What a hidden gem--truly. Set alongside a church with cafeteria-style service, Saint Paradise takes…read moreme back to childhood after Sunday service lunches in rural TN. Serving up all the southern staples with love and smiles. Chicken, ribs, pork chops, greens, Mac and cheese, cabbage, cornbread, cobblers, cakes and lots more. This is cash only and if you are in a hurry please take your disrespect and impatience somewhere else. The staff is welcoming, kind and patient. I am not religious but it was nostalgic and amazing to be able to visit and enjoy the food at this wonderful place.

After leaving church last Sunday, my family and I stood in line for a full hour for some of Saint…read moreParadise Kitchen (aka Daddy Grace), good food. It's been years since I last visited but I only remembered God things and that made my mouth water even more. I immediately knew what I wanted. Fried wings, mac & cheese, and rice and gravy. My dad and sister ordered greens, and I already knew I would be getting a taste of those too. Now... here is where things shifted a bit. All of the meat was dry. Like it had been sitting for hours, dry. And not just my plate--errybody's. LOLOL I had wings, my father had whiting, and my sister had baked chicken, and somehow all of it came out dry and I ain't even joking. Even the cornbread was dry and I love some cornbread. But the sides? Completely different story. Y'all that mac & cheese, rice and gravy, and greens was AMAZING!! So you already know I am going back, I just know what to get.

It is open to public and employees. A little hidden spot with decent food choices that is priced…read morewell for being in DC and a government building. Kiosks for ordering or there is a grab and go section for lots of baked goods or fresh fruit/salad.

Technically this is Dirksen Cafe. The main place to get a meal if you so happen to be inside…read moreDirksen. Not to be confused with the two other places inside that offer some food of some type. As the name on Yelp here insinuates, this is a cafeteria style eatery area. Each week the menu appears to change in a majority of the stations. With several themed days. I utilized the Grab & Go section which is more like a convenience store section. Prepackaged snacks and drinks to get you through the day. I used this route because it was a long day on the Hill for me and my group leaving us little time to enjoy a full meal. Plenty of seating if you do decided to dine inhouse.

While in DC and doing some advocacy work for my industry and enjoying the beautiful cherry…read moreblossoms, a group of us sat down inside the House of Representatives cafeteria for a bite to eat in between meeting with Congressmen. This café has just about anything you would want from salads to sushi to pizza to hamburgers. The pizza caught my eye and we were in a hurry so I thought I would give it a try. There were about four different types of pizza to choose from and I chose the veggie pizza maintaining my healthy eating outlook. Unfortunately, the pizza was not that good. There were plenty of vegetables, but the variety was quite limited. There were only three different types of vegetables on it, one of them being onions, which I don't like. There was a lot of cheese and the pizza was on the soggy side. The crust was average.

This is clearly not the kind of place you go to if you're just randomly walking around the city. I…read moresuppose you could go down here if you're a tourist, and there is a congressional souvenir shop down here too. But pretty much anybody here is a member of Congress or works for them. Anyway, it's a cafeteria, and as far as cafeterias go, it's a pretty good one. There's a lot of selection. There's a lot of turnover because for some people, this is the only thing that they can find time to buy and eat. Depending on what time of the day you're here, some of the prepared foods might be a little dried out. But again, if you're going here on a regular basis, you probably know how things work.

Food was amazing and from your seat the view of the national mall and Washington monument are…read moreamazing!!

In the USDA building. It is a cafeteria with a buffet and a few little food booths. Buffet was…read more$13.99 a pound (added up quick!) but was actually yummy with a variety of foods from chicken tenders, beef stew, egg rolls, beef and broccoli, Swedish meatballs, etc. there was also a salad bar with a decent variety. You serve yourself then a friendly lady rings you up- we did have a bit of sticker shock with $70 for 4 people but left satisfied.

Whoops! I've been checking in to the museum all this time, not knowing that the cafe had its own…read moreentry, oh well... I may not have had the biggest variety of food here, but I have been enough to give a fair opinion. When you go inside the main entrance of the Nat Geo museum, continue straight past the elevators and through the courtyard, you'll arrive at the cafeteria on the other side to the left! They offer a variety of tacos, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and other items! My personal favorite is the falafel burger with sweet potato fries, if they haven't run out. This burger is a thick chickpea patty that is topped with pickled red onions, tzatziki and freshly sliced avocado (not just one slice, there's usually three or four). Places are usually stingy when it comes to avocados, so this makes me so happy! The availability of the fries is hit or miss, since the place closes at 2:00 and I usually don't get there until 1:30. They also have some snacks, drinks, plenty of condiments, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The cooks and cashiers are all friendly, and the discount that comes with working nearby really comes in handy! I am looking forward to coming back many times and trying some more food out.

I came to NG's cafe for lunch with a friend since we work nearby. I wasn't expecting much and I'm…read moreglad I didn't because it was literally like a college cafeteria meal. Their food is okay and freshness is somewhat questionable. However, the food is relatively cheap. You can either get food by the pound or order from the sandwich line. They also have daily specials, which you can look up online. Does the cheap price compensate for the food? Maybe. However, I am not planning on returning for lunch anytime soon. I would only recommend this cafe to people who work super close by and looking for a place to eat solely based on convenience.

Oh the hype is real…read more No one ever says a negative word about the cafeteria. That's because you get a variety of choices, superb quality for cafeteria eats, and uber affordable prices. From their salad bar, to their soups (mainly their chili), sandwich shops, pizza/flatbreads, burgers/hot dogs, gyro station, dessert station, and main course/global cuisine stations. Global cuisines rotate every day and each day has something delicious. The week I was in attendance, there was Salmon w/ veggies, Lasagna, and Fried Chicken as the delicious options. When people visit the Seidmann center in Arlington, the excitement for the FDIC cafeteria is heard in volumes. Can you blame them!?

Amazing food and love going every time I'm in town visiting. I can't say enough good about the…read morefood, the quality, quantity and most of all the service from all of the staff

Amazing service and amazing food! We were in town for a week and went there for 3 meals and loved…read moreit!!

I am in DC for a conference, so obviously solo dining can always be an interesting experience. I…read moredecided to give Ted's Bulletin a try as I was craving some classic comfort food after a long travel day. First off, service was phenomenal. I felt so welcomed and received equal amounts of attention compared to those groups of people who may have a larger bill. The inside was cozy and casual. I ordered the classic Ted's grilled cheese and tomato soup. The grilled cheese was so incredibly melted and perfectly toasted. The tomato soup had a delicate, not acidic and not salty taste. It was just right. I also got the marshmallow cupcake to go, which unfortunately I did not grab a picture of because I was too busy enjoying it! A great spot if you want a good meal with a casual environment, given DC is a fine dining city.

Ambience was great sitting outside on a beautiful day. Service with Lilly was exceptional. I…read morebrought a lot of life and energy. Food was fresh and delicious. Enjoyed our meal immensely.

A spectacular lunch experience and working meeting at Founding Farmers Restaurant Group with Megan…read moreChadha, GWSB Alum'22, Ellen Palmer Wellness LLC, Founder of Corewise Collective, and Taylor Cappel, F. David Fowler Career Center Senior Employer Relations Consultant...from Eku's warm welcome, to Samantha's attentive service, to the delicious food (as always), and ending with Adone's gracious goodbye, it could not have been a better experience!

I'm surprised that this place isn't one of the best reviewed lunch sports in DC. I love this…read morecafeteria and when I went for lunch I was really impressed by the food and the selection. I went for the salad bar. It boasted tons of great toppings including tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, hearts of palm, croutons, fruit and bunch of different pasta salads. My salad was huge and hearty and I devoured it. They also had a really nice selection of fresh fruit. My friend went for the hot food bar, and he too devoured his chicken, rice, macaroni and cheese, and corn. He's a big eater and he was certainly satisfied. The food may have been sitting under heat lamps for god knows how long, but it didn't taste dry at all. Oh to the desserts! They have a frozen yogurt machine and tons of pastries and brownies. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the neighborhood. It's WAY better than your typical cafeteria food and you get to eat (or at least stand in line) with some of DC's smartest people.

One of the best kept secrets in DuPont Circle is the outstanding cafeteria at the Brookings…read moreInstitution. It's open to the public and has one of the best salad bars in D.C. and daily soup offerings that are anything but typical institutional fare. Turkey and white bean chili is especially good. It's also really affordable--much easier on the wallet than Chop't or O Salad Mio. They also offer hot dishes--usually a meat entree and several sides and a pizza of the day that is usually worth consideration. If you work in DuPont and feel uninspired by Baja Fresh, Cosi, etc I strongly recommend that you give Brookings a shot.

This place won't be for everyone. But if you are on the Hill or touring the Capitol, feel free to…read moregrab a light bite and have a full meal somewhere else. Think of the visitor center restaurant as part over priced deli, part interesting food court and a bit of leftovers from Cracker Barrel. If you have been walking all over the visitor grounds, you're probably tired. Sit for a bit, grab something with theme park prices and then go to Chinatown, DuPont Circle or something near City Center DC. The photo ops around the capital are worth the visit. Forget parking. Take metro at Union Station or an Uber. The visitor's center has useful details on all the "how tos" while on the grounds.

I'm had the pizza and half and half cake. They were average. Nothing terrible, nothing great…read more The service was decent (you do all the work). The restaurant is clean.