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    DC Vegan

    4.3 (313 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Vegetarian, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Rumit P.

    "That's gonna be a no from me, dawg!" The service was very good, even though the faux chicken sandwich patty I ordered was small and didn't merit the $17 price tag. The fries for $2 were plentiful, but it didn't seem to balance out. Unseasoned, unsalted fries. I wish they put the ingredients of the chicken patty. I had no idea what I was biting into. It tasted weird and super dry. It also stunk like a gas leak inside. They kept having to tell customers it's the pizza place downstairs. It was also hot as heck inside. I figured their AC was busted but they actually only switched it on when more customers came in. I selected this restaurant since they participate in the InKind network but I don't intend to return.

    Jennifer N.

    This is one of the better vegan restaurants I've tried for American food! Everything they had emulated their meat cousin very well. From the cauliflower wings, chicken sandwich and meatball sub. Its very filling too, we had this for lunch and was too full to even eat dinner!

    Suri S.

    I was in Dupont yesterday, doing apartment hunting. As the day started to wind down, I walked across this beautiful little nook, with folks coming in at opening time for dinner. The staff were kind enough to accommodate me, despite not having a reservation. The seating inside was very clean and reminiscent of an Art Deco era or possibly having a Jazz club feel to it. As a former vegan for one year and growing up with vegetarian parents, I've tried a variety of plant-based foods - I was accompanied by my father on this dinner - we were certainly looking forward to critiquing this place. We ordered a few things off the menu: Bucatini and meatballs, Grilled vegetable bowl, Mocha with oat milk, NY style cheese cake and a chocolate mousse cake. Firstly, the pasta sauce was savory and delicious, very fresh tomatoes, noodles were thick and had the perfect bite, and the meatballs were moist and flavorful. Both the salad, which had come complementary, and the grilled vegetable bowl, were the perfect contrast to the hearty entree. The combination of the earthy eggplant and italian peppers, and the smooth and zesty house vinaigrette, felt like a symphony. It's what other salad places are trying so hard to be. The balance, healthiness and taste of these dishes were so satisfying. It's rare that I don't feel like adding anything more to a dish. The chef has certainly curated these meals to perfection. Moreover, the food came out almost instantaneously and the staff were experienced and attentive. Also, I like trying coffee and desserts, wherever I go. It gives me an equal playing field to compare places. I took these to go - the coffee was one of the best Mocha's I've had - the cakes were also very upscale - a great ending to an ever greater meal. Overall, we left the restaurant feeling rejuvenated and enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend this place to vegans and non-vegans alike, and can't wait to try DC Vegan again soon!

    Cold calamari, but pictures well
    Leah C.

    I will start by saying I am not vegan but have been to a good selection of vegan restaurants and this is by far the most mediocre. I ordered the calamari and the Buffalo cauliflower. Neither of these were even warm. Calamari was whatever and the cauliflower was fine but I like Buffalo sauce and that is really the only reason. At the table there was also a burrito and French toast, a bowl and pancakes. The burrito was a disaster that both people who ordered it struggled to eat as it immediately falls apart. The pancakes were the only thing that looked like maybe was tasty. Mind you all of this is way over priced like appetizers in the 20 dollar range. Service was also some of the worst, server was rude and irritated from the start and had to ask repeatedly for simple things like forks, and my coffee which took about 20 minutes for some reason. I will say the one vegan at the table does like this spot and comes kinda regularly.

    Wedding Soup and king trumpet "calamari"
    Cynthia Z.

    Absolutely loved the food here. Walked in on a chilly fall night and the atmosphere here was so cozy and welcoming. The mushroom calamari was light, crispy, perfectly seasoned and not greasy at all. The wedding soup had amazing depth and flavor and was full of fresh vegetables and herbs. So so so comforting. Blessed that such great place exists. Hope I can visit again soon! Service was prompt and attentive too.

    Chloe F.

    Pro-tip - get one of everything! The menu is pretty extensive and everything was so good! The cheeseboard was so fun, the artichoke sandwich was delicious, and even though I didn't save room for dessert, I'm glad I got it to go. It's pretty small inside, but wasn't too busy with an early reservation. Come hungry!

    King Trumpet Calamari
    Camsie M.

    Incredible vegan food tucked away upstairs in DuPont circle. The food is so good - and so many varieties. We loved the lasagne and the eggplant rolatini but honestly everything that came past us from the kitchen looked amazing. We treated ourselves to vegan cheesecake and unlike the normal dessert - weren't left with a sugar rush/crash. Service was lovely and friendly. The ambiance is sweet and I especially loved the cute antique looking china dishes.

    Side Salad
    Sonal G.

    Complete Vegan Place in DC. Ordered the Lasagna which came with side salad. The salad was yummy. Although the lasagna seemed very tangy due to the marinara sauce on top which didn't match my taste. It wasn't worth 32$. They had a small seating and reservation is required. Small restaurant which is pretty packed .

    King Trumpet Calamari
    Briana J.

    Any time I travel, scoping out the best food, particularly vegan, is on the priority list. I was craving vegan brunch and decided to stop in to DC Vegan as it was only about a 15 min. walk from my hotel. Staff - I was greeted immediately and sat promptly. The woman who waited on me throughout my dining experience was very pleasant. I overheard her greet everyone with "hey friend/s" which warmed my heart. Food - Let's start with the king trumpet calamari; it literally blew me away! I enjoyed this more than real calamari, which says a lot considering it's one of my favorite appetizers. The batter, the crunch, the marinara, the parm - 10s across the board. I also had the breakfast wrap which unfortunately, left more to desire. I enjoyed the breakfast potatoes that accompanied the dish but the wrap itself lacked flavor. I also really appreciated the standard offering of bottled sparkling or still water. All in all, I'd certainly return to try more menu items and at the absolute least, order more of that delicious king trumpet calamari!

    Enna J.

    Friendly service. Small, casual atmosphere. There's also a limited amount of to go vegan desserts and cheeses available for purchase. Overall the food was good, although inflated in price.

    Breakfast Wrap
    Joel H.

    My family and I were staying in DC right near DC Vegan. You better believe I made multiple visits there. We first visited during the late afternoon "brunch" menu time of day. My wife ordered a bowl with scrambled tofu, bacon, home fries, sausage and sauteed peppers and onions. The bowl comes with an aioli that my wife asked for without. We both felt this dish was a bit on the salty side. Perhaps the aioli cuts down on that? I ordered essentially the same thing as a burrito (Breakfast Wrap). It did not have bacon or sauteed veggies but everything else was the same. I preferred the bowl as the tortilla was gluten free. Different texture than I'm used to with my regular flour tortillas. I also ordered an appetizer of buffalo cauliflower (really good texture and flavor) and a mocha (excellent flavor). The next day I returned and ordered a pumpkin whoopie pie, latte and French Toast. The highlight of everything I tried, definitely the French toast. It features caramelized baked french toast with powdered sugar, whipped cream, seasonal fruit and maple syrup. The caramelized texture was great! The flavors meshed well and did not feel too terribly sweet. I loved having the freedom at DC Vegan to order anything on the menu without worrying about vegan substitutions. I wish I had more time because there was so much more I wanted to try. Definitely not cheap. Spent well over a hundred dollars during my two visits.

    Chick'n Caesar Salad
    Kristen N.

    The chick'n caesar salad was INCREDIBLE. I ordered via Uber Eats and it was one of the great "I can't believe this is vegan" moments. Wish I had been able to stop by the restaurant!

    DeAnne V.

    I loved every single thing I ate at DC Vegan! They do an amazing job of making the favorite foods that we know and love in a healthy and sustainable way. The service and recommendations were spot on and the menu options plentiful. This is a fantastic place to eat if you want to eat well and eat tasty.

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    Taqueria Al Lado

    4.0(193 reviews)
    0.9 miAdams Morgan
    $$

    A DC classic. This location is in the heart of Adams Morgan, they're open pretty late, and they…read moregive you everything you need. Dine in? They have tons of space. Al-fresco? They have a great window that opens up, with some seats on the outside during summer. To go? You can easily order through their website for pickup, or they have a bustling delivery game through the normal apps. To go cocktails? They're one of the few places still offering them. A nice margarita to enjoy on a walk around the neighborhood sets the perfect cozy Sunday mood. And their margaritas are good. I prefer the classic shaken variety, but they also offer frozen options. We have ordered one shaken and one frozen mango and mixed them together to get the best of both worlds. They're surprisingly potent, too. For food, they are one of the better Mexican spots in town. The chicken tinga quesadilla and beef birria tacos are very good. I don't love their other taco options, but that is easily outweighed by everything they do well. For the mix of quality and convenience, they are top notch.

    We came in to the very crowded Taqueria Al Lado this past weekend during the Adams Morgan…read morePorchfest. The line was out the door but we were lucky to snag a seat. The service at the front while we were waiting and while we were served was really good and for being such a super crowded day and big event, we received our food super fast - to the point where we were all surprised. This was great though because we were super hungry. To reward ourselves for waiting in the line, we also got drinks, which I'll say were kind of the downer of the experience for me. I ordered a spicy tamarindo drink, which was suuuuuper strong. Then, I tried a friends watermelon drink and hers was even stronger. I don't want to judge the drinks based on this visit alone, since it was so crowded and a lot of people were coming in just for drinks, but if that's how the drinks are typically, then I don't need another drink from here again. I hope it was just a bad day but for me, my drink was almost undrinkable. Another friend ordered a frozen margarita which, by the time it reached us, didn't resemble anything frozen at all. Again, this could be just due to the sheer volume of people that were there. On to the best part of our visit, the food. To start, we did chips and guacamole. The chips are served warm, are light and crisp, and you can see how this is a great place to just grab drinks and chips and guac or queso and have a great time at. We had to order two baskets because they were so yummy! For our dishes, some in the party got huaraches, which were a good size and they seemed to enjoy them. I got the tacos - one thing to note here is that they split the menu pretty well, describing what meat is pork, beef, fish, etc. For beef, they don't have a typical steak or asada, but they have suadero, which was quite good here in my opinion. Next, the al pastor was also very good, especially for DC - which I believe is a "good taco" desert. The standout for me though were the quesabirria tacos. Loved them and had to order another. The tacos are all a good portion and the prices are on par with most places in the area. I would have to rate these tacos pretty high on my list in the DC area. Again, service was wonderful and all in all, we had a great experience!

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    Lapis - Pistachio ricotta cake

    Lapis

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    0.8 miAdams Morgan
    $$

    Omg what an experience…read more Truly some of the best food I've had in a very very long time. The shrimp dumplings really stole the show for me. They were melt in your mouth good and I really enjoyed that the shrimp was the main flavor I could taste in the filling. Sometimes that can get lost. The dough itself too was rich and full of flavor, as well as the sauce on it!!! The lamb tikka was also delicious. The lamb was cooked to absolute perfection and that paired with their rice? YUM!!!! The ambiance of the place was also super unique and cool, we got sat downstairs which I was a bit hesitant about because of the no windows but it was such a vibe and I really loved it. The service was fantastic. Our waiter gave us many recommendations and explained many dishes which was super helpful. Our table was always clean and our water cup always full. If you can come here I definitely recommend

    Food was very good. Service was pleasant but waited too long for attention, drinks, food, etc. Not…read moreawful. Just too long. Noise is the biggest downer. We were in the basement. Could barely hear people at my table. We had three deserts. The pistachio cake was very good. The rice pudding was tasteless. Then there was this warm, gelatinous dome that I could not swallow. But the sliced almonds on top were okay. The people at the next table left without eating theirs. That should have been a clue. Also, make reservations.

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    Aushak Afgan Dumplings

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    Elfegne Ethiopian Cuisine

    Elfegne Ethiopian Cuisine

    4.3(96 reviews)
    0.8 miAdams Morgan

    I've only eaten Ethiopian food once or twice. The last time I had it... within the last 12…read moremonths... the Injera was very very sour. Tonight I had the best injera ... it was light and spongy and not sour! Yummy. We ordered the 10 vegetable dish for two. We actually had 4 at our table and so ordered two. But we definitely could have ordered less... we were stuffed and still left food on the table. The presentation was nice... all on 1 large tray and the vegetables all sat on a very large Injera. I highly recommend this place for their food. We also had Ethiopian tea, which was quite warm and cozy and went well with the meal.

    Elfegne was shockingly bad. I was surprised bc it's been in business for years and has a Michelin…read morestar and was written up in Bon Appetit. The food was bland! It's like they forgot to add spices and just served lentils and collards boiled in water and nothing else. I took my friend there for her birthday and I felt embarrassed bc the food was so bad. I had ordered a dessert to surprise her at the end of the meal and then cancelled it once I tasted the food. Additionally, we were one of only 3 tables filled at the restaurant and the waitress was slow. Every time we wanted something we had to walk up and ask her: she was eating her dinner, she was chatting with the bartender - everything but paying attention to us. I recommend Tsehay or Habesha Market instead.

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    So's Your Mom - Bagel with lox spread- so good!

    So's Your Mom

    4.2(397 reviews)
    0.9 miAdams Morgan
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    If I could give six stars, I absolutely would…read more So's Your Mom is honestly the closest thing I've found to a New York bodega vibe in Northwest DC, and I adore this place. I stop in at least once a week and I'm incredibly boring because I almost always get a plain bagel, but somehow it is exactly what I want every single time. And every once in a while they have salt bagels and I get irrationally excited about it. Maybe they have them more often and I'm just showing up too late, but finding one feels like winning the lottery. The family that runs this place is just wonderful. They take really good care of people and you can feel that when you walk in. I know a lot of people go for the sandwiches, but I love the whole experience: ordering my bagel and then immediately wandering over to the snack aisle. Calling it an aisle almost undersells it because it's not huge, but somehow it's packed with random treasures. They always seem to have unique snacks from different places or really high quality things you don't see everywhere else. I somehow never leave with only a bagel. A couple quick notes for first-timers: it's cash only, and as a dog owner myself, don't bring your dog inside. Just be respectful. This place has so much heart, and in a city where everything can feel a little polished or curated, So's Your Mom just feels real. Love this place.

    Picture this: your living in a climate changed world of meteorologic chaos. It's February in…read moreWashington DC but you've got yourself a 73° sunny day in your hands. Your in the great neighborhood of Adams Morgan. You're outside doing some repairs on a condo when you casually drop to your client that's you're heading to lunch, probably Andy's or something. Then the clouds part (metaphorically) and this woman, this angel on Earth suggests you actually try So's Your Mom. She raves about it. It all makes sense to you. Andy's has got enough money. Those stores are popping up like wildfire to hell with that. I'm going to So's Your Mom. It's my kind of place too. Nondescript, mom and pop type of place. Been there for decades. No flashy gimmicks just reliable sandwiches and apparently coffee based on their decor (But I'm here for lunch!). The guy at the counter is friendly, he's a talker, he's got recommendations. I don't need them but I ask for all of em Hit me pal! I ignore all of them and get a turkey avocado BLT situation. FANTASTIC. And somehow the bag of indie potato chips is criminally underpriced. He doesn't know they're charging like $3.50 a pop for these down at Adams, Morgan, Ace and other places around the city. Maybe they're going to know it when they read this review and if prices go up I'm sorry but also these greedy DC landlords are wrenching rent prices everywhere and So's your mom has to pay the bills! Anyway it's worth every penny and I can't wait to go back. Wish I lived in AdMo

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    My kind of place. I don't go in for all the nonsense I just want something straightforward and delicious

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    Turkey and stuff on bread

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