In between, on weekends, is a versatile brunch where you can go casual(ish) with a croissant Benedict, or do it up with Champagne and caviar service served with all the accoutrements and savory waffles.

Photograph by Scott SuchmanĪn off-the-beaten-path Georgetown spot from veteran sommelier Elli Benchimol serves espresso drinks and homemade pastries in the morning, and dips into cocktails and caviar service come evening. Moderate to Spendy A Paris brest at Chez Billy. Don’t skip desserts like delicate fruit tarts with your cafe au lait. The narrow, very French patisserie also offers flaky quiches and baguette sandwiches. Patisserie PouponĪ longtime source of buttery croissants and light Parisian-style lunches. Try the Viennese “emperor’s pancake” (a delicious shredded pancake with jam) or eggs with black forrest ham. Tucked inside Cady’s Alley is a European cafe that opens early for Austrian and German specialties. Take dishes for a picnic on the canal (you can order in advance online) or sit in the leafy rear patio with a glass of natural wine. The daily chalkboard menu boasts finds like seasonal focaccia breads, seven-minute egg sandwiches, and organic chicken over hummus with vegetables. Green Almond PantryĬhef Cagla Onal’s Mediterranean gem tucked in the back of Grace Street Market is well worth seeking out. There’s also vegan cream cheese for the plant-based fans. Creative bagel sandwiches are the draw, such as the Sun City with local bacon, eggs, cheese, and spicy honey. Spot the bright pink facade-and epic weekend lines-and you’ve found DC’s uber-popular local bagel chainlet.

Homemade corn tortillas are stuffed with local eggs and black beans, or seasonal veggie combos. This airy vegetarian taqueria works well for both grab-and-go and sit-down meals (hello, draft Lambrusco). Those looking to linger can stop in for omelettes, sweet or savory crepes, and waffles served daily for breakfast and lunch. Tropez-inspired bakery sells the loaves alongside beautiful sweets. Head baker Stephane Grattier’s claim to fame is his baguette, which won a World’s Best Bread Award from the American Baker’s Association in recent years. Inexpensive to Moderate Boulangerie Christophe One of DC’s most famous neighborhoods is a prime place to breakfast or brunch before hitting the shops, waterfront, or the National Mall.

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