Washington, DC
For Breakfast in Washington, the local food press points to The Market Lunch, The World Famous Florida Avenue Grill, and The Coupe. Picks from The Infatuation, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated July 2026.
The Market Lunch · Eastern Market
Legendary blueberry-buckwheat pancakes at Eastern Market since 1978, worth the wait.
The World Famous Florida Avenue Grill · Columbia Heights
DC's oldest Black-owned restaurant (1944), world-famous hot cakes, light and fluffy.
The Coupe · Columbia Heights
All-day breakfast on a whole corner block, the Coupe Royale with eggs, sausage, hash brown, and french toast.
SEYLOU LLC · Blagden Alley
A Blagden Alley bakery turning locally-milled grains into one-of-a-kind baked goods and sandwiches.
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