Union Kitchen

On the bottom level of Walgreens, this location gets a bad rap, but I appreciate it. It's spacious…read morewith all the necessities, including grab-n-go food. There's even a FedEx kiosk inside!

Walgreens, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE - This Walgreens branch is an excellent example of a practical…read morecity store. I always found everything I needed here, from food to toiletries and medications. The shop is clean, well organized, and the staff appear friendly and professional. A big advantage is its location near the station, making it easy to stop by quickly and take care of everything without losing time.

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Hudson

2.6(10 reviews)

1.1 mi•NoMa

PROS: Nothing if you are thirsty or hungry!…read more CONS: OVERPRICED!! Literally paid $4.60 for this tiny strawberry drink! It is insane!

I had left the charger and plug for my iPad at home while traveling. In urgent need of powering up…read moremy device I went into Hudson News at Union Station (after failed attempts at a couple of other places), and found the charger and block I needed thanks to the very professional and helpful manager, Geoffrey, who took care of me. He checked my iPad, and once he located the right ones for me on the rack of chargers in his store, he even took them out of their packaging to make sure they fit and that they were the right ones--they were, and I thank him for his courteous service! Thank you, Geoffrey!

Strawberry banana naked drink

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Capitol Hill Supermarket

3.6(53 reviews)

1.4 mi•Capitol Hill

SO in love with this supermarket ! NOT only is this place an connivence store , there is a local…read morespot for your deli options SOUPS , SANDWICHES, BREAKFAST OR snacks, food and even liquor or alcohol beverages . SO far ive had the following soups and have NOT been disappointed . Chicken noodle , crab and corn , chili and finally ive tried there chicken and pepper soup. every single soup is delicious and i will continue too go and grab lunch here on my breaks while in school. thank you for your service.

Close to my daughter's school, Capitol Hill Supermarket is a great spot for an after school snack…read more My eight-year-old daughter loves wandering the aisles and fridges for lemonade and chips. Costumer service is great!

Entrance

Italian Sandwich

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Double charged items

7-Eleven

3.7(15 reviews)

0.4 mi

This is honestly one of the cleaner 7-Eleven stores in the area with quick service. The outside can…read morefeel a bit unsafe depending on the time of the day but they have automated messages saying it is monitored consistently.

Employee was rude, disrespectful, and took more of my money than needed. He didn't even bother…read morecounting it. Hey, 7/11, I want my $20 back. Your drawer is gonna be $20 over what it should be because your employees can't be bothered to idk COUNT MONEY.

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Walgreens

3.3(165 reviews)

0.5 mi•Chinatown

Great variety of snacks and merchandise. Security all around the store. Alcohol is locked up,…read moreannoyingly

A good, basic pharmacy with primary convenience items on the first floor. Be sure to go down to the…read morebasement level for the pharmacy. Only one person working the check-in desk, but it loved fast. Great location just across the street from the Chinatown Metro station.

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The Corner Market

4.3(21 reviews)

1.7 mi•Capitol Hill

The Corner Market, 400 East Capitol St NE - This smaller shop is a very practical place for a quick…read morepurchase. I liked its local character, friendly service, and good selection of basic groceries and snacks. Exactly the kind of store you appreciate during a city walk when you need something quickly without visiting a large supermarket. However, the prices were quite high.

Wonderful prices and lovely kind lady working on a Saturday morning. Will be back! Highly recommend!read more

1.3 mi•H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

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Union Kitchen

4.1(129 reviews)

Lovely corner market with friendly staff and food selection of drinks and snacks. I tried their…read moreBahn Mi and got quite obsessed with it, had it three days in a town for lunch.

Union Kitchen used to be my go to spot. However, their lack of inventory has become non existent…read more To make things worse, their prices are now approaching prices you would pay at an airport. Maybe that is why NO PRICES are listed, or if they are, they are outdated. Just get ready for the shock and awe when you go to checkout. Fortunately, Trader Joe's and Harris Teeter are a short walk from my community.

1.3 mi•H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

Inside menu board

Breakfast Sausage, Egg and Cheddar Sandwich

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Iced Vanilla Latte 12 oz.

Giant

2.6(91 reviews)

This Giant is...awful. Even with security (who just stands there and does nothing), there is an…read moreincredibly high amount of theft. The prices are double and triple that of other Giant stores. The app will say something is on sale for $4. You go to this store and it's actually $12. Whole Foods is often cheaper than here. There's pretty much never anything but self-checkout open. And it's all just messy and unkempt.

I tried to buy a gift card but the woman at self checkout said I had to go to customer service,…read morethen the woman at customer service said I needed to go to the regular line, then the man working the register told me he was closed so I just left.

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7-Eleven

2.2(13 reviews)

1.1 mi•NoMa

Right outside the NoMa stop on the Metro, this place is well used by just about everyone in the…read morearea. Easy to get to, and within walking distance from a bunch of offices and businesses. It is a well lit store. Tons of windows. But it is a bit smaller than some 7-Elevens I have been in. That equates to less room and less selection. Don't get that mixed up with not having the essential 7-Eleven items. Just know that you may not be grabbing a familiar item you are used to at other locations. I came in here, for the first time, and went straight to the coolers. I had to stand in front of them, while dodging other customers, to find the items I wanted. Completely different setup so it took me a bit more time to find what I wanted. Then the registers take a bit longer since it is a well used spot. And on the way out, you have to dodge the many people outside to get back to your day.

Totally disagree with the extremely low cumulative score. This 7-Eleven was outstanding. The…read moreservice could not have been more friendly, and the other customers were even friendly. They had what I wanted, in and out fast. Very convenient to the courtyard Marriott hotel and the noma galileadet metro station. The store is bright and clean and open. The food, well I got two kit Kat bars.

1.6 mi•H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

Strangely enough this location isn't 24 hrs.

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Adam's Market

4.7(21 reviews)

D.C. needs more corner markets. They are often community hubs. This particular one is small, but…read morehas all the basics from snacks to cold bottles of Kim Crawford wine. There's an ATM in the corner.

Just moved to the area, and I was pleasantly surprised to find this place. They're kind and have a…read moregreat wine selection and good for any immediate needs.

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norm d.

4 years ago

These people seem to really care about quality food and simply making my daily life better. For that, I am happy to give them my hard earned money. I hope they can expand to more locations. read more

Graham M.

3 years ago

i go to this place every day on my way to work. great breakfast sandwiches (recommend tomato and avocado), coffee and all kinds of interesting local snacks read more

Cullen G.

3 years ago

They always say hi and make great food for us. The team is very nice as well. I look forward to seeing them every week.

James G.

4 years ago

Great sandiches. Nice place w interesting choices for groceries.

Cyndi P.

4 years ago

A friend told me to check this place out and so glad I did!!

Lisa G.

4 years ago

Great food and bevvy options and really great people.

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