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Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Washington's U Street Corridor neighborhood

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Published on March 11, 2020
Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Washington's U Street Corridor neighborhoodTrader Joe's | Photo: Trey M./Yelp

Visiting the U Street Corridor, 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 breakfast and brunch spot to an ice cream shop.

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

1. Trader Joe's

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Topping the list is a location of the chain Trader Joe's. Located at 1914 14th St. NW, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 196 reviews on Yelp.

The popular grocery sells everything from fish, meat and dairy products to flowers, wine and produce.

2. Busboys and Poets

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Next up is a location of Busboys and Poets, situated at 2021 14th St. NW. With four stars out of 2,300 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite.

The restaurant, bookshop and event space, which has several other locations in the District, features menu items like blackened salmon, black beans and rice, sweet potato hash, lamb sliders and vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

3. Ted's Bulletin

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New American spot Ted's Bulletin, which offers comfort food and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1818 14th St. NW, four stars out of 1,660 reviews.

Breakfast and brunch are the specialties of the restaurant, which, in addition to omelets and breakfast burritos, offers cheddar grits, pancakes, smoked brisket hash, and crab Benedict. Grain bowls, milkshakes and cinnamon rolls are also featured.

4. Jeni's Ice Creams

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A location of the chain Jeni's Ice Creams is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 463 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1925 14th St. NW to see for yourself.

Pineapple upside down cake, salty caramel, Boston cream pie, goat cheese with red cherries, and churro are among the many flavor options.


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