Busboys and Poets
My wife loves this place. We went this place couple of times. It’s a part bookstore, part bar, part lounge and part restaurant. Very nice decoration.
It is highly recommended by our host and plenty of reviews online. We had to do our touristy duty to eat at this place.
I had their French Toast breakfast. Toast was great but I find that the one at Norma’s better. Latte was mediocre.
There are a few branches in the city. I went to the one at 5th Street, not too far from our place.
Although heavily promoted by the locals, I don’t find this place as good as they claim it to be. But if you’re looking for a decent place, Busboys and Poets is a good choice.
Address
1025 5th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
PHONE: 202-789-2227
FAX: 202-789-0306
HOURS:
Sunday 9:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – Midnight
Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Website: http://www.busboysandpoets.com/
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Full Kee Chinese restaurant
One restaurant recommended by the local is Chinatown Express. They are reputed to be Washington D.C’s 5 star Chinese restaurant. I must say it didn’t taste like Chinese food at all!
Full Kee on the other hand was awesome. We ordered dishes and they were all awesome.
Fried rice was memorable. We ordered a plate and it came in a mountain. There was so much that we packed the remaining fried rice and gave it to a hobo on the street.
Address
509 H Street, N. W. Washington, D.C. 20001
Website: http://www.fullkeedc.com/
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Chinatown Coffee
It’s just a few shops away from Full Kee. It’s probably the best coffee place in the city. Latte has a nutty taste and is excellent.
They use an iPad as their cash register. Once you’re done ordering, you can email or text your receipt to yourself!
Address
475 H Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, United States
(202) 559-7656
Website: chinatowncoffee.com
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