A chocolate waffle with bananas, marshmallow fluff, and cookie crumbs at Succotash.

D.C.’s Brunch Heatmap, Summer 2018 Edition

Where to feast on Southern favorites, hearty egg dishes, and inventive sweets

by Tierney Plumb Updated Jun 29, 2018, 12:10pm EDT

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A chocolate waffle with bananas, marshmallow fluff, and cookie crumbs at Succotash.

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by Tierney Plumb Updated Jun 29, 2018, 12:10pm EDT

Tipsters, readers, friends, and family of Eater love a good boozy breakfast, and often ask the question: “Where should I grab brunch this weekend?” In the great tradition of the Eater 38, Eater could probably come up with a long list of places in this city that do brunch right, and in fact, here’s the most recent attempt to do so. But for those more focused on what’s new and hot, there’s the Eater Brunch Heatmap, which changes often to continually highlight where the food-focused crowds are flocking to at the moment.

This time around, the brunch heatmap features fresh contributions from Buena Vida, the Smith, Primrose, A Rake’s Progress, and Rosewood hotel.

Have another favorite NEW brunch spot to share? Share in the comments or sound off via email (dc@eater.com).

Buena Vida

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Silver Spring’s new dual-themed Mexican restaurant is now serving an unlimited brunch. Available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the $35-per-person meal includes all-you-can-eat Mexican fare including egg dishes, gourmet tacos, tortas, quesadillas, fried chicken, and candy-covered cupcakes.

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8407 Ramsey Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910

(301) 755-6132

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Fried egg-topped chilaquiles at Buena Vida.

Urban Butcher

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This homegrown meat palace recently extended its all-you-can-eat brunch to Saturdays offering an “endless carnivore” feast, priced at $45 per person ($25 for kids 12 and under). The deal couples a three-course meal with bottomless mimosas and specialty margaritas.

8226 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

(301) 585-5800

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Assorted brunch offerings at Urban Butcher.

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Primrose

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This neighborhood wine bar serves brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends. Featured offerings include croque monsieur sandwiches, yogurt parfaits with honey, berries and toasted oats, and French toast topped with strawberries, basil, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

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3000 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

(202) 248-4558

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The Smith (Multiple locations)

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This U Street newcomer is unique in that it serves brunch seven days a week. Offerings include smoked salmon toast, lots of Benedict options, and French 75 slushies.

1314 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

(202) 250-3900

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All-Purpose (Multiple locations)

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Popular neighborhood restaurant All-Purpose, which last year rolled out brunch offerings such as broccoli and spring onion strata, “eggs in a hole” on pizza toast, and cast-iron slab bacon at its flagship location in Shaw, opened a second outpost in Navy Yard this spring, with more gourmet pizzas, pasta, and chocolate chips cookies a la mode.

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1250 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

(202) 849-6174

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An egg-topped pizza at budding chain All-Purpose.

Supra

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Nothing fixes a hangover like Georgia’s iconic khachapuri. If not in the mood for bread, cheese, and a runny egg, try Supra’s ajaruli ketse bostneuli — a vegetable stew that somewhat resembles the baked egg dish shakshuka.

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1205 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

(202) 789-1205

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Rosewood

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The luxury Georgetown hotel just launched Sunday brunch service on its rooftop lounge this month, with a $45-per-person buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Featured offerings include brioche French toast, spinach and comte quiche, buttermilk chicken, and green juice. Add bloody marys and mimosas for an extra fee.

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1050 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007

(202) 617-2400

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Mimosas are in play at Rosewood’s new rooftop brunch.

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DC Harvest

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Look to this H Street eatery for a hearty helping of brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Favorites include scrambled eggs with lamb sausage and smoked bacon-asiago doughnuts.

517 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

(202) 629-3296

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Succotash (Multiple locations)

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Celebrity chef Edward Lee has landed in the District, and his newest restaurant features a classic Southern-style menu. Featured offerings include shrimp and grits, pimento cheeseburgers, and fried chicken with waffles.

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915 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

(202) 849-6933

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Mi Vida

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New York restaurateur Roberto Santibañez offers brunch at his debut D.C. restaurant. Favorites at this modern Mexican eatery include a mezcal-fueled bloody mary, as well as waffles dressed with guava and chocolate sauces, toasted coconut, and berry-chipotle compote.

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98 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024

(202) 516-4656

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Chloe

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Seasoned chef turned restaurateur Haidar Karoum constructs menus fusing Mid-Atlantic cuisine with far reaching flavors at his debut restaurant. Featured offerings include a slow-roasted pork and ramen noodle bowl topped with a poached egg.

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1331 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

(202) 313-7007

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A meal at Chloe’s comes with a terrific view.

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Salt Line

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Chef Kyle Bailey’s waterfront restaurant by Nationals Park features brunch dishes such as a smoked fish plate stocked with Arctic char, whitefish salad, smoked oysters, and accoutrements.

79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

(202) 506-2368

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Salt Line DC seafood — Salt Line’s assorted seafood offerings.

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A Rake's Progress

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James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Spike Gjerde has seeded the brunch menu at his new Adams Morgan restaurant with homages to historic dishes and hometown favorites from neighboring Baltimore. Find everything from local oysters and cured country hams to leg of lamb at this tribute to Mid-Atlantic dining.