Brunch in Washington, DC

There may not be an official brunch capital of America, but the locals here will make a strong case for the title.

Power brunch capital — politicos, embassies, and diplomatic dim sum on Sundays. Across Washington, brunch takes on a flavor and pace that you simply can't find in another city. The directory currently lists 58 brunch-friendly restaurants in the Washington, DC area, ranging from neighborhood diners and coffee bars to ambitious bistros that build elaborate weekend menus around seasonal ingredients.

What you order at brunch in Washington is shaped by what's grown nearby, who has cooked here for generations, and what newcomers have brought to the table. Locals here treat brunch as a small celebration: a way to mark the end of a long week, catch up with friends, or simply slow down and enjoy a meal that doesn't have to end on schedule.

Below you'll find a full alphabetical directory of brunch restaurants in Washington, with addresses, phone numbers, opening hours, and notes from the editorial team and local contributors. Use the cuisine breakdown to find a category that fits your morning — whether you want a classic American diner experience, a French pastry-and-coffee morning, a Mexican-style breakfast burrito, or a vegetarian-forward menu.

Each restaurant page includes more detail about the room, the menu, and what regulars recommend ordering. New listings are added every week, and corrections from local readers are always welcome — see the Submit page if you'd like to contribute.

By cuisine in Washington

• Cafe — 18 spots
• American — 15 spots
• Coffee Shop — 11 spots
• French — 3 spots
• Breakfast — 3 spots
• latin_american — 2 spots
• Diner — 2 spots
• pancake — 2 spots

Full directory: 58 brunch restaurants in Washington

• 1789

  1226 36th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

  American

• As You Are

  500 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003

  Cafe

• Avalon Theatre Cafe

  Washington, DC

  Cafe

• Avenue Grill

  1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

  American · Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-10:30,11:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-11:00,11:30-14:00

• Big Chair Coffee

  2122 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020

  Coffee Shop

• Bistro Cacao

  316 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

  French

• Booeymonger

  5252 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20015

  deli · Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00

• Bread & Chocolate

  5542 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

  Cafe

• Breadsoda

  2233 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20007-4104

  Cafe

• Buff and Brew Café

  Washington, DC

  Coffee Shop

• Buzz Bakeshop

  901 Slaters Lane, Washington, DC 22314

  Cafe

• Cafe Berlin

  322 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC

  german · Hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Th 14:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-23:00; Su 14:00-22:00

• Coffee Express

  Washington, DC

  Cafe

• Corner Bakery

  529 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20045

  Coffee Shop · Hours: 06:00-17:00

• Courtyard Cafe

  701 8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001-3516

  Cafe · Hours: 11:30-17:30

• Cure Bar and Bistro

  1000 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001-4520

  French · japanese · sushi · Hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00

• Dos Gringos

  3116 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

  Cafe · Hours: Tu,We 07:30-20:00; Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-16:00

• East St Cafe

  50 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002-4214

  Asian

• Eclairons

  1737 Wilson Boulevard, Washington, DC 22209

  Cafe · Hours: Mo-Th 07:30-19:00; Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-19:00

• El Nuevo Migueleno

  1721 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

  latin_american

• El Rinconcito Cafe

  1326 Park Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20010

  latin_american · Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00

• Euro Market

  2201 Wilson Boulevard, Washington, DC 22201-3323

  Cafe · Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-18:00

• For Five Coffee Roasters

  1735 North Lynn Street, Washington, DC 22209

  Coffee Shop · Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00

• Fresh Baguette

  3412 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

  Cafe

• Gregorys Coffee

  443 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

  Coffee Shop

• Hard Rock Cafe

  999 E Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

  American · Hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00

• Harriet's

  432 11th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

  Breakfast · Hours: 06:30-22:00

• Her Diner

  2004 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

  Diner · Hours: Mo-Tu 18:00-23:00; We 18:00-24:00; Th-Fr 18:00-02:00; Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-22:00

• Hitching Post Restaurant

  200 Upshur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011

  American

• IHOP

  1523 Alabama Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032

  Breakfast · pancake · Hours: Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00

• Keren Restaurant

  1780 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20009-2658

  Coffee Shop

• Le Pain Quotidien

  666 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20003

  Coffee Shop · Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa,Su 08:00-18:00

• Lincoln's Waffle Shop

  504 10th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004-1401

  American · Hours: 06:00-14:00

• Lost Sock

  1100 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

  Cafe · Hours: Tu-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa,Su 08:00-16:00

• Manhattan Cafe & Catering

  1655 Fort Myer Drive, Washington, DC 22209

  Cafe

• Matchbox

  521 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

  pizza · American

• Matisse

  4934 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016-4104

  French

• Millie’s

  4866 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

  American

• Mr. Henry's

  601 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20003

  American

• New Dynasty

  2020 P Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036

  chinese

• Petit Monde Cafe

  2653 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008

  Cafe · Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00

• Potomac Grille

  972 Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20024-2002

  American · Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00

• Qargo Coffee

  1600 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006

  Coffee Shop

• Ruth's Chris Steak House

  2231 Crystal Drive, Washington, DC 22202-3711

  American · steak_house · Hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00, 16:00-22:30; Sa 16:00-22:30; Su 16:00-21:00

• Sandella's Flatbread Cafe

  Washington, DC

  sandwich

• Sequoia Grill

  3000 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007-5101

  American

• Starbucks

  7700 Norfolk Avenue, Washington, DC 20814

  Coffee Shop

• Starbucks Reserve

  1000 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

  Coffee Shop · Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00

• Teaism

  2009 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

  Cafe

• The Cheesecake Factory

  2900 Clarendon Boulevard, Washington, DC 22201

  American · Hours: Mo-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr 11:30-00:30; Sa 10:00-00:30; Su 10:00-23:00

• The Diner

  2453 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

  American · Diner · Hours: 24/7

• The Original Pancake House

  7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC 20814

  Breakfast · pancake

• Tryst Coffeehouse

  2459 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

  Cafe

• Tynan Coffee and Tea

  1400 Irving Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010

  Coffee Shop · Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00

• Wah Sing Restaurant

  2521 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC

  chinese · American · Hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su-Th 11:00-23:00

• Wine and Butter

  1023 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003

  Cafe · Hours: 07:00-20:00

• Wingo's

  2218 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

  American

• Yours Cafe

  2619 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

  Cafe