The popular food counter has sat inside historic Eastern Market since 1978. The ingredients are local and fresh, plucked from surrounding vendors. The fried-oyster sandwich is a lunchtime favorite, while the blueberry-buckwheat pancakes slay for breakfast. Eat at the long communal table or outside at the picnic tables. Cash only.
Market Lunch
Washington, DC
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