Best brunch spots and cozy cafés
“Places worth the trip on a Saturday morning: good coffee, solid food, no rush.”
Union Market
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
“Indoor food hall in northeast DC with local vendors, less touristy than Eastern Market, good fishmonger and cheese counter”
1 month ago
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
“Historic Capitol Hill market open since 1873, Saturday morning is the golden time for the outdoor stalls and flea market”
1 month ago
Brunch and the right café
Not every café earns the Saturday morning trip. These spots have been tested for actual brunch use: coffee quality, whether the food arrives before you've given up, and how long you can sit before feeling rushed.
Some are small and neighbourhood, some bigger with a proper brunch menu. Filter by opening hours to find somewhere that's actually open when you need it.
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