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    Junction Bistro Bar and Bakery

    4.2 (109 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    JUNCTION BISTRO BAR AND BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Broccoli rabe sandwich
    Brianna T.

    I loved their seasonal pear tart so HAD to grab that again but also have been hankering for a cruffin and an apple pie filling sounded like the perfect fall treat

    Cruffin
    Ashley M.

    Stopped here before sight seeing because we were starving. Not a great lunch but it filled a need! The chicken was super dry and the fries were under seasoned. The cruffin was great though!

    Southwest salad
    Odalis R.

    We stopped here for lunch because it was dog friendly, but that's only outside on the patio so thankfully we found a small table available. We ordered at the counter and they gave us a marker so they could bring the food to us. I ordered the Brussels sprout salad and added falafel. This salad was so amazingly delicious. I love roasted Brussels sprouts, and this hit the spot and was surprisingly filling. However, I wish there had been some other items in there to add some variety to the dish. My husband got the southwest salad and that came with chicken chorizo, black beans, cheese and avocado and he enjoyed it and it was also very filling. Very good and would recommend this restaurant.

    Sesame kale salad with chicken - about 6/7 out of 10
    Joy G.

    Junction was close to both the office and my hotel, so I came here two days in a row for dinner. Good thing the food was great! Would definitely stop by in the future to try the pastries. For my first night, I went with the healthy option - the sesame kale salad with chicken. My jaw got a solid workout from all the fiber in the bowl, the kale, purple cabbage, red pepper, carrots. Lots of veggies, though I should have asked for some more dressing on the side, it all got kind of dry after a while. My second night, I went for the turkey avocado BLT which was BY FAR the better of the two. Served on two gloriously thick slices of toasted white bread, it had generous layers of turkey and bacon, avocado, and mayo. Not the neatest thing to consume and you do have to unhinge your jaw to get everything in one bite, but I loved it and it definitely powered me through a late night of working. Seating both inside and outdoors; I preferred the latter. Once it hits 6pm, there's definitely a post-work rush, not a surprise given its prime location near Union Station, and it became pretty loud/crowded. Dinners both time (a main and a drink) were around $25-30, so not the cheapest option, but for the quality and portion, it was pretty reasonable.

    drunken fish sandwich, potato chips
    J. T.

    Drunken Fish is a smashing beer-battered fish sandwich - hunks of flash fried cod slathered in a homemade tartar sauce, thick pickles and lettuce. A tasty brioche bun - barely - held it together. The chips are freshly made to order and piping-hot spectacular. A block from the Hart Senate Office Bldg, the service is quick and efficient and the ambience is very Cap Hill casual.

    Loaded Tota

    Such a great happy hour we went back the next day too!! Super cozy and an easy walk in Capital Hill. Great with our kids and the food was delicious and priced right. They make a great vodka soda and have a big wine selection. Thanks for the great service!!

    Short Stack Biscuit with Braised Short Rib, Onions, Cheddar, Egg, and a Cheddar Chive Biscuit ($17)
    Tiffany Y.

    I came here with friends on a Saturday for a quick brunch since you're able to order at the counter and then get served. I'm not sure if the day we came was just abnormally understaffed, but the wait time for our food was almost an hour. There weren't even that many customers inside, but there only seemed to be 2-3 people working. I got the Short Stack Biscuit ($17), which has braised short rib, mustard onions, white cheddar, and scrambled egg on a cheddar chive biscuit. The short rib was very tender, but it was also super oily. I wish there has been something more acidic on the biscuit to cut the fat. The biscuit sandwich was still good, but it ended up being much more heavy and salty than expected. The dish is also supposed to be served with home fries sautéed with peppers & onions, but they ran out of vegetables and didn't give any heads up, so it ended up being A LOT of potato. I would probably only come back if my friends wanted to, but the food and service time were just okay to me.

    Egg Sandwich
    Jazmine R.

    The food was amazing. Service was friendly and the space was clean. I will absolutely be back. This is one of those places where I see myself quickly becoming a regular.

    Meatloaf
    Alesia S.

    Stopped by in hopes of trying a new place in the neighborhood. I ordered the meatloaf. It was not my favorite. It has a hardened texture and lacked flavor. The veggies were great and the gravy wasn't bad. I also tried the sangria and the punch. Both were good. The bartender was attentive.

    Turkey BLT with kettle chips
    Lakeisha S.

    Came to Junction Bistro & Bar in November since I was in the neighborhood in search of a coffee shop/bakery of the sort with food because I was really hungry. The menu was pretty extensive for such a place, which was a relief. They did not have pour coffee when I arrived, but I was able to get some mocha. It was tasty but needed extra sugar. I ordered the Turkey BLT + chips & it was pretty decent. I think the bacon was the true star of the sandwich. It was thick cuts of bacon. I also ordered the Friday special, which was $7 spiked cider or mulled wine. I ordered the spiked cider. I was pleasantly surprised at how yummy it was. I ordered it hot, and I am sure that made a huge difference. The atmosphere itself can be cozy & average noise, but will quickly turn into a bar atmosphere after 5pm. As a Fall/Autumn lover, I really loved the cute table decor. Overall, I do like the place. Solid daily specials, decent food and drinks, and nice staff. If I return again, I would like to order pour coffee, a pastry, and the highly recommended hot chicken sandwich.

    Churro Cruffin
    Audrey R.

    I feel like normal people see things once on the internet and then obsess over them until they have them....right? or am I just justifying this purchase - my first cruffin experience in the sweltering heat of DC was an absolutely enjoyable one - I chose the churro over mango passion fruit because it seemed safer. - insanely soft and flakey yet part of outside still had a crisp baked croissant feel - absolutely filled with a cinnamon churro cream, I was happy the topping cream was different as it was just vanilla. the actual churro on the top was unfortunately stale but the muffin itself could have been made 2 seconds ago so it was okay that it just added decoration - i love the clean open vibe of this place, it's counter service but with cafe style seating and restaurant level dishes - I got an americano too that was absolutely massive and I weirdly loved the fact that the straw was like an inch wide lmao

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    Thank you for the 4 stars Prianka! Please visit again soon. Cheers!

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    It was easy to get a seat and the loaded tots were huge! It was a nice energy. The staff was friendly.

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