Open City, Woodley Park
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Open City, and several name it for breakfast or brunch, one noting it is the sister restaurant of The Diner. One diner finds it cute but too small for a semi-serious conversation. One diner warns of very long waits for food and attention, and another says it is fine overall but the biscuits and gravy disappoint, while the chicken and waffles is better.
Address
Open City, 2331 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20008
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Open City, Woodley Park, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/CatDisco99 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025
Suggests the diner's sister restaurant in Woodley Park as another option.
- Recommendsu/drodrige in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Lists Open City among Tryst group restaurants believed to offer breakfast at any hour.
- Mixedu/plaisirdamour in r/washingtondc · Mar 2026ambience
Calls it cute but small for a serious talk; suits some times, not Saturday mornings; reachable by transit.
- Recommendsu/RoamingGnom3 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2024
Says Open City works well for breakfast and other meals if you are staying nearby.
- Recommendsu/abcbri in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025
Named as one of two options for solo brunch.
- Recommendsu/Rubers in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024value
Also suggested as a budget-friendly pick in Woodley Park.
- Recommendsu/ShirleyWuzSerious in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024
Recommends Open City by name.
- Recommendsu/SuggestionOk3862 in r/washingtondc · Mar 2026
Suggests Open City near the National Cathedral for the meeting.
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- Caveatu/BigFatGreekPannus in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025wait time
Warns you may wait an extremely long time for food and server attention.
- Mixedu/octodo in r/washingtondc · Jul 2024taste
Calls Open City acceptable overall, but its biscuits and gravy disappoint; chicken and waffles is stronger.
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