4 late night in Washington DC, editor-picked for food open late at the weekend. Where to eat past midnight on a weekend night. All late night in Washington DC.
Ben's Chili Bowl (late night) ★ 4.6
1213 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-04:00
Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington DC is the 1958 U Street half-smoke counter, the city's late-night anchor with the chili half-smoke served until 04:00.
Tip: Cash and card both work past 02:00; the take-away counter on the right runs faster than the dining-room line.
Kabob Palace Arlington (24h) ★ 4.5
2315 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202
Hours: Daily 00:00-24:00
Kabob Palace just outside Washington DC is the Crystal City Eads Street 24-hour Afghan halal kabob counter, the metro area's most-known late-night halal lamb.
Tip: The 03:00 lamb kebab plate with rice and naan is $14 around the clock; cabbies fill the dining room past 02:00.
The Diner Adams Morgan (24h) ★ 4.0
2453 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Hours: Daily 00:00-24:00
The Diner Adams Morgan in Washington DC is the 18th Street 24-hour diner from the Tryst Coffee House group, with all-day breakfast, burgers and a deep.
Tip: The bottomless coffee runs $4; the patty melt with onion rings is the 03:00 editorial order.
Pizza Mart Adams Morgan (late night) ★ 3.7
2445 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Hours: Tue-Thu 18:00-03:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-04:00, Sun 18:00-03:00
Pizza Mart Adams Morgan in Washington DC is the 18th Street late-night jumbo-slice counter open until 04:00 every night, one of the two original claims.
Tip: One jumbo slice for $7 walks two people home; cash moves the line faster than card past 02:00.