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.

This rate is3 star based on the server who is absolutely amazing and friendly very patient with…read moredipping my first time, but unfortunately, the restaurant did not meet the expectations I had for this place. I ordered the shrimp and grits. My friend ordered the breakfast plate. Each came out to the table and I was honestly disappointed. I didn't know what to expect with the flavors. And the number one thing that ruined, the shrimp and grits for me was the amount of Parmesan it overloaded the plate that the smell was disturbing and made the texture of grits not to my liking. There were also only three shrimps in the entire dish just very underwhelming. Also, I was not happy with the freshly squeeze orange juice. It's not good at all. In my opinion overall, I will rate them at five out of 10.

I could eat their pancakes/waffles ALL DAY EVERY DAY AND 99 times on Sunday! Fluffy and with the…read moreperfect sweetness! I live a block and a half from 2 other pretty tasty breakfast spots but I order from Norma's all the time! Their homefries are another favorite! Well seasoned yumminess! Please try them out!!

I absolutely love Norma's on Minnesota Avenue. It's one of my favorite breakfast spots, and I find…read moremyself stopping by about every other week. It's a mom-and-pop, carryout-only restaurant that serves traditional soul food. I've only had their breakfast so far, but it's been consistently excellent. My go-to is the fried fish breakfast, and it's amazing every single time. I haven't made my way through the lunch menu yet--the steak and cheese, chicken wings, and other options are definitely on my list to try. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently good. I've never had a bad meal here, and the owners are always friendly, which makes the experience even better. The only downside is the wait. This is definitely a place where you should order ahead. Even when you do, there's a good chance you'll still have to wait a little while after you arrive. That can be frustrating if you're in a hurry, but it's something I've come to expect, and honestly, it doesn't stop me from coming back. I just factor the extra time into my plans because I know the food is worth it. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot with homemade, soul food-style cooking, I highly recommend giving Norma's a try. Based on how consistently good the breakfast has been, I have a feeling the lunch is just as good. Once I finally get around to trying it, I'll definitely be back with another review.

Brunchy fried rice was good. It was well seasoned but a bit spicy per some chopped chilies. I would…read moresay it's an overall medium spice level. They have varied menu options for all appetites. Service is great. Employees friendly. Great ambiance inside with their seating, bar, and decor.

The hamburger was incredibly juicy and packed with flavor, and the sauce really tied everything…read moretogether easily the highlight of the meal. The French fries were perfectly crispy, and the cocktail drinks were solid and well-made. The croquettes weren't my favorite, but everything else more than made up for it. Service was quick, and our server was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything, which made the experience even better. Great food, great drinks, and great service. Would definitely come back!

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!

My girlfriend and I stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner, and from start to finish it was a…read moregreat experience. First, I have to give a shout-out to the waiter working upstairs. He was amazing! His service, attitude, attentiveness, and overall professionalism were all on point and really helped make our visit enjoyable. To start, we ordered the jerk charbroiled oysters, which were incredibly flavorful and delicious. We also had the mango habanero wings, cooked extra crispy just as requested. They were packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. For our entrées, my girlfriend ordered the chicken and shrimp Rasta pasta. It was well-portioned, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I had the jerk salmon and shrimp with cabbage and rice and peas, and it was equally impressive. We also added a side of mac and cheese, which was a great complement to the meal. Overall, this was an excellent dining experience. The food was flavorful, the portions were satisfying, the service was outstanding, and the ambiance was welcoming and enjoyable. I definitely plan on coming back during the week to check out Happy Hour and returning on a Sunday to experience brunch. Highly recommended!

Our birthday celebration at Sapodilla's was truly wonderful! The quaint restaurant was classy and…read moretastefully appointed and the staff was professional and attentive. Our food and drinks came to the table timely and nothing disrupted our amazing meal. I had the oxtails which were tasty, tender and plentiful. The coco bread was buttery and amazing. I tasted the wings and plantains and everything was well prepared and worth every penny!

My husband and I had the cinnamon bun latte & banana bread latte. I can say they weren't as good…read moreas sounded , the banana bread latte was lack there of banana flavor, or just flavor period. As for the cinnamon bun latte it also lack flavor but in fact had more than the banana bread latte not really two drinks that I recommend but the ambience was nice, great Wi-Fi, great sunlight, and OK food. 6/10 overall.

This is one of my favorite cafes in the DC area! They have more of an Asian take when it comes to…read morefood and drinks, which reminds me of home. I get various stuff, ranging from pastries to sandwiches. The service is always A+ quality too, I always talk to friendly employees who want to help me order. However, one of my favorite things about this place is that this is one of the few places in DC that truly feels like a cafe. Clean, quiet, respectful. Definitely recommend folks to swing by!

My friend booked brunch at Ted's. I hadn't been in years. Breakfast all day is always good! On the…read moreSunday after the 4th, we were seated right away. The service was quick - our food came out within 10 minutes after we ordered. I ordered two eggs make your mark plate. Instead of sour dough, I substituted a biscuit. What a lovely idea! The biscuit was the best I've had in a long time. I'm so pleased we decided to go to Ted's. If you're looking for breakfast all day- Ted's is great!

First time at Ted's in a while. Awesome! Will return…read more We had a 5:45 reservation for 7 people. Arrived on time and were immediately seated. Service was excellent. From water and specials to milkshakes and the check, she was a++. I had the French onion burger. Great burger and a new flavor combo. My wife had the Cobb salad with fried chicken. I tried the chicken and it was delicious. All portions were supersized. For appetizers we had fried cheese, fried pickles, and loaded tots. All highly recommended. Milkshakes and chocolate cake for dessert. The cake slice was enormous. My strawberry milkshake was excellent. My daughter had the peanut butter, chocolate, banana shake which was a neat treat. Wife had vanilla - great vanilla bean flavor. Still a great Eastern Market classic!

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

Casual neighborhood vibe - great outdoor atmosphere although the best seat is at the bar where you…read morecan see the kitchen prep the most delectable sharables. Friendly for dg owners, great service, and fresh, tasty food carefully curated. The spices are creatively woven into the Newell plated dishes. Great for groups, take out and for a local meal. Vegan options! My favs by far - the penne pasta with pork ragout, and the Flat iron Minute Steak with shiitakes and the caramelized Cauliflower.

We think they have the best crap cakes. Good breakfasts too. Weekends are packed. The eastern…read moremarket is a great place for fresh food of all types.

Reliable diner spot to check out while at Eastern Market. I…read morelike buckwheat, so I enjoyed the buckwheat pancakes. They do have a slightly gritty texture, so if that's not your thing just a headsup. We got here around 9:30am Sunday, so there was plenty of seating at the long table. But I've seen this place get PACKED, so definitely keep that in mind as I wouldn't say it's worth waiting long. But again, reliable diner food and friendly service!

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 .