The Royal is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

1. The Royal

8.7
501 Florida Ave NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · LeDroit Park · 36 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: We love this place for many reasons: the chic, cozy space and convivial ambiance, the coffee-and-cocktails options, and the delicious Colombian cuisine that meets a variety of dietary needs. Read more.

Leandro L.Leandro Lagera: Exactly the kind of restaurant I love. Hip, casual and full of pretty people. The food is outstanding and eclectic with influences from several types of cuisine but remains strongly rooted in Latino.

Mac C.Mac C: Trendy and casual establishment, with an excellent staff. You can order and pay completely contactless from your table.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

2. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.2
924 Blagden Alley NW (btwn M, N, 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 131 tips and reviews

Melissa M.Melissa Monsalve: Lovely coffee shop tucked away in an alley. The pinnacle of ~trendy~ DC

Niccolo O.Niccolo Olivares: Coffee, espresso drinks, trendy

Leandro L.Leandro Lagera: Cute and appropriately hip enough to belong in Blagdan alley

American Ice Company is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

3. American Ice Company

8.6
917 V St NW (at 9th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · U-Street · 105 tips and reviews

Dan C.Dan Curl: Beware the hipster buttcrack; men's skinny jeans don't stand a chance against all the hip metal stools here!

StephenStephen: Great find near Howard. Very hip bar.

Josh H.Josh Higgins: Very hip bar with reasonable prices. Crowded, but a fun atmosphere.

Dacha Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

4. Dacha Beer Garden

9.1
1600 7th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Logan Circle - Shaw · 75 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lambert: This trendy spot is great for an afternoon outside with friends. Try a boot of anything and get a pretzel.

DavidDavid: trendy place...open in the winter with heat lamps in a tent

HumaHuma: Great service, lovely addition to the hood. And as someone here mentioned, TILT THE BOOT.

Number Nine is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

5. Number Nine

8.1
1435 P St NW (btwn 14th & 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gay Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 69 tips and reviews

Patrick Z.Patrick Zornow: Oh, VERY well done interior. Modern but inviting. Chic without looking stuffy.

Nate H.Nate Hill: Chic, great drinks. Bartenders are personality-free.

Mark J.Mark J.: Sceney trendy gay bar. Fun, especially when it's 2-for-1 happy hour.

Denson Liquor Bar is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

6. Denson Liquor Bar

8.9
600 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 33 tips and reviews

Allyson H.Allyson Hartten: Perfect for a late night and some great craft cocktails. Very cozy and hip.

Roxy K.Roxy K.: Great atmosphere, hip bartenders and extremely tasty cocktails. One of my most favourite bars so far

Zac M.Zac McCormick: Great speakeasy vibe. Top-notch bourbon cocktails. It's downstairs if you have trouble finding it.

Tryst is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

7. Tryst

8.3
2459 18th St NW (btwn Columbia Rd & Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 299 tips and reviews

Chelsea C.Chelsea C ☀: Very hip, trendy cafe-style restaurant with great coffee, excellent healthy food options, and a pretty decent beer selection as well. Wifi is free. Big couches w/ coffee tables or regular tables.

Washington PostWashington Post: A hip, artsy coffeehouse on 18th Street that only sort of resembles the one on "Friends." Read more.

Jenn G.Jenn Gerhard: Do not get the buff chic dip... It's an overkill of blue cheese - no buff chix. So gross

The Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

8. The Coffee Bar

8.1
1200 17th St NW Ste 150 (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 22 tips and reviews

Diana B.Diana Brody: This place is super trendy. Whether you're into that or not, they make truly delightful coffee!

MelvinMelvin: Very trendy coffeeshop and they give you a Single Origin Espresso option.

Lisa H.Lisa Han: Coffee's good, chai's good, croissant's good.. nice, easy, quick breakfast spot :)

Daikaya is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

9. Daikaya

8.6
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 284 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: The choice and volume of the music left me unsure if this was a restaurant or a club. Regardless, tasty ramen - albeit long seating wait times - with a trendy quasi-secret "izakaya" bar upstairs.

Brian M.Brian Mate: I won't give to much away but look for the bartender with the monogram "pimp" on his sleeve and a stylish bow tie. Not only does he make one of the best old fashioned in the game he also had great req

Tian X.Tian Xie: Great broth in a loud but hip space.

Rose's Luxury is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

10. Rose's Luxury

9.0
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews

Marc M.Marc Mayerson: Great restaurant with innovative food. A bit almost "too hopping" at time. Interetesting compinatons of ingridents. Excellent drinks. You'll seem "hip" and "dialed in" if you go.

EdEd: Great brisket, amazing pork sausage and lychee salad

Washington PostWashington Post: One of the best appetizers fit for a last meal request: Crumbled pork sausage, litchis, coconut milk, tropical herbs, fiery habanero. When you get your bill: Chocolate-mint meringue cookies. Read more.

A Baked Joint is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

11. A Baked Joint

9.4
440 K St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Mount Vernon Square · 120 tips and reviews

Colin L.Colin Lee: Modern and hip cafe with lots of seating. The biscuits are as good as advertised

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: This massive, modern coffee shop is a welcome addition to the ever-growing Mount Vernon Square neighborhood, offering solid coffee drinks with a substantial menu, and delicious house-made baked goods.

Faris A.Faris Altorki: Don't miss the biscuit with chesse and egg. It is happiness 😋♥️

Rasika is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

12. Rasika

9.1
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: Hip space, the very best Indian food in DC. The Palak Chaat is a must, but really can't go wrong with any dish. Plan ahead, reservations are difficult to get. Or show up with your fingers crossed.

TripExpertTripExpert: Chic, warm atmosphere and masterful dishes. "Rasika (‘flavors,’ in Sanskrit) is incredible, and likely the best Indian food in town." -Lonely Planet on TripExpert Read more.

Brett W.Brett Wallace: The Palak Chaat is a must have. Servers do a great job of explaining anything and everything.

Le Diplomate is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

13. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 313 tips and reviews

Marc J.Marc Junior: This is a very chic & Slick place. I highly recommend this place for anyone in DC. (I don’t usually write reviews but I feel compelled to write this one, Thank me later lol).

Tia D.Tia Delay: This place is such a vibe. Cozy, chic and tasty. Plentiful option on menu, the Terrance seating is heated, during winter and it’s a beauty! 10/10

Asha A.Asha Aravindakshan: Try the cheese plate and creme brulee. Extensive wine list includes yummy ice wine.

China Chilcano is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

14. China Chilcano

8.7
418 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Peruvian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 76 tips and reviews

Ranya K.Ranya Khanoyan: Fun, hip atmosphere totally an amazing spot to go to.

Micah C.Micah Chiles: Wide ranging menu, from traditional (pork dumplings) to adventurous). Everything was on point, particularly the fried rice. Opt for cocktails vs large carafes

Washington PostWashington Post: I’ve yet to meet a dumpling here I haven’t liked. Get the trio of juicy lamb pot stickers hiding beneath a lacy cover fried to a golden crisp. - Sietsema Read more.

Fiola Mare is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Washington.

15. Fiola Mare

9.0
3050 K St NW (at 31st St), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 68 tips and reviews

Alex L.Alex Lazo Vasquez: Very trendy. Food is regular for the price. If you get a nice view its worth it

Stirling S.Stirling Scott: Very yummy lobster and crab salad and sautéed spinach. Good service.

Katherine K.Katherine Kennedy Allen: Truly the most exquisite service I have had in DC. The mocktails are refreshing, lobster ravioli to die for and dessert-- save room for the sweets! A+ experience