Murry & Paul's, Brookland
14 people recommendvia r/washingtondc14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Murry & Paul's is a Brookland diner that diners repeatedly name as a top breakfast spot, with several calling it the best in the city. People highlight the pancake platter, breakfast sandwiches and basic grits, and describe the food as big, budget-friendly and good value. One diner notes it is cash only and that a wait is likely, and another says it stays little known outside Brookland.
Address
Murry & Paul's Restaurant, 3513 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Pancake platter, Breakfast sandwiches, Grits
- Best for
- Breakfast, Budget
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/CoolEntertainment165 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025portion
Recommends two big breakfasts; notes cash only and a wait.
- Recommendsu/msmith1994 in r/washingtondc · May 2024price
Diner in Brookland with super cheap breakfast.
- Recommendsu/SquareDino in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025
Endorses the earlier recommendation of Murry & Paul's.
- Recommendsu/joelhardi in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Wheresmycardigan in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025variety
Praises it as one of few places with basic grits.
- Recommendsu/1crazyarchitect in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025
Seconds the recommendation of Murry & Paul's.
- Recommendsu/taki_88 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025
Calls Murry & Paul's the only right answer.
- Recommendsu/dripfromabove in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025
Calls it the top spot in the city for breakfast.
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- Recommendsu/Salkinator in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025
Calls Murry & Paul's the greatest.
- Recommendsu/CoryBleeker in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025
Calls Murry & Paul's the best.
- Recommendsu/LoSwaga-SkiFasta in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Lists Murray and Paul's as open until 2pm.
- Recommendsu/Coconut-Love in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025value
Praises the pancake platter and breakfast sandwiches as great value.
- Recommendsu/bobs4g3t in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025
Notes it is little known outside Brookland, keeping it authentic.
- Recommendsu/-Sisyphus- in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025
Scrolled to confirm the parent's recommendation was present.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.