Great little spot when you want something fast and easy. The menu is clear and the service is great. Cutest little diner.

If you are ok with just semi decent food, you will not enjoy this place. Food is either over cooked, too salty, or both. Sad to say, but you are better off at McDonald's for breakfast read more

Cheapest food I've ever had. Bacon was from Walmart, shriveled up and fat. Pancakes were like hockey pucks. Had better breakfast cooked by cub scouts. read more

Good basic menu at very reasonable prices. Quick service in basic diner atmosphere. Great place to eat if you are at the Library of Congress (just around the corner) BLT under $5 but iced tea $2.5! This bugged me a bit. read more

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Appears to be family owned. Reasonable prices. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. Quick service. Clean bathrooms. The young man serving us was very friendly and attentive. read more

Went here on Friday for lunch and was very disappointed. I ordered the vegetarian omelette which came with potatoes and toast and I hate to say this - but everything on that plate did not taste good. The omelette was basically liquid and the vegetables inside were not cooked. There was no salt and it just tasted bland period. The toast was soggy and oily to the point where it made my throat hurt and my hands were slippery. The potatoes were undercooked and also bland. My friend had the same complaints. The cups they gave us for water were dirty. I get the food is cheap and they're trying to serve customers in a timely manner, but I would rather wait longer for good quality food than food like this. My friend and I felt nauseous for the rest of the day as well. I will not be coming here again. read more

Precisely what I was looking for. Grilled cheese perfection. Clean counters and friendly service. Traditional diner food in the midst of "chic" cafes and pricey bistros. Food fast and fresh. read more

Pete's Diner - Hot, melty comfort prompt service. - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was out of this world but there so much going on the service is quick but not focused.

Pete's Diner was a welcome sight after a cold and rainy morning where I got off at the wrong metro stop and had to double back. There's not a lot of food options by the Library but even so, Pete's is a gem. Petes is a small family-owned diner with fun Asian decor and true diner culture. Everyone is friendly and service is fast. They serve breakfast all day and prices are nice. My breakfast burrito was just the right amount and it tasted freshly-cooked. I wholeheartedly recommend if you're nearby and need a quick bite to eat. read more

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I haven't tried the food, but the service is immaculate. God Bless Pete's for working tirelessly to feed our Troops!

Great meal for a great price! Cozy and delicious, I would highly recommend this place for brunch.

I don't know how I never found this place before. It seemed like there were a bunch of regulars. I had scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, toast and coffee. It really hit the spot and was out very quickly. I will definitely be back! read more

Classic old school diner! Low key but has all aspects most like in diner: Simple menu with all day breakfast. Great and fast service, fair prices and lots of Capitol Hill history. Must do if you are beat Capitol and want a quick low key meal read more

Great local place, fast and friendly! We all had omelettes and toast, nothing "superb" but classic diner food. Ate outside, the inside is TINY! read more

Didn't know this place has sweet potato pancakes but I went on a MLK weekend where I ordered the salad with grilled chicken. Taste of the chicken was ok, enjoyed that they put a side of bread in there. This place has reasonable prices and is quite close to Capitol Hill as mentioned. Easy to get to through from the train system. The staff is attentive and some of them welcoming. Small space but for a quick bite, not too bad. read more

Pete's Diner - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Someone added hand sanitizer in my coffee. Also, inflation sucks, but their prices skyrocketed within a year...kinda wild.

Alright look imma rate it 4 stars because the food was actually good. I did have a problem where they forgot to put the turkey on the club sandwich, I'm sorry but I've never heard of a club sandwich with no turkey. I'm assuming that there wasn't a dumpster in the back because they dragged the trash can through the front of the restaurant and I was honestly confused. Overall it was fine but idk if I'd eat there again. read more

NO LONGER CASH ONLY!!! Best diner in DC most likely. Lots of seating, not uncomfortably busy during the week, and friendly staff if you're friendly to them! The #1 or #2 are fantastic! Chocolate milk is good too. Right next to the Library of Congress and Capitol, great location! Booths hold larger folks well. There's also a park down the street! read more

Pete's Diner - On 2nd and Penn but a little past the corner :) - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was served cold. Turkey sausage had weird taste like it was cooked with other meat. Waitress was rude when brought up these issues. Will not be coming again. read more

Perfect little breakfast/lunch diner spot. Great location to walk around. The food is decently priced. And there's chocolate chip pancakes!!

So I really would give 2.5 stars if I could. Sorry! Lets start: Food: ehhh, I've had better. The pancakes were below average, not moist and fluffy. Eggs were just ok. Turkey bacon and sausage were probably the best. Service: okay. Kinda slow and they're not that busy. Prices: I guess these are DC prices, huh? I just find it odd that in a society that continues to harp on the importance of healthy eating, you must pay $3 extra for one slice of turkey bacon or sausage instead of pork! Really?!? Well I just that sucks! Lol It's an ok place but for the prices and low quality, I won't be back! read more

Exactly what I expected for breakfast. Your typical, traditional, eggs, pancakes, etc. Except the place was ran and probably owned by Asians. read more

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Our visit to Pete's last Sunday was to escape DC's inevitable twenty dollar measly breakfast. A brief search here and a Uber to Pete's. Pete's is a small storefront, a counter, 7-8 booths and a communal picnic table down the middle, like I said, small and cramped. Very limited menu, no imagination here. Served our purpose tho, three breakfasts, $35 with tip. Service was quick on a busy Sunday morning. Bathrooms were disgusting read more

I was there this weekend with some hard to please New Yorkers and Pete's really aimed to please and THAT they did! The coffee was just great. We took one sip and we knew we had made the right choice. Susana was our waitress and she was just sweet and pleasant and a pleasure! I had the Western omelette with home fries. It was very good. Generous portions. The chocolate chip pancakes were a favorite. We sat outside being that we had a stroller with us. The place itself is cool and eclectic, just fun! I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for some good food and some great coffee! read more

Pete's Diner - Oh just enjoying some milk and a big smile at Pete's :) - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great food, speedy service and friendly people. First time here and like the yelpers this place was awesome. read more

Pete's Diner - Italian sausage omelet - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Horrible-I never thought eggs and bacon could be ruined...bacon seemed like it was "vat fried" and had extreme off flavor. Staff was kind, so I'll give 1 Star read more

Well, the location and setting are great. The food however is subpar. It's the little things; cold home fries, fake cheese and fatty ham in the Olmert and the pre-butter and jelly the toast! Who does that?! Having said that, we all ate everything. Now we are headed off to the Air and Space museum. We would not come back here. There are too many places to choose from. read more

Pete's Diner - A beautiful street setting in the cool of the morning. - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here straight from the airport. The restaurant owner let us store our bags near the front while we ate which was nice. No wait at 10am on a Friday. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese sandwich and it was subpar. Cheese was not fully melted and the bacon was pretty burnt. It did the job for a hungry group after a flight but we were not impressed by the food quality. Cheap but I would spend a couple extra bucks somewhere else for a better meal. read more

Pete's Diner - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super cute and fast, traditional type diner! Nothing fancy, but the food was pretty good and they were very fast.

Not the best breakfast I have had but I did clean my plate. So not the worse either. Portion size did not meet my expectation for the price. But I did not need any more food either. So maybe $1 for cheese on eggs is way too much. Nice outside seating. Waitress is attentive. read more

Pete's Diner - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Sometimes you just like places because they remind you of "home"... Whenever A former house staffer friend and I would meet for breakfast, we'd meet here because it was quirky enough to remind us of "home". Pete's is an old school vibe... not a "diner" according to us New Englanders, but charmingly eccentric and without any artifice nonetheless. There's no manufactured "theme" here... once you see the menu, you'll catch on. I've been missing crinkle cut French fries and a squeeze point ketchup bottle since Friendly's axed both in the early 80's. (A perfect combo for anyone OCD about ketchup placement like I was as a kid.) Pete's has both, so FFs are always chosen. Service is off the charts fast: from the time we sat down, ordered and received our cokes to leaving (total 30 minutes? Maybe?), my glass was refilled 4 times. (I was insanely thirsty from walking.) No fuss. No charging. A few times the glass was refilled before I knew it was empty! There are some places that are food first. That's not Pete's. You'd go to Pete's because of location, service, you want your money to go to local people and not a soulless corporation, and then food. Unless, you, too, miss Friendly's crinkle cut French fries like I do. read more

For a Tuesday morning at 6 am, Pete's Diner was surprisingly full. My friends and I had attempted to attend a Supreme Court oral argument this morning, only to realize that showing up at 6 am was too late. Our original plans had included a stop at Pete' s Diner, so we decided to go anyway for a quick bite and a warm escape from the cold. Pete's is definitely a unique place on the Hill. You cannot help but notice the variety of random decor -- a true mix of Eastern and Western motifs. The ceiling had bamboo rods, there were orchids in the front, and the walls had a number of Chinese paintings and the like. At the same time, there was a frame filled with Navy badges, Christmas trees at the bar, and western posters. I ordered the Pete's Special (1 egg, 1 French toast, 1 sausage, 1 bacon, and home fries or grits) with home fries. The food came out quickly and the prices were quite cheap. However, there was nothing too special about the food itself. While the French toast was pretty good, the home fries were not very tasty. My friend and I both agreed it needed some major seasoning. The rest of the food was quite standard. For the price paid, I did not expect much more. If I drop by again, I may try the sweet potato pancakes which sound promising. read more

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Disappointing..... breakfast was not adequate....got a combo breakfast plate and the French toast was on the same plate as everything else. French toast was soggy, potatoes were cold. Asked for an OJ and was brought a large after coming to find out they had a small size.....should have asked. Nothing special here. Wont be back! read more

Satisfying food, clean environment, friendly staff! True patriots, as they are known for feeding the National Guard, watching over the Capitol. Owner is know for generosity! I'd bring a friend. read more

Starting out with a five star. Food has not yet come, will update. Many many condiments, love it. Service is expedious. read more

Pete's Diner - What a selection of condiments! 4 types of mustard!! - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We stopped in for a quick lunch while playing tourist in the area. Our first impression was that it's more or less a small town diner experience. There were only a couple of other customers when we came in, but there was steady customer flow. Our food came quickly, and it was solidly good. My wife had a grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup and I had the bulgoki (Korean bbq beef) lunch special. The soup and grilled cheese were good. The bulgoki was pretty good. My only thought was that my plate was easily 60% salad and a small portion of bulgoki and rice. The prices seemed to be much lower than we typically saw for area restaurants. I saw a couple of breakfast orders come off the grill while we were there (omelets and pancakes) and they looked like generous servings. The atmosphere was ok - probably the thing that struck us most was the excessive number of bottles of condiments (syrup, ketchup, etc) on every table and counter. read more

Meh! That's all I have to say after having breakfast at Pete's. It is tiny and looks like it could use a deep clean. Nothing special. I would avoid Pete's and travel a little further to Ted's Bulletin. My breakfast burrito was hot but very bland. My coworker ordered an omelet and we both said that we would not return. read more

I accidentally found Pete's Diner while on a run around the Capitol. Now, I come here as often as I can. I love the atmosphere, reasonable prices, and good quality of food. The staff is kind and attentive, and the food is great. read more

Simple diner to fulfill the cravings of everyone in your party. They serve a little bit of everything and their breakfast is served all day!

Food/Cost: (2/5) Two friends (one is fellow Yelper Tiffie L. -- hi!) and I came here for breakfast after a failed attempt to attend SCOTUS oral arguments in the case of Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes. As far as we could tell, Pete's was the only place open in the area at 6:00 in the morning. My friends each ordered the Pete's Special with 1 egg, 1 bacon, 1 sausage, 1 french toast, and house fries ($7.95). I ordered the breakfast plate with 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and sausage ($7.95 + $1 for all egg whites). We also ordered coffees ($1.90 / each). The food was acceptable in terms of taste, but was nothing special. Portion-wise, they give you just enough to fill you up. The prices here are cheap-ish for DC, but so is the quality and quantity of food. Ambiance: (3/5) The decor? Random. That describes it. There are mini pine trees on the counter, bamboo criss-crossed on the ceiling, and the walls were adorned with Chinese religious and pop culture posters, sanskrit scrolls, framed military badges, signed photos, and more. There's a tall counter on the left, a long row of tables in the center, and booths on the right. Each section is separated only by a narrow walkway. It's a tight squeeze in here. As for the types of patrons, I believe it a mix of government employee, tourists, politicians, and those with business on the Hill. Interestingly, it was already 75% full when we came around 6:00am. Location: (5/5) The location is the best thing about this place. It's right on the southeast corner of the Hill and is a short walk from the government buildings in the area and the Capitol South metro stop. Service: (3/5) The food here appeared fast! That was the best part about the service. Other than that, the service was average. The women who took our orders was cordial and came quickly with our bill at the end of our meal. Overall: (2.75/5) Come to Pete's if you're on the Hill (the southeast side) and need a place to grab a quick bite. But please don't make a special trip here. read more

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