Nice little shop to get groceries and a sandwich. The chicken steak and cheese sub was outstanding!…read moreThere is parking available, nowhere to eat inside.

It's great if you live in the area after you order here because then you can go to your house and…read moreread War & Peace or go run a marathon or watch a Nationals game--because that is how long it will take to get your sandwiches! There were two people in front of us when we ordered a chicken madness, a grilled cheese, and some fries, and yet, it took FOREVER to come out. We were pretty pissed when we finally sat down to eat. Speaking of sitting down, there's nowhere to sit! We literally perched on the steps of a fire escape between a dumpster and a rat trap--excellent dining conditions. At this point, we were going to hate the food no matter what, but we can't even report that we grudgingly liked it because it was so awful. The chicken madness had tiny pieces that were flying out of the bun, and they couldn't even bother putting the knife through the bottom slice to cut it fully in half. The meat-pepper mixture had zero salt and there was NO pickle included (though promised) to have some acidity to cut through the grease of it all. Our daughter put away her grilled cheese because she was beyond hangry, but the fries were limp and sad. UGH--why would anybody willingly order food from here?? Oh, let's talk about the cookies. Do you like the taste of stale butter and feeling like you just bit into the greasiest cookie imaginable? That's what it's like to sample the M&M and oreo cookie. Maybe this place is amazing at 2:00 am in the morning after a night at the bars. But in the light of day on a Sunday afternoon? Two stars, and that's rounding up. Do not go here unless you want to reenact a scene from Waiting for Godot but make it Guy Fieri-themed.

Sonya's Market was in great location compared to the Airbnb I was staying in on 11th St NW so I…read morecame here a few times over the weekend. The place is well stocked from floor to ceiling and the prices are descent for drinks. They have a gigantic selection of Wine. Be prepared to be watched like a hawk while you're in here with surveillance cameras and by multiple employees posted throughout the tiny store.

Might be biased on the 4 stars here because it is my local bodega that I frequent most. . …read more frequently but it is truly a pleasant experience whenever I come to purchase my groceries (beer). The place is truly cramped but that's alright because there aren't usually more than a couple people buying their groceries (beer) here either. The typical non perishables are all marked up and some of them are even Giant's own generic but it is too much a convenience fee to mind. What makes this place gold is twofold. The first is the lone proprietor, Mr. Yu. Mr. Yu is possibly the hardest working man I have ever met INCLUDING my own father. This guy works every day Monday through Sunday and he is in there to open the place up at 8:00 am and closing it down at 9:00 pm (although I have seen a younger man with similar features that has manned the counter during the day occasionally). When I wanted some groceries (beer) on Christmas day was I worried that he wouldn't be there? No way. I asked him why it is that he can afford to spend all of his time and holidays working and he explained that he had a falling out with his family in 1984 and hadn't spoken to them since. Did I mention he lets me come in and make change for the laundromat? The second is the cheap wine. While a pack of lightbulbs might cost you $4, I have purchased the cheapest magnum bottle of wine I have ever had in my life at Sonya's for about $7. Not the most flavorful but it certainly does the trick ;) If you are concerned about not being able to take the quickest route to the beer fridge because someone is checking out and filling the space between the end cap and the counter then this place might not be for you but if you want convenience and pleasant from someone who has been serving the community for 20+ years, Sonya's is your joint.

This spot is definitely a neighborhood gem for the 16th Street Heights neighborhood. This little…read moregrocery is well stocked with both Latin and traditional foods and ingredients. The meat and produce are always fresh. Probably the best part is the friendly staff, which keeps me coming back.

It's a clean, friendly grocery, with nearly anything you'd need, save for produce. There is a…read morebutcher counter in the back, too.

Amazing small, independent restaurant. The biscuits and donuts are the attention grabbers, but you…read morewill stay and keep coming back for the chilito! Pays homage to that old bean burrito cheap eats but turns it up a notch. So glad I found this place.

If you haven't been here in a while - they have completely revamped their menu. No more sausages…read more But, it's a really interesting menu. Sort of a Texas style place, with chilli and potatoes. The names are unique, and don't be afraid to ask what things are. The portions are not huge, so you can try different things. This is an owner operated business, so you're likely meet the owner and there and they have been doing this for quite a while. Seating inside is limited, but the outside seating nis now covered. It's great. If you haven't been in a while, come back and try out the new menu.

Very friendly and helpful staff for a stranger like me who wants to learn more about Ethiopian food…read morepreparation. There area is crammed with first-rate Ethiopian restaurants but once in a while you'd like to try out cooking a stew or lentil dish at home. Here you can try out a couple things at a time with a patient guide to typical ingredients.

This is an Ethiopian grocery store, and a good source for injera (and phone cards). They have a…read moremeat counter. I believe they also have their own brand of injera. Parking is on the street, metered, and sometimes hard to find. I recall parking once in a garage around the corner.

I used to love coming back here in the day but either my quality requirements have gone up or…read moretheirs have gone down or both. $40 for breakfast for three with sub-par scrambled eggs, barely warm hash browns, three strips of bacon, and toast. The strawberry smoothie we ordered was really good and tasted like it had fresh strawberries in it. The customer service was also good at the counter but can't say we will be back unless we are in a pinch.

This was one of a handful of places I frequented almost 100 years ago when I went to college in DC…read more Back then they were opened 24 hours and were busy almost all of them. Food was great and fairly cheap for what it was. Of course cheap was relevant so I sincerely doubt they still do the $3.00 cheese steak. One of my absolute favorite stomping grounds during my absolute favorite time. Great to see them still plugging along.

I've lived in San Diego for twenty years, but in my youth, in the '80's, I lived and worked near…read moreDC's Eastern Market. I'd walk there most Sundays, buying breakfast from the man who made fried chicken and biscuits. Then I'd stop and visit with Mrs. Calomiris. I called her, "Mrs." because it wouldn't have occurred to me to call her "Maria," and "Mamma" never seemed to offer the respect I wished to convey. She was smart and funny, and entertaining to watch as she gently promoted her customers into buying her beautiful produce. But most notably, Mrs. Calomiris was kind. On more than one occasion, she held overripe tomatoes for me until she had a good basketful, then called me to pick them up. I'd blanch, peel and seed them, then make sauce. A cook herself, Mrs. Calomiris approved of this old-school approach, and so was happy to help. As she did for everyone, when I came to get my basket, she always handed me a banana or a nice apple, something for lagniappe. And once, as I stood in front of Mrs. Calomiris' stall eating an apple she'd just sold me, she asked how it was; I said it wasn't bad, but that it wasn't quite ready, and that tiny woman reached up and took the apple from my hand as I was biting into it, in order to swap it for one that I'd like more. My family is Arab, immigrants to the DC area in the late '50's, so the enthusiastic hospitality I always received from Mrs. Calomiris was familiar. Except for her accent, she might have been one of my aunts. Maria Calomiris died of cancer in 2015, working at the Market until a few weeks before her death, having seen her husband, Chris, pass, just a few years earlier. The community and the City are the worse for these losses. But even several thousand miles away, Mrs. Calomiris' memory endures.

Homemade spanikopita and baklava (it's better than Kostas' at Greek Deli, I know, blasphemous)!…read more Like it's counterpart, Capitol Hill/Paik Produce, Calomiris Fruit and Vegetables has been around forever and boasts a wide selection of fruits and veggies (and has a secret double life supplying authentic ethnic foods). This place is more veggie heavy than its counterpart up the aisle, and it is usually better stocked on the odder things (eg. parsnips, turnips and rutabagas recently), and if they're not out on display they might have some stuff stocked in the giant refrigerator behind them. It can be a little pricey here, but the quality is usually superb. I also just adore that giant old fashioned gold register they use :) They also have a wide selection of dried fruit and nuts. Right next to the picture of a praying Mary of course. Don't forget to pay tribute to the legendary Eastern Market matriarch Maria Calomiris; she will usually stick an extra piece of fruit into your bag if she recognizes you ...and maybe even if she doesn't. (I heart sweet old ladies! and she makes the baklava herself). Some of the best customer service in the District for sure! Read about her in the post! (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/23/AR2009062300775.html) Location: This is next to the flowershop in Eastern Market in the center of the South Hall.

Food 3.7/5 Ambiance/Service 5/5…read more This is an amazing cafe to work/study from as well as meet up friends for a quick snack. The interior design and ambiance of the cafe is quite spacious! The cost of the food can add up for sure - but I do think that the portions are bot bad (good P-P ratio).

A great bunch place, chain or otherwise! I recently went here with a friend for a weekend brunch…read moreand had a good experience. We were able to order and get our food quickly and get seats, despite Tatte being busy. The costs were reasonable for our portion sizes and everything was beautifully plated. I got the tomato basil soup and the lamb hash and both were delicious. The tomato basil soup was rich and creamy; however, the roll could have been better. My lamb hash was perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the potatoes. The labneh, herbs, and the tomato salad added delicious freshness to the hash, and the challah served as a great vessel for eating the hash. I tried my friend's spinach, Jerusalem artichoke, and egg plate, and it was also tasty, with properly done eggs and hearty bread. I would recommend Tatte for your next weekend brunch!