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Summer in DC

Summer in DC

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Created by Penn Appetit • Updated On: September 3, 2012

We've got you covered in our nation's capitol. DC summers are tasty!

Georgetown Cupcake is one of Summer in DC.

1. Georgetown Cupcake

8.5
3301 M St NW (at 33rd St.), Washington, D.C.
Cupcake Shop · Georgetown · 407 tips and reviews
Hello Cupcake is one of Summer in DC.

2. Hello Cupcake

1351 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Dupont Cir & N St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Cupcake Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 47 tips and reviews
District Taco is one of Summer in DC.

3. District Taco

8.1
1309 F St. NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 166 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: Cheap and delicious tacos with unlimited toppings

Roti Modern Mediterranean is one of Summer in DC.

4. Roti Modern Mediterranean

7.4
2221 I Street Northwest (at 23rd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · George Washington University · 33 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: If you like Hummus on Penn's campus, you will LOVE Roti. Mediterranean food done with a simple Chipotle-style menu.

Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of Summer in DC.

5. Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 119 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: Like Maoz, but with unlimited toppings and a better atmosphere. Don't skip the fries!

Yogiberry is one of Summer in DC.

6. Yogiberry

1101 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · 9 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: You absolutely must try the Taro flavor. Best in the world. Also a great selection of toppings.

FroZenYo is one of Summer in DC.

7. FroZenYo

1006 F St NW (btwn 10th & 11th Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 45 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: Be careful when using the fro-yo handles--it comes out so fast you'll have made a $10 fro-yo if you don't pull gently.

Baked & Wired is one of Summer in DC.

8. Baked & Wired

9.1
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: Some say the cupcakes are better than Georgetown (and there's no line). Coffee is excellent.

Founding Farmers is one of Summer in DC.

9. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews
Tabard Inn is one of Summer in DC.

10. Tabard Inn

8.6
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 143 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: With homemade doughnuts for brunch, you can't go wrong!

America Eats Tavern is one of Summer in DC.

11. America Eats Tavern

405 8th St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 32 tips and reviews
ShopHouse Kitchen is one of Summer in DC.

12. ShopHouse Kitchen

1516 Connecticut Ave NW (at Dupont Circle), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: Asian version of Chipotle. Beware: spicy option is VERY spicy, even for proud lovers of spicy food.

The Tombs is one of Summer in DC.

13. The Tombs

8.4
1226 36th St NW (at Prospect St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · Georgetown · 89 tips and reviews
Ben's Chili Bowl is one of Summer in DC.

14. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.4
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews
Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of Summer in DC.

15. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.8
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips and reviews
2 Amys is one of Summer in DC.

16. 2 Amys

8.9
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 167 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: The best pizza in DC, hands down. The margherita pizza is perfection.

Ethiopic is one of Summer in DC.

17. Ethiopic

7.9
401 H St NE (at 4th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 49 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: Fantastic ethiopian food near Union Station

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe is one of Summer in DC.

18. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

8.8
1517 Connecticut Ave NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Northwest Washington · 328 tips and reviews

Penn A.Penn Appetit: A must-visit DC institution with brunch portions to contend with Philadelphia's beloved Sabrina's. Peruse the bookstore while you wait for your table.