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10 Best Brunch Restaurants In Washington, DC
Compare ten review-based brunch candidates in Washington, DC and nearby, with separate source ratings, review counts, prices, and links to menus. Source coverage varies; confirm current brunch service before visiting.
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The Top 10 Brunch Spots In Washington, DC
A review-based shortlist.
Separate platform ratings. Coverage varies.
01 / Northwest Washington
Unconventional Diner
Modern American comfort food & drink. Industrial-chic bistro & bar for upscale comfort fare, coffee, pastries, cocktails, wine & beer.
3 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
02 / Northwest Washington
Agora Dc Mediterranean Restaurant
Hip, low-lit spot for Turkish meze. Turkish small plates & cocktails served in a trendy, low-lit, brick-walled space or on the patio.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1527 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
03 / Northwest Washington
Le Diplomate
Buzzy French brasserie with vintage feel. Bustling brasserie serves classic French fare & drinks amid a zinc bar, tile floors & sidewalk cafe.
3 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
04 / Cardozo
Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street
All-day diner eats & shakes with a twist. Comfort food from morning to night, plus liquor-infused milkshakes served in hip, airy surrounds.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1818 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
05 / Cardozo
Gypsy Kitchen DC
Gypsy Kitchen DC is listed at 1825 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1825 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
06 / Penn Quarter
Café Riggs
Café Riggs is listed at 900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
07 / Downtown
Residents Cafe & Bar
Residents Cafe & Bar offers brunch dining in Downtown at 1306 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036. Explore the restaurant page for visit details and check the current brunch menu before booking.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1306 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
08 / Northwest Washington
Peacock Café
Trendy American institution with a patio. American dishes (brunch too) & a varied wine selection in a sleek space with outdoor seating.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
09 / Cardozo
Busboys And Poets
Busboys and Poets is listed at 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
3 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
10 / Northwest Washington
Founding Farmers & Distillers
A Chinatown restaurant with an on-site distillery, weekday breakfast, and a weekend buffet brunch. Its Massachusetts Avenue location is convenient for the Convention Center and Gallery Place.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
600 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
AT A GLANCE
Find Your Kind Of Brunch.
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01 / Unconventional Diner
Northwest Washington · American
3 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗02 / Agora Dc Mediterranean Restaurant
Northwest Washington · Brunch
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗03 / Le Diplomate
Northwest Washington · Brunch
3 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: expensive
Directions ↗04 / Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street
Cardozo · American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗05 / Gypsy Kitchen DC
Cardozo · Mediterranean
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗06 / Café Riggs
Penn Quarter · New American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Directions ↗07 / Residents Cafe & Bar
Downtown · Brunch
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: inexpensive
Directions ↗08 / Peacock Café
Northwest Washington · American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗09 / Busboys And Poets
Cardozo · American
3 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗10 / Founding Farmers & Distillers
Northwest Washington · American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
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