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    Mary's Place

    3.8 (35 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    jenn e.

    Amazing experience in a hidden gem of Deanwood! The cook was authentic and you watched him grill you order - our waitress is just the friendly face you want to talk to behind the corner and I think it was Mary! get out of homogeneous arlington and support your community and small business owners!

    Perfectly cooked eggs over medium with corned beef hash. And those grits!! Yum!
    Camsie M.

    Believe the positive reviews and ignore the dubious exterior. This place is legit. Been there for 50 years (!) and serving a solid diner style breakfast. They do not accept credit cards - so that's something to note as there's nary an ATM closeby. It's so much better than any options in the area and they are super nice and friendly as well! I'll definitely be back - I'd love to try their smothered pork chop special!

    French toast special
    Connie H.

    A group of friends and I went to the Deanwood area for a fun day of exploration, complete without doing any research or Yelping before we arrived. After departing the Deanwood Metro we walked across the street to the Community Center where we were given the recommendation of Mary's Place, and there we went! Location - This place is missable if you don't know where you are going. If you are near the highway, you're almost there since this restaurant runs parallel. Food - Breakfast diner food. Get a country fried steak with potatoes for ~$7, or french toast with eggs and sausage ~$9. Other items include pancakes, cheeseburgers and other sandwiches, corn bread, and beans & rice. CA$H ONLY!!! Space - Sit up at the counter or there are two small tables that may fit four people squished. Not too big but it does the job. You can tell it's a local place, which only adds to its charm! If that doesn't do it, you'll get a joy reading the words of wisdom on the walls or looking at the photos inside. Staff - Susie and the team are great, friendly, and quick with the food! The grill is right in front of the counter and you can see them whipping up the food like ninjas. Overall, awesome local Deanwood experience for all to witness and enjoy. As Susie says, "woo hoooo!"

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    Donna O.

    Here from the West Coast for a wedding. Stumbled upon this place. Was first a little apprehensive. Will there was no reason for it. The breakfast was odd the chart delish. Felt right at home with the regulars. Will be back before we leave.

    French toast (to die for)

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    A true hole in the wall! I would have never known they were there! The food was okay. The service was excellent!

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    Nice little hole in the wall. Would have gotten 5 stars, but way too much butter on everything.

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    Yelp shows this one is 4 stars, so we come here to have a try. My son likes their pancake very much. The sausage and bacon are delicious!

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    I love this place ! it's hole in the wall. old fashion diner with a lot of history. Great food !

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    Unconventional Diner - Tip-Top Chop

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    4.4(3.4k reviews)
    4.7 miShaw, Downtown
    $$

    Yep. If you're reading this, you should just make that reservation and go... and yes, I would…read morerecommend a reservation because this place is pop-u-lar, and I see why. The space itself is bright and airy and a bit on the noisy side. But the service was very good, and the food was served quite quickly. I've been on a shakshuka kick lately, so I opted for the the Sweet Potato Shakshuka, which is described as: Sweet Potato Curry, with Chickpeas and Sunny Eggs with a the chicken add-on - gotta get that protein in, after all. This was one of the most unique shakshukas I'd ever had... It literally tasted like a curry dish you might get at your local Indian restaurant, with a bit of a brunch flair to it. The curry itself had a wee bit of spice and was a bit sweet - but that could have been from the sweet potatoes. The chicken was served in a bowl on the side, which felt a bit... odd... I would've expected it to be incorporated into the main dish. It was kind of bland and a bit lukewarm, so I don't know that I'd order that again... but I would definitely order this again!

    The good: the restaurant is definitely clean and our food came out quickly. The chicken and waffles…read morewere really good! I enjoyed the cornbread waffles and the sauces they game with. The meh: they didn't have space for strollers or have high chairs. They only offered a booster that doesn't have straps. My baby is a wiggler and high chairs are a must when we go out to eat

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    3.6(1.2k reviews)
    5.8 miAdams Morgan
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    Lunch/brunch whenever spot if my other DC native girl friends want to meet up, and don't feel like…read morecooking or hosting Really great atmosphere, usually good service, and spacious tables in case one of us is exceptionally hungry. They do a great job of refilling coffee and tea in the afternoon. That's rare. The food is good, and so are the portions. Not too huge, but enough to forgive a good friend for stealing a bite. I always get scrambled eggs (2-3) and prey on my friend's pancakes when they aren't looking. Don't fret. We split the bill evenly.

    Another DC restaurant group still charging an "I82" fee and then they come around with their card…read morereader and a default 20% tip preselected on top of the fee as if I82 wasn't an effort to reduce reliance on tips. As always seems to be the case, this place is run by a restaurant group, because I have yet to see a small independent establishment pull this nonsense. Food is passable albeit not great. Just note that in the name of "transparency" the prices are hiding the actual costs behind this fee. If you want to round it out to 20% with a tip, at least the fee tells you exactly how much that is. I have to assume the 10% fee is going to increased wages because that's what I82 is about. If the restaurant group is pocketing any of that balance then they are just stealing from their staff, which might explain why the staff is not upfront about the rationale for the fee.

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    Pancake House - BLT

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    3.9(195 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    The ambiance was more of a mom and pop shop. My family and I wanted a nice breakfast and didn't…read morewant the fake iHop feel. We ran across this place on Apple Maps. The parking lot was packed! We walked in and shared a table with another family that was waiting. You have to order your food at the counter and wait. We decided to eat in. We ordered an omelet with hash browns, cheesy grits, 3 ordered of pancakes, 2 eggs with 4 orders of bacon. I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone enjoyed their food from the pregnant mom to the picky toddler. My husband said the omelette was nice and fluffy and filled well. With drinks, this ran us about $68. I will be returning.

    Talk about bad food. This place use to be good several years…read moreago but those days are long gone. A completely different look on the inside. Gone are the blue walls and no more of the carry out feel. I remember this place had some of best bacon but you can tell the quality of food has gone out the window. I walked in and was greeted by a guy taking orders. His customer service skills were good. That was the only reason for the 2 stars. I ordered the wings and waffle, Belgian waffle and breakfast platter along with 2 drinks for $42 bucks. Not too bad. We sat at a table and the food came. Once again, the guy at the counter was great. He made sure to bring over our waffles while they were hot. That was the only part of the food that was good/decent, hence the second star. The rest is poor quality and belongs in the trash. The eggs were not real and god awful. The 8 wingettes came straight out of a freezer bag/ air fryer. TRASH. The bacon was fresh out of the microwave. I'll never ever come back. The food is that bad. If there was anyone standing outside needing food I would have happily given it to them. This place has fallen off a cliff hence the empty parking lot. It is a hard no for me.

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    Murry & Paul's Restaurant - Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and home fries

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    4.3(191 reviews)
    3.4 miBrookland
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    Homey neighborhood spot in the best possible way. It was so…read morebusy for 8 am on a Tuesday morning- lots of regulars, workers ending their shifts in the morning and tons of to go orders for people starting their days. Bring cash and an appetite. Portions are enormous and lasted us two meals per plate. Really great classic no frills breakfast!

    Murray & Paul's has been in the Brookland 'hood since the early '60s - this Korean-owned breakfast…read moreand brunch spot serves up breakfast plates and burgers. We came here for a later breakfast, and we ordered: +the Pancake Special - this came with 2 eggs (went for scrambled) with a choice of meat (opted for the sausage); the pancakes were large and fluffy, with a generous amount of butter +a Good Morning breakfast sandwich - turkey bacon, egg, and provolone on wheat with grape jelly; this was just okay; bread could have been more fresh; provolone wasn't salty enough, and the turkey bacon was side and just okay +and, a side of corned beef hash I wanted to try their steak & cheese, but I guess it was too early! HA! The place is small, but had a good number of booths/tables. We were told we could choose a table, and our friendly server quickly took our orders. There were also a constant stream of patrons picking up their orders to go. Street parking can be found in the area. +tasty pancakes +friendly service +street parking available

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    3.6(253 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Silver Diner is located in a convenient shopping area with plenty of parking, which already makes…read moreit an easy and stress-free spot to visit. From the outside, it has that classic, full-fledged American diner look and once you walk in, it absolutely delivers on that vibe. The place is clean, welcoming, and has a really nice atmosphere. As soon as we entered, the greeter was friendly and quickly got us seated in a booth. The staff overall was very welcoming and attentive throughout our visit, which made the experience even better. The menu has a ton of options, so there's something for everyone. For our meal, we ordered the French toast and the shrimp and grits, and for an appetizer, we tried the spinach rolls which were honestly fantastic and a standout item. Everything we had was flavorful and satisfying. There was a small mix-up with my drink, I ordered orange juice but received apple juice instead but it wasn't a big deal, and everything else came out great. The diner also offers a variety of beverages, including alcoholic options, coffee, hot chocolate, and more, though we stuck with breakfast drinks this time. Pricing can be a bit on the higher side depending on what you order. For two people, our breakfast came out to around $68, but considering the quality of the food, service, and overall experience, it felt worth it. Overall, we had a great time and really enjoyed our breakfast here. Between the atmosphere, the food, and the friendly staff, I'd definitely come back again. 4 out of 5 stars!

    Went in for a late breakfast and it was at best uneven…read more Seated immediately, the booth was clean and the server came by right away. Ice coffee was very good. I ordered oatmeal with raisins and a cup of fruit. The raisins turned out to be about 2ozs of raisins. Not nearly enough. The fruit cup was a few old strawberries and pineapple. No melon? Took awhile to get the check . The server did well.

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    Legends Chicken & Waffles - 5 pc wings with 1 waffle $13.49 (instagram: @issa.cheatday)

    Legends Chicken & Waffles

    4.0(230 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Let's face it - chicken and waffles is a winning recipe, and when it's elevated to the next level…read morelike it is at Legends Chicken & Waffles, you're not only getting a great meal... your taste buds are getting the culinary equivalent of a foot massage. Like, the best foot massage you ever had, except it's chicken and waffles. It's like the masseuse has ten hands and they're all giving you the best flavors imaginable. For real y'all - this food is incredible. Service good. Relaxed and chill. Just order, kick back and enjoy an appropriately named legendary meal. A+ Out of this world good!

    Sunday 2/9/25 This…read morespot was brought to my attention due to Instagram, and I made sure to plan my visit after realizing how close it was to my dad's house. I called to order pickup, and the service was nice and friendly. Also, the spot is very reliable, as it's open until midnight and roughly 16 hours of the day, serving many different options, from fast food to comfort food. I ordered the combo over rice ($13), the Philly cheesesteak combo with French fries and lemonade ($15.49), five wings with one waffle ($13.49), and a carrot cake slice ($4). - The fried chicken wings were alright for your typical fast food chicken. - Waffle was decent: it was soft & fluffy. - The combo over rice was solid, and I liked the chicken the most. - Philly cheesesteak was okay and would've been even better if it had provolone instead of the cheese whiz. - French fries were solid: they were crispy with some seasoning on them. - The house-made lemonade was alright, and I would be open to getting it again. - The carrot cake isn't anything crazy, it's alright, but I do appreciate the $4 price tag cause others would charge double or more for a slice. Overall, the spot does a good job with fair pricing, fast comfort food, and reliable hours. I'd come back and recommend.

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    5 pc wings with 1 waffle $13.49 (instagram: @issa.cheatday)

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