"Meatloaf, smeatloaf, double-beatloaf." Thus saith the little brother in "A Christmas Story," which features perhaps the most memorable meatloaf scene on the big screen. While not everyone appreciates this American classic, it remains a menu staple. Sure, it might not look appetizing, but done right, meatloaf can be downright crave-worthy. Here are a few places around town to get a comfort food meatloaf fix. And don't forget to share your favorite place to head when a meatloaf hankering strikes.
— Adele Chapin
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Where to Eat Meatloaf Right NOW

District Commons
Every Monday night at 10 p.m. District Common dishes out $12 plates of “Nana Sue’s” meatloaf as part of their late night Dinner Bell menu. Their meatloaf is accompanied by sides of scalloped potatoes and green beans.
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Ris
It’s not always on the menu, but Ris Lacoste makes a mean meatloaf. The restaurant often offers the entree with mashed potatoes and green beans on “Meatloaf Monday,”
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The Diner
Bacon fans shouldn’t miss The Diner’s decadent bacon-wrapped meatloaf topped with a tomato glaze and served with creamed corn and whipped potatoes.
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Logan Tavern
Another bacon-wrapped meatloaf option is available at Logan Tavern. Their version involves veal, pork, and beef and a bacon shallot gravy.
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Duplex Diner
The meatloaf is such a favorite at Duplex Diner that when the restaurant underwent renovations, the diner’s billboard declared that the meatloaf plate with a choice of tomato sauce or brown gravy wasn’t going anywhere.
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Bayou
Vegetarian meatloaf: it does exist. Bayou’s version of veggie “meatloaf” involves mushrooms and a dousing of chipotle ketchup along with mashed potatoes and green beans
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Ted's Bulletin
Ketchup-glazed meatloaf at Ted’s Bulletin is based on Chef Eric Brannon’s mother’s meatloaf recipe.
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Founding Farmers
Founding Farmers rounds out their down-home menu with a hearty slice of meatloaf. Vegans and vegetarians can try the meat-free “meatloaf” with a tomato cider glaze, wild mushroom gravy, and crispy onions.
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The Majestic
Ringing in at $22, the homestyle meatloaf with green beans, bacon, whipped potatoes and gravy is a mainstay at The Majestic in Old Town Alexandria.
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C.F. Folks
Check the specials for meatloaf with mushroom gravy at C.F. Folks, the D.C. lunch favorite deemed an “American Classic” by the James Beard Foundation.
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Greek Deli & Catering
Here’s another lunch spot that serves a meatloaf special that is beloved among regulars.
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Satellite Room
Hipster diner Satellite Room’s menu includes a meatloaf with green beans and mashed potatoes. It’s too tasty to be ironic.
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Red Apron Butcher
One of the hot sandwich options at Red Apron is a baguette piled high with meatloaf, arugula, Calabrian chile aioli and sherried onions
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Spacebar
The grilled cheese specialists at Spacebar offer a meatloaf grilled cheese sandwich, with mozzarella and provolone on sourdough bread.
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Teddy & the Bully Bar
Dupont newbie Teddy & the Bully Bar’s spin on meatloaf involves crispy potatoes and root vegetable puree.
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Oohh’s & Aahh’s
This soul food establishment offers turkey meatloaf with all the usual sides.
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Central Michel Richard
Pull out all the stops at Central with upscale, $25 meatloaf from Michel Richard.
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Woodside Delicatessen
This deli has just about everything on its menu, including hot meatloaf with whipped potatoes and gravy.
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Tastee Diner
Tastee Diner (multiple locations) offers meatloaf as one of its Blue Plate specials.
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