How many times do we find ourselves in this situation? It’s after the club and the inevitable question comes up in car with the crew—“So what we eating?” The struggle becomes real when you’re hungry late night or after the club. While in DC most restaurants close roughly around 11 or midnight, there are some places that keep their doors open a little later to give nourishment to those who need it after the “let out.” Check out Elite DC’s Top 7 Spots for Late Night Eats.
- Ooh’s and Ahh’s
Did you know favorite Soul Food carryout restaurant that gives a 10lb plate of your favorite down South cuisine has a late night menu? Take easy though, you don’t want to be dreaming of turkey wings and collard green when you go to sleep.
Location: 1005 U Street NW
Top Pick: Mumbo Sauce Wings + Fries (Oh, and Banana Pudding)
- Jumbo Slice
The line moves fast and it’s a quick in out fix for a meal after the club. The menu is basic cheese or pepperoni you can’t go wrong there.
Location: 2341 18th Street
Top Pick: Original Pepperoni! Duh!
- Busboys and Poets
It’s the place where we find our new Negro consciousness and the place where we fellas like to take the ladies to get our Love Jones/Poetic Justice on. Well guess what? During the summer Busboys extended their hours just in time for you to get in and grab a plate to help soak of some of that Pineapple Ciroc.
Location: 2021 14th Street
Top Pick: The Burger + Sweet Potato Fries
- & Pizza
It’s the freaking Chipotle of Pizza! It doesn’t get any better than this. Customize and create any pizza you want. You can even throw on bacon and scramble eggs if you desire.
Location: 1250 U NW Street + Multiple other location
Top Pick: Multigrain Crust, Pepperoni, Spinach, Garlic, + loaded it the House Mozzarella.
- GBD: Fried Chicken and Donut’s
Yes, you read that correctly. This small eatery is located in NW DC and opened its doors in Dupont Circle a couple of years ago and has some of the best friend chicken you can find in DC.
Location: 1323 Connecticut Avenue NW
Top Pick: THE LUTHER: Fried Brioche Doughnut Glazed in Maple-Chicken Jus, with Buttered Pecans, Slab Bacon and Fried Boneless Chicken Thigh + Side of Fries
- Ben’s Chili Bowl
This one was a given, there is nothing like leaving the club and getting that original hot half smoke hotdog loaded with Ben’s original chili and onions. Don’t worry they have healthy options too.
Location: 1213 U Street NW
Top Pick: Bill Cosby’s Original Half Smoke
- The Coupe
This restaurant is nestled away right outside of Columbia Heights on 11th street. While still large, The Coupe still has a great intimate feel just is perfect for a wind down after a long night of turning up.
Location: 3415 11th Street NW
Top Pick: Sriracha Wings + Deviled Eggs
