Washington, D.C./ Food & Drinks
Published on March 06, 2020
Check out the 4 top spots in Washington's Fort Totten-Upper Northeast neighborhoodBusboys and Poets | Photo: Diana T./Yelp

Visiting Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Washington neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a spice shop to a hookah bar.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. The Spice Suite

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Topping the list is The Spice Suite, a spot to score herbs, spices and more. Located at 6902 Fourth St. NW, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 78 reviews on Yelp. The Spice Suite offers spice blends and cooking oils.

2. Busboys And Poets 

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Next up is traditional American, Mediterranean, breakfast and brunch spot Busboys and Poets - Takoma, situated at 235 Carroll St. NW. With four stars out of 419 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. On the menu, look for the vegan scramble, shrimp & grits, Mediterranean pasta and more.

3. ELife Restaurant

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Vegan spot ELife Restaurant is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 341 Cedar St. NW, four stars out of 330 reviews. ELife Restaurant serves up pancakes, vegetable lasagna, chicken florentine and more.

4. Library Tavern

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Check out Library Tavern, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 72 reviews on Yelp. You can find the hookah bar, Persian/Iranian and Middle Eastern spot at 5420 Third St. NW. Library Tavern offers eggs Benedict, falafel, lemon calamari and more.


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