When you are in Union Market there are so many food choices to choose from but Puddin is a place you will want to come back to. We come here all the time for the bread pudding but this time we brought a group. Always pleasant and lively, Puddin reminds me of southern hospitality at its finest. The bread pudding is served warm and rich with chunks of bread and browned butter and bourbon flavors throughout. Add the creamy homemade vanilla pudding on top and we never leave without it. We also got to sample a new alcoholic beverage that was heavenly. Cannot remember the name but if you go to the front counter they will give you a sample of the mixer. Trust me, you will want to order it. The gumbo was a crowd favorite. One sample and the flavor made you want to double back. My guests walked the area and came back specifically to get some to take home. They boxed it up separately for easy transport. Now that is service. Quick and easy stop right before it rained. Puddin is a complete takeout spot but the vibes while you order and wait make it a counter worth visiting again and again. The hospitality, the comfort food, and the inviting staff make it unforgettable. read more

On my DC visit my friend told me this place was good and she didn't lie. The bread puddin is what I went for and it didn't disappoint. They have a decent size location located in the market and of course there's a line to stand in but it's not bad. Let me tell you, I got one small order and went back for a big order. The customer service was good and it's a walk up and keep it moving type of vibe. They call your number out, you pick up your order, find a seat or sit outside. Overall it was good and I would visit this location again. read more

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The food was really good and definitely gave you that Louisiana flair. The gumbo had the right kick to it and was delicious. The bread pudding had a noticeable rum flavor, which I really enjoyed. The customer service was great, and they even let you try everything before purchasing. I really enjoyed this restaurant!.. when im back in DC will try it again. read more

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Lawdddddddddddddddd! If you have even been to NOLA or SC for desserts honey go ahead and add this location in DC! Let me just say, I was NOT ready for all of the goodness and mercy packed inside of this cup! The bread pudding is soooo moist and flavorful! There is like a combo of vanilla, cinnamon, bourbon and bread in one cup and then they have the AUDACITY to top it with vanilla ice cream!!!!! Yall!!! I casually walked over to my friends with this cup, they took my spoon and took turns eating ALL of my bread pudding! When I say this is WORTH that extra gym session...trust me! The staff members are so kind and friendly. Also, you KNOW food is top tier when they let you sample it!!!! Chileeeeee go ahead and get a cup! Located in UNION MARKET, so prepare to park accordingly! I also love the pretty pink decor all throughout the booth! Well done!!! read more

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I went to Union Market today to work. I was there late morning and it wasn't very busy so I decided to get Puddin' for an early lunch. I got the shrimp n grits with fried shrimp as recommended by the staff member who took my order. It was delicious. The parm grits are well seasoned and paired perfectly with the hot, crispy shrimp. Puddin' is great comfort food in a fast casual setting. I will definitely repeat this order. read more

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This is a Louisiana based southern comfort food. The bread pudding was amazing but wait until you try the Etoufee or the Gumbo. It will bring you back to that Louisiana cooking. Servers are so pleasant and very happy providing free sample to make your decision easy. Make sure you order the sweet ice tea as well. This is located in Union Market so best for a take out or eat at the food court or outside seating area on a nice day. Definitely casual place. read more

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Celebrate Black History month by supporting Black owned businesses! Join me Next up, Puddin' Black owned business Black woman owned This order was purchased through UberEats and I couldn't be more happier that I did. Well packaged as you can see and fresh. The shrimp po'boy was DELICIOUS! I'll breakdown the flavors starting with the bread. That was some of the most soft and fresh baked bread that I've ever had. Not sure if it's baked at the location but the level of freshness was amazing. Next, have you ever experienced a flavor collision dish? That's when the right flavors are paired together and your taste buds spirals into a collision lol deliciousness overload!!!!! It started with the shrimps, which I only wished were fried a little more to prevent the batter from slipping off because of the moisture surrounding it. Nonetheless, they were fresh, quite generous, and bursting with flavor. Also not overcooked. Paired with a sauce and another sauce from the coleslaw, this dish gave a little sweet and a little spicy at the same time-loved it. Great quality for the price. Definitely plan to visit in person. read more

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Had Mother's Day brunch with a friend and decided to walk to Union Market for dessert. We haven't been to Puddin' in a minute so we headed to that food stall. Immediately greeted when we walked up to place our order. Service was fast probably because they didn't have to cook anything. OMG, the Puddin's Famous Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Puddin' was so good. Not too sweet, perfect crumb to the bread with some crispy bits to bring it home, moist and the perfect amount of bourbon. Definitely worth more trips to Union Market. read more

Puddin' - Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Puddin': No nuts, no raisins just bourbony buttery bread. Amazing w/coffee, milk, vanilla ice cream, bourbon.. - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been CRAVING some banging Southern food, and I found it here on a whim. Puddin used to be a food truck but is now a stall in Union Market. The staff are so sweet, I was originally tempted by the free samples, and wow... I really trust them because of their transparency, and I love how they literally let me try everything on the menu before ordering. That shows me also how they KNOW their food is good enough to make people wanna buy and try more!!! Étouffée has been on my list to try, and I'm so happy I got to try it here. I absolutely love Cajun and Southern food (gumbo and jambalaya are some of my favorites) so I was curious how the flavors here would live up to what I remember from New Orleans. The étouffée was creamy and incredibly flavorful. So rich!!! I ordered the stew served with rice instead of grits, and it had fragrant Cajun spices, deep seafood flavor, and a creamy roux. So delicious when warm. The fried shrimp on top were perfection too--juicy, plump shrimp!! EAT THE STEW WHEN IT'S STEAMING HOT AND FRESHLY POURED!! Also, get the iced tea. Like genuinely, it was so good. Better than an Arnold Palmer and better than any sweet tea I've ever had. Sweet but perfectly balanced with lemon, and it tasted so fresh. Gosh, I miss it already. I definitely wanted to order their famous brown bourbon bread pudding, but I needed a little sugar break after pastries in the morning lol. I will be back, and I will conquer that bread pudding. Believe me!!!! read more

Puddin' - Menú (Dec 2025) - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Perfect. Service was exceptional--we were catered to and that enticed us to buy. Everything was delicious. I had never had bread pudding but wow was there's the perfect pairing with gumbo/et tuffe. I'm not sure if other bread pudding is this good but I know I love theirs here! The tea and lemonade was tasty. The pink, packaging, premade products, booth design, & owner story are all so attractive. So glad this was my first restaurant experience at Union Market. Go, enjoy!!! read more

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such good food!! we got the red beans and rice and the shrimp étouffée... I've been back twice absolutely love this place in union market read more

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Delicious food, especially the Gumbo, shrimp and butter bourbon bread pudding. Workers were all kind, welcoming and respectful. read more

Puddin' - Look for this sign in Union Market. - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This food is so good! We are fortunate to have them in DC. That bread putting is amazing. The rice and beans is amazing. I will definitely be back. read more

I only go to Union Market solely for Puddin! Their bread pudding is really good and pairs nicely with vanilla ice cream and comes in three sizes! I usually get the medium and eat half there and save the rest (which is so hard to do because it's really good!) I also went to New Orleans recently and unfortunately couldn't not find great spots to eat but this storefront in Union market makes really good etoufee and po'boy shrimp sandwiches! Next beignets! But service is always friendly and efficient! read more

Puddin' - Etouffee with rice - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

When I saw I could get shrimp etouffee in Union Market, I knew I had to try it. When we arrived at the stand, they asked if we wanted to sample anything. I sampled the etouffee and it was incredible so I ordered it with steamed shrimp. It had so much flavor, I could have licked the cup after. It had a bit of a kick, but I didn't find it too spicy. The portion size was also good for the price. I also got an order of the bourbon bread pudding. The bread pudding was great, just be aware that the bourbon flavor is very strong. Union Market has great places to try, but I would highly recommend trying Puddin'. read more

Puddin' - Shrimp étouffée - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My favorite place in union market! The food is delicious, I got their Shrimp Etouffee which was seasoned very well and had a nice spicy kick. Their bread pudding is also really good. The service was pretty quick! read more

Puddin' - Shrimp Etouffee with Grits - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Located inside Union Market. Everyone was super helpful and happy to answer my questions. They offer samples of most including the bread pudding. What a great idea. The best part is you can have more than one sample. I sampled the shrimp etouffee and bread puddin. The shrimp etouffee was very flavorful but a tad too spicy for me. The brown butter bourbon bread puddin was amazing. Of course, I ordered the bread pudding and a sweet tea. Both were delicious. You have to check them out. read more

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Boyfriend and I went to Union Market for a post-dinner sweet treat. I saw this place all over TikTok, I knew I needed that Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Pudding. They give free samples for NEARLY ALL of their food, I mentioned I traveled to DC from CA, and the workers gave me a sample of one of everything on the menu! Gosh, I have never experienced such AMAZING customer service! My boyfriend loved the etouffee and my favorite was the gumbo sample. We were so stuffed from our previous dinner, and couldn't order more. We noticed everything on the menu was VERY affordable for DC pricing and gave good portions. We ended up opting for the bread pudding, and finished it in minutes. The bread pudding feels like a warm hug, and is a MUST with the ice cream. It has hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and the bourbon perfectly balanced the creaminess and sweetness of the ice cream. read more

Washington DC (NoMA) - located inside Union Market, Puddin' serves up a choice curation of Southern comfort food and Cajun/Creole classics like gumbo, étouffée, po'boy, red beans & rice, and more, mostly shrimp forward. This is one of my favorite type of cuisines and I tried a shrimp étouffée which is very good; a touch too salty though nicely spiced. But lemme tell ya, the brown butter bourbon bread puddin' is totally KILLER! So sinfully good and possibly the best bread pudding I've had. Whatever you get, don't leave without having their signature puddin'! read more

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Visiting DC and a friend brought us to Union Market. She recommended Puddin to us out of all of the different restaurants there. I went to the cashier and placed my order and received it in minutes! I ordered the red beans & rice and it was amazing OMG. Perfect amount of seasoning, flavor and portion. I believe I paid like $15 for it which isn't bad at all! My sisters ordered the sweet tea and said it was 10/10. Whenever I am in the DC area I will definitely be back. Good service, good food. No complaints read more

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So good! The shrimp etoufee (get it with grits, not rice) was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat and a lot of shrimp. Friendly counter service with samples offered to be sure you're getting what you need. Highly recommended read more

Stopped into Union Market after visiting a few art exhibits in the area. I have heard great things about this place and wanted to give it a try. I ordered the gumbo with shrimp and a small bourbon bread pudding. The gumbo was good. The shrimp were big. The bread pudding was good I am glad I got the ice cream to go along with it to balance the flavor of the bourbon. read more

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The food influencers are correct. It's as good as they stated. The shrimp po boy is pure perfection. The shrimp is fried nice and crispy. The cole slaw is freshly made. The sandwich is a true Nawlins staple. The lemon iced tea is tasty. Service is good southern hospitality which you cannot beat. read more

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Stopped by Puddin' inside Union Market. It has its own stand -- nothing too remarkable setup-wise since it's in a food hall. There's plenty of outdoor seating, some inside as well, plus a rooftop area. The customer service was great. The cashier offered us a sample, which I'm honestly grateful for because I was considering the shrimp and grits. After tasting the grits, I realized they weren't for me. I prefer mine creamy and cheesy with a rich sauce, and these just didn't hit that mark. The bread pudding, on the other hand, was good -- but I completely missed that it had bourbon in it. I don't drink alcohol, and the first bite caught me off guard with that distinct taste. After noticing the name, it all made sense. It was tasty, but because of the alcohol, that'll probably be my first and last time ordering it. read more

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Whenever we come to Union market, we make sure to get bread pudding from Puddin'. We get it with ice cream and it is absolutely decadent. We would highly recommend saving space for dessert if you're in the location. read more

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RUN, don't walk to try this amazing eatery. I ordered the red beans and rice because i'm not a fan of shrimp and this was the only thing on the menu that didn't include shrimp. It was 10/10- the flavors, the seasoning-- WOW. & literally it's a HUGE bowl, enough for two people to share. I also got the bread pudding. I am not a fan of bread pudding but the cashier insisted I tried it and let me tell you... 20/10. Not too much sugar, not too much cinnamon, and not any of those weird pieces of fruit or raisins. It was really really good. Overall, I will be back! read more

Puddin' - Red Beans 'n Rice - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Swing by Union market and decided to take a walk around to see what they had to offer. Saw "Puddin" and decided to give them a shot. The employee at the register wa great. Offered me a sample of Bread Puddin and I was HOOKED! Extremely delicious. I ordered red beans and rice as well as the Etouffee to go for my family. Overall I was pleased. Good service and the food was good. I'd stop by again for sure. read more

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I ventured here again excited for my usual, shrimp and grits and puddin' . I decided to get a little fancy and ordered the Etoufee. The shrimp and grits will only be my order moving forward. The Etoufee was extremely salty! I should have sampled it before I ordered it! $16 down the drain... I attempted to call about this issue but the it only went to voicemail. Service was great however, the young man at the cashier was super kind!!! read more

Where do I begin. My boyfriend and I were looking for a new place to try in Union Market, and as we were walking around the super nice staff stopped us and offered a sample of their food. We were HOOKED from the first bite!! We ordered the etoufee over grits, red beans, and bourbon bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. When I tell you we were stuffed but filled to the max with goodness! We definitely overindulged but it was 100% worth it. If you want some great comfort food, awesome service, and explosive flavor, Puddin is the place to visit! read more

I tried the sample once and I was so intrigued that I made a note to return to try out the dishes one day. A friend of mine was visiting from out of town and proposed to swing by to try this as even she has heard good reviews about it. I had the étouffée which was spicy and tingly, leaving me yearning for more. We ordered the gumbo and grits options to share and I enjoyed étouffée the most. The bread pudding was great but a bit too sweet for my liking. read more

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I stumbled upon this restaurant inside the Union Market and I was pleasantly surprised with my overall experience. I was studying the menu hard as the options were too good to choose from. The staff noticed that I seemed conflicted so they allowed me to sample what they had to offer. I was so thankful for this because I could not make a decision unless I tried it first. Everything that I sampled was extremely good and seasoned well with a nice kick in some. Ultimately, I ended up going with the ètoufèe with steamed shrimp which did not disappoint! I highly recommend trying this place out if you ever want a good southern meal. read more

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This is straight outta Lafayette, Louisiana and straight into your soul. One bite and you're transported to a place where brown sugar flows like rivers, bourbon is a love language, and butter is its own food group. It's so good it makes you want to slap yo mama, then hand her a spoon so she understands why. Let's talk texture: soft but not soggy, rich but not cloying. It walks the fine line between indulgence and total moral collapse. This isn't just dessert--it's a spiritual awakening wrapped in caramel. I came in for a snack. I left questioning every life choice that didn't involve eating more Puddin'. The staff is as warm as the dessert, and the portion size is generous enough to make you weep with joy and shame. Do yourself a favor. Go. Order the bread pudding. Then sit somewhere quietly and reflect on how blessed your taste buds now are. This is not just the best pudding in DC. It might be the best in the known universe. read more

This is a must visit spot for creole soulfood in dc! The gumbo was delicious, hearty and seasoned to perfection and that po boy was to die for! I also got the bread pudding which I didnt get a picture of that was absolutely sweet and delicious! The service was great! They encouraged me to try samples to determine what I wanted and were so patient with me and kind. The ambiance was great and lively. It's located in the union market food hall so it's bustling with things to do and explore! Check this place out if in the area! read more

Puddin' - Shrimp Po'boy - Here Gumbo - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was good I got shrimp with grits I only got 4 pieces of shrimp and I paid 15 which disappointed me and the grits was good but I asked for butter but they didn't have any the foood has great taste. read more

Just to give an update. I came back to Union Market today and tried other food vendors. Still had to pop by and get some bread pudding. Oh how I missed this. Still easily the best thing in UM. I wish this wasn't such a far drive for me. read more

Puddin' - The bread pudding - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Get the brown butter bourbon bread pudding! That's the review! LOL No seriously, it was delicious! I didn't get it with the ice cream, but I feel like I should have. That just means I got to come back. Their bread pudding doesn't come with raisins which I'm fine with. It was just soooo good! I recently learned of Puddin' and I feel terrible that they've been around for five years at Union Market and I'm only now learning about them. The employees are very welcoming and friendly here! read more

One word...AMAZING!! While walking through Union Market, I saw Puddin' and decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint! I only had bread pudding but it was THE BEST bread pudding I have ever had. It was so flavorful and soft enough to melt in your mouth. The staff was very friendly and helpful with is always a plus for me. I love good customer service. I will definitely be back to visit sooner than later! read more

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The bread pudding is a must try!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you're in the area, do stop for dessert. You can also sample a few of their dishes. The gumbo was amazing!!! It's nice out now, so go and enjoy this foodhall and your bread pudding on the patio. read more

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Food was amazing and customer service was great. I got shrimp and grits ($14) and a medium bourbon bread pudding ($13 and a must-have). My order was around a 6 minute wait. read more

Puddin' - Shrimp 'n Grits Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Puddin' - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Seems like they've improved the brown butter bourbon bread pudding since I last got it from the food truck 6 years ago. I visited the Union market location this time and enjoyed it a lot more. Just make sure to get it with ice cream or have ice cream at home waiting because you'll be able to taste the bourbon otherwise lol. The girl working the counter was super nice and I love the vibes in the union market. read more

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