Breakfast in Washington, DC

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Rachel Cooper
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Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions.
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Looking for a hearty breakfast to start off your day? Here is a restaurant guide to help you find a full breakfast in Washington, DC. This guide is arranged by neighborhood and includes a wide range of restaurants from trendy hotel dining rooms to casual family friendly diners.

Capitol Hill

  • Bistro Bis - 15 E Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 661-2700. Contemporary French Bistro.

Downtown

  • Avenue Grill - JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC (202) 626-6970. Located next to the National Theater in heart of downtown Washington.
  • Cafe Du Parc - Willard InterContinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave.Washington, DC (202) 942-7000. French Café.
  • Edgar Bar & Kitchen - Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC (202) 347-2233. Mediterranean cuisine offering the flavors of Spain, Greece, Italy, North Africa & France.
  • Coeur de Lion - 926 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC (202) 414-0500. Elegant dining.
  • Fire and Sage - Marriott Metro Center, 775 12th Street NW Washington, DC (202) 824-6122. Regional American cuisine.
  • Ici Urban Bistro - 806 15th Street NW Washington, DC (202) 730-8700. French bistro cuisine.
  • Lafayette Restaurant - Hay Adams, 800 16th Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 638-6600. Elegant dining.
  • Morrison-Clark Restaurant - 1015 L Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 898-1200. Elegant dining in a 19th Century Victorian mansion. Regional American cuisine with a Southern influence.
  • Old Ebbitt Grill - 675 15th St NW Washington, DC (202) 347-4800. Enjoy traditional pancake breakfasts, omelets, eggs benedict and more at the oldest tavern in Washington, DC.

Dupont Circle

  • Beacon Bar and Grill - 1615 Rhode Island Ave. NW Washington, DC (202) 872-1126.
  • Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café - 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The popular bookstore in Dupont Circle serves breakfast Monday – Friday and brunch Saturdays & Sundays.

Foggy Bottom

  • Circle Bistro - One Washington Circle Washington, DC (202) 293-5390. French Bistro.
  • Dish + Drinks - 924 25th Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 338-8707. Elegant American neighborhood restaurant set in historic Foggy Bottom.
  • Urbana Restaurant - 2121 P St NW Washington, DC (202) 956-6650. Casual neighborhood restaurant, Mediterranean focusing on Northern Italian and Southern France.

Georgetown

  • Juniper - Fairmont Washington DC, 2401 M Street NW Washington, DC (202) 457-5020. Elegant dining.
  • Seasons Restaurant - 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC (202) 342-0444. Elegant dining.

Rock Creek Park

  • The Diner - 2453 18th St NW Washington, DC (202) 232-8800. Upscale diner, open 24 hours.
  • Florida Avenue Grill - 1100 Florida Ave. Washington, DC (202) 265-1586. Old fashioned diner breakfast.

West End

  • Blue Duck Tavern - 1201 24th Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 419-6755. Park Hyatt, The menu focuses on farm fresh ingredients.


See also Brunch in the Washington, DC area