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The Market Lunch
Breakfast Spot$$$$
Capitol Hill, Washington
"famous blueberry buckwheat pancakes and the eggs Benedict"(3 Tips)
"... until noon. Try the bluebucks (blueberry buckwheat pancakes) or crab..."(4 Tips)
"Try the fried green tomatoes!"(6 Tips)
"Crab cakes are good and the sweet corn and cucumber salad are tasty."(10 Tips)
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I usually come on Saturday for the French toast specials. They always use fresh fruit, not the kind in the clingy syrup, and it's so yummy. Open Saturday and Sunday now.
- Come early for Saturday's breakfast. Special items on the menu include the famous blueberry buckwheat pancakes and the eggs Benedict with fried green tomatoes. But bring cash!
- Crab cakes are good and the sweet corn and cucumber salad are tasty. I also like the ginger bread at the far corner bakery at the end of the market.
- The French toast special is always delicious. The French toast is topped with fresh fruit from the market vendors.
Stephanie DNovember 13, 2014Eastern market institution. Cash only. Long lines on the weekends & closed on Mondays. Have only had breakfast. Big scoop of butter on the grits.- They serve the BEST breakfast on Saturdays until noon. Try the bluebucks (blueberry buckwheat pancakes) or crab cakes Benedict!
- Patrick KiernanSeptember 23, 2016BLT with egg was delicious. Order at the counter, very quick service. Located inside Eastern Market
Russ PtacekJanuary 31, 2014Inspectors closed Market Lunch at Eastern Market citing 5 violations including rodent droppings on the floor in the food prep area. It passed re-inspection and reopened.
Best pancakes in DC. Be sure & get 'em with real maple syrup ($2.50)
Close GitmoJanuary 11, 2012Jan 11(right now!): the National Day of Action Against Guantanamo & the NDAA! Join us at 1130 in Lafayette Square across from the White House. The program and march will run from Noon-2:30pm EST
Design*SpongeAugust 3, 2014
Colleen NJanuary 9, 2014From Washingtonian: crab cake with grits and cheddar eggs, brick sandwich, blueberry buckwheat pancakes
JenMay 1, 2010Get here early on Sat. morning for the 'Bluebucks' & have cash. During the week, try the 'Brick'. For the displaced Southerner - their fried green tomatoes are almost as good as home's.
Best crab cake breakfast I've ever had!! So worth the wait!
Reagan BarbosaJune 6, 2016The bluebuck pancakes that everyone raves about aren't good at all. Go to Bubby's in NYC if you want real pancakes.- S FMarch 2, 2016The cashier/order taker was very rude. Stared at me when I tried to order. Not a smile. Not a "can I help you" When I asked for pancakes, she told me in a very unfriendly way no breakfast after 11:00
Chris GreenOctober 9, 2010If in season, get the oysters. Fried perfect, just enough salt in the batter. Awesome.
Julia Robey ChristianJanuary 24, 2010Go to Market Lunch. Try the fried green tomatoes. Don't be dismayed by the sometimes salty service. It's worth it. Read more
On weekends, breakfast is only served on Saturdays til 12. No breakfast on Sundays.
Toni Rae SalmiApril 17, 2010The Brick is a great breakfast sandwich! If you're not afraid of consuming some calories, get it!
If you like attitude with your food, this is the place. I think Mom called ahead to make sure they gave me a hard time.
David KlevanMarch 6, 2010Mmmm pancakes for Maizie. Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich for me and Charlotte.
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