Busy counter-serve spot for hearty American breakfasts & lunches with a large communal table.
At a glance
#14 of 22 Seafood restaurants in Washington #23 of 39 Brunch restaurants in WashingtonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.41
Rating breakdown
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5 ★68%
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4 ★19%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Market Lunch?
- The Market Lunch is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 396 reviews.
- How does The Market Lunch rank in Washington?
- The Market Lunch is #14 of 22 Seafood restaurants in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Market Lunch located?
- 225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States — 2.9 km from the center of Washington.
- How can I contact The Market Lunch?
- Phone: +1 202-547-8444 · Website: marketlunchdc.com
Great place to get a proper local breakfast. Service was fast, menu was varied and price was reasonable.
It's no frills done right.
It's no frills done right.
I have lived within walking distance of this charming institution for half of its existence. It is fine for pancakes, but then I forget that and go back every few years and eat something else. I tried the shrimp and grits last Sunday. I must be writing this to remind my future self. Watery and lumpy, by far the worst grits I have ever tasted. And I’m not even a southerner. And rubbery pre-cooked shrimp, which is typical for places like this but somehow I had hoped for better and it was 19 bucks... Then there was a metal shard in the grits. Not huge, mind you, size of a fingernail, but that made me nervous. I should have returned it, but how or where? It is frantic. I want to love this institution, and maybe I still blindly do for what it is, probably helps my property value or something, but they need to earn it, or stick to pancakes and stay staid. Or maybe that is the message to my future self.
The most delicious breakfast and lunch in the DMV! Fresh food is always the best food, and they have plenty of it. Great service!
A classic brunch spot. Love the blueberry buckwheat pancakes, the brick sandwich, the soft shell crab sandwich.
the blueberry buckwheat pancakes were great. i usually go for french toast (my husband did) and I was happy I went with the pancakes. super moist and great taste. the french toast itself was just okay, but the apple cider syrup and cinnamon butter was pretty amazing. not a bad choice by any means. there was a line when we got there but it went quickly and seats freed up easily. loved the vibe !!
I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this on Google Maps. This is one of my favorite breakfast places in Washington. Tommy has been running this place for decades. They’re famous for their pancakes “blues“ and “blue bucks“ – but there’s so much more. Try their Brick sandwich (egg, cheese, bacon, potatoes on a bun), crab cakes, shrimp and grits, etc. Everything here is delicious. There used to be an hour wait in line on Saturday mornings. Since the pandemic, the lines have been shorter. This is a genuine DC hangout for locals. You will see a diverse crowd here – like you see on Capitol Hill in general. It makes me proud to live here. Long live Market Lunch!
Holy yum! The crab cake sandwich was amazing. Super crispy outside. Great flavor. Fresh corn salad was yummy. Highly recommended
What a great experience. The gentlemen in the cashier is great! He is super funny and gives you the best suggestions, so you better listen to him :p We really enjoyed the atmosphere. The food is delicious: the crab cake Benedict it’s amazing... They are famous for the blueberry pancakes (delicious as well). The service is great, very nice staff, convenient location and good prices. FYI: This place is cash only, so be prepared :)
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