Highest-rated cheap eats in Washington, D.C., according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated cheap eats in Washington, D.C., according to Tripadvisor
With the advent of Big Data, it's easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food—particularly easy, cheap eats—Americans have very specific opinions. Dining brands in U.S. have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, American restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Washington, D.C. that are listed as "cheap eats" on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Easy, inexpensive options here run the gamut of cuisine, service options, and styles. The restaurants on this list are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of deliciousness.
Anyone reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if any of your favorite cheap eateries made the list.
#30. Shake Shack
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 800 F St NW Corner of 9th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-1505
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#29. Shouk
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Middle Eastern
- Address: 655 K St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-2385
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#28. Sprinkles Georgetown
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 3015 M Street Northwest Georgetown, Washington DC, DC 20007-3782
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#27. Chaia
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Fast Food
- Address: 3207 Grace St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007-3614
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#26. Zorba's Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mediterranean
- Address: 1612 20th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-1290
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#25. Corner Bakery Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 500 N Capitol St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-1531
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#24. Wiseguy Pizza
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Pizza
- Address: 300 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-2640
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#23. Ben's Chili Bowl
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1213 U St NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-4442
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#22. Wicked Waffle
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1712 I St NW, Washington DC, DC 20006-3702
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#21. District Taco
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 1309 F St NW Between N 13th St & N 14th St, Washington DC, DC 20004
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#20. Pitango Gelato
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert
- Address: 413 7th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-2202
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#19. Chopt Creative Salad Company
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Fast Food
- Address: 1300 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20036-1703
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#18. Good Stuff Eatery
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 303 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20003-1148
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#17. Bagels Etc
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 2122 P St NW, Washington DC, DC 20037-1037
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#16. Nando's Peri-Peri
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Portuguese
- Address: 819 7th St NW Ste 100, Washington DC, DC 20001-3762
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#15. Burger Tap & Shake Foggy Bottom
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20037-1709
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#14. Amsterdam Falafelshop
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Fast Food, Mediterranean
- Address: 2425 18th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-2003
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#13. El Rinconcito Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Address: 1129 11th St NW between N L St & N M St, Washington DC, DC 20001-4354
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#12. &pizza - K Street
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Address: 1400 K St Nw, Washington DC, DC 20005
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#11. Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1308 G St NW, Washington DC, DC 20005-3004
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#10. Bub and Pop's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1815 M St NW, Washington DC, DC 20036-2520
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#9. Shake Shack
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1216 18th St NW SW Corner of Connecticut, Washington DC, DC 20036-2540
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#8. west wing cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 300 New Jersey Ave NW Ste 100, Washington DC, DC 20001-2030
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#7. &pizza - Hotel Hive
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Pizza
- Address: 2224 F St Nw, Washington DC, DC 20037
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#6. We the Pizza
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Address: 305 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20003-1148
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#5. HipCityVeg
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 712 7th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-3716
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#4. sweetgreen Capitol Hill
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Fast Food
- Address: 221 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20003
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#3. &pizza - H Street
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Address: 1118 H St NE, Washington DC, DC 20002
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#2. Baked and Wired
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, American
- Address: 1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007-3813
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#1. Keren Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: African, Ethiopian
- Address: 1780 Florida Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-2658
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