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Chercher, Mt Vernon Square

22 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc26 comments cited below

What people say, in short

Chercher is a well-liked Ethiopian restaurant in DC, with diners naming it a favorite and recommending it for a low-key but still nice meal. One visitor called dinner there a favorite meal of their trip. Caveats include one commenter who says it used to be great but that portions and quality have declined, and another who notes dishes have gotten smaller though still good. One commenter calls the Mt Vernon Square location spectacular, with most of the menu vegetarian, while another says it can get very busy, and one notes that service is usually quite slow and that eating is with hands.

Address

Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart, 1334 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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At a glance

Price
Mid-range
Signature dishes
Beef tibs, Veggie combo, Veggie platter
Best for
Family, Dates, Vegetarian, Visitors
Opinions divided
Yes

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/yhu564738 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2024taste

    A visitor on a short trip named dinner at CherCher a favorite meal and loved their first taste of Ethiopian food.

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  • Recommendsu/BoogerPresley in r/washingtondc · May 2024ambience

    This commenter suggests Chercher for a low-key meal that still feels nice, and returns to it regularly.

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  • Recommendsu/Vegetable-Tennis4515 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2024taste

    Commenter enthusiastically says Cher Cher is very good.

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  • Recommendsu/Get_Low in r/washingtondc · May 2024

    Commenter lists Chercher among places that are all good.

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  • Recommendsu/Icarusfloats in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste

    Spectacular Ethiopian spot where most of the menu is vegetarian.

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  • Recommendsu/crepesquiavancent in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025taste

    Calls Ethiopian vegan platters amazing and names Chercher as solid.

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  • Caveatu/randomista7 in r/washingtondc · May 2024portion

    This commenter feels Chercher used to be great but has since cut back on both quantity and quality.

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  • Recommendsu/demize1234 in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024

    Named as a recommendation.

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