Guidebook for Silver Spring
Food Scene
Fenton Cafe
8311 Fenton StBest crepes around! Good for anytime of day.
All the Ethiopian food around here gets 4-5 stars from us but Lucy has a combination of taste and style.
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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant
4865 Cordell AveAll the Ethiopian food around here gets 4-5 stars from us but Lucy has a combination of taste and style.
The DC area isn't known for Italian food, that said, if it were known for anything at all, it'd be known for Pacci's. Hands down the most authentic Italian food around!
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Pacci's Neapolitan Pizzeria
8113 Georgia AveThe DC area isn't known for Italian food, that said, if it were known for anything at all, it'd be known for Pacci's. Hands down the most authentic Italian food around!
If you like Vietnamese food (especially Pho), this place is the best around. Dirt cheap happy hour too!
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Lotus Cafe
8077 Georgia AveIf you like Vietnamese food (especially Pho), this place is the best around. Dirt cheap happy hour too!
Incredible coffee! This is the "it" local coffee shop for stopping in or staying all day. Their pastries are pretty good too!
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Kaldi’s Social House
918 Silver Spring AveIncredible coffee! This is the "it" local coffee shop for stopping in or staying all day. Their pastries are pretty good too!
Imagine an Ethiopian run French café et voilá! This place is quaint and cozy and the coffee is fantastic.
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Kefa Cafe
963 Bonifant StImagine an Ethiopian run French café et voilá! This place is quaint and cozy and the coffee is fantastic.
This place feels like you're sitting in a noodle bar in Tokyo. The food is great and the atmosphere is too!
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Sushi Jin Next Door
8555 Fenton StThis place feels like you're sitting in a noodle bar in Tokyo. The food is great and the atmosphere is too!
Because what's a place worth if it doesn't have a Chipotle?
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWBecause what's a place worth if it doesn't have a Chipotle?
If you want to feel like you're sitting in someone's living room surrounded by interesting stuff, this is the coffee shop for that. Very cozy and comfortable. A place for getting work done!
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Zed's Cafe
8225 Georgia AveIf you want to feel like you're sitting in someone's living room surrounded by interesting stuff, this is the coffee shop for that. Very cozy and comfortable. A place for getting work done!
It isn't only phenomenal Salvadorian food, it's phenomenal prices and atmosphere. This place is one of our absolute favorites for any time of day.
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La Casita Pupuseria & Market
8214 Piney Branch RdIt isn't only phenomenal Salvadorian food, it's phenomenal prices and atmosphere. This place is one of our absolute favorites for any time of day.
Unbeatable happy hour! Usually a $2 bottle + free chips and salsa. This spot is especially good for watching sports. Novice Spanish speaking abilities are helpful.
Gil's Restaurant
8200 Piney Branch RdUnbeatable happy hour! Usually a $2 bottle + free chips and salsa. This spot is especially good for watching sports. Novice Spanish speaking abilities are helpful.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite dive bar in the entire area. No-nonsense, underground pub with incredible beer on tap each night.
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Quarry House Tavern
8401 Georgia AveOur favorite dive bar in the entire area. No-nonsense, underground pub with incredible beer on tap each night.
If you're looking for a traditional Irish pub, this is it! Fun atmosphere, good bar food and great draughts.
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McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth DrIf you're looking for a traditional Irish pub, this is it! Fun atmosphere, good bar food and great draughts.
Our local brewery. Very hip spot - especially a fun hangout when the weather's nice as everyone sits out on a sort of balcony while enjoying craft brews.
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Denizens Brewing Co.
1115 East-West HwyOur local brewery. Very hip spot - especially a fun hangout when the weather's nice as everyone sits out on a sort of balcony while enjoying craft brews.
If you're looking for something with more of an upscale club feel, Society Lounge may be your place. There's always dancing at night and the atmosphere is swank.
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The Society Restaurant & Lounge
8229 Georgia AveIf you're looking for something with more of an upscale club feel, Society Lounge may be your place. There's always dancing at night and the atmosphere is swank.
Essentials
It's not only an eclectic Thai market, it's also a restaurant on the side. Known for catering to Thai folks, this place doesn't hold back - it's straight up Thai food as you'd find in the motherland!
Thai Market
902 Thayer AveIt's not only an eclectic Thai market, it's also a restaurant on the side. Known for catering to Thai folks, this place doesn't hold back - it's straight up Thai food as you'd find in the motherland!
The neighborhood Whole Foods. Natural and organic groceries as far as the eye can see. Their pizza deal is great too!
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Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrThe neighborhood Whole Foods. Natural and organic groceries as far as the eye can see. Their pizza deal is great too!
If you're looking for a more cultural experience, these little Ethiopian markets are all around and filled with character. They're also great places to hide away and do work sometimes.
Tana Market
623 Sligo AveIf you're looking for a more cultural experience, these little Ethiopian markets are all around and filled with character. They're also great places to hide away and do work sometimes.
Arts & Culture
Aside from the AFI in Hollywood, this is their other location and the theatre has brought all sorts of art and life to downtown Silver Spring.
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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadAside from the AFI in Hollywood, this is their other location and the theatre has brought all sorts of art and life to downtown Silver Spring.
Sightseeing
Sligo Creek is a nature gem in the middle of the city. You can walk/bike it almost to central DC. It's a refuge from the hustle and bustle!
124 Dale Dr
124 Dale DriveSligo Creek is a nature gem in the middle of the city. You can walk/bike it almost to central DC. It's a refuge from the hustle and bustle!