The Market Lunch
| Address: | 225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA |
| Phone: | +1 202-547-8444 |
| Site: | marketlunchdc.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | Closed 7:30AM–2:30PM 7:30AM–2:30PM 7:30AM–2:30PM 7:30AM–3PM 8AM–3PM 9AM–3PM |
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Austin Graff
Market Lunch is a Capitol Hill classic. Situated in the historic Eastern Market building right on Capitol Hill, its always a local favorite. The man who owns it is a quirky guy whos provided great breakfast and lunch to Capitol Hill for years. He serves up some classic American items like french toast, fried green tomatoes, and pancakes (People LOVE the blueberry buckwheat pancakes). If youre not a local and used to the hustle and bustle of DC, you may be a little overwhelmed so prepare yourself. There is always a line (though it moves fast) and people crowd around you the entire time. Ordering (Its cash only) is always fast paced and seating is quick. Theres one long table right where you order or picnic tables outside or tables in the back room of Eastern Market. All seating is first come first serve. If you want a unique local experience, come here! If you are easily overwhelmed, try getting a reservation at nearby Teds Bulletin.
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Christine L
I went here and read all the reviews about the crab cake sandwich. So what else did I do? get it! It comes with bun, lettuce and tomato. With this few ingredients i am thinking cake cake must be amazing as they are essentally letting the crab cake speak for itself. When i got it, i was excited and took it outside to eat. As i unwrapped it, I was disappointment that I paid $10+ dollar for a crab cake smaller than a mason jar lid. The big bun made me think it was going to be bigger. No big deal, the crab cake will be amazing. After a bite, i was throughly disappointed for the all the hype it got. For the crab cake, i give it three stars. It was better than the one had at ikea, but not as good at the one I had a cantlers inn in Annapolis, and, it was cheaper. Cantlers also had some cole slaw that added to the freshness and amazingness of the crab cake. I would come back to try the breakfast...hope i am not dissapointed
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Craig Schlozman
I cant believe that dude upsold me on a pancake I really didnt want, but man it was worth it. Perfectly airy, I though it would float away, the flapjacks here are better than mom used to make (sorry, ma). A great assortment of deliciously filled omelets, Market Lunch is just steps away from several vendors that will sell you what you need to cook your next meal. Fill up at Market Lunch before you shop with their waffles and pancakes--a house favorite. Be prepared to wait in line and fight for a table. This is an Eastern Market fave.
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A Private User
Pros: awesome food (blue bucks and cue with slaw are my favorites), friendly atmosphere. Cons: painfully long line, cash only, dont serve complementary tap water. Overall a great place to visit on the weekend or any time youre not in a big time crunch. Youll wait in line for a while but the food is worth it and you can make lots of friends at the big communal table if youre interested.
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Oliver Rapp
First off, the restaurant has a very interesting atmosphere, because it is located inside the market. The pancakes are very delicious and their breakfast sandwiches are quality. The food is made quick but the line is often long. I recommend The brick, with bacon.
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Jonathan Miller
Consistently great b-fast. Great pancakes; great grits; great eggs & esp eggs Benedict (with crab). Its a must-visit when we have out of town friends staying with us. It always amazes me how seats appear at the communal table when your food is ready, too.
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A Private User
This place is a part of my morning routine. The "brick" breakfast sandwich is better than any that you will ever have. Good people and bs isnt tolerated. If you are stupid and/or indecisive, go somewhere else.
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Tyler Adams
Great food and fantastic service! Extremely friendly people, I felt right at home. The crab cakes and blue bucks were amazing, but I hardly think you can go wrong on their menu :)
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Jc P
Busy place morning or noon but of course their is a reason for it. Good breakfast selection here and tons of food to order breakfast/Lunch. Cons abit smelly but thats about it
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Marty Katz
Most DC crabcakes are just fake news. The Market Lunch crabcake is Maryland/Chesapeake Bay grade. Excellent cucumber salad and fresh-cut fries. Cash only, closes around 2.
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Alison Mayes
Delicious brunch! Blueberry pancakes and crab cakes are very good. Seating is limited when they are busy. Also be prepared, its cash only.
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Keith VanderLinden
This is my favorite breakfast spot in DC. The shrimp bacon and spicy grits is excellent. Alas, its closed on Mondays.
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William Battle
Good food, good atmosphere seafood is delicious and the owner is quite a character. Will be back!
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Edward Cotton
Always worth the stop to grab a bite. Nice to find something outside of the tourist dives.
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A Private User
Small, authentic Mexican café... great food, great price, quick service.
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shihyang lin
價格偏高，用餐環境差。
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Chris Smith
Amazing breakfast hidden gem in the market a must if you in D.C.
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Scott Annis
Great food, especially the bar-b-que.
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Devin Jump
Best pancakes youll ever have.
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Dan Cook
Get the crabcake!
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Victoria Wilkins-Evans
Loved it
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light sun
good
