Groceries
Trader Joes
With a store chock-full of unique and affordable products as well as kitchen staples, it’s no wonder Trader Joe’s is an essential for many Georgetown students. If you ever feel the need to expand your horizons beyond Leo’s or Epi’s, Trader Joe’s is sure to have a wide variety of sweet treats, cooking necessities and everything in between.
Glover Park location: 2101 Wisconsin Ave.; 15-minute walk from front gates
Foggy Bottom location: 1101 25th St. NW; Walk 10 minutes to Wisconsin Avenue and board the D80 or D82 to Pennsylvania Avenue and 26th Street
Safeway
For those brands that Trader Joe’s doesn’t offer, Safeway is a safe bet. Although slightly more expensive than Trader Joe’s, Safeway is almost certain to have anything you need; use Safeway rewards to save money, too!
Glover Park location: 1855 Wisconsin Ave.; 15-minute walk from front gates
Rosslyn, Va. location: 1525 Wilson Blvd.; Walk 15 minutes to M and 33rd streets and board the A58 to Wisconsin Boulevard and N Oak Street
Whole Foods
If you’re looking for groceries with a focus on natural and organic sourcing, Whole Foods is also a solid choice. While certainly the most costly option of the three, Whole Foods offers a wide array of unique and quality products.
Glover Park location: 2323 Wisconsin Ave.; Walk 10 minutes to Wisconsin Avenue and board the D80 or D82 to Wisconsin Avenue and Hall Place
Convenience
Looking for a midnight snack or an excuse to take a study break? There are a number of options for quick, convenient shopping on campus.
Vital Vittles
Vital Vittles is the student-run convenience store located in the Leavey Center. Typically open until 1 a.m., Vittles offers the widest on-campus selection of products, from ice cream and sushi to paper plates and ibuprofen.
Hoya Snaxa
Hoya Snaxa, Vital Vittles’ smaller counterpart, is nestled under Kennedy Hall in the passageway between Cooper Field and the Southwest Quadrangle volleyball court. Though limited in terms of quantity and variety, Snaxa is often a preferred alternative to Vittles for those living in the southern part of campus.
CVS
Off campus, your best bet for quick, easy necessities is probably going to be CVS (rest in peace, Wawa). Although sometimes pricey, CVS has a reasonable variety of personal health goods, snacks and daily needs.
Location: 1403 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Bookstores
Barnes & Noble
The Leavey Center Barnes & Noble, located just across from Sellinger Lounge, will likely be your first stop for textbooks, course materials and Georgetown merchandise. Be wary, though, of the often high prices!
The Lantern Bookshop
If you’re looking less for a specific book and more for a fun vibe, The Lantern Bookshop offers a limited selection of rare, vintage and collectible items.
Location: 3241 P St. NW
Bridge Street Books
Bridge Street Books is at the top of the independent bookseller chain. Specializing in offerings in politics, poetry and philosophy, Bridge Street is sure to have some good reads while also allowing you to shop local.
Location: 2814 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Kramers
Located in the heart of Dupont Circle, Kramers is a world-famous independent bookstore known for its cozy atmosphere and satiating cafe. The bookshop is only a quick trip away via the Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) bus to Dupont.
Location: 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW
Haircuts & Beauty
David Rios Salon & Spa: 1519 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Georgetown Aveda Salon & Spa: 1325 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Wisconsin Barber & Hairstyling: 1518 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Georgetown Hairstyling: 1329 35th St. NW
Sephora: 3241 M St. NW
Glossier: 3065 M St. NW
Dry Cleaning
Georgetown Cleaners & Tailors: 1303 35th St. NW
New York Cleaners: 3239 P St. NW
Miscellaneous
Glover Park Ace Hardware: 2233 Wisconsin Ave. NW
The UPS Store: 3220 N St. NW
FedEx: 2400 M St. NW
Wells Fargo Bank: 3700 Calvert St. NW
Chase Bank: 3217 P St. NW
PNC Bank: 1201 Wisconsin Ave. NW
