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.

Currently closed for repair...Stay Tuned: Food is well seasoned...purple weekend preferred...every…read moreother weekend...currently closed for repairs...stay tuned. Usually run out of pot'salad & banana pudding.

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.

Food was amazing and from your seat the view of the national mall and Washington monument are…read moreamazing!!

In the USDA building. It is a cafeteria with a buffet and a few little food booths. Buffet was…read more$13.99 a pound (added up quick!) but was actually yummy with a variety of foods from chicken tenders, beef stew, egg rolls, beef and broccoli, Swedish meatballs, etc. there was also a salad bar with a decent variety. You serve yourself then a friendly lady rings you up- we did have a bit of sticker shock with $70 for 4 people but left satisfied.

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.

Good variety. Reasonable prices. Added bonus of likely spotting many members of Congress.read more

Deep within the campus of St. Elizabeth's Hospital in the far reaches of SouthEast DC, there lies a…read moresecretive food hall that goes by various names: "33/34 Cafe" or "The Cafeteria" or "The Food Hall." Beware when you arrive, as the many ghosts of St. Elizabeth's may be the only folks who greet you. But once you get past the spacious dining area reminiscent of an Amish table or Bavarian Bierhaus, the ladies in the kitchen are baking fresh pizzas in a brick oven and selling packaged goodies to the daylight denizens of St. E's. A pizza and a soda, and a quiet repast away from the din of construction and the pressure of dodging fire may be worth the trek to the Cafe up the hill. Can you handle it? Only a few walk this earth with the secrets of the Food Hall plunged deep within their psyches. And they would agree - not everyone can, will, or should venture to the Cafe. You've been warned.

This place won't be for everyone. But if you are on the Hill or touring the Capitol, feel free to…read moregrab a light bite and have a full meal somewhere else. Think of the visitor center restaurant as part over priced deli, part interesting food court and a bit of leftovers from Cracker Barrel. If you have been walking all over the visitor grounds, you're probably tired. Sit for a bit, grab something with theme park prices and then go to Chinatown, DuPont Circle or something near City Center DC. The photo ops around the capital are worth the visit. Forget parking. Take metro at Union Station or an Uber. The visitor's center has useful details on all the "how tos" while on the grounds.

I'm had the pizza and half and half cake. They were average. Nothing terrible, nothing great…read more The service was decent (you do all the work). The restaurant is clean.

Nice cafeteria that is high tech - you order on a kiosk and your number gets called. Very cool…read moreinterior environs with awesome posters/photographs on the walls. Great selection of breakfast burritos, salads, sandwiches, etc. Highly recommended and check it out if you are at SCOTUS!

The experience sadly was over all a real tragedy and disappointment. The google review simply…read morewasn't enough. The service was incredibly off-putting, as my little sister was aggressively confronted for inquiring about a drink at the cafe. Additionally, my little brother didn't even receive the food he payed $15 for, even waited for 25 minutes as we were told. We felt disregarded, as if WE were the annoyance and PIA. Several staff should be either re-trained, or replaced.

I really don't do cafeterias, but this one isn't that bad. I eat here mainly out of convenience. I…read morelike the hot food buffet, particularly the Asian-style dishes. I usually stick with tofu, noodles, and vegetables, and it does the trick. They also do some pretty good fried chicken wings and hush puppies, too though. Not great for vegans, as not all ingredients are listed, some items are often mislabeled and actually contain animal products, and the few core items they do offer change (the addition of egg or cheese, for example). Definitely appreciate the discount after 2 p.m. and I wish the overall prices were a bit lower. It's not like you are really saving money by eating here. However, there's nothing that great in the area to eat, so I don't mind coming here, as I'm not really missing out on anything else.

I often forget about this place, but to be fair it offers a lot more to eat than most places in…read morethis area. Of course, you need your government badge to enter the building, but at least if you don't work in this particular building, security here isn't nearly as "YOU HEARD ME...SPREAD YOUR CHEEKS AND LIFT YOUR SACK!" as the HUD building--I never knew HUD was that crucial to national security or anything. But I digress. This place has a large selection: hot/cold bars, deli section, pizza, burgers made-to-order, blah-blah-blah. The salad bar is pretty damn good too. However, for some reason, I always gravitate toward the carved turkey and mashed potatoes. I don't know why--I mean, it's okay and all, but...hmm. Whatever. *Warning* This place is pretty expensive, so don't let anyone fool you. You can easily drop $10-13 without blinking...on a salad and a Snapple! That's probably why I often forget about this place. Decent food though.

Whoops! I've been checking in to the museum all this time, not knowing that the cafe had its own…read moreentry, oh well... I may not have had the biggest variety of food here, but I have been enough to give a fair opinion. When you go inside the main entrance of the Nat Geo museum, continue straight past the elevators and through the courtyard, you'll arrive at the cafeteria on the other side to the left! They offer a variety of tacos, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and other items! My personal favorite is the falafel burger with sweet potato fries, if they haven't run out. This burger is a thick chickpea patty that is topped with pickled red onions, tzatziki and freshly sliced avocado (not just one slice, there's usually three or four). Places are usually stingy when it comes to avocados, so this makes me so happy! The availability of the fries is hit or miss, since the place closes at 2:00 and I usually don't get there until 1:30. They also have some snacks, drinks, plenty of condiments, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The cooks and cashiers are all friendly, and the discount that comes with working nearby really comes in handy! I am looking forward to coming back many times and trying some more food out.

I came to NG's cafe for lunch with a friend since we work nearby. I wasn't expecting much and I'm…read moreglad I didn't because it was literally like a college cafeteria meal. Their food is okay and freshness is somewhat questionable. However, the food is relatively cheap. You can either get food by the pound or order from the sandwich line. They also have daily specials, which you can look up online. Does the cheap price compensate for the food? Maybe. However, I am not planning on returning for lunch anytime soon. I would only recommend this cafe to people who work super close by and looking for a place to eat solely based on convenience.

We were starving after finishing the Capitol tour so we decided to have lunch here. The cafe was…read morebusy with tourists alike so it was hard to find shared spot on the tables. There are varieties of food like pizza, burger, salad bar, and even special dinner to choose from. - salad buffet: Price wise, it was okay with lots of fresh vegetables & fruits selections. They have lots of choice for dressing too. - capitol dessert: just okay. It was very sweet white chocolate with whipped cream filling & few berries. My kiddo insisted to have it and gladly finished it. - cheese pizza: the pizza was pretty big & cheesy. It tasted okay.

Came here for a late lunch after the tour. Food was better than expected. I was surprised to see a…read morewide range of varieties. The whole place looked like a buffet hall in a mid size casino. It was spacious with many tables spreading out. We got sandwich, crab soup, pasta, fried chicken and fries and three desserts. The soup tasted delicious. Sandwich just ok. Desserts were good but the capitol dome dessert was too sweet and creamy. The white chocolate was not my thing. Everything is expensive in DC, surprisingly the price in this cafe wasn't too wild. Food quality was good. Clean place. Friendly and courteous staff. We had a good time.