I love this place, a classic, small used record store run by a guy who knows what he's doing and…read morewith a very active turnover. Classically good.

This 14th street record shop has been around for about twenty years or so and they have a small…read morebasement location. Because of the location, you might call it a hidden gem. Here is a fun fact, they're the first dog-friendly record shop in DC. They've got loads of different genres on a variety of formats (CDs, vinyl, cassettes). Genres ranges from international music and jazz to rock and dance and everything in between. They buy records too. They also have a listening station. Love the design: Band posters covering orange painted walls. Prices are decent and pretty fair. They've got some bargain bins too. Always like stopping by and browsing when in DC.

The owner has handpicked a fantastic staff of knowledgeable record aficionados. It is a very small…read morestore, but they have a wide selection of performers, and the offer of value compared to some of the other record stores I have been in! You would think that Union Station that they would be charging premium prices, but I found their prices to be quite reasonable. David, the owner (I think he's a co-owner with one of the person) is an absolute pleasure to deal with! In addition to his duties at the record shop, he is also responsible for the farmers market, which is open outside during the week and the indoor flea market if you will. I did not take a picture of David's store, but I think I have a picture of Union Station building that utilized spaces for my own business. God bless you! I pray that you have an opportunity to and step inside rail records in books in downtown Washington DC at Union Station.

Cozy shop to kill time in Union Station if waiting to catch a train…read more It's small and compact but they've got a lot inside. Tons of new and used books, records, cassettes, and CDs. They've got other items like posters, figures, stickers. They know their stuff too. Employees are great at giving stellar book and music suggestions. All items are fairly priced.

Bird land Records has a variety of music meet the owners both were very nice and knowledgeable…read moreabout music. I love how they have the music selection in the store. You don't have to work around and search albums are by genre and in order. The store is spacious multiple people can be in the store and move around without bumping into each other. They have an area in the back with couches you can listen to music in the establishment. Also, they have merchandise in the store as well

I had the opportunity to visit this place when I visited Union market in DC. Let me just say it was…read moresuch a beautiful surprise! I was so taking it back and overwhelmed with the feeling of nostalgia and just melancholy when I came into this place. The staff are super helpful and will help you find any vinyl album. If they do not have it in stock, they will order it for you. They are so honest that they literally will not charge you until the item comes because it may be less or more than they anticipated! Talk about great customer service, and transparency and pricing. They have albums from various countries and literally every genre you can think of. I was so excited to know that I could have that vinyl sound in pretty much any sound! Thank you to whoever had the idea to open this facility and help us embrace our inner childhood! Walking in the store made me remember how it felt to hear my parents turned on an album on Saturday morning, right before we cleaned the entire house! Or remember Christmas albums on vinyl. Again this store was a beautiful surprise and I would recommend walking in and supporting if you are in the area.

this place was tucked away right in Union market. Super cute space serve good drinks and amazing…read morefood. The staff was super nice and helpful and I love the space as it made the show feel intimate and fun. Parking is a little tricky, but there is options around union market from garage to street parking. I will definitely be back for more shows!

I have a friend who is starting to do music gigs, and he invited me to see him perform at this…read morevenue that I had never been to before. It's in Union Market just a few doors down from the new F1 Arcade... parking right nearby may be tricky, but there's always the Union Market parking lot and more options if you're willing to walk a bit. It may not be ideal on really cold days. They have a spacious outdoor seating area, and entry is easy -- just show your ID, ticket, and you're good to go. I'm not sure if it was because of the show, but there were just a few tables along the closest wall and near the stage. I would see there were five to six high tables total. Before ordering anything, I grabbed the only table left -- I had a feeling the others coming would appreciate that. I had already eaten, but I absolutely had to have the jerk chicken sandwich, it looked too good. I ordered it at the bar, was given a buzzer, and it was ready in about 10 minutes or so. It was indeed tasty! A bit pricey to just be the sandwich and nothing else, but it was good. The bar is fully stocked, and there are water cups at the far end to refill at your leisure. The show itself was really fun -- vocals and the sounds of the instruments were excellent. Certain vocals got drowned out by certain instruments, but that's just how sound works, you know? All in all I'd come back to this venue, it was a vibe with the disco ball overhead! I don't mind it, but for the less tech savvy, I could see the dependence on an app to retrieve the ticket for the concert being an inconvenience for some. There was no way to pull up the ticket without downloading Dice and activating the QR code on there.

Split two sandwiches with a friend-- the Birria pulled pork and Italian subs -- and while both were…read moregreat, I think the latter was my favorite of the two. Kevin took care of our group of 8 and was super friendly and helpful. I also liked the character of the place--the decor and the bigger room downstairs (felt like a lounge or speakeasy). Pizza oven only works at night, and I'd be back if I lived in DC. Lots of wine and beer options. Certainly check it out. Out door seating available.

I love this place. Great food and prices. Top picks are: curry chicken salad, tuna salad, breakfast…read moreburritos, breakfast sandwich and Sicilian pizza. Grab and go food is very good, especially for those nights you don't want to cook. So thankful to have this place in the neighborhood

This has been my favorite store since Childhood. Originally located in Iverson Mall, this was THE…read moreSpot to come to (along with The Wiz, Waxie Maxies, Sam Goody, etc.) to get music. Now in it's newer location, nothing has changed. The staff is always friendly and likes to joke around and share their knowledge of music. The celebrity visits to the store and local radio station events still make this a great place to visit. I could spend HOURS in this place and discover new, old and local talent and different genres of music. It can only get expensive when you pick up various items out of excitement :) The prices of their CDs are a little higher than places like Best Buy but it's always great to support your local record store from time to time.

The store is a Fucking rip off. I bought a CD from there for $16.99 and didn't want it any more and…read moretook it back the next day to resell it and the foreign manager told me it was worth $.50 cent. WHAT A FUCKING RIP OFF. And to top it off the CD was made from home and it wasn't the original CD from the distributor. NEVER SHOP THERE IF YOU KNOW BETTER.

Washington, DC - L'Enfant Plaza - Dolly Parton!! Yes! Walking past this small outpost of Carpe…read moreLibrum located amongst the fast food offerings of L'Enfant Plaza, I spotted the book I didn't know I needed- Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. Sure it's a kids book, but sometimes that's what we need - a reminder that everyone deserves love and respect. I glanced around this small shop - books are organized by topic with kids on the left and grown up options on the right. The person in the line ahead of me seemed to be dropping off some books and purchasing others. So maybe they have trade in options? When it was my turn the employee noted they had a lease for the next month or so. They're going to see if this location works out. Checking out was quick and easy. I was asked if I wanted to donate extra to the charity they fund. My kids book was $3 as it was a softcover. This seemed like a pretty good value. I plan to return.

What a great used bookstore! Across Franklin Park from The Washington Post, Carpe Librum sells…read moregently used books, vinyls, CDs, and DVDs all under $7. Shelves are filled with books in every category, including children books in hardback and paperback. Vinyls are $5 each and CDs and DVDs are $3. The space is inside the old Leon restaurant and the signs on the walls speak to that. It's a no-frills space, but worth a visit. Proceeds help education non-profit Turning the Page.

I cannot say no to that used book siren song …read more Another great find. Come here for the opportunity to peruse beautiful books during lunch. Nothing better to feed your mind. The selection is great and delineated by themes. Sci-fi, etc.