| Washington D.C. Cheap Eats Washington is full of restaurants. Ethnic, power-lunch, famous, hole-in-the-wall: they're all here. The good, inexpensive restaurants are extremely popular, so you'll need to plan ahead and be prepared to wait. There are a few Metro-accessible grocery stores in and around Washington, including Trader Joe's, Giant Food and Whole Foods. They offer prepared foods, such as salads and roast chicken, which make great picnic items. Consider popping some plasticware and a small knife into your checked baggage so you'll be prepared for your picnic. Check out the food court at Union Station for an amazing variety of casual eats. You can chow down on everything from fajitas to Italian cannoli. This food court is often thronged with local commuters. If you are visiting one of the Smithsonian museums, you can grab a quick lunch at one of the cafés. They're relatively inexpensive and extremely convenient. On Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress has a coffee shop and cafeteria (closed Sundays). Here are more budget dining options for you to consider: Breadline 1751 Pennsylvania Ave. N. W. This sandwich, soup and salad spot is less than two blocks from the White House. It's deservedly popular. The daily specials vary from Cuban sandwiches to asparagus panini, and there's plenty of choice on the regular menu. Sandwiches are $7.25 or $7.50. Salads start at $6.30. Open Monday through Friday only (and Saturdays in summer), 7:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Free wireless internet access is an added bonus. (Metro: Farragut West) Nirvana 1810 K St. N. W. Nirvana dishes up a $10 lunch buffet that features specialties from a different Indian region each day. The price is right, and the variety is wonderful. The staff can tell you about India's diverse cuisine and point out vegan options. Nirvana's menu is entirely vegetarian. Closed Sundays. (Metro: Farragut North or Farragut West) Lindy's Bon Appetit 2040 I St. N. W. (at Pennsylvania Ave.) Lindy's Bon Appetit has served take-out burgers and fries to George Washington University students for over 30 years. There's nowhere to sit, but the burgers are moderately priced ($7 - $10) and you can order them with just about any topping combo you can imagine. Lindy's serves up old-fashioned breakfast food, too. If you'd rather sit to eat, climb the stairs to Lindy's Red Lion, owned by the same folks. (Metro: Foggy Bottom @ GWU) --Nancy Parode Where is your favorite cheap place to eat in Washington DC? Tell us here. <<Washington DC Home Free Washington DC>> |
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