Family Dinette

What a hole in the wall. I went here and ordered breakfast. They didnt have home fries so I said just give me the omelet and it came to $7.94. I was thinking the Chinese lady would make an exception of the minimum $10 purchase as I always go there. She told me to get a juice or something. I said neverminded. This place is greasy and the food is not fresh. Im going to stop eating from these Chinese people. Their service is horrible and nasty. They will not get any more of my money! CLOSE FOR GOOD!!

Family Dinette looks terrifying on the outside. The run-down building, with a somewhat scruffy door canopy, looks like a place that's one step away from collapsing under the weight of its health inspection violations. DO NOT BE DETERRED! Your adventurousness will soon be rewarded.

People come to Family Dinette for the food and for the warm personality of the owner. Regular patrons earn "Honey" status and an enthusiastic greeting when they come through the door. Even for strangers, the woman at the counter makes the process of giving an order and receiving your food as fun as it can be.

Food here is good--not amazing, but a solid win. I have only been here for lunch, but there is an extensive breakfast menu, and I get the impression that's the busiest time for this place, which opens at 6 or 6:30 in the morning. Lunch options range from the ubiquitous (burger, cheese steak sub) to the more unusual (bulgogi, stir-fried vegetables, bulgogi-marinated burger). Portions are large, and the lunch combos are a particularly good value.

The inside ambiance is minimal at best (this is a carry-out restaurant, after all), but you have a clear view of the busy grill/griddle.

DC once had dozens of little carry-out places like this, but they've become an endangered species due to rampant gentrification. Family Dinette proudly carries on this old tradition, and I hope they're able to stick around for a long time to come.

This is a small breakfast spot. The pancakes were good however, I’m not sure what the salmon cakes were? I’ve never seen salmon that looks like theirs. Sorry I didn’t take pics! I definitely threw it away. Everything else was good.

A"hole in the wall" place with great food & pricing in the HEART of overpriced DC !! Owner was sweet and knew people personally !!
Fried fish box...spicy chicken teriyaki box were very good!!!

"Dinette" may be a stretch (no where to actually sit) but it's basically a dive to get good fill for breakfast or lunch without any hassle. Plenty of regulars come here for a reason. I was quite happy with my food and would return!

Was looking for a breakfast place close to my hotel and this small local spot pops up. It's take out only but the food was good. I will definitely get food from here next time I'm in DC

Great place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch. Wide selection of drinks and speedy service! I got a scrapple breakfast sandwich and my brother got a salmon breakfast sandwich. Both of them were very warm and tasted delicious. The staff seem to have good relationships with their regular customers.

Oh wow! Perfect short order breakfast take-out in the heart of Chinatown. This is my go-to for eggs, pancakes, grits, and other breakfast staples cooked right there in front of you by crazy clean and tidy Korean(?) family. Nothing but amazing goodness to start your day, regardless when you do. Breakfast served all day!