Looking to uncover all that Mount Vernon Square has to offer? Get to know this Washington neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a breakfast and brunch spot offering homemade breads to a Michelin-rated Turkish restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Mount Vernon Square, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. A Baked Joint
Topping the list is breakfast and brunch spot A Baked Joint, situated at 430 K St. NW. With 4.5 stars out of 1,840 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite.
Breakfast sandwiches include smoked salmon and scallion cream cheese on an open-faced baguette and thick North Carolina ham with egg and cheddar cheese on a bolillo roll. Other brunch options are crème brûlée French toast, savory oatmeal and fresh breads handmade daily on site.
2. Ottoman Taverna
Turkish and halal spot Ottoman Taverna is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 425 I St. NW, 4.5 stars out of 418 reviews.
The restaurant, which has the Michelin Guide's Bib Goumand status, features char-grilled kebabs, thyme and pepper marinated lamb chops, white bean stew with tomatoes, onions and green peppers; and lamb, beef and chicken kofte.
3. Busboys and Poets
An outpost of Busboys and Poets, a traditional American and Mediterranean spot, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 2,286 Yelp reviews. Head over to 450 K St. NW to see for yourself.
The restaurant, which also offers a bookstore and event space inside, features such menu options as lamb sliders, crispy Brussels sprouts, chicken barley soup, Cuban sandwiches, shrimp and grits and fried chicken.
4. The Dignitary
Finally, check out The Dignitary, which has earned four stars out of 81 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar and lounge in the Marriott Marquis hotel at 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW.
Handcrafted cocktails, including Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, as well as bourbon flights, craft beers and wines, are featured. The menu offers shrimp dumplings, a duck confit quesadilla and barbecued chicken flatbread, among other options.
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