Mad Hatter is a great option if you want a solid DC brunch experience without breaking the bank. It sits in that sweet spot where it's not a hole-in-the-wall, but it's also not super upscale or overpriced. Everything feels approachable, and the prices are very reasonable by DC standards. The bottomless mimosas were around $15, which is honestly hard to find in DC these days, especially in 2026. Food-wise, I ordered what I think was the Breakfast of Champions or the Mad Hatter Platter (i forget what its called). Either way, it came with pretty much everything you'd want for brunch: bacon, eggs, pancakes, and more. It was filling, well-priced, and did exactly what it was supposed to do. All in, my bill came out to around $45 including tax and tip. For a bottomless brunch with drinks and an entrée under $50 total, that's tough to beat. If you're looking for a good brunch spot that delivers value, decent food, and a relaxed DC vibe without the usual sticker shock, you really can't go wrong with Mad Hatter. read more

Service was absolutely atrocious. We came in with a reservation (which quite honestly we didn't need). We are from Washington St so we didn't know. Waiter honestly couldn't really understand what we were asking or saying. A large group of 30+ people came in and when they didn't waiter left us hanging. He did multiple things for them, but when we told him we were ready to order he said "give me a min I'll be right back". We told him never mind and we left because honestly the other group was more important to him than we were. DON'T WAIST YOUR MONEY HERE, GO TO THE ADMIRAL!! Way better service read more

The burger was really delicious but the physical place is gross. Our table and booth were gross, the bathroom was gross, the menus were gross, the walls were gross. It really just needs a good clean. Our server genuinely acted like she disliked us and only came to check on us twice in two hours. There were maybe 10 people total in the restaurant at the time so it was confusing. I don't think I'll be back read more

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Madhatter is an interesting experience at 6:30 PM on a Friday. I've never been here before but one of my friends wanted to check out the happy hour here. I can see why it has a notorious reputation for being the club to be for young 20-somethings. The interior is a bit dark/creepy, crusty and slightly sticky floors -- a total reminiscent of all the clubs back on any college campus. ORANGE CRUSH (HH) - 6 I don't know how much Smirnoff Orange they put in each one but I was done for the night after two of these. Pretty solid drink, good bang for your buck especially during the happy hour pricing. We got a bunch of bar bites to share, all which were 6.00 each: MAC & CHEESE BITES - Good and cheesy, nicely fried but each order only comes with six, so it's not the best deal. LOADED NACHOS - The plate is sizable and comes with a lot of chips and toppings. The portion size is definitely worth it and it's pretty tasty. PRETZEL BITES - Lots of pretzels with good sauces on the side, but the pretzel bites were way too salty for it to be enjoyable. With less salt, it would have been nice and fluffy. CHICKEN TENDERS - Definitely the most worth it of all the bar bites. Each order comes with three big tenders that were well fried and the chicken was well-cooked and juicy. Also good dipping sauces on the side. LOADED FRIES - Lots of fries with a good amount of cheese, sour cream, and a bunch others mixed in. However, fries are pretty soggy and I don't think we finished it. It's not a classy establishment, but it works out because the pricing here is cheap. A couple of my friends ordered the frozen happy hour cocktails (pina colada and frozen mango-rita). While they thought the drinks were good, it was so cold that they got a brain freeze. The bartender was nice and made sure we got our drinks, food and water. read more

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This restaurant should shut down for life. My friend has a gluten allergy and we had tacos (the tacos were the worst tacos ever, terrible shell, meat, and cheese) but they told us that the tacos were gluten free and when he ate it he got an allergic reaction. He had to go in an ambulance and is currently in the hospital right now. I also have food poisoning. I am so pissed off right now at the service and the terrible place the restaurant is. If you want to get into an ambulance and eat terrible food with food poisoning, then this is the perfect place to eat. Otherwise never go here and get a food inspector for the food PLEASEEE!!! read more

We were wandering around the Dupont Circle Metro station, wondering what happened to the restaurants we'd visited in the past when we spotted Madhatter. We'd been here on a recent trip and remembered good times. We were happy to hear that they had outdoor seating, so we enjoyed choosing from the vast happy hour options. The quesadilla and beer was exactly what we needed after a day at the museums. Service was pleasant and efficient. A perfect solution. read more

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Came for the bottomless mimosas, stayed for the diner style breakfast. Honestly this spot isn't bad. Fantastic bottomless deals and the food was solid. Inside is dated yet you can stop looking around. It's decorated with everything but the kitchen sink but my god it's fun in there. read more

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This is a tough crowd out here-- I love mad hatter. I could be biased bc it brings the nostalgia for me but this is a great place to come with friends or even solo. For the orange crush they hand squeeze the oranges in front of you. Which other bar is doing that? I'll wait lol but anywho the staff is so friendly and the crowd is friendly too. What more could you want in a happy hour--great price great atmosphere. I didn't try any light bites since it was a quick stop in but everything looked good! Don't miss the patio when the weather is good. read more

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If you love Alice in Wonderland, this is the place for you because this place has Alice in Wonderland paraphernalia ALL OVER THE PLACE. We randomly stopped by Madhatter to have an easy breezy brunch. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that the restaurant has bottomless brunch cocktail for an upcharge. I'm actually glad that we did the bottomless brunch because some our dishes were a little subpar. All things eventually taste good when booze is involved. While the Classic Eggs Benedict looked appetizing on the menu, my final result was not so great. A few issues that I had with my food: 1. my food was ice cold; 2. the poached eggs were under cooked; and 3. the Hollandaise sauce had a funny aftertaste. One of our friends really enjoyed their burger, so maybe pub/grill food is the way to go at Madhatter. I will say the restaurant is huge, which is great for large group settings especially for watching college and professional sports. It was kind of interesting because I think there were only about eight people in the restaurant/bar during our visit. Perhaps, the low numbers were due to the nasty weather. But hey, that worked well for us because the bar was not very loud. Also, it made life easy when requesting refills for our bottomless beverages. While I might second guess dropping by for food (or at least non-fried food), I would not mind dropping by again to grab a few cocktails and pints of beer. read more

Workers were so rude. Not even accessible for my Deaf friends. Workers were yelling at us to get out, we are all Deaf. Screaming in our faces is unnecessary. Against ADA law. If you were to shut up and take ur phones and type "we are closing please leave" and tap our shoulders. Not that hard. read more

If you live in the DC area or are just visiting, Madhatter is a rite of passage for all 20 somethings. Think of an elevated frat party with jungle juice, except much tastier and in a humongous glass hat. A great item to spilt among friends. I've also tried their Orange Crush slushy which was recommended by the bartender - quite tasty. Their staff is speedy and the dance floor is spacious. While the music is hit or miss, Madhatter can consistently provide you with a fun time with friends. After all, you're only young once. read more

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This place was so much fun! Come here for a good dance party. I was out here on a Saturday night. No cover charge, just good vibes. Bathroom line never got too long. Dance floor had a lot of ppl but wasn't disgustingly packed. Drinks were well priced. I paid $11 for a Long Island ice tea. Same thing for a Jack and coke. Was easy to find a bartender to get a drink from also. Overall great time, def a night out spot in dc to return to. read more

The steak was excellent, and the potatoes were very good too! I really enjoyed my hot chocolate. Overall, the restaurant is beautifully set up and decorated. Our server was polite and helpful, assisting us with the menu and recommending his favorite dishes. read more

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So first the tacos had nothing on them and were cold to the touch. The bathroom smells horrible and needs cleaning. The service was just ok but we had to wait a little bit. Overall just not a good spot to eat at. read more

The Hatter's Punch was delicious! I would highly recommend getting one. They're huge and good to split with a group. Probably not that strong but it tastes like a blue jolly rancher to me which i LOVE. The different rooms in the Madhatter are also very fun! There's an upstairs and the theme of the rooms are Alice in Wonderland esque with checkered floors etc. I'm taking off a star because of the strict bathroom situation. The women's bathroom line downstairs was sooo frckin long and moved slowly and they had a security guard letting people in 1 by 1. Meanwhile the guys just waltzed in their line... I'd recommend trying the upstairs bathroom. No guard, either gender room, and it moved faster. read more

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We came here during a bar crawl with some friends. The hats of alcohol are enormous, expensive, and taste like gasoline. Truly an atrocious beverage that will get you F-ed up quickly. I'm not saying that I had any high expectations (I had been here before right after college, so I knew what we were getting into), but I would never spend my money on a hat again. There are lots of other bars to explore in the area. read more

The attention to detail with the ambiance is highly impressive! This is the perfect place for a night out with friends -- DJ was one of the best we've heard in years! Highly recommend~ read more

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From the outside the restaurant looked like a homeless shelter turned into a restaurant. Now when they brought out the chips, they may have looked good. However, when I ate one, they were possibly the most hard, chewy, and disgusting chips I have ever had. They later brought out a cheese sauce, which I did not eat. (I did not want to since two of the people at my table vomited into a napkin upon eating it) Once they brought out the tacos they tasted as what I can only describe as terrible but not revolting. The beef is god awful and the chicken tasted strangely like milk. I am now worried this will give me salmonella. As a Californian I must say this meal was a disgrace to Mexican food. This further proves my (correct) theory that Mexican food away from Mexico or the Western US is awful. I do not recommend. Workers were pretty nice though. These might be the worst gringo tacos I've had in my life. Part Two: The Desert: The desert was pretty good (in comparison), the ice cream they had wasn't great and the other stuff was okay. Also unrelated to the food, but the bathroom had the worst design I've ever seen. Overall, I wish I could do 0/5 stars. read more

We've been here before when we're going out, but we actually came here for happy hour and it was a great time. They had all the good bar food like Mac and cheese, nachos, fries, etc and the drinks were also tasty. I got the orange crush and my fiance got a rail drink, both of our drinks were pretty strong and the bartenders were nice. It was definitely different to come here during the day as this place is much more chill, but they had a good happy hour and good food! read more

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The bottomless mimosa brunch never disappoints. Their music brings me back to the 2010s and brings the best nostalgia every time. The 20% autograt isn't totally upsetting as the service has never been an issue. They keep the mimosas flowing! read more

Millennial bar, Cupid shuffle and cha cha slide were played lol. Was pretty fun but not too packed

Do not go for the night life. The bouncers stole me and my friend's phones here and refused to let us renter the bar to search for them.

This brunch was SO GOOD! I highly recommend coming here! Ask for Nelson when you come here! He was hilarious! They had a great 90's and 2000's playlist! For me, they got an extra star for playing J.Lo hits within the playlist! I was LIVING FOR IT! There was such great energy and delicious food! I got an omelet with crab and they didn't charge more for the crab. The ambience is so chill for either a date or family/friends. The food and people was great! I will definitely be back! I'm not a native to dc but I'm not far and I'd make the trip here. read more

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Been going here for over 10 years. Breakfast chimichanga A1. Freddie's is an amazing server and bartender. Highly recommend especially on a good weekend for brunch read more

Javier was such a good host! Made our experience so good and the food was huge portions and delicious!

We stopped here for drinks at the bar on a Sunday afternoon and we found the restaurant to be really charming. The drinks themselves are slightly pricey, but the quality varies. I loved my espresso martini, but my husband's orange crush was all juice. I think what really irked me was that they charged a "brunch gratuity" for us being there for 20 minutes max and not even getting any brunch. I obviously was going to leave a good tip anyway, but charging bar patrons who are getting single drinks brunch gratuity is beyond ridiculous, especially with one of our drinks being very mediocre. read more

The food was amazing! I had the chicken and waffles and bottomless mimosas (pineapple). The mimosas were good but would be really good if they came with pineapple chunks. Something to consider. Pineapple soaks up the champagne really well. The chicken and waffles was good. Presentation could use a little something, maybe a garnish or a sugar to give it some pop on the plate. It looks like literally chicken over waffles but this is the mad hatter? Where is the creativity on the plate? Taste wise, the chicken was good but particularly when you drizzle it with the syrup and take one bite of the chicken and one bit of the waffle. The two do not come balanced on the plate but it gives you some extra waffle to take home unless you think you can finish your plate. I also liked the whipped cream mixed in there. Was great! The dish could be elevated by slightly better presentation and also if the chicken was boneless. Boneless chicken would be really good with the waffle because you'd get more chicken. The restaurant itself is really cute! I'd recommend talking about which characters you identify with from Alice in wonderland for some fun at the table! It's really cute! An old white man that looked like the mad hatter came and rudely (but in a funny way!) welcomed us! It gave mad hatter and I loved that! The prices aren't too bad either! Really good food and good ambience! I'd definitely come back! Lastly, Before going, I checked the online menu on their website and they did not have descriptions of some dishes and that would have been helpful. 12/12 of the people sitting at the table were satisfied with their food! Everyone also agreed that the portions are pretty large! read more

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I went here with a few friends and i had the worst service and meal possible like the chicken tacos were so bland and they were like the chicken was canned read more

Madhatter - Chicken taco - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

chips were stale, unsalted, and dry. tacos tasted like ass, and are gonna fuck me in the ass later tonight with food poisoning the cheese dip was just taco bell cheese and the salsa is a soup tldr; shits ass read more

The Madhatter is a chill spot to grab a drink and food. The Chicken Tenders were solid and came with both Honey Mustard and Barbeque Sauce. The bartender was attentive and the drinks were good. read more

The service was pretty slow and it was trivia night, unknown to us. The steak in the fajitas was very chewy and the chicken and veggies were very bland. Fajita tortillas were not served but rather tiny street taco tortillas. The piña colada was not creamy and was sour. The milk my son got tasted very old and was served warm. It was very loud due to the trivia night. read more

During a very slow 1pm lunch hour, bartending staff was inattentive and slow. Food-club sandwich and chicken gyro-was disappointing. A little more effort would go a long way. No...they were not understaffed. read more

Gr8 staff gr8 food my friend invited me love the food fab vibes for all. Theme on point

Very tasty. Not as theme forward as I expected but very good. Our waiter was nice. All day brunch on Sunday was yummy.

We came to the Mad Hatter as a large party of 15-20 for a birthday party. The food was good, the drinks were great, but what really stood out is that the staff were all SO kind and accommodating. Our waiter, Javi, was absolutely phenomenal at making sure everything was smooth sailing for the whole table and made sure to make an extra big fuss for the birthday girl. He really made the experience so special and easy. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

Great spot . Great food. Awesome drinks. Always a great vibe and atmosphere. Service is on point and worth it. read more

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Food was reasonably priced and service was great. We came for breakfast and they had great variety. this place looks like a good late night spot also so I will be back to check them out! read more

I pass by The MadHatter daily for work and always see people in line to get it. I decided to stop by. We didn't stay long, I ordered a drink and danced to a few songs. I like the security, I liked the music and decor! I'll come back for the full experience. read more

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This is my favorite bar ever. And my favorite bartenders. Freddy is the best. I've known him for years and Carlos is also great. If you ever need a good drink, you gotta come here because this is the best place ever. read more

I love this place. I come here every weekend. Carlos and Freddy always provide the best service and that we have the best time ever I would never recommend a single other bar. This place is the best ever you've gotta come here. read more