With a host of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, Seoul Food serves Korean flavors while catering to nearly every dietary restriction. Dumplings, bibimbap bowls, and Korean tacos are on the menu. All can be paired with Charm City mead, ciders, and beers. The well-decorated space is just as Insta-worthy as the food.

This local chain has five locations in the area and one in Pennsylvania. From challah to toasted onion dill bread, they have a huge variety of some of the best loaves in the city. Stop in for a sandwich — the black bean patty is delicious — and take home a loaf for later. There are also sweets galore.

The Girl and the Vine took over the old Capital City Cheesecake space, transforming it to a retail wine venue that features more than 100 organic wines and small production craft beers. They have menus for breakfast and brunch but serve sandwiches, salads, and snacks until 10 p.m. Like many other venues in Takoma Park that strive to bring the community together, The Girl and the Vine hosts weekly wine and beer tastings.

Roscoe’s saves Neapolitan lovers in this neck of the woods a trip to D.C. standard-bearers like 2 Amys. The family-friendly menu includes pizzas, crostinis, paninis, salad, and the house specialty: tiramisu. —Rebecca Gale

This Korean-American diner has something for everyone. From standard breakfast fare — pancakes, eggs and bacon — to Korean home cooking including jap chae noodles, kimchi, and the famous mung bean pancakes. An extensive juice list caters to the health food crowd.

This kid-friendly Italian restaurant has roots in the old country. Owner Marcello Minna’s mother ran the first Trattoria da Lina in Puglia, Italy, but closed it when he moved to America to study. He opened in Takoma Park in 2017.

Black Restaurant Group (Blacksalt, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace) brought Takoma Park a local-sourcing restaurant with an interior that’s just as eclectic as the town itself. The menu skews a little crunchy, but it’s not all vegetarian. Regulars love the Smith Meadows Farm burger and the Maryland rockfish. The chorizo is also a favorite. Republic does it’s part to aid in community togetherness, hosting paint nights on Tuesdays and open mic on Sunday.

This neighborhood Thai and sushi spot shines with signature rolls and a la carte nigiri options like tamago, unagi, and hamachi. It also offers free delivery.