You don’t have to spend an entire paycheck in order to eat an incredible meal in Washington, DC. The district has spawned a host of successful fast-casual eateries from sweetgreen, District Taco, &Pizza, CAVA and is also home to affordable restaurants that have practically become institutions in the city.
Next week we are adding Bargain Bites as a search category for district to City Walker (Free on iOS and Android). The Bargain Bites category is focused around places that make incredible food for a great price. As all things City Walker, the search results are driven by the locals. So share your experiences at these affordable restaurants – to help their position on the City Walker platform. Only you have that power.
Until will launch the new search category, here are a few of our favorites.
CAVA
A Mediterranean mix customized just for your taste buds – and at an affordable price, too. Three friends started the company in the DC metro area, and made putting a delicious bowl together easy: you begin with a base, throw in a few delicious dips and spreads, stack it with a protein like braised beef or lamb, then top it off with crumbled feta, pita crisps, cucumber salad … there’s more, but we’re too hungry to keep going.
Beefsteak
José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup got into the fast-casual game with this vegetable-based eatery that has multiple locations in the District. Put together a colorful bowl full of tasty veggies that will fill you up, too. You can also throw in grains, greens, fresh sauces and slices of meat or protein. As with Andrés’ many other restaurants, Beefsteak features outstanding seasonal ingredients and a comfortable dine-in experience.
Lucky Buns
In the market for bold flavors and toasty buns? Look no further than chef Alex McCoy’s globally inspired, late-night burger joint Lucky Buns, which doles out a delicious culinary trip around the world until the wee hours of the morning. The former pop-up proved to be such a hit that McCoy has given it a permanent home on 18th Street in Adams Morgan. The hot spot’s tantalizing creations include a runny-egg burger topped with gouda, pickled beetroot and grilled onions and pineapple, grilled tandoori chicken sandwiches and even a British breakfast burger comprised of sausage and bacon (we recommend adding bacon XO jam to that).
Good Stuff Eatery
DC-based chef Spike Mendelsohn rose to prominence on Top Chef and operates this burger-heavy eatery along with his family. Using only fresh and seasonal components, as well as farm-raised beef, Good Stuff Eatery builds delicious burgers and shakes that will have you coming back for more.
Next week we are adding Cheap Eats as a search category for district to City Walker (Free on iOS and Android).