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The Best Comfort Food in D.C.

1. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews

natalie k.natalie kay: Really good starters— bacon lollipops and cornbread. Homemade sodas. Excellent pot pie.

2. Ted's Bulletin

8.8
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 304 tips and reviews

V l S.V l Smith: Meatloaf sandwich, pretzels and beer cheese dip, Ted's burger all outstanding!

The Pig is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

3. The Pig

1320 14th St NW (btwn Rhode Island Ave & N St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 143 tips and reviews

travel4foodtravel4food: Face bacon? Yes. Lard doughnut? Yes. Chicken fried pork? Yes. All good. All pork. All the time.

Lincoln is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

4. Lincoln

8.4
1110 Vermont Ave NW (btwn L St and Thomas Circle NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 149 tips and reviews

Caroline C.Caroline Collins: The short rib dish is delicious - the macaroni and cheese sinfully good, too. The signature cocktails are unique, pretty, and delicious!

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

5. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

John B.John Booth: Believe the hype, friendly service and amazing food. The smoke chilli half is incredible.

Greek Deli & Catering is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

6. Greek Deli & Catering

8.2
1120 19th St NW (btwn L & M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 55 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Lott: By far the best Greek food in the District with generous portions and reasonable prices. My faves are the spanakopita and the pastitsio. Know what you want before you get to the register.

Busboys and Poets is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

7. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Courtney L.Courtney Lewis: Great for brunch. Must get the grits, they are out of this world! Ordered the oaxaca omelette and loved it. Beans, eggs, cheese and guacamole? Yes please!

Daikaya is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

8. Daikaya

8.7
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: The noodles themselves here are what makes Daikaya stand out. They have a perfect al dente bite that is unmatched — probably because they import them from Sapporo for prime quality. Read more.

Central Michel Richard is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

9. Central Michel Richard

8.6
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Sanford: The fried chicken was amazing. Definitely not what I thought when the waiter recommend "fried chicken". Best meal I've ever had in DC.

Sakuramen is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

10. Sakuramen

8.0
2441 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 108 tips and reviews

Mike L.Mike Lock: Seriously THE best ramen in DC. Spicy miso ramen and chashu buns are a must have.

CapMacDC is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

11. CapMacDC

8.0
(Check Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews

Rachel C.Rachel Clark: Putting crumbled Cheez-Its on top of mac & cheese is possibly the peak of human ingenuity.

Blue Duck Tavern is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

12. Blue Duck Tavern

8.8
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews

Melissa C.Melissa Chai: Delicious brunch and excellent service. The Cafe Park was the perfect boozy iced coffee for a Sunday afternoon. Brussels sprouts and short rib hash were outstanding. Coming back for the apple pie

Duke's Grocery is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

13. Duke's Grocery

9.0
1513 17th St NW (btwn Church St & P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Northwest Washington · 132 tips and reviews

Dave W.Dave Whelan: The Proper Burger. Much has been written. Not enough has been said. Remember how your first ShackBurger made you feel? This is that, only better. More intense, more honest, and way more flavorful.

Doomie's Home Cookin' is one of The Best Comfort Food in D.C..

14. Doomie's Home Cookin'

7.6
1253 Vine St #9 (at Fountain Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 94 tips and reviews

Matt (@VeganCheesehead) C.Matt (@VeganCheesehead) Crotteau: Vegan food that cannot be matched. Best dairy free desserts, deep-fried Oreos, and appetizers. Vegan comfort food.