Where do I even begin? I think it's safe to say I eat here almost 4 times a week, I cannot get enough. I can already feel this this review not doing Sunrise Cafe justice. The moment you walk in you get a welcoming air of homeyness; this location is far from the cookie-cutter restaurants which sit at the end of the corner of the block. The menu is spread across the walls behind the cash-register - with a plethora of items you probably cannot find elsewhere; for such a small joint, their menu shows bigness. Their menu serves to many palates: Mediterranean, American, Italian, Persian, Vegetarian, Vegan - you name it and they've probably got it. Breakfast is served throughout the day - which is one of my favorites at Sunrise. They serve a mean egg & cheese on croissant. Excuse me, I need to grab a napkin before my computer short circuits from drool. You think it sounds too simple to be gushing over? Clearly you've never had it before. Agreeing with the girl who reviewed earlier, lunch at Sunrise is like a field trip for the taste buds. Where on earth would you like to land today? How about mouth first in the middle east, with a whopping chicken kabob, with grilled vegetables, and a side of rice? Weary about the middle east? No worries. How about Greece? Wrap your taste buds around a beautifully wrapped gyro. Not in the mood for tzatziki sauce? What about a delicious Italian Sausage sub? Perfectly seasoned and grilled Tilapia? B-B-Q chicken? Creamy Hummus wrap? Corned-beef Reuben? Deli-Sandwich of choice? Veggie burgers? IT NEVER ENDS. I work in an office building a block away, and as little as this may seem to others... nothing is more awesome than having the best lunch at work. Beat that brown-baggers, beat that. Sunrise keeps it simple, and that simplicity is what has kept me coming back for so long. Sunrise Cafe in a nutshell; small business with big flavor, big portions, big personality! :) read more

Take a trip around the world on your lunch break! Ahhh...something for everyone here at Sunrise Cafe. Except for maybe, healthy people. I did see they had a hummus-salad something-or-other. I didn't captivate me like their gyro did! I give this gyro a solid B+. I will have to go back and try that really heart-healthy looking philly cheesesteak they had a picture of. The seating area could've been a lot cleaner and the service could've had much more of a smile, but that's ok. I'll do without for some cheap, artery-cloggin' lunch. read more

This is one of my favorite places to get breakfast in DC. There breakfast steam table is also good. They have grits,pancakes,french toast, scrapple, oatmeal, wraps, fruit, bagels. The usual breakfast staples. I don't care for the lunch specials, but I am very picky about my deli sandwiches, so that is no insult to them. The buffet items are usually consistently good. The rice and noodle dishes are always a good choice, the Mongolian beef is also very good. read more

If you're in the mood for a quick, cheap breakfast this is the place. I had a breakfast sandwich and my husband had their special that included two eggs, two pancakes, and bacon. It's not fancy but it's cheap and fast - that's why I give it 5 stars. There is limited seating inside but if the weather is nice they have outdoor seating. read more

Great value & very prompt friendly service, especially on a holiday weekend. The steak, egg and cheese on pita was very good as well as the Greek omelette. read more

This place is a little hidden gem! Great place to order yourself a quick breakfast that is actually decent in price for DC. Very friendly staff and good ordering process. For the price of food you get more than what you think. Definitely will come back here for a quick bite to eat read more

Took the kids on a recent visit. I watched my son devour his French toast and his sisters pancakes. When finished, he wiped his mouth and informed us that, "this place is good" Met a fellow Hoosier and enjoyed a good cup of coffee. So this place was great, in my opinion. Not to mention the staff were all women, my daughter and I did notice. read more

I haven't been here in years but while working downtown I would stop in a few times a week to pick up breakfast. The Sunrise Cafe I remember offered strong Chock full o'Nuts brewed coffee and delicious day-old muffins. read more

I go to Sunrise Cafe more often than I probably should. Which is to say that it's probably not the healthiest decision in the world to consume 1500 calories of breakfast food 3 times a week. But that's my fault, not Sunrise's. And hot damn is it delicious. And fast. And cheap. It's often crowded and cramped and sweltering, but it's ALWAYS worth it. read more

Since I pass by sunrise cafe almost everyday I've grabbed a lot of breakfast items from here. My favorite is the egg and cheese sandwich. What is most appealing about this place is the variety of sandwiches, wraps, and subs they offer and make fresh every day. Additionally, they serve pizza, pasta, salad, and kabob. read more

This place is amazing! A literal "hole in the wall" but the biscuits and gravy are off the charts tasty. French toast is also super delicious. Also, the breakfast sandwiches are great. Basically, this place is terrific. read more

This place has the best breakfast food around the area! They make everything fresh, they crack the egg as you order, and the pancakes are the best I've ever had. I've gotten the breakfast sandwiches and the platters. All were very hot when they handed it to me so you know its fresh! The home fries are very delicious too. The only downsides I can think of is that they have bad fans in there so even if you stand inside for 5 minutes waiting for food, you'll leave the place smelling like fried eggs. Its kind of small inside, but they accommodate with outdoor seating, which is even better. You can enjoy your delicious morning meal while people watching or reading whatever you prefer in the morning. Its right by the Farragut metro station so it is always busy there (further proving why its perfect for people watching). I would get food from them more often if I didnt have work to go to afterwards. I dont want my coworkers to sniff me and wonder why I smell like fried eggs and garlic! I do wish they would stay open a little later each day too. Sometimes when I miss the chance to grab breakfast from them before work, I crave breakfast food for dinner and I would love to grab that on my way home from work! read more

I'm impressed. We chose this place for breakfast based on other reviews and the need for a fast breakfast. We ordered a couple omelets and a breakfast sandwich. Everything was cooked perfectly. My omelet was one of the best I have ever had. For about $7, that's an awesome find for breakfast, especially in this area. read more

I used to come here every now and then for breakfast but they raised their prices and the portions have gotten a lot smaller. It's okay, average takeout food and I don't think the price justifies what you get. They're still always really nice though. read more

Delicious food made to order! Very friendly service and the value is unsurpassable in DC. Breakfast for two including drinks and a side of fruit for less than $20! We ate outside and enjoyed the scenery. What a great way to start our day :) read more

Breakfast sandwich on a pita was good and quick. Solid place to swing by and grab breakfast to go though there are 4-5 seats at a counter and some tables outside if you want to eat here. read more

Cheap, yes. Good, meh. Spinach & feta omelette- egg very rubbery spinach good. Home fries greasy and strangely flavored. Wheat toast was good! If u want cheap this is your place. If u want yummy, go elsewhere. read more

I really loved Sunrise Cafe for a quick breakfast. Keep in mind, that it is a mostly to-go place because there is no seating indoors and the space itself is very small. There are tables outside where people can eat when the weather is nice. I got a croissant with egg, cheese, and bacon. The egg and bacon were cooked perfectly and I had absolutely no complaints. Sunrise is also reasonably priced. Check this place out if you're looking for great breakfast food and are in a hurry! read more

Great French toast and pancakes. Super hot coffee. Nice quick place to get a bit to eat.

Tiny place but good food. I'm not sure what's Greek here, the breakfast was American style and the people working there were Spanish speakers. read more

Fantastic food for a hole-in-the-wall breakfast joint. Seating is unfortunately very limited, both inside and out, so you may have to take your order to go. read more

This is a quick, delicious and cheap breakfast place!! I got the Spanish omelette, home fries, bacon, toast and an orange juice for under $10. New favorite breakfast place! read more

This place is great! Not a lot of seating but the breakfast was really good. I got the southwest omelette and it was loaded with goodness. My husband always gets ham and cheese omelette and he really loves his breakfast too! read more

Value breakfast with no frills just straight from the grill goodness. Local mom and pop in midst of high priced hotels and chains. Viva Sunrise Cafe! read more

Food is good and inexpensive. However this is really a takeout place except for a small counter and some nice outdoor tables. Don't expect a nice sit down cafe. read more

Very small, crowded, cheap, fast and delicious. Open on Saturday which was appreciated. Would go again. Much better than hotels free breakfast. read more

Excellent food in tiny location. Pancakes like my mother's. This is the best food I've had in 4 days in DC....and the food here is very good. read more

Small and hot inside. Only four tables outside. Breakfast was mediocre and overpriced. Only two people working - one taking orders and money and yelling out the orders to the girl working the grill. Wouldn't put out our order until the whole thing was complete, so two of our breakfasts were cold. read more

Standard East Coast diner. Good food. Fast service. Reasonable prices. This is a great place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch to go, no reason to stay and eat there if you have another option. read more

Hole in the wall place with great breakfast items. Ordered a bagel egg cheese and hashbrown sandwich that was made to serve on the spot and came out nice and hot. read more

Fast service for weekend breakfast/lunch. The power bagel is excellent as well as the quiche! Not from the area but will def return if ever in the area again. Awesome little joint with nice staff and relaxed atmosphere. read more

A literal hole in the wall where you order at a counter and sit at a small bar or tables outside, but fast, affordable, and tasty.

I've been frequenting this place for almost 5 years and I love it. They have good breakfast and fast service. Unfortunately, I've recently gone vegan so I don't have many options anymore besides maybe bagels and pancakes. Otherwise, this place is great. Oh and you will come out smelling like a kitchen...haha...it's pretty small with not very good ventilation. read more

Always a great go-to before work. They're super friendly and efficient, and the food is consistently solid. When you ask for crispy bacon, crispy bacon you shall receive! read more

Enjoyed a delicious breakfast sandwich on a groggy Sunday morning. Delicious food and quick service with a smile. Not a lot of inside seating but does offer patio seating if the weather is nice. Give it a try. read more

Good breakfast food. Quick service. Not a lot of seating... A few tables outside to sit at. Good breakfast options on your way into the national mall. read more

I give this small restaurant 5 stars for the variety, convience, and price. They were fast and efficient as well as nice. For the limited space they make the most of it. We enjoyed a quick breakfast here. read more

Definitely a spot for locals. Excellent food - they really have just about everything. And the service is great too!!

We saw a cockroach. The food was two stars, super greasy, not very good. No redeeming qualities.

This is a great little mom and pop eatery where you can order out or sit and eat on outdoor tables. The food is good, cheap and plentiful. I ordered a yummy Greek salad that took me 45 minutes to eat. Whew! It seemed to keep replenishing itself. So good, though! It's near Mayflower Hotel. read more