Solid brunch spot on Capitol Hill, and better than the average DC brunch option by a meaningful…read moremargin. We split the DL's Egg Drop (the bulgogi breakfast sandwich) and the Hatch Green Chili sandwich. Both were well executed. The bulgogi brought some real depth to what could have easily been a gimmick, and the hatch green chili edged it out for me personally. The heat was there without being obnoxious, and everything held together the way a good sandwich should. Friends went with the shrimp and grits and had nothing but good things to say. The team behind this place (Scott Drewno and Danny Lee, also of Anju and ChiKo) knows what they're doing, and it shows. The sourcing is thoughtful, the execution is consistent, and the menu has enough going on to warrant repeat visits without feeling like it's trying too hard. Would come back, and would tell others to do the same.

Vibe/ambiance: casual brunch Service: standard…read moreReservation: walk in wait was ~30 mins Items ordered: - bean curd done that: good flavors! 7/10

Food good , service kinda sucks . It's a takeout spot so don't expect dine in servicesread more

I previously raved about "Norma's Breakfast" french toast sandwich... OUTSTANDING! A new favorite…read moreof mine is the cheese steak sub (steak, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, pepper jack cheese & hot peppers. OMGoodness!!! Another delicious menu item added to my list. I encourage you to try "Norma's Breakfast". You will not be disappointed. Added bonus: They provide service with a smile.

I have been going to Barrel since they opened in the mid 2010s. As someone who loves whiskey this…read moreis the place to go for a range of offerings. The bar staff has always been knowledgeable on providing recommendations. For instance, they were the first place I tried the Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon. While it's not something I get frequently, since then I treat myself to it every full moon. They have selections from around the world and I have sent many friends here and they have been impressed. Also while their menu seems small-please know everything they offer that they do very well. The burger is delicious, the fries, the mac and cheese and wings are some of my favorite items. Go and enjoy!

Popped in for happy hour on a Friday around 5pm. Arrived when it was still pretty slow and was able…read moreto take my pick for seating at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful, I'm not a whisky girl so I went with wine. My partner tried a whiskey that was recommended and then a whiskey based cocktail that were both really good. For food we tried the fat fries they were delicious, hot fresh and plentiful! My partner also ordered the chicken sliders, 3 fried chicken (thighs I believe) on biscuits with a drizzle of honey. The sliders were a bit dry for my liking and lacked any flavor/seasoning. Chill vibes and good service I would definitely return!

Granny's Kitchen is a small little food truck that offers various breakfast combos, located right…read moreon Pennsylvania, in front of the Penn Branch Shopping Center. All their items are made-from-scratch, and the menu seems to rotate occasionally. I love how it is simplified where you choose a $10 or a $15 main, which both options come with 2 sides of your choice, wheat or white toast, and a small canned juice. We ordered: +the Shrimp & Grits - the grits were the best grits I've ever had - they were thick, creamy, cheesy, and seasoned perfectly! I'd probably order this dish again, without the sausage, and opt for more cheesy grits as my 2 sides to load it up! +the Cheesecake Stuffed Peach Cobbler French Toast - this wasn't as overly sweet as I thought it would be, which was great; I think we'd go for the simple French Toast or the pancakes next time, though +Old Bay Maple Breakfast Potatoes - the Old Bay seasoning was subtle, and these large chunks of breakfast potatoes were more on the sweeter end +Scrambled Eggs +Turkey Sausage Link +Turkey Sausage Patty +pineapple and cranberry juice I noticed that the cranberry juice had expired, but it was easy to replace it with another drink of choice. Staff were friendly, but note that depending on the queue, you may wait for some time for your food, as it's all made-to-order; we waited for ours for about 12 minutes or so, and everything came piping hot! The portions are extremely generous and can feed at least 2 people or be split into 2 meals. Note that there are small little ordering cards to place your orders through; hand them to the staff, and they'll give you an estimated wait time. Most seem to get their items to go, as this is a food truck and there is no seating area. I'd be curious to try out any other additions they may add to their menu in the future, but I would definitely come back for those grits! +delicious grits! +friendly staff! +food truck located on Pennsylvania, in front of the shopping center

A must! If you find yourself in SE Washington DC around breakfast/early afternoon Granny's Kitchen…read moreshould be a stop you make! Stopped here for breakfast and everything I had was bomb! First off the price you can't beat for what they call a "plate" you get a main, two sides, piece of toast, and a juice! They have 10$ and 15$ priced plates. I got two of the 15$ plates the salmon cake and the berry stuffed cheesecake French toast with the eggs and the old bay maple potatoes. The old bay maple potatoes!!!! So good! The salmon cake was the best I've ever had! Hearty in size. I also tried the new grits bowl they had on their menu. Grits, fried chicken,eggs,cheese,hash browns,and gravy ..tooo goood! Service was also great and timely had all my food in about 12 mins. The girl in the window was really nice and helpful. I will deff be back here! Highly recommended!

Amazing Sunday early dinner. Was celebrating my man retirement and he freaking LOVED IT…read more The catfish and grits was crazy good. Sunday DJ bumping soca R&B dancehall etc. Loud but we loved it.

Eh, I'm struggling with rating this place because I really want to love it. It definitely has the…read moreatmosphere to be a neighborhood gem, and all-day happy hour? That is so dope! The aesthetics and overall vibe are beautiful and on point. There's plenty of space, so it doesn't feel overcrowded. When my friend and I arrived, we decided to sit upstairs, and I liked that it had the same vibe as downstairs. To me, that's something that really stands out about a place. My friend ordered the shrimp and fries basket, and I ordered the oysters. I have personally never had oysters this bad. They were dry, only three came with the order, and I swear it was nothing but sand in those oysters. I'm gagging just thinking about it, to be honest. Since the oysters were horrible and I was still hungry, I decided to get the shrimp and fries basket because my friend's looked pretty decent. And it was! It came out hot and quick, the shrimp were huge, and they were cooked well. Unfortunately, we didn't stay as long as we wanted because once the DJ arrived, we could no longer hear each other speak. I really wish establishments would understand that people still want to TALK to each other. If we mostly wanted to listen to loud music without socializing, we'd go to a club. Just turn it down a little bit! That would make such a difference. Service was fine. It was moderately busy and we didn't ever feel ignored which is a plus. Anyway, I'm not too pressed to go back, but I probably will because it's local to me, and I can at least get some drinks and the shrimp and fries basket lol.

Any Day Now has exceptionally yummy breakfast sandwiches which are all on a scallion pancake bread…read more We were impressed by how tasty everything was! I want to go back and try more of the menu. We especially liked the edamame hummus! The curly fries were the only thing that was just OK. I also got a specialty coffee that was delish! Next time, I want to try a slice of cake. Service: Order at the counter and you bring it to your table. There is a countertop bar, too. It's a casual atmosphere that's clean and modern. Definitely recommend Any Day Now.

This is a great spot to wfh (there's wifi and plenty of tables - some with regular chairs and some…read morewith a more lounge-y set up) and the service is always very friendly. I love that they have a happy hour. Why not get some work done and then reward yourself with a nice cocktail after? Unfortunately I feel like the food leaves some things to be desired. The scallion pancake sandwiches are good in terms of flavor, but I find that the really crispy pancake it comes on makes it difficult (and messy) to eat. The ube cake slice I ordered needed more flavor, in both the cake and the frosting, and the cake was on the dry side. This was a disappointment since one slice was $9. I will definitely return but I'll be particular about what I order.

I stopped into Ted's for breakfast. It was pretty packed but service seemed to be running pretty…read moresmoothly. To start we ordered the giant cinnamon roll. I only took a few bites to save room for my food but it was delicious. I ordered the seasonal pumpkin French toast and a side of the cheese grits. Overall both were tasty, I wish the temperature on the grits was a little bit warmer. It's almost as if the food sat a bit longer before being served. Overall I enjoyed my meal.

A friend and I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon without a reservation and were pleasantly…read moresurprised to be seated right away. I ordered the pancake stack, which is the main reason I keep coming back. The pancakes are consistently delicious and come with eggs, hash browns, and your choice of meat. My meal included scrambled eggs (it was just one egg ), hash browns that needed a little seasoning, and bacon that looked undercooked for my taste. My waiter was friendly and attentive. When I mentioned that I prefer my bacon crispy, he was happy to take it back. It seemed like they simply put the same bacon back on the flat top, so it still wasn't quite what I was hoping for, but I appreciated his willingness to help. My friend ordered the fish and chips. The steak fries were really good, but the fish itself was just okay. Overall, I know every restaurant has an off day, and this experience won't keep me from coming back. The pancakes are still worth the visit. Next time, I'll be a little more specific about my preferences from the start.

I went to CHLOE in DC and honestly, I've walked past this place so many times and had no idea there…read morewas a gym inside. I love that they have a whole fried fish because the presentation alone is spectacular. They also had a featured menu, I'm not sure if it changes weekly or monthly, and my date got the curry shrimp which was honestly a really good size portion. I was super tired that day so we were kind of in and out, but I'd definitely go back. The drinks were good too. Cute place and solid service - loved the bread as well

Food 8/10 Atmosphere 9/10…read moreService 3/10 Came here for DC Summer Restaurant Week and unfortunately left pretty disappointed, especially for the price point. First off, there seemed to be only one waiter handling around 7-8 tables. Tables on both sides of us were visibly getting frustrated with how slow the service was. We came to enjoy ourselves and weren't in a rush, so we didn't mind waiting as much, but the service was noticeably slow. Interestingly, the actual dishes came out fairly quickly, but everything else--ordering, drinks, checking in, and getting things we needed--took a long time. For a restaurant at this price point, I was also expecting the overall experience and atmosphere to feel a little more elevated. It didn't really feel particularly upscale or special, and the bathrooms were noticeably dirty, which was surprising and definitely took away from the experience. Overall, the food was decent, but between the understaffed service, cleanliness, and atmosphere, I didn't feel the experience matched the price. Restaurant Week is usually a great opportunity to try a higher-end restaurant and want to come back, but unfortunately I don't think I'd return at the regular menu prices.

Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes were so fluffy, warm, and delicious! Definitely going back againread more

The food is great, and the service is great. I'm giving it 4 stars only because seating is not…read moreguaranteed. Getting a seat can feel like the Hunger Games. Patrons are practically fighting for a seat! There are no tables. Seating is first come first serve at a long table top. So far, I've only been here for breakfast and haven't tried lunch. Everything I've had for breakfast has been good. I ordered three buttermilk pancakes, two eggs, and sausage. The pancakes and eggs were great, but the sausage wasn't really my favorite. I definitely prefer the bacon. Both the pork and turkey bacon are good. Overall, I really enjoy the food and service, and I'll definitely be back. Just as long as I can get there before 1 PM!

Our party of 4 arrived with about 30 minute left of Happy Hour so we took advantage and got some…read moreappetizers to share, mussels and crab fries. The mussels were so good! The only thing I needed was some crusty french bread to enjoy the broth. The broth was super flavorful and the mussels were fresh. I decided on the lamb rigatoni for dinner. It had just the right amount of spice and the portion was large enough that I took some home after enjoying the appetizers. Our server was awesome. He was friendly and engaging from the moment we walked in. He knew the menu and made great recommendations.

As a self confessed foodie, I am always in search of my next great dining experience - and ready to…read morerock and roll back to restaurants that are tried and true. This was my first visit to Kitchen Savages. I had tried walking in without a reservation once before on a Saturday evening, and there were no seats available. So my first recommendation would definitely be to make sure you make/have a reservation because they do get busy (understandably so)!! Overall our brunch experience was good! I started off with the Mimosa Sampler for my drink order; I wanted to try the different flavours that were on offer. These were nice, but I'd hoped the presentation would have been a little better and the mimosas not as heavy with the juices. The food was great! Super tasty and packed with flavour. My husband had the Peach Cobbler French Toast and I ordered the 'Create-Your-Own' pasta. I requested it with salmon, shrimp and spinach, but it only came with the shrimp and spinach. Such a shame, because I can imagine the salmon would have made the dish EVEN better. When the bill came, it had the salmon (which I never got) listed on it - after pointing this out, the server checked with the kitchen, and kindly removed it from the bill. Overall, I would say that we really enjoyed brunch here. I will definitely be back in the future to try the main dinner menu & hopefully there'll be no mixups with what I order and what I get .