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It's our own neighborhood post office. Limited hours, limited services...but, it still gets the job done. M-F only.
38 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
4005 Wisconsin Ave NWIt's our own neighborhood post office. Limited hours, limited services...but, it still gets the job done. M-F only.
This is my neighborhood liquor shop. The city is full of sketchy liquor shops; this is not one of them. Great service and decent selection. It's worth walking past other liquor shops.
6 locals recommend
Guilford Liquors
446 Rhode Island Ave NWThis is my neighborhood liquor shop. The city is full of sketchy liquor shops; this is not one of them. Great service and decent selection. It's worth walking past other liquor shops.
Open daily until 10 PM, this CVS and pharmacy is convenient for LeDroit Park residents (granted, it's a little sketchy). Still, it offers conveniences of some groceries, medicine, and things.
448 locals recommend
CVS
1418 P St NWOpen daily until 10 PM, this CVS and pharmacy is convenient for LeDroit Park residents (granted, it's a little sketchy). Still, it offers conveniences of some groceries, medicine, and things.
Closest metro station only 2 blocks away puts all of DC at your fingertips. The green and yellow lines take you directly to the National Airport, Chinatown, National Mall, and Nats baseball stadium.
148 locals recommend
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWClosest metro station only 2 blocks away puts all of DC at your fingertips. The green and yellow lines take you directly to the National Airport, Chinatown, National Mall, and Nats baseball stadium.
Food Scene
You want Thai food, but you didn't pull yourself together enough to make a reservation at Thai-Xing...well, Beau Thai to the rescue. A great neighborhood restaurant serving tasty Thai in a flash.
109 locals recommend
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWYou want Thai food, but you didn't pull yourself together enough to make a reservation at Thai-Xing...well, Beau Thai to the rescue. A great neighborhood restaurant serving tasty Thai in a flash.
This fantastic Mediterranean/Indian cafe is very close to LeDroit Park. Although it's not the most cozy place in the world, we love calling for take-out. Their food is fresh and delicious.
23 locals recommend
Red Toque Kebob
1701 6th St NWThis fantastic Mediterranean/Indian cafe is very close to LeDroit Park. Although it's not the most cozy place in the world, we love calling for take-out. Their food is fresh and delicious.
Hands down, one of the most intimate dining experiences. If you like Thai food, can handle spicy, and are adventurous; you can't miss this. MUST call ahead for reservations. Ask for the "chef's menu."
106 locals recommend
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWHands down, one of the most intimate dining experiences. If you like Thai food, can handle spicy, and are adventurous; you can't miss this. MUST call ahead for reservations. Ask for the "chef's menu."
Great "coffee house by day" and "restaurant by night" place all wrapped up as a Central European Bistro. Full bar available with wide selection of Czech and European beers.
77 locals recommend
Bistro Bohem
600 Florida Ave NWGreat "coffee house by day" and "restaurant by night" place all wrapped up as a Central European Bistro. Full bar available with wide selection of Czech and European beers.
If you like Ethiopian food - you are in for a TREAT. DC has a lot of wonderful Ethiopian restaurants, Zenebech tops the cake. It's fantastic and authentic. Yelp them to see for yourself.
608 T St NW
608 T Street NorthwestIf you like Ethiopian food - you are in for a TREAT. DC has a lot of wonderful Ethiopian restaurants, Zenebech tops the cake. It's fantastic and authentic. Yelp them to see for yourself.
One of our favorite pizza take-out spots. Or if you need Ben and Jerry's.
7 locals recommend
Pizza D'Oro
717 T St NWOne of our favorite pizza take-out spots. Or if you need Ben and Jerry's.
Upscale dinner spot, close to the neighborhood. Offers a simple menu, delivered w/ culinary skill. Plus, they have a great rooftop during the summer months. If you're experimental, try their absinthe.
9 locals recommend
1905 Restaurant
1905 9th Street NorthwestUpscale dinner spot, close to the neighborhood. Offers a simple menu, delivered w/ culinary skill. Plus, they have a great rooftop during the summer months. If you're experimental, try their absinthe.
Red Hen is an amazing neighborhood dinner restaurant. Beautifully handcrafted dishes that can compete with downtown restaurants. Great cocktails. Decent price for DC. And you can walk there!
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWRed Hen is an amazing neighborhood dinner restaurant. Beautifully handcrafted dishes that can compete with downtown restaurants. Great cocktails. Decent price for DC. And you can walk there!
Crave pizza, but want an adult meal? Bacio's creates scrumptious pizzas, using their house-made mozzarella and tomato sauce. Great patio to eat your pie. Otherwise, call in your order and walk over.
187 locals recommend
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWCrave pizza, but want an adult meal? Bacio's creates scrumptious pizzas, using their house-made mozzarella and tomato sauce. Great patio to eat your pie. Otherwise, call in your order and walk over.
Small, intimate seafood and cocktails place. Great new addition to the neighborhood. Next two two other bars by the same owner.
38 locals recommend
Eat the Rich
1839 7th St NWSmall, intimate seafood and cocktails place. Great new addition to the neighborhood. Next two two other bars by the same owner.
Baristas who know their stuff (they'll even pretend to be cooler than you). But, it's all good because the lattes are fantastic and the breakfast sandwiches are yummy. Free Wi-fi.
10 locals recommend
Blind Dog Cafe at Darnell's
Baristas who know their stuff (they'll even pretend to be cooler than you). But, it's all good because the lattes are fantastic and the breakfast sandwiches are yummy. Free Wi-fi.
A new addition to the neighborhood. Great to grab a quick cup of joe and hangout on the outdoor patio.
69 locals recommend
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWA new addition to the neighborhood. Great to grab a quick cup of joe and hangout on the outdoor patio.
A NW DC institution. Great hot, inexpensive, and fast breakfast (unless you don't make it before the crowd and have to wait). The friendly wait staff make up for the diner atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Florida Avenue Grill
1100 Florida Ave NWA NW DC institution. Great hot, inexpensive, and fast breakfast (unless you don't make it before the crowd and have to wait). The friendly wait staff make up for the diner atmosphere.
Great for delivery! Excellent dinner that's made with wholesome ingredients. The Peruvian chicken is almost as fantastic as their sweet potato sides. Who could ask for more?
10 locals recommend
Chix
2019 11th Street NorthwestGreat for delivery! Excellent dinner that's made with wholesome ingredients. The Peruvian chicken is almost as fantastic as their sweet potato sides. Who could ask for more?
Are "go to" restaurant. Basic American fare, a cozy atmosphere, and a full bar makes this place a shining star. Try their meatball pizza!
226 locals recommend
matchbox
521 8th St SEAre "go to" restaurant. Basic American fare, a cozy atmosphere, and a full bar makes this place a shining star. Try their meatball pizza!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is not your average neighborhood pub. Shaw's Tavern offers fresh seasonal foods cooked to order in a casual chic atmosphere. Not to mention the mixologist is a bit creative.
176 locals recommend
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEThis is not your average neighborhood pub. Shaw's Tavern offers fresh seasonal foods cooked to order in a casual chic atmosphere. Not to mention the mixologist is a bit creative.
A great place to "wine" down after a long day. Dickson is a speak easy with great wine, appetizers, and tasty mixed drinks. If you're up for a larger bite, try their Vietnamese sandwiches. HH is M-Th.
15 locals recommend
Dickson Wine Bar
903 U St NWA great place to "wine" down after a long day. Dickson is a speak easy with great wine, appetizers, and tasty mixed drinks. If you're up for a larger bite, try their Vietnamese sandwiches. HH is M-Th.
Arts & Culture
Newly refurbished and reopen historic Howard Theatre. If you love live music (in a sit down and enjoy atmosphere), you should check out their schedule. Most Sundays they host a "gospel brunch".
160 locals recommend
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWNewly refurbished and reopen historic Howard Theatre. If you love live music (in a sit down and enjoy atmosphere), you should check out their schedule. Most Sundays they host a "gospel brunch".
Essentials
Need milk, cheese, tomato sauce, cured meats, a jalepeno? Walk over to Windows market to pick up some items. NOT a full service grocery store. But, it's great when you are in a pinch.
67 locals recommend
Windows Cafe & Market
101 Rhode Island Ave NWNeed milk, cheese, tomato sauce, cured meats, a jalepeno? Walk over to Windows market to pick up some items. NOT a full service grocery store. But, it's great when you are in a pinch.
Brand new grocery store in the old facade of the DC "O Street" market. Nice, new, lots of options (including hot food, sushi, and wine/beer).
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWBrand new grocery store in the old facade of the DC "O Street" market. Nice, new, lots of options (including hot food, sushi, and wine/beer).