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A Cheat Sheet for 19 Cheap Late Night Eats in D.C.

From waffles to falafel, this guide covers it all.

by Travis Mitchell@travisjmitchell Jul 15, 2015, 3:30pm EDT

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by Travis Mitchell@travisjmitchell Jul 15, 2015, 3:30pm EDT

Finding a good meal in the early morning hours can be a challenging mission. Fast-food chains don't always cut it, and many other restaurant kitchens shut down before midnight, leaving hungry bar goers and night owls out of luck.

But D.C.'s bustling nightlife scene has given rise to many options for a cheap late night meal, from 24-hour greasy spoons to takeaway spots for pizza and tacos.

Here's an updated guide on where to head for food in the D.C. area, even after last call.

—Updated by Meredith Bethune

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Amsterdam Falafelshop

Stop in for a fried falafel sandwich piled with toppings like hummus, cabbage and garlic cream sauce. Both the Adams Morgan and the 14 Street locations stays open until 3 a.m. on Thursdays and 4 a.m on Fridays and Saturdays.

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Ben's Chili Bowl

Ben's Chili Bowl has been catering to late-night diners for decades. The D.C. institution also recently opened another location on H Street. Conquer hunger with a half-smoke, burger or perhaps a side of chili cheese fries and a milkshake.

1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Compass Rose

Compass Rose serves up late night dishes, including their beloved khachapuri, until 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. depending on the night.

1346 T St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Dangerously Delicious Pies

Hearty slices of sweet pies, savory pies and quiches range in price from $6.50 to $7.50. Options run from the meaty beer brat pie, to tofu curry, to chocolate pecan and pumpkin. It's open until 3:30 a.m. everyday except Sunday when it closes at 10 p.m.

1339 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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District Commons

District Commons (and sister restaurant Penn Commons) offer "dinner bell" specials after 10 p.m. everyday except Sunday. For $12, diners can eat a whole meal for an affordable price with options like chicken-fried steak and huevos rancheros.

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Fast Gourmet

Fast Gourmet turns out tasty sandwiches until 2 a.m. on Thursdays and 5 a.m on weekends. Grab a Cuban or turkey sandwich, or go for something smaller like a beef or chicken empanada.

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1400 W St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Hard Times Cafe

The Clarendon Hard Times offers its full menu until closing at 12 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday, at 2 a.m. Wednesday-Thursday and at 3 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Good bets include the chili nachos or a pile of the grilled wings.

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3028 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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Julia's Empanadas

A warm, flaky empanada is the perfect to-go meal at the end of a long night. Popular savory flavors include Chilean or Jamaican beef, saltenas, or Spanish chorizo, among others. Plus, the Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle locations are open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Kabob Palace

Combat hunger at any hour with dishes like chicken, lamb or spicy beef kabob. Most plates come in at under $10 and are served with bread, rice, salad and vegetables.

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2315 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202

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Muncheez Mania

This Georgetown spot cranks out a menu of Lebanese-inspired food like shawarma and falafel alongside snacks like pizza, fries and crepes. Closing times range from 2:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., depending on the day.

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1071 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

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Pizza Mart

It's far from glamorous, but sometimes a giant slice of cheese pizza is the best way to finish a long night on the town. It's open until 3 a.m. during the week and until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

2445 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Satellite Room

Bacon syrup, buffalo and poutine tots are among the more economical choices at this diner-style restaurant and bar.

2047 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Surfside Taco Stand

This Surfside outpost is on a mission satisfying taco cravings 24/7. The Cabo San Lucas tacos– a combination of grilled steak, poblano peppers, red onions, avocado and cilantro– is just one of the options sure to hit the spot for late-night hunger.

1800 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Tastee Diner

This classic diner menu features favorites like meatloaf, eggs, burgers and sandwiches. There's also a location in Silver Spring.

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7731 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Taylor Gourmet

Both the 14th St. and H St. locations of this hoagie shop are open late on weekends. Good bets include the 9th Street Italian sub, or the Pattison Avenue made with hot braised pork, broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.

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1910 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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The Diner

This diner is open 24/7 and ready to cater to the late-night Adams Morgan crowds. The varied menu has something for any craving, from classic breakfast dishes to comforting entrees like bacon-wrapped meatloaf or Greek pasta.

2453 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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The Mediterranean Spot

The menu here ranges from kabob and shawarma to pizzas, wings and subs. The Mediterranean Spot stays open until 4 a.m. on weekdays and 5 a.m. on weekends.

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1501 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

The Partisan

The Partisan's late night menu means options like chili cheese fries, a bologna and cheese sandwich and a triple stack burger with two beef patties with chorizo and cheese.

709 D St NW, Washington, D.C., 20004

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Waffle Shop

The waffles at this small, no-frills 24-hour diner can be ordered with toppings like syrup, meat or fruit. There are other options too, like cheap eggs and simple sandwiches.

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3864 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

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300 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Stop in for a fried falafel sandwich piled with toppings like hummus, cabbage and garlic cream sauce. Both the Adams Morgan and the 14 Street locations stays open until 3 a.m. on Thursdays and 4 a.m on Fridays and Saturdays.

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Ben's Chili Bowl

1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Ben's Chili Bowl has been catering to late-night diners for decades. The D.C. institution also recently opened another location on H Street. Conquer hunger with a half-smoke, burger or perhaps a side of chili cheese fries and a milkshake.

1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Compass Rose

1346 T St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Compass Rose serves up late night dishes, including their beloved khachapuri, until 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. depending on the night.

1346 T St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Dangerously Delicious Pies

1339 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Hearty slices of sweet pies, savory pies and quiches range in price from $6.50 to $7.50. Options run from the meaty beer brat pie, to tofu curry, to chocolate pecan and pumpkin. It's open until 3:30 a.m. everyday except Sunday when it closes at 10 p.m.

1339 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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District Commons

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

District Commons (and sister restaurant Penn Commons) offer "dinner bell" specials after 10 p.m. everyday except Sunday. For $12, diners can eat a whole meal for an affordable price with options like chicken-fried steak and huevos rancheros.

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

Fast Gourmet

1400 W St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Fast Gourmet turns out tasty sandwiches until 2 a.m. on Thursdays and 5 a.m on weekends. Grab a Cuban or turkey sandwich, or go for something smaller like a beef or chicken empanada.

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1400 W St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Hard Times Cafe

3028 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

The Clarendon Hard Times offers its full menu until closing at 12 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday, at 2 a.m. Wednesday-Thursday and at 3 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Good bets include the chili nachos or a pile of the grilled wings.

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3028 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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Julia's Empanadas

1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

A warm, flaky empanada is the perfect to-go meal at the end of a long night. Popular savory flavors include Chilean or Jamaican beef, saltenas, or Spanish chorizo, among others. Plus, the Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle locations are open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Open in Google Maps

1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Kabob Palace

2315 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202

Combat hunger at any hour with dishes like chicken, lamb or spicy beef kabob. Most plates come in at under $10 and are served with bread, rice, salad and vegetables.

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2315 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202

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Muncheez Mania

1071 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

This Georgetown spot cranks out a menu of Lebanese-inspired food like shawarma and falafel alongside snacks like pizza, fries and crepes. Closing times range from 2:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., depending on the day.

Open in Google Maps

1071 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

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Pizza Mart

2445 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

It's far from glamorous, but sometimes a giant slice of cheese pizza is the best way to finish a long night on the town. It's open until 3 a.m. during the week and until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

2445 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Visit Website

Satellite Room

2047 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Bacon syrup, buffalo and poutine tots are among the more economical choices at this diner-style restaurant and bar.

2047 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

Surfside Taco Stand

1800 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

This Surfside outpost is on a mission satisfying taco cravings 24/7. The Cabo San Lucas tacos– a combination of grilled steak, poblano peppers, red onions, avocado and cilantro– is just one of the options sure to hit the spot for late-night hunger.

1800 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Visit Website

Tastee Diner

7731 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

This classic diner menu features favorites like meatloaf, eggs, burgers and sandwiches. There's also a location in Silver Spring.

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7731 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Taylor Gourmet

1910 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Both the 14th St. and H St. locations of this hoagie shop are open late on weekends. Good bets include the 9th Street Italian sub, or the Pattison Avenue made with hot braised pork, broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.

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1910 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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The Diner

2453 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

This diner is open 24/7 and ready to cater to the late-night Adams Morgan crowds. The varied menu has something for any craving, from classic breakfast dishes to comforting entrees like bacon-wrapped meatloaf or Greek pasta.

2453 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Visit Website

The Mediterranean Spot

1501 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

The menu here ranges from kabob and shawarma to pizzas, wings and subs. The Mediterranean Spot stays open until 4 a.m. on weekdays and 5 a.m. on weekends.

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1501 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

The Partisan

709 D St NW, Washington, D.C., 20004

The Partisan's late night menu means options like chili cheese fries, a bologna and cheese sandwich and a triple stack burger with two beef patties with chorizo and cheese.

709 D St NW, Washington, D.C., 20004

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Waffle Shop

3864 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

The waffles at this small, no-frills 24-hour diner can be ordered with toppings like syrup, meat or fruit. There are other options too, like cheap eggs and simple sandwiches.

Open in Google Maps

3864 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

Wiseguy NY Pizza

300 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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300 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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