Hungry, Alone and Afraid: A Guide to Eats in Georgetown and Beyond

Yellow

$$ – $$$

An open seat cafe in the mornings and a full-time restaurant in the evenings, Yellow is a Georgetown must. A fusion of Levantine and French cuisines, a can’t-miss lunch dish is their wood-fired pitas full of a rich filling of herbs, onions and tahini, while in the evenings they serve their signature “not-pizza.” Available all day is a wonderful selection of hummus, drinks (highly recommend the halawa honey latte), pastries and soft serve. However, if you’re tempted to stop by for dinner, make sure you’re early or you have a reservation.

Mai Thai

$$ – $$$

A Georgetown classic and a mere 10 minute walk from campus, Mai Thai serves a wide array of Thai cuisine. Classics include the pad thai, pad see eew, drunken noodle (if you can handle some spice) and the pineapple fried rice. A personal recommendation is their sweet honey chicken with the spring rolls as an appetizer.

maman

$$ – $$$

A beautifully decorated cafe, maman is a great brunch spot located 10 minutes from campus on Wisconsin Avenue. From waffles to soups to sandwiches, maman’s menu also includes an array of pastries — including their famous chocolate chip cookies — as well as coffees and teas.

7th Street Burger

A burger joint straight out of Brooklyn, N.Y., 7th Street Burger has some of the best burgers in the city. However, beyond the burger, they are incredibly generous with their fries, which are neat, crisp and rarely soggy, making it a great stop if you’re up for a standard American treat.

Spot of Tea

$ – $$

A small detour from M Street, Spot of Tea is a bubble tea shop that occupies a small alleyway on the way to the Georgetown waterfront. Their menu includes an incredibly varied selection of both iced and hot fruit and milk teas as well as lemonades and coffees. Some highlights are the Thai blossom, hibiscus mango, mango matcha and coffee milk tea.

Baked and Wired

$ – $$

While Georgetown Cupcakes is the mainstream dessert staple of Georgetown, most students prefer Baked and Wired, another detour off M Street and located near Georgetown’s waterfront. Their huge cupcakes are a wonderful delight to satisfy any sweet tooth, and they also serve a selection of equally satisfying lattes, espressos and more.

Muncheez

$ – $$

Located in a row of colorful buildings down Wisconsin Avenue near the waterfront, Muncheez serves its own tasty twist on Lebanese cuisine. Muncheez serves staples such as pitas, pizzas and customizable bowls in addition to a sweeter selection of crepes.

Sampannee Thai

$$ – $$$

Located in a cozy corner in Dupont Circle, Sampannee Thai has some of the best Thai cuisine you’ll ever eat. Their menu consists of Thai classics such as the pad thai as well as a range of different curries. Some recommendations are the fried tofu, the chicken satay, the Massaman curry and the pad see eew.

Pho 75

If you’re a fan of pho, a rich Vietnamese noodle dish, Pho 75 is a must-try. Located in Rosslyn, Va., a quick Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) bus ride from campus, Pho 75 specializes in this classic noodle dish, making it a real staple. A small caveat is that they only accept cash. If you only have a card, the good news is that they have an ATM in the back of their store for customer use.

Le Pain Quotidien

$ – $$

With locations in Dupont Circle, downtown and Capitol Hill, Le Pain Quotidien is a French bakery chain that serves an amazing brunch. The bakery serves pastries, desserts and a great selection of bread alongside the option of in-house dining. Some menu highlights are the quiche lorraine, black lentil bowl, Dutch mini pancakes and, of course, their bread basket.

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