Breakfast Information

As of 2022, we no longer provide free breakfast here at the HighRoad. However, our neighborhood has lots of must-try cafes and bakeries we would love for you to check out!

Breakfast Places Within One Block of the Hostel

Staff members at our front desk are always ready to give you recommendations for the best spots to get coffee, bagels, or just the right pastry. Below are a few staff go-to recommended places within walking distance to help get your day started the best way: with delicious food!

Markets

If you are looking for nearby grocery stores to pick up breakfast staples, you have several options!

  • Streets Market: 1864 Columbia Rd NW. Located at the top of our street (2-3 minute walk)

    Wide variety of specialty foods and great produce

  • Yes Organic: 1825 Columbia Rd NW. 3-5 minute walk away.

    Excellent organic food options, prepared foods, bread selection, and more.

  • Safeway: 1747 Columbia Rd NW. 5-7 minute walk away

    Large chain grocery store. Use our phone number for member savings! 202-735-3622

  • Harris Teeter: 1631 Kalorama Rd NW. 5-7 minute walk away.

    Large chain grocery store with amazing produce selection and deli.

cafes / grab and go

  • D Light Cafe & Bakery: 2475 18th St NW. Less than a 5 minute walk!

    House-made pasteries and signature European breakfast and brunch items. (Oh and their coffee menu is amazing!)

  • Rise Gluten Free Bakery: 2409 18th St NW. Directly across the street!

    Specialty gluten free bakery with pastries, bagels, pizzas, coffee and more.

  • Soleluna: 1787 Columbia Rd. 5 minute walk!

    Fantastic house made pastries such as croissants, breads, danishes, all paired with Ecuadorian coffee.

  • Potter’s House: 1658 Columbia Rd NW. 5-7 minute walk.

    Nonprofit community hangout coffee shop featuring books to buy, open mics, art, all while enjoying a Southern inspired menu.

  • Philz Coffee: 1827 Adsams Mill Rd NW. 5 minute walk.

    Laid-back chain coffee shop with custom-blended coffee, teas, and specialty drinks.

  • Yerevan Cafe: 2204 18th St NW. 5 minute walk.

    Armenian food and culture come together under one roof

  • Sharbat: 2473 18th St NW. Less than 5 minutes walk.

    Custom desserts and house made cakes and more.

sit down breakfast spots

  • The Diner: 2453 18th St NW. Less than a 5 minute walk!

    A true neighborhood staple! Retro-style eatery serving up breakfast and lunch comfort foods. Craving pancakes? Waffles? Both? Check out The Diner, you will not regret it.

  • Tryst: 2459 18th St NW. Less than a 5 minute walk!

    The neighborhoods gathering spot. An easygoing cozy spot with great food options and even better coffee (your coffee comes with animal crackers, can it get better than that?).