Sweet Home Cafe is a soul food restaurant in Downtown, Washington DC.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, Washington DC
Ted's Bulletin in Washington DC is the 14th Street art-deco American diner from the Matchbox group, an all-day breakfast room with the in-house adult.
OrderThe homemade strawberry pop-tart with milkshake; the all-day breakfast headliner.
TipWeekend brunch fills up by 11:00; the original Barracks Row Ted's takes walk-ins on weekday mornings.
Daru in Washington DC is Suresh Sundas's H Street modern Indian dining room on Maryland Avenue NE, a hand-built kitchen with regional Indian street food.
OrderThe Goan crab toast on milk bread; the menu's editorial standout opener.
TipThe chef's counter is the best seat for the kitchen show; the patio runs to October.
Alfredo Solis's Mezcalero on 14th Street Columbia Heights Washington DC, the authentic Mexico City taco and mezcal kitchen with handmade tortillas and brunch.
OrderAl pastor tacos with a mezcal flight; the brunch chilaquiles on Sundays.
TipSister to El Sol and the closed Anafre across the street; reservations via OpenTable for Friday-Sunday dinner.
Rooster and Owl in Washington DC is Yuan and Carey Tang's 14th Street Michelin-mentioned modern American dining room, a four-course prix fixe with a strong.
OrderThe pork rind chicharrones with chili lime; the most photographed dish on the menu.
TipThe four-course prix fixe is $79 at dinner; the wine pairing leans natural and is the value upgrade.
Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington DC is the 1958 U Street counter from Ben and Virginia Ali, the city's defining half-smoke, served at 1213 U Street NW.
OrderThe chili half-smoke with mustard, onions and chili; the dish that built the room.
TipCash and card both accepted; line moves fastest at the take-away counter on the right.
Founding Farmers DC in Washington DC is the Pennsylvania Avenue farmer-owned cooperative dining room near the IMF and World Bank, an all-day American kitchen.
OrderThe fried chicken and waffles with apple butter; the menu's most-ordered single plate.
TipReservations book out for brunch a week ahead; weekday breakfast and the bar take walk-ins.
