Our favorite cupcakes in DC are from Baked & Wired, and you’ll find them slightly off the beaten path in Georgetown.

A classic diner that’s been around since the 1940s, Florida Avenue Grill is still a reliable spot for breakfast in Columbia Heights.

The food at Colada Shop is just okay, but the space and location make it a good place for a quick meal around U Street.

Bread Furst is a bakery in Van Ness with some of our favorite pastries in town. It’s also a good spot for a quick breakfast or lunch.

GW Delicatessen is our go-to bagel sandwich spot in Foggy Bottom.

Hit Bethesda Bagels for breakfast and lunch in Dupont, but expect a line.

A casual spot by day, and a proper restaurant by night, hit The Partisan in Penn Quarter if you really enjoy meat.

The Ferris Bueller of DC restaurants, The Royal is cool without trying too hard. Come for great Colombian food and cocktails.