-effective, so this is definitely the place to come to kick off a good time.

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