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Where to Eat in Old Takoma

Yum! From ice cream and burgers to vegetarian dishes and southern barbeque, Old Takoma's cafés offer a variety of fare to satisfy everyone's munchies!

Keep in mind that our business district stretches across the DC-Maryland border, so cafés will be listed as in either Washington DC or Takoma Park MD. But everything is just a few blocks away!

4th and Metro

A. Red Line Grill — Barbeque

6912 4th Street NW, Takoma DC
202 - 291-9464
Hours: lunch, dinner

Sumptuous southern BBQ, chicken, ribs, wings, catfish, and sides.

B. Takoma Station Tavern — Pub fare

6914 4th Street NW, Takoma DC
202 -829-1999
Hours: dinner

www.takomastation.com

Known for its jazz, this local pub serves up good eats, too: sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, and appetizers.

C. Savory at Metro— Light fare

314 Carroll St. NW, Washington DC
202 - 545-8800
Hours: late breakfast, lunch, dinner

A smaller version of the larger restaurant down the street, this little cafe has soups, salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian fare. Great pastries, coffee, and tea. Right across from the Takoma Metro station.

D. Spicy Delight Carryout — Jamaican-Caribbean

308 Carroll St. NW, Washington DC
202 829-9783
Hours: lunch, dinner. Take-out only.

Brown stew chicken, jerk, curry, patties, and Jamaican ice cream. Spicy and delicious!

E. Philly Steak Express — Sandwiches

304 Carroll St. NW, Washington DC
202 - 722-2945
Hours: lunch, dinner. Take-out only.

Sandwiches, including Philly cheese steaks!

Downtown Old Takoma

F. Mark's Kitchen — American & Asian

7006 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park MD
301 - 270-1884
Hours: breakfast, lunch, dinner

www.markskitchen.com

There's something for everyone here, from Asian specialties to American classics, including entrees, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, salads, soups, vegetarian dishes, desserts, and excellent freshly-made juices.

G. Middle East Restaurant — Middle Eastern

7006 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park MD
301 - 270-5154
Hours: lunch, dinner. Sunday brunch.
Live music on weekends.

>> Read the restaurant review at www.WashingtonPost.com, Dec. 18, 2007

Tasty Middle Eastern favorites, including hummous, falafel, gyros, shawarma, and kebobs. Leave room for dessert...the baklava is homemade and delicious!

H. Subway — Subs!

7056 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park MD
301 - 891-8080
Hours: lunch, dinner

Sub sandwiches, salads, vegetarian subs.

I. Savory — American and vegetarian

7071 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park MD
301 - 270-2233
Hours: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Sunday brunch.
Live music on weekends

www.savorycafe.com

Bright and sunny neighborhood cafe features salads, soups, light dinners, bakery, and gourmet coffee and tea. Vegetarian entrees, too.

J. Summer Delights — American & Ice Cream

6939 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park MD
301 - 891-2880
Hours: lunch, dinner.

Hot dogs, soft-serve ice cream, bagels (some say they're the best in the area!), cakes, and sandwiches. And you can enjoy these summer treats all year long!

K. Everyday Gourmet — Deli

6923 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park MD
301 - 270-2270
Hours: lunch, dinner

Gourmet-style deli with a wide range of sandwiches, entrees, and baked goods. Good coffee and tea, too.

L. Pizza Movers — Pizza

6901 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park MD
301 - 270-5600
Hours: lunch, dinner

Pizza by the pie. Carryout and delivery.