What a hidden gem--truly. Set alongside a church with cafeteria-style service, Saint Paradise takes…read moreme back to childhood after Sunday service lunches in rural TN. Serving up all the southern staples with love and smiles. Chicken, ribs, pork chops, greens, Mac and cheese, cabbage, cornbread, cobblers, cakes and lots more. This is cash only and if you are in a hurry please take your disrespect and impatience somewhere else. The staff is welcoming, kind and patient. I am not religious but it was nostalgic and amazing to be able to visit and enjoy the food at this wonderful place.

After leaving church last Sunday, my family and I stood in line for a full hour for some of Saint…read moreParadise Kitchen (aka Daddy Grace), good food. It's been years since I last visited but I only remembered God things and that made my mouth water even more. I immediately knew what I wanted. Fried wings, mac & cheese, and rice and gravy. My dad and sister ordered greens, and I already knew I would be getting a taste of those too. Now... here is where things shifted a bit. All of the meat was dry. Like it had been sitting for hours, dry. And not just my plate--errybody's. LOLOL I had wings, my father had whiting, and my sister had baked chicken, and somehow all of it came out dry and I ain't even joking. Even the cornbread was dry and I love some cornbread. But the sides? Completely different story. Y'all that mac & cheese, rice and gravy, and greens was AMAZING!! So you already know I am going back, I just know what to get.

While in DC and doing some advocacy work for my industry and enjoying the beautiful cherry…read moreblossoms, a group of us sat down inside the House of Representatives cafeteria for a bite to eat in between meeting with Congressmen. This café has just about anything you would want from salads to sushi to pizza to hamburgers. The pizza caught my eye and we were in a hurry so I thought I would give it a try. There were about four different types of pizza to choose from and I chose the veggie pizza maintaining my healthy eating outlook. Unfortunately, the pizza was not that good. There were plenty of vegetables, but the variety was quite limited. There were only three different types of vegetables on it, one of them being onions, which I don't like. There was a lot of cheese and the pizza was on the soggy side. The crust was average.

This is clearly not the kind of place you go to if you're just randomly walking around the city. I…read moresuppose you could go down here if you're a tourist, and there is a congressional souvenir shop down here too. But pretty much anybody here is a member of Congress or works for them. Anyway, it's a cafeteria, and as far as cafeterias go, it's a pretty good one. There's a lot of selection. There's a lot of turnover because for some people, this is the only thing that they can find time to buy and eat. Depending on what time of the day you're here, some of the prepared foods might be a little dried out. But again, if you're going here on a regular basis, you probably know how things work.

Line still took about half an hour to get through (I had just reserved a dining and shopping pass,…read morerather than get tickets for the museum). Some items like the fried chicken were a little on the pricey side, but I just went with a side of mac and cheese (around $5). Portion was on the smaller side, but just the right amount for me and tasty. There was a big dessert selection of various cakes, pies, and cookies. The cherry blossom desserts looked tasty, but some ran around $8 or so. There was plenty of seating available, despite it being so busy for a weekday. 2026 #9

Visited the museum and stopped by Sweet Home Cafe at the National Museum of African American…read moreHistory and Culture right before closing and it just wasn't the best experience. An announcement was made that the cafe was closing, We were rushed to hop in line and make a decision. The food wasn't fresh, which was disappointing. I'm guessing it was because we came so late in the day. I will say, I'd still give it another try earlier next time because I've heard great things. Timing just matters here.

We had some time to kill before our tour for the National Bureau of Engraving and Printing, so we…read moredecided to come to the Holocaust Museum Cafe around the corner. This cafe actually does not have a connecting entrance to the actual Holocaust Museum, but still has the same security protocols for entrance. When we arrived, the place was pretty quiet inside. Pricing is pretty high as expected for a museum cafe, and the portion sizes certainly smaller than we envisioned. We ordered a Tunamelt Sandwich, and the food quality was decent, but nothing to rave about. Coffee and other drinks are offered with unlimited refills, so that was a nice perk as we finished our meal and gave our weary feet a rest. Service here was very lackluster, and seemed to be staffed by people who couldn't be bothered to do more than the bare minimum. Thankfully, the interior seating area was decently clean though.

Based on the turkey sandwich I had, it was very mediocre and reminded me of the stuff you get in…read moreschool that's low quality. I think ordering the pizza and hot sandwiches might be a bit more satisfying flavor wise. If you plan on going towards the eastern side of the National Mall, eat at the Art Gallery or the cafe in the art park instead. That looked much better for a similar price.

It is open to public and employees. A little hidden spot with decent food choices that is priced…read morewell for being in DC and a government building. Kiosks for ordering or there is a grab and go section for lots of baked goods or fresh fruit/salad.

Technically this is Dirksen Cafe. The main place to get a meal if you so happen to be inside…read moreDirksen. Not to be confused with the two other places inside that offer some food of some type. As the name on Yelp here insinuates, this is a cafeteria style eatery area. Each week the menu appears to change in a majority of the stations. With several themed days. I utilized the Grab & Go section which is more like a convenience store section. Prepackaged snacks and drinks to get you through the day. I used this route because it was a long day on the Hill for me and my group leaving us little time to enjoy a full meal. Plenty of seating if you do decided to dine inhouse.

Oh the hype is real…read more No one ever says a negative word about the cafeteria. That's because you get a variety of choices, superb quality for cafeteria eats, and uber affordable prices. From their salad bar, to their soups (mainly their chili), sandwich shops, pizza/flatbreads, burgers/hot dogs, gyro station, dessert station, and main course/global cuisine stations. Global cuisines rotate every day and each day has something delicious. The week I was in attendance, there was Salmon w/ veggies, Lasagna, and Fried Chicken as the delicious options. When people visit the Seidmann center in Arlington, the excitement for the FDIC cafeteria is heard in volumes. Can you blame them!?

Amazing food and love going every time I'm in town visiting. I can't say enough good about the…read morefood, the quality, quantity and most of all the service from all of the staff

I was staying nearby and this place came up as one of the best places to eat. A Cafe? At a Museum?…read more But the reviews of this fry bread taco were out of this world. Fitting, since it's right next to the Air and Space museum, I decided to hit the National Museum of the American Indian and partake. Skip all of the food trucks lined up along the road, and go inside and sit down and enjoy. It's one of the few times I dined anywhere and knew exactly what I was going to get. It was set up like a mini food court with different stations which had different dishes. I ponied up to the one with the taco and the woman put together an amazing looking "taco". It's like no other taco I've ever had. This thing weighed a lot, and that made the $18+ price tag worth it. It was delicious and definitely knife and fork material. It was a hodge-podge of meat, beans, pickled veggies, and sauces and it was delicious. There was plenty of seating when I was there and some cool views of a water feature outside. And since you're here, go visit the museum too. It's pretty cool!

Had to try Mitsitam - had heard about it from a former colleague of mine. First, they serve giant…read moreportions - the frybread taco can serve two people! It was tasty - very filling. They serve the food Cafeteria style so you can see what is there. I also got the side sampler, which also is plentiful serving-wise. Could also serve two. The wild mushroom very good - had a herby taste. The squash was ok - the spinach overpowered the dish. And the corn pudding with jam was good. There was a peaceful ambiance - the view of the outdoor space was lovely. Nice complement to a beautiful museum.

Ambience was great sitting outside on a beautiful day. Service with Lilly was exceptional. I…read morebrought a lot of life and energy. Food was fresh and delicious. Enjoyed our meal immensely.

A spectacular lunch experience and working meeting at Founding Farmers Restaurant Group with Megan…read moreChadha, GWSB Alum'22, Ellen Palmer Wellness LLC, Founder of Corewise Collective, and Taylor Cappel, F. David Fowler Career Center Senior Employer Relations Consultant...from Eku's warm welcome, to Samantha's attentive service, to the delicious food (as always), and ending with Adone's gracious goodbye, it could not have been a better experience!

I liked the food here. The food used fresh ingredients and cooked on a flattop grill. Service was…read morefriendly. The women working behind the counter were well synchronized and helped each other (taking orders, preparing orders, stocking cooler shelves and cashier). The ambiance was cafe like with basic tables and chairs. I ate here 5 times (3 breakfasts and 2 lunches) in 3 days! Orders: - Hard boiled eggs - easy to peel and perfectly cooked - Breakfast plate - perfectly cooked and a big portion - Turkey burger - nicely prepared served with mayo, lettuce and tomato - Turkey sandwich - fresh moist roasted turkey served on multi-grain bread with mayo, lettuce and tomato. The turkey sandwich was one of the best that I have had. Fresh and simple.

Atrium Cafe is a quick, grab and go option for breakfast and lunch. It serves many of the office…read morebuildings in the area, so they are adept at quickly serving the breakfast and lunch rush. They offer your traditional American breakfast and lunch items like breakfast sandwiches, bagels, breakfast burritos, deli sandwiches, wraps, salads, soup, etc.. I appreciate the showcasing of the carving station on the food assembly line. They also serve a variety of fresh fruit, pastries, and cafe drinks. The food isn't great, but it works as a quick lunch or breakfast if you work in the area or are visiting local museums / L'Enfant Plaza. The customer service is usually OK. There is ample seating in the dining room. Overall, an OK experience because of convenience.

I was visiting the DC area and after a day of sightseeing, we were starving. Searching for some…read moresoul food, your restaurant popped up. My nephew and I walked in and were immediately greeted and seated. It wasn't long before our server came and took our drink order. After he came back with our drinks, he took our appetizer order. We ordered fried green tomatoes and they were absolutely delicious. Because it was late afternoon, and my niece was cooking dinner, we decided to try a couple different things and share. We decided on the Honey Butter Pancakes, and the Shrimp and Grits. When I say everything was delightful, I mean everything was flavorful. The appetizer and grits entrée both had a little heat or a kick behind them, but it was just enough to enhance the flavor. The pancakes were small and differently shaped and presented, but they were so good. I would've given them a five, but our server walked past us several times and forgot to refill our water glasses. I believe it was his manager who noticed that our glasses were empty and proceeded to fill them. And because of the time we came in, it couldn't be blamed on too many customers. Every bathroom stall was also out of the toilet seat covers and that's not cool. Yuck!

I was really looking forward to trying this place before I left DC. Maybe I put it on a pedestal…read morebecause I thought it was just okay. I went on a Monday before noon so it wasn't really busy. I will say the space is really open and modern which I liked and it's located within the Waterfront. My friend and I ordered a few dishes to share: Biscuits, Shrimp and Grits, and the Berry French Toast. Only one biscuit was soft and fluffy. The other was pretty dry and hard so we didn't finish it. The honey butter (I believe) was light and did compliment the biscuit very well. I just wished we could've enjoyed the same consistency across the two biscuits we ordered. The shrimp and grits was a solid portion. They didn't skimp on the jumbo shrimp or the sausage and this is definitely a dish you can share. I thought it was a little too salty for my taste but again, the meat in this dish was seasoned well. They used challah bread for their french toast which made it nice and dough-y. I thought this was the best dish that we ordered and again, can definitely be shared between two people. It's sweet on it's own, so if you don't have that extra sweet tooth, you won't need to add the syrup. I'd like to try this place again the next time I'm in town and maybe try out their mimosas and other entrees.