Read mixed reviews, but decided to give it a try over our hotel restaurant (right across the street). Couldn't be happier that we did. Everything wasn't perfect, but the service was impeccable, and that goes a long way. We went for breakfast on a Saturday during the holidays, and it wasn't crowded. 3 out of 4 of us loved our order, and the 4th just maybe mis-judged what he was getting. Their signature hashbrown is delicious. My eggs benny was perfectly cooked. My son's chicken and waffle portion was so big, we had to get a to-go box. And when we went to leave, I almost left my bag hanging on my chair, and our server followed me out to make sure I didn't leave it behind. Definitely recommend for breakfast/brunch if you're in the area. read more

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Open City is one of my go-to spots for a casual yet cozy meal. The food is always fresh and flavorful, the vibe is warm and inviting, and their coffee is the perfect pick-me-up. Plus, the staff is super friendly, which makes the experience even better! Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

Great food, great location, and great service! A super reasonably priced breakfast spot close to the zoo and rock creek park. read more

Open City - Fried Chicken & Waffle - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a local spot which has amazing breakfast foods, but strangely enough I tried something totally different while I was here this time: coconut curry tofu! And yes, it was TASTY!! Never would have thought it would be delightful as it was, but my mouth was quite happy! I come here often, and some times you need to be prepared to get on the wait list. Brunch is super popular! Also, you have your choice of indoor and outdoor sitting. Close to Woodley Metro stop, street parking is available. I will always come back-- esp for my chai latte and animal crackers!!! (: read more

Open City - Coconut Curry Tofu which was flavorful! I asked them to have some red pepper flakes on the side.. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I live nearby and love going to open city on the weekends or my days off. Extensive breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus with something for everyone. They have a nice environment and service is always good. Fills up fast on weekends during breakfast/ brunch time-- often a 15-30 min wait time. read more

Open City - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food at Open City was good. Unfortunately the service and honestly of the restaurant was not good. Check was not given to us in paper form. Computerized total just placed in front of us asking for tip. After doing so, I realized we were overcharged. When questioned, waitress sneakily brought me a paper that said a "10%" service charge was added that was not a tip, but for staff. A ridiculous, underhanded way to get a double tip! Will not return to the restaurant. 10% fee should have honestly been disclosed! read more

We went to Opencity for Easter brunch and honestly it was pretty bad. I ordered a Cuban coffee and an everything bagel with salmon cream cheese. I was shocked to discover that my Cuban coffee was made with instant espresso! Opencity has Coffeehouse under its name so why the instant espresso? It was presented in a very cute cup with nicely frothed milk however the instant coffee taste was overwhelming. My salmon cream cheese was very grainy. It seemed as if the cream cheese was made with canned salmon which is a huge no no for a bagel lover like me. I don't want to only write negative information because we did eat here before and the western omelette and Greek pizza were fresh and delicious. The take away from this review would be that this restaurant is a hit or miss type of an establishment. Today was definitely a miss all around. read more

The food was mediocre. I ordered the eggs Benedict and the poached egg was cooked in so much vinegar that the egg only took on the flavor of vinegar. The food was cold. The cheddar jalapeño biscuit was extremely dry and cold. My husband ordered the breakfast combo, and his pancakes were average, his eggs were not cooked correctly. The best thing that we had was my chai tea latte. The server was lackluster. She was inattentive even after we asked her for something. She continued wiping down tables instead of assisting us. She seemed annoyed to be at work, and I would not recommend the food or the service. The restaurant itself is super cute with a great patio area that makes it a great location, but I would not return. I read the reviews ahead of time and saw that there were other negative reviews but decided to give it a chance anyway because it was so cute. Big mistake. read more

Food is good. Decent meal for guest at nearby Omni Hotel. Coffee is good as well The burrito is huge and good for 2 sharing at least, but wasnt tasty as the other menu's The hashbrow bowl with pickled pepper and sunny eggs is my favorite Server took care of us :) read more

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I've been here 3 times this year and it never disappoints! I love brunch. I love all breakfast foods. And this place is the perfect spot. Staff is always nice. Food is always great. I haven't had to wait long for a table even with a bigger party. Maybe to sit outside there is a bit of a wait. read more

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I would have given two stars because I was not really a huge fan of my dish, but their coffee was so good it brought it up 3 stars. I ordered the Breakfast Burrito which came with scrambled eggs, chorizo, hash browns, cheddar in a flour tortilla, ranchero sauce, and cilantro crema. They put the ranchero sauce and cilantro crema on top of the burrito (which I did not expect). The burrito was fine, texture wise it just tasted like mush--which i was hoping for some crunch from the hashbrown but it wasn't there. Their coffee though? Probably the best caramel iced oat milk latte I've ever had! They must make their caramel in house because there was a slight smokiness to the flavor of the caramel and was so delicious, I had to take small sips just to make the latte last! read more

Open City - Breakfast Burrito and the best Caramel Oat Milk Latte - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Vibe: 10/10 (very cute) Service: 10/10 Western omelette: 10/10 Hashbrown square: 10/10 Coffee: 10/10 (it's counter culture brand coffee - had it black and it was great!) Pancakes: 9/10 (can't say they could get much better, but want to try the blueberry pancakes next time) Scrambled eggs: 10/10 Bacon: 9/10 Overall: 9.75/10 (4.9/5) Having visited Open City, The Diner, and Tryst, I can say Open City is my favorite of the trio! read more

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Ordered the hash brown bowl to go. Service was quick and friendly. Just didn't feel like the food was anything special. Maybe it would've tasted better bad I eaten it at the restaurant, but not a spot I would go out of my way to eat at. Wasn't too busy around 9 am during the weekday. read more

Open City - Hash Brown Bowl - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My first visit here. I met a friend to catch up over coffee and oatmeal. The location was very busy and I was happy I got seating fairly quickly. Too many great choices were found on the menu. I enjoyed the oatmeal and a cappuccino. I would I definitely stop in again when in the area. read more

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Great service, very attentive, and perfect for kids. The food was good; my husband cleaned his plate, as did my eldest daughter. However, the youngest didn't show much interest in the plain kids' pancakes. The second most expensive place we have eaten in Washington DC had a cozy café atmosphere. read more

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I finally tried open city, located steps away from the woodley park metro stop. My party of 4 tried to show up as early as we could (between 9:45-10am) on a Sunday morning, since the restaurant doesn't take any reservations. Note that you won't be seated until your entire party shows up. Luckily we were able to get seated some minutes after we came, but it quickly became busy and there seemed to be people at the door waiting shortly after we were seated. We were also asked to show our vaccination cards and ID, per DC's current indoor dining policy. I tried the bourbon chai, which came in a cup that was sized in between an espresso cup and a small coffee cup. Would have appreciated a little more of it, but it tasted good. I also tried the open city royale, which was a nice spread of pancakes, sausages, eggs, and harsh browns--it was nicely portioned and very tasty! I also tried the chicken and waffles that my hubby ordered, and the chicken was crispy on the outside but juicy inside, with nicely textured waffles to go with it. The syrup was also good, hubby seemed to have thought that it tasted a little "burbony" but I thought it just tasted like a nice syrup. Staff was nice and respectful during our entire experience! Would definitely recommend you try to stop by either during a nit so busy time, or as early as you can for weekend brunch. read more

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This restaurant is the best choice for dining in Woodley Park. Not only is the food quite good, the prices are also reasonable, including for good quality beer, and which is served from 5-7pm at low, happy hour prices. Everyone at my table ordered an entree from the regular menu, no one tried the pizzas (perhaps because they don't seem like a good deal for the fairly small 8" and 12" pies -- you will do much better at Vace if pizza is what you desire). The grilled brussel sprouts seemed like a particular favorite at my table. The ambience of the restaurant is also quite nice. It was noticeable that on the evening I had dinner at the restaurant, while I was with a large group, the majority of the tables were occupied by just one person, and everyone seemed comfortable. I have also been there in the morning for coffee, which is also better quality than other specialized coffee shops. I am a particular fan of their Cortado, an espresso drink but which is stronger than a latte or cappuccino, as the coffee to milk ratio is higher. The service was also quite good, and the wait staff had no issue giving our large group separate checks for each person, something many other restaurants are reluctant to do. This restaurant is my go-to dining option in Woodley Park. read more

Unsuspecting how good the food is here! I had the chicken sandwich one day for lunch and then came back the next morning for breakfast and had the chorizo scramble and both items were more so delicious! read more

Open City - Chorizo scramble with a hashbrown - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We "ate" at Open City today and the service was absolutely horrible. We are a family of four with two young boys and we ordered the kids food first and then ordered two other meals less than five minutes later. The kids meals came out in a reasonable time and the food was fine. However, the adult meals did not come and our server was nowhere to be found. Once we did locate him and asked him to check on our food he came back and said it was delivered to another table and we would have to reorder. Our kids were completely done with their food and were ready to leave. The server offered zero compensation or any other alternative but to reorder our food. No thank you as we were done. My husband and I left starving. Used to love this place but this was the worst service. read more

This is a great breakfast place and surprisingly, there's parking out front. I ordered the breakfast royale which came with scrambled eggs, French toast, a hash, brown patty, and bacon. I had special request regarding the crispiness of the bacon and the runninesd of the eggs and everything came out perfectly. Prices are reasonable. Breakfast was a little over 15 bucks plus tax.Service was super fast. This is one of my favorite spots in DC. read more

Hot Apple Cidar was fantastic! The food coming out around me looked great. I ordered waffles which I really wanted but when they came out they were drenched in syrup which I don't eat so I was unable to have any. I also ordered fried chicken and it was super greasy and hard. My friend enjoyed her meal. The people were nice and were from various backgrounds. read more

FYI, 10% service fee is not disclosed on the menu (plus tax gets applied on top of that), and 20% is the default tip choice when you pay. Unclear who gets the 10% or why it's added. read more

Great (healthy) selections; tasty caprese sandwich! Indoor AC & outdoor tables on mostly covered patio - all next to the beautiful National Cathedral (which is privately funded & I understand this cafe is part of that effort since 2011)? read more

This place still auto-fills a 20% tip as they shove the POS system in front of you to approve and pay despite charging a 10% "Initiative 82" fee. Server will remind you the fee "goes to corporate" if you point this out. So tired of businesses playing this game. Another one off the list. read more

While me, my parents and my kids were there we had an amazing experience. I was feeling quite cold and our waitress give us a free hot lemonade. read more

Open City has been added to one of my favorite brunch spot in Washington DC. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the food was amazing. I had the Open City Royale which consists of pancakes, eggs, hashbrown and bacon and were all delicious. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. I washed down my meal with mimosas. The customer service was meh - which is why I remove one star. Our server was not very attentive. I wanted a strong coffee and specifically requested for the Cuban Coffee to be made without milk. When I took a sip of the coffee, I could taste milk but I thought it was probably how the coffee taste. After 4 sips, I could not finish it. The milk taste became overpowering and I began filling my stomach churns --yeah! Needless to say, as soon as I came back from the bathroom, I knew my coffee was the culprit and that it had milk. Not sure if it is the server'a fault or the barista who made the drink. But I was not happy. Also this female server spilled drink to another customer sitting behind us. Her clumsiness and lack of attention to details are big red flag. Other than that, I enjoyed my brunch experience. Open City is the perfect spot for a leisurely brunch with friends or family. read more

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So great we ate here 2 mornings in a row ! Smoothies. Coffee drinks. Amazing breakfasts - esp the chorizo skillet. Full bar and regular menu too. I def recommend read more

Open City - Huevos Rancheros, garden goddess & a western - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food was average at best. Service was terrible. Our server did not come back one time to check on us or ask us if we wanted more water or anything. Once we were finished, we asked for separate checks, which he replied with "for future reference you need to ask before you order to have separate checks". Personally, I think that is the servers job to inform his patrons to make sure they knew this before putting it on one person to cover the entire bill. The food also took forever to come out, which is not an issue since it was busy at the time, but the waiter did not once update us on the process. The appetizer also did not come out until our entrees were done, leading to confusion if the ticket for our food was even put into the kitchen. Sorry read more

Cute vibes inside and honestly felt like one of those "pay for vibes not food places." I got the hash brown bowl with my eggs scrambled. The hash brown itself was soft and not burnt or too crispy, but the it was pretty bland. To each their own for salt levels, but there was no salt at all in any part. If you get the bowl, I'd definitely recommend asking for some type of sauce on the side to add a bit of flavor. I also got an iced coffee with brown sugar syrup but neither the coffee nor the syrup were anything special. Normal service, ok food. read more

Open City - Hash Brown Bowl - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This evening I went to Open City and it was terrible. The service rude and the food was awful. The waiter Erik had the worst attitude you could imagine. He lectured me on making him wait to order, so that's why his service was so slow. I was waiting for a friend who was late. I ordered fish tacos which were basically in edible...it consisted of morsels of fried crumbles of greasy fish. That "dish" should not be on the menu. Plenty of much, much better places in the area to go to. read more

Food was good and service was even better. Erik J was very friendly and took good care of us. Plenty of seating and food came out pretty quick. read more

OC is a very spacious place, with extra high ceiling and numerous fans overhead; it's apparent why it's called "open". I like the fact the air is always circulating--a good thing during this time of a pandemic. It's got a Belle Époque design that's inviting. And there are quite a few tables outside. The food does not always match the nice interior. The menu is standard fare and nothing I've had really stands out. OC sometimes runs out of items. The wait can be long and it seems understaffed. read more

Open City - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good food. Ate breakfast here 3 times. Salmon bagel is great eating. Both lavender honey latte and vanilla pistachio latte are delicious. Close to metro is walk. Always busy but still good service. read more

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Went with a group of 6 and was able to be seated right away the service was a little slow but it was a busy Saturday I get it. Food was sooo great once we got it. My issue came when it was time to pay the bill I asked for the check and handed the waitress my card, she tapped it straight to her toast tablet and flipped around asking for a tip of course I tip 20% only to see when looking at the check later there was already a 10% service fee included. Not meantioned anywhere on the menu and also included before the tax. This also means I tipped 20% on that 10% they already put on the bill talk about a scam. If you're going to include a service charge it should be stated on the menu and I should be handed an itemized receipt BEFORE I pay. read more

About as solid and dependable as a greasy spoon can be! The hash brown squares are decadent! Very delicious chorizo hash too. This place is always busy, and wait staff isn't always very attentive to things like refilling water and coffee. Definitely a great spot to check out! read more

Open City - Potato square with chorizo hash - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Friendly service, delicious food and a great selection of coffee, pastries, salads and brunch! This spot has a fair amount of both indoor and outdoor seating with ample space for your dog or a stroller. For brunch we ordered the following at our table of three: chocolate chip pancakes, blueberry pancakes, eggs, bacon (Open City Breakfast Royale platter) and a breakfast burrito. Everything looked and tasted fresh. I was able to modify the burrito (sub bacon for chorizo) and was really pleased with the cilantro crema and spicy chili topping. Coffee ordered for our table included iced coffees and lattes. The latte art was a nice unique touch and I love how the drink size is very generous. Also, all coffees are served with a few adorable animal crackers on the side. A great spot for a causal gathering on the weekend! read more

Open City - Latte - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A nice little place that my friend and I stopped in for a drink after hiking around Rock Creek Park. He got a beer and I got the iced chai latte. it wasn't bad but it was obviously a warm drink placed in ice. It came with some animal crackers which was cute though! I really wanted a bakery item but they were all sold out except for the breakfast bar and the brownie, neither of which I wanted. We sat in the outdoor patio area but both got a ton of mosquito bites. Overall it was a nice after hike stop but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Open City - Iced Chai Latte - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had a decent lunch here today! Mark was our server, and he was lovely. Friendly, cordial, and chatty. Their iced green tea was delicious, and I enjoyed the open city bowl. I do wish there were a few more complex flavors in the bowl. Maybe some differing textures. On the whole, we had a pleasant lunch, and I would return if I was in the area! read more

We went for breakfast and we loved it! I had the parfait which was so fresh and good. My husband got the biscuit and gravy with an egg. His only compliant was that there should've been more gravy. Other than that, it was great! read more

Open City - Yogurt Parfait and Biscuit & Gravy with hash brown square - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I loved this place and if I lived there, I'd go often. Loved the eclectic menu, all day breakfast, good prices for cocktails (which don't have to be huge to be effective), plus it's a comfortable atmosphere. Sondra was my server and I noticed she did it all - she was greeting other guests while shaking up my drink, and bringing out food while checking if customers were content; nice multitasking and chill hospitality. My fave munchies this time were the hummus plate (large quantity for a good price!) and the mac n cheese. I wish I could have tried everything on the menu - I'm such a fan now. A note to readers: tourists passing through with unreasonably-high expectations who then leave a poor review, don't pay any attention to that. This place is better than that. Makes me want to be a local and tip them well. When I'm back in town, Open City will be my go-to. read more