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Fried potato latkes at Buffalo & Bergen come with creme fraiche and mascarpone dip and bourbon and Granny Smith apple relish.
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Where to Find Latkes and Other Hanukkah Specials in D.C.

Find to-go latkes, cookies, jelly doughnuts, and more

by Gabe Hiatt Updated
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Fried potato latkes at Buffalo & Bergen come with creme fraiche and mascarpone dip and bourbon and Granny Smith apple relish.
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by Gabe Hiatt Updated

Thursday, December 10, marks the first night of Hanukkah this year, prompting Jewish communities to light the menorah, spin the dreidel, unwrap chocolate gelt, and tuck into potato latkes with apple sauce and sour cream. The holiday, commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over Greek-Syrian forces and the subsequent rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, centers around the story of a miraculous oil that kept holy candles burning for eight nights. so eating sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) and other fried foods is a tradition. At these 15 D.C. restaurants and markets, customers can find holiday dishes and other Jewish treats, with plenty of options for takeout and delivery.

A number of D.C. area restaurants have resumed dine-in service. The level of service offered is indicated on each map point. However, this should not be taken as endorsement for dining in, as there are still safety concerns. The Washington Post is tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. More information can be found at coronavirus.dc.gov. Studies indicate that there is a lower exposure risk when outdoors, but the level of risk involved with patio dining is contingent on restaurants following strict social distancing and other safety guidelines.

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Max's Kosher Cafe and Marketplace

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In addition to corned beef sandwiches, fried chicken, and knishes, this kosher deli in Wheaton sells some of the D.C. area’s best Israeli-style falafel and shawarma. Max’s has a new online portal for pickup orders, and latkes are on the menu for walk-ins. It’s open from noon to 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

2319 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 949-6297
(301) 949-6297

Parkway Deli & Restaurant

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The Silver Spring deli, which dates back to 1963, is renowned for its versatile menu, golden matzo ball soup, extensive pastry case, and a dedicated pickle bar. Latkes can be ordered plain, but for a complete meal, get the dish with two potato pancakes topped with lox and over-easy eggs. Get traditional Jewish fare for carryout here or delivery via Postmates. There’s covered outdoor dining, too.

8317 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-1427
(301) 587-1427

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Bread Furst

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The Hanukkah menu at this Van Ness cafe from outstanding baker Mark Furstenberg has it all: chocolate babka, latkes, cinnamon-raisin kugel, braised brisket and onions by the pound, raspberry jam doughnuts, and walnut rugelach. The specials are available through December 17 at the shop, which opens every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Calling ahead is encouraged.

4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 765-1200
(202) 765-1200

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Wagshal's Market

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The gourmet market and butcher shop in Spring Valley, which has an excellent deli in the same shopping center, has a huge selection of Hanukkah specials in its online store. Find everything from mini latkes and blintzes to jelly doughnuts and holiday wine packages.

4845 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
(202) 363-0777
(202) 363-0777
Mini latkes from Wagshal’s
Mini latkes from Wagshal’s
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Sababa

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Ashok Bajaj’s Israeli restaurant, the Cleveland Park sibling to Bindaas, offers a Hanukkah prix fixe ($85 for two) for dinner from December 10-18. Dishes include latkes topped with smoked salmon and sumac-dill labneh, braised brisket, and tahina sufganiyot.

3311 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-6750
(202) 244-6750
A lamb shank from sababa
A lamb shank from sababa
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Call Your Mother (Multiple locations)

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Preorder personal portions of latkes or raspberry-guava doughnuts for pickup from the popular “Jew-ish” deli and bagel shop.

3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

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Baked by Yael

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This kosher bakery in Woodley Park sells wooden menorahs shaped like dogs, cats, or train cars with cake pops acting as placeholders for candles.

3000F Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 234-9235
(202) 234-9235

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La Bodega

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Executive pastry chef Paola Velez’s weekend bakery in Compass Rose riffs on babka, a traditional Jewish deli dessert, by offering a version of the sweet, braided loaf interspersed with dulce de leche. Other limited babka specials have played with pandan or cream cheese with guava ganache. Preorder for pickups on Tock. Other cakes, cookies, and merch can be bought and shipped around the country.

1346 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 506-4765
(202) 506-4765
Dulce de Leche babka from La Bodega bakery inside Compass Rose
Dulce de Leche babka from La Bodega bakery inside Compass Rose
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Baker’s Daughter

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The new gourmet market from Gravitas chef Matt Baker has a Hanukkah-at-home dinner with a la carte options like matzo ball soup, latkes, and brisket, or a package deal that serves four to six people for $185. Place orders here through December 18.

1402 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Loeb's NY Deli

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The second-generation owners of this D.C. deli institution are still hard at work while the formerly tourist-heavy downtown neighborhood is struggling. Customers can support the three Loeb siblings by calling the restaurant to place holiday lunch orders of potato latkes and jelly doughnuts, available for carryout, curbside pickup, or delivery.

1712 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 965-5632
(202) 965-5632
To-go latkes from Loeb’s Deli in downtown D.C.
To-go latkes from Loeb’s Deli in downtown D.C.
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Fare Well

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Hanukkah specials at the vegan diner on H Street NE include latkes, egg-free challah, and plant-based cheese boards with macadamia nut ricotta. Order for pickups here.

406 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 367-9600
(202) 367-9600

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Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken (Multiple Locations)

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Quick to offer themed doughnut specials, Astro has a Hanukkah cookie doughnut and a cherry jelly doughnut to ring in the Jewish holiday. New ghost kitchen Satellite Sandwiches also has Hanukkah cookies with vanilla glaze, shortbread crumble, and royal icing through December 18. Order for pickup or delivery here.

1308 G St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 809-5565
(202) 809-5565
Hanukkah cookie doughnuts from Astro
Hanukkah cookie doughnuts from Astro
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Buffalo & Bergen (Multiple locations)

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Gina Chersevani’s soda counter and deli — known for bagels, knishes, and bloody marys — sells individual orders of latkes with bourbon applesauce, creme fraiche, chives. Trays of latkes are available through the catering department with 24 hours notice, too. Order online from the Capitol Hill or Union Market locations.

240 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 525-3350
(202) 525-3350
Fried potato latkes at Buffalo & Bergen come with creme fraiche and mascarpone dip and bourbon and Granny Smith apple relish.
Fried potato latkes at Buffalo & Bergen come with creme fraiche and mascarpone dip and bourbon and Granny Smith apple relish.
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Neighborhood Provisions

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Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s delivery service has a variety of Hanukkah specials available for a December 17 dropoff, including latkes, whitefish dip, chicken liver pate, and braised brisket. D.C. pickups are available at the Bluejacket brewery in Navy Yard.

300 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Celebrity Delly

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The nearly 50-year-old deli in Falls Church offers individual latkes ($3.75) and a brisket dinner special with mashed potatoes and green beans for $14.99. Order takeout here.

7263A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 573-9002
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Max's Kosher Cafe and Marketplace

2319 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20902

In addition to corned beef sandwiches, fried chicken, and knishes, this kosher deli in Wheaton sells some of the D.C. area’s best Israeli-style falafel and shawarma. Max’s has a new online portal for pickup orders, and latkes are on the menu for walk-ins. It’s open from noon to 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

2319 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 949-6297
(301) 949-6297

Parkway Deli & Restaurant

8317 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The Silver Spring deli, which dates back to 1963, is renowned for its versatile menu, golden matzo ball soup, extensive pastry case, and a dedicated pickle bar. Latkes can be ordered plain, but for a complete meal, get the dish with two potato pancakes topped with lox and over-easy eggs. Get traditional Jewish fare for carryout here or delivery via Postmates. There’s covered outdoor dining, too.

8317 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-1427
(301) 587-1427

Bread Furst

4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

The Hanukkah menu at this Van Ness cafe from outstanding baker Mark Furstenberg has it all: chocolate babka, latkes, cinnamon-raisin kugel, braised brisket and onions by the pound, raspberry jam doughnuts, and walnut rugelach. The specials are available through December 17 at the shop, which opens every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Calling ahead is encouraged.

4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 765-1200
(202) 765-1200

Wagshal's Market

4845 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

The gourmet market and butcher shop in Spring Valley, which has an excellent deli in the same shopping center, has a huge selection of Hanukkah specials in its online store. Find everything from mini latkes and blintzes to jelly doughnuts and holiday wine packages.

4845 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
(202) 363-0777
(202) 363-0777
Mini latkes from Wagshal’s
Mini latkes from Wagshal’s
Wagshal’s [official]

Sababa

3311 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Ashok Bajaj’s Israeli restaurant, the Cleveland Park sibling to Bindaas, offers a Hanukkah prix fixe ($85 for two) for dinner from December 10-18. Dishes include latkes topped with smoked salmon and sumac-dill labneh, braised brisket, and tahina sufganiyot.

3311 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-6750
(202) 244-6750
A lamb shank from sababa
A lamb shank from sababa
Greg Powers/Greg Powers Photography

Call Your Mother (Multiple locations)

3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

Preorder personal portions of latkes or raspberry-guava doughnuts for pickup from the popular “Jew-ish” deli and bagel shop.

3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

Baked by Yael

3000F Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

This kosher bakery in Woodley Park sells wooden menorahs shaped like dogs, cats, or train cars with cake pops acting as placeholders for candles.

3000F Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 234-9235
(202) 234-9235

La Bodega

1346 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Executive pastry chef Paola Velez’s weekend bakery in Compass Rose riffs on babka, a traditional Jewish deli dessert, by offering a version of the sweet, braided loaf interspersed with dulce de leche. Other limited babka specials have played with pandan or cream cheese with guava ganache. Preorder for pickups on Tock. Other cakes, cookies, and merch can be bought and shipped around the country.

1346 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 506-4765
(202) 506-4765
Dulce de Leche babka from La Bodega bakery inside Compass Rose
Dulce de Leche babka from La Bodega bakery inside Compass Rose
Rey Lopez/Eater D.C.

Baker’s Daughter

1402 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

The new gourmet market from Gravitas chef Matt Baker has a Hanukkah-at-home dinner with a la carte options like matzo ball soup, latkes, and brisket, or a package deal that serves four to six people for $185. Place orders here through December 18.

1402 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Loeb's NY Deli

1712 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006

The second-generation owners of this D.C. deli institution are still hard at work while the formerly tourist-heavy downtown neighborhood is struggling. Customers can support the three Loeb siblings by calling the restaurant to place holiday lunch orders of potato latkes and jelly doughnuts, available for carryout, curbside pickup, or delivery.

1712 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 965-5632
(202) 965-5632
To-go latkes from Loeb’s Deli in downtown D.C.
To-go latkes from Loeb’s Deli in downtown D.C.
Gabe Hiatt/Eater D.C.

Fare Well

406 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Hanukkah specials at the vegan diner on H Street NE include latkes, egg-free challah, and plant-based cheese boards with macadamia nut ricotta. Order for pickups here.

406 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 367-9600
(202) 367-9600

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken (Multiple Locations)

1308 G St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Quick to offer themed doughnut specials, Astro has a Hanukkah cookie doughnut and a cherry jelly doughnut to ring in the Jewish holiday. New ghost kitchen Satellite Sandwiches also has Hanukkah cookies with vanilla glaze, shortbread crumble, and royal icing through December 18. Order for pickup or delivery here.

1308 G St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 809-5565
(202) 809-5565
Hanukkah cookie doughnuts from Astro
Hanukkah cookie doughnuts from Astro
Scott Suchman/For Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

Buffalo & Bergen (Multiple locations)

240 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Gina Chersevani’s soda counter and deli — known for bagels, knishes, and bloody marys — sells individual orders of latkes with bourbon applesauce, creme fraiche, chives. Trays of latkes are available through the catering department with 24 hours notice, too. Order online from the Capitol Hill or Union Market locations.

240 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 525-3350
(202) 525-3350
Fried potato latkes at Buffalo & Bergen come with creme fraiche and mascarpone dip and bourbon and Granny Smith apple relish.
Fried potato latkes at Buffalo & Bergen come with creme fraiche and mascarpone dip and bourbon and Granny Smith apple relish.
Rey Lopez/Eater D.C.

Neighborhood Provisions

300 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s delivery service has a variety of Hanukkah specials available for a December 17 dropoff, including latkes, whitefish dip, chicken liver pate, and braised brisket. D.C. pickups are available at the Bluejacket brewery in Navy Yard.

300 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Celebrity Delly

7263A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042

The nearly 50-year-old deli in Falls Church offers individual latkes ($3.75) and a brisket dinner special with mashed potatoes and green beans for $14.99. Order takeout here.

7263A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 573-9002
(703) 573-9002

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